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“I just found out about this podcast and have been binging episodes. I wish they were making more!”
Ejs0928 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“I liked the puzzles. That’s what drew me to Futility Closet in the first place. Then I became interested in the stories in the podcast. Overall a great decision! I’m just sad there aren’t new episodes.”
3845729467 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“There are other weird history podcasts out there, but I haven’t found anything better than this. The succinct storytelling and crisp production are top notch.”
KatAMG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“I found futility closet when my mom gave me her old iPod and some of the episodes had been downloaded on it and I've been a listener ever since.I haven't ever been able to find a podcast where every single episode catches my attention but I think this is the one! 500 stars!”Read full review »
Vinnneeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
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“I just stumbled across this podcast a few days ago and been absolutely hooked since. The chemistry between the married hosts is so sincere and refreshing in a flood of corporate content creation. I’m learning new things and it feels cozy, not condescending. Sad to discover the show has already...”Read full review »
ToucheDeF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“This podcast was and still is amazing and easy to revisit like a good book. I just noticed they put out exactly enough to get through the year with an episode a day. I will miss Greg and Sharon and the great Sasha..”
exs and ohs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/23
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“I learned so many amazing and interesting things from this podcast and I used it to help me sleep
This podcast has got me through rough times in my life and improved my relationship with my father and brother I am so sad that it ended I legitimately cried at its ending. Greg and Sharon Ross I...”Read full review »
Nightneo2300 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/22
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“I liked the puzzles. That’s what drew me to Futility Closet in the first place. Then I became interested in the stories in the podcast. Overall a great decision!”
3845729467 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/22
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“Episode 258 (I think) is about the radium girls and my mom’s dad’s mom’s father is the radium girls lawyer, Raymond H. Berry. I love this show and I’m so happy to have a relation! I will write in in the morning because it is 11 at night for me. Love you guys! -HoundLeap2”
HoundLeap2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/22
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“To be honest, this podcast was something I stumbled upon a few years ago when I was just beginning to get into podcasts. From the moment I finished my first episode, I knew that this was something genuinely special. I’ve yet to find another podcast capable of turning obscure moments in history...”Read full review »
Russell Close via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/22
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“This was in my top 3 all time best podcasts. I was really disappointed when it ended, but pleased the entire catalog is still here to listen to. I guess I will start again from the beginning!
Wishing Greg and Sharon all the best and hoping that maybe one day they will do another one? Perhaps a...”Read full review »
Ghostcowboy79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/22
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“Greg and Sharon love this project and love each other. They welcome their listeners into history with scholarship, artistry and compassion. I hope that they feel the respect we have for them just as strongly as they have shown us.”
Ellie Bly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/22
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“Essential listening for fans of history, mystery and general esoterica”
Eccentrix via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/21
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“Sad to hear this won’t continue, but so so grateful for the endless hours of binge listening! Got me through many months of working alone from home. Such interesting stories, soothing voices and the music brings sweet nostalgia of the lovely months I binged this show.
I appreciate all the hard...”Read full review »
leashyjelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/21
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“I will miss you guys please if you can come back I will check every day for the rest of my life to see if there is anything new I am so sad that you are ending your podcast please come back I have listens to everyone of your podcast and mesmerized most of them. I hope you health problems get...”Read full review »
mad pitcher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/21
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“Thank you for your podcasts over the years.”
Buttabumps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/21
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“I love this podcasts so much 🤩🥰💕❤️💛💜🧡🖤🤍💚🤎💙💔❤️🔥❤️🩹💞❣️💓💗💖💘💝”
1wedfs4345 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/21/21
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“I’ve listened to every episode, and enjoyed them all. Best of luck and thank you very much for all of the great stories you’ve shared.”
markpoiuytrewqlkjhgfdsa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/15/21
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“I’ve been reading the Futility Closet website for a long time, and I’m an even bigger fan of the podcast. Smart, well-researched, and above all, interesting content. I also love how warm and personable Greg and Sharon seem to be. This is the one podcast I recommend to everyone!”
timdow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/21
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“Informative, well researched, hosts that have authentic chemistry, and they keep their personal political views (whatever they may be) out of this amazing show! If only all the other podcasts would do the same! Easily one of the 5 best podcasts available!
