“This podcast should be high quality given what NPR typically churns out but it's shockingly bad. The 'science' part is weak, glazed over and inadequate and the little segments and the weird game show music feel forced and unnecessary. Seems like it's trying to find its identity but I won't be stinking around as a listener to see if it succeeds”Read full review »
blairbTN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/15
“The show’s OK. I really want to keep listening. But the ad reader woman has such an affected way of reading, it’s hard to stay with it. She seems to be used more and more on all NPR shows to read ads. She does this strange reading of all ad copy with emphasis on words in ways no one else...”Read full review »
Thayer14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/15
“I thoroughly enjoy Shankar Vedantam's segments on NPR and was always wanting more. So far it's entertaining and thought provoking. It doesn't always have to be super deep. Even simple social science can be interesting and revealing. Thank you Shankar! