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“A huge fan of James O’Brien. He has been instrumental during the Brexit days and I very much enjoyed what he had to say on the issue and beyond. He is an excellent host and the breadth of guests he has been able to attract is fascinating and exciting.”
ashmoj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/24
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“Given James’ combative style on LBC, these interviews, whilst engaging and clearly very well researched, are surprisingly soft. I’m thinking in particular of the Ed Davey one where James didn’t really “go there” re the Post Office. Disappointing”
Jsynick via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/24
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“Interesting interviews. Blouted with ads, and for awful organisations at that”
Ohaihowru via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/24/24
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“Fatima Whitbread. Wow what an incredible lady she is. I felt overwhelmed by her treatment by her birth family. She is an inspiration. Thanks for her interview James. You couldn’t hide your emotion and neither could I.”
janeeto via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/23
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“Just finished listening to the podcast never been a Tory but I respect these old Tory’s with principles such a loss to top line politics.”
trooooles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/23
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“SO perceptive, managing somehow to be light hearted whilst getting to the core of the matter and no holds barred- lord do we need more of this sort of intelligent analysis.”
richjenn13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/23
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“Such a lovely parlour podcast. Just listen and relax.”
CathfromWales via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/23
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“I loaded James’ podcast onto my iPhone before travelling into Namibia. I enjoyed almost every interview, because of James’ style. Of the interviews I enjoyed less, it was because of the interviewee’s approach …some folk’s personalities are unappealing.
But interviews with Nicky C & Noel F !...”Read full review »
John1Rayner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/23
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“Some of the guests are quite interesting, but the interviews are sadly ruined. Jame O Brian is sometimes a little funny, but it’s his smugness, he reminds too much of Adrian Moll. I tried a few episodes and found James unbearable.”
tinsal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
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“I love listening to the guests that I have selected for download.
But I do wish that James would listen more and speak less, and especially not interrupt or talk over his guests, which he does all the time.
Ask a question, listen to the full answer. Michael Parkinson was the best at this.”
qrvh6dm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
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“James O’B is a bit of a knob but does often give good rebukes to Karen’s”
jamietoole via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/23
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“A fascinating insight into my favourite columnist. An excellent interview conducted by an interviewer who is obviously well in tune with his subject. Polly has had such a fascinating life which shows in her style of writing and subject matters.”
fillyfi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/18/23
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“Your best yet imho. We (the UK govt) should harness his vision and pragmatism now he is selling up. A huge feet on the ground talent.”
thorpe_jd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/23
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“I am constantly delighted with the quality of these conversations. James has a wonderful, inquisitive style, drawing out a narrative & insight from his guests. Many of the best ones, for me, are of people I’ve never heard about, where James bubbles up super interesting stories. I listened to...”Read full review »
Alun (lj) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/23
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“I know that James can be polarising on his radio show, but these interviews are some of the best I’ve ever heard. He has detailed knowledge about his interviewees but lets them run with whatever comes into their head, always politely bringing it back to a coherent interview. And the guests seem...”Read full review »
Tezalon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/23
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“Really enjoying the breadth and depth of these interviews. The interview with Neil Kinnock was such a pleasure to listen to. Enjoyed every minute. Working my way through the back catalogue of episodes. One of the best podcasts available.”
TIEITM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/23
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“Listened to the Alastair Campbell episode and really enjoyed it and found it insightful. Was the first I’d listened to and now trawling through the back catalogue.”
Alan657d via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/23
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“Boring monotone voice and his presenting style is terrible, the way he treats people on his news program is disgusting.”
markmoto001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/23
“Fake news pro who’d eat himself given the chance”
Miscellany via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/23
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“Gets such interesting people on but focuses on the dullest part of their life; before they were famous. The undercover cop episode for me was where I had to unsubscribe . Get Terry Christian back on and do the whole hour on The Word.”
Rubber Ritchie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/23
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“James is an amazing interviewer and gets the best from his guests whoever they are. I get totally immersed in the moment while doing something I enjoy whether it is gardening or going for a run…”
Frenchic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/23
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“Live for yourself and you will live in vain; Live for others, and you will live again.” ― Bob Marley”
kelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/23
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“A wonderful interviewer, O’Brien is: he knows how to create harmony and when to probe (softly).”
Marklyftsapan via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/15/23
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“Excellent interviews. Thoughtful questions and and an interviewer who actually listens.