(1 year later)- I wanted to add an...”Read full review »
TJDetroit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/21
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“How can you beat a show where you learn things, are entertained and it’s delivered in a friendly style. Top of my podcast list.”
CookDog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/21
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“Well-researched and well-written. I can only imagine that the people giving this less than 5 stars are either 8-year-olds or adults with the education of an 8-year-old.”
MysteryMackerel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/21
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“Very well researched and usually interesting content. However the hosts speak very quickly. They also don’t take a lot of care around cultural sensitivities.”
sta_sha via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/06/21
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torh torh torh 567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
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AuggieDoggy87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/21
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“No ads. No begging for money. No politics. No judgment. Audience engagement via email and puzzles. No snark. No back slide in production. Family friendly 10+. Consistent 1week delivery. No rushing through stories or insights. No stalling to fill time. The finest podcast I have heard and...”Read full review »
Chris who wrote a review via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/21
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years and has slowly turned into a daily habit. I mean this in the best way possible: it puts me to sleep. There is something about their dulcid tones and calm demeanor that just lull me to sleep. And as a night owl with occasional insomnia this is one of...”Read full review »
bdjsusgsbaopqjaosodhhs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“This is my new favorite podcast! I do wish that Greg and Sharon would slow down by about a quarter turn — the dense, fact-laden text is hard to absorb when it is spoken quickly. I am learning a lot! Thanks.”
Cindy123455 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/21
“A bright spot in the otherwise worst day of the week. My husband and I love listening to this together and trying to solve the lateral thinking puzzles before Greg and Sharon (which very rarely happens).”
RBinMich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/21
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“Awesome episodes but the narrators REALLY need to slow down. They talk very fast. It can be overwhelming for people with sensory issues like me.”
tiff17any via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/21
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“I enjoy every episode!”
blakeyjason via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/10/20
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“I am in love with this podcast it is highly informative and so much fun to TRY to figure out the lateral thinking puzzles interesting history and great stories thank you guys so much for working hard to put out an episode once a week I always look forward to see what story you are doing”
moshe w # tyb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/20
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“I wish it wasn't so scripted. It just sounds like some one reading a wiki article.”Read full review »
Teeloo's Kitchen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/07/20
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“but please, you guys guys gotta EQ Sharon’s laughter because it’s deafening in headphones”
Futureretiredlawyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/20
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“I love Monday’s because it means there’s a new episode to listen to on my commute. Always interesting stories from history that intrigue and entertain.”
An Outlier via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/24/20
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“This podcast has really helped me through quarante and through some really tough times. I love your work and I sincerely hope you will make many more wonderful episodes. Send my thanks to Doug!”
Tom Fletcher. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/20
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“Highly informative and very fun to listen to.”
nickname1111)) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/20
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“As a fan of STDWYTK, Ridiculous History, Stuff You Missed in History Class, and other such podcasts, many of the episodes by Futility Closet are familiar, BUT they expand on the context of stories I’ve heard before, making their versions more complete than what I’d heard before! I love their...”Read full review »
AlChang123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/20
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“Great podcast! There is no better podcast”
codedragon2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/20
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“You guys have been doing this for about as long as I have been alive, and it has never failed my expectations. I didn’t know that something was not great until I read the reviews, the most common review was to Sharon’s voice and how it’s hard to listen to. I personally don’t have anything against...”Read full review »
podcast kid #1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
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“Makes historical incidents come to life and also obvious that research has been done to confirm or disconfirm the reports. Small pieces of history done well.”
Antipodem via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/20
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“Based off the less than positive review left by “Black Listener” that stated they were unsubscribing due to Futility Closet not being a societal podcast, I’m glad you guys don’t jump in the current events bandwagon. Doing that is counter to why most listen to the podcast, to have an escape from...”Read full review »
SirNBK01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/20
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“I recently started listening to futility closet and was enjoying listening to interesting stories and “curiosities” in history, in America and abroad. I was listening the week of George Floyd and as a young, Black listener was severely disappointed that it wasn’t mentioned at all and...”Read full review »
Black Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
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“Loved your review on Sixto Rodriguez !!”
**RIP OFF!@&$! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/20
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“I can’t take the lifeless, monotone reading. There’s no inflection or affect at all. This guy manages to make fascinating historical events sound completely uninteresting.”
Tfayter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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