And dear Eddie Izzard, I recall tying you up in Covent Garden!”
ozduchess via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/15/23
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“Totally impressed with James choice of guests and interviewing skills. He intelligently manages to get deep into conversation with his subjects and truly listens for their answers which, in turn, creates greater depth of conversation. In my view he is, without challenge, the new Parkinson.”
Finishingking via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/23
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“I’m continually impressed by James O’Brien’s interviews. He does his homework and also really listens to his guests.”
Cathy’s View via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/23
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“Moving and uplifting at the same time! Lucy speaks truth to authority. She’s a proper agent for integrity and compassion. Thanks JoB for this episode. Oh how she contrasts this Tory cabal to most other governments that went before.”
buffy flow and spike via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/31/23
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“Phil Wang’s experience at Chinese school certainly is not new to me. Not to complain but it triggered my memory of school times in China, thanks to Mr O’Brien🤣 Even by then I wasn’t classified as a bad student (yes we had rankings) I was punished or humiliated for not getting the full scores....”Read full review »
莎莎小贝贝 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/23
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“Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast . Carol is so interesting, intelligent, serious , funny sassy and gorgeous all at the same time. Hope you do another podcast with Carol soon James !”
Fab122 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/23
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“Listening to Carol Vorderman. I never knew she was quite so tough, determined and unbelievably funny. She’d be brilliant as a stand up comedian. And the swearing! Chemistry between James and Carol was beautiful”
Adrian1423 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/23
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“I’m listening to the Noel Fitzpatrick episode which is simply breathtaking. Firstly for the man’s eloquence and knowledge but also for his unbelievable raw honesty.
I love the show anyway and have listened to almost every episode. Some I skip and being a non animal lover, I very nearly skipped...”Read full review »
rjb2k via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/23
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“James is a very skilled, sensitive and well-informed interviewer. He gets the best from his guests.”
MJ333 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/23
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“Authentic interview with a man full of empathy, gratitude and class”
RetourAuxSources via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/23
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“I enjoy listening to O’Brien interview people.”
Roger Dismal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/27/23
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“Really interesting, insightful and sensitive. Excellent work!”
Maria Close via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/23
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“Every time I listen to one of Jame’s interviews it sends me off on a tangent, researching new things, checking out new programmes as well as giving me an insight in to the individuals he talks to. All the recent Labour MP interviews have been brilliant and even some interviews that have been with...”Read full review »
Spike Kenny via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/23
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“What an amazing interview . What an amazing women.
This should be the format for electing all politicians and party leaders. All we ever hear are sound bites . Politics in a silly sentence . I have been so depressed with brexit, the Tory debacle and the general state and impending doom and...”Read full review »
pessamistic vegan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/18/22
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“I’ve just finished listening to the podcast with Gabor Mate. An incredible listen - warm, insightful and revealing. Both a fantastic interviewer and interviewee. Well done.”
Hayley275 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/22
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“Some wonderful interviews here. I loved the Gabor Mate and Chris Bryant episodes.”
Jon Turko via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/22
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“I’m a big fan of James from his current affairs comments on LBC, but have only just discovered Full Disclosure. Having recently seen Brian Cox on the Scottish BAFTAs, I was interested to hear more. James is a brilliant interviewer who asks intelligent questions and listens well. I shall...”Read full review »
Strathfarrar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/22
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“Particularly the episode with Noel Fitzpatrick. What an incredible man.”
WLH1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/22
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“James I have just listened to this episode and am in floods of tears. My heart breaks for that five year old Noel whose hand anyone , listening to this interview, reached out to hold. What an incredible being Noel is. Thank you for a compassionate empathietc interview. This was a hard, real and...”Read full review »
🌸gillyflower via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/22
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“That was such a beautiful, honest and vulnerable conversation between two people who trust and respect each other. I learned a lot and was able to relate to so much of what Noel said. I’m a recent follower of Full Disclosure and have so far loved the Mick Lynch and Sara Pascoe episodes and I’m...”Read full review »
Skinny sue via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/22
“A brilliant combination of selecting interesting people, doing good research and sitting back and letting them talk. Highly recommended and great work Mr O’Brien and team!”
MikeHales via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/19/22
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“Well. I’m crying listening to this !”
Fredsmum1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/22
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“Please see above. Great listen.”
paul1332 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/22
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“Love to podcast May I request you send an invite to Billy Connolly please”
Nikkitha78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/14/22
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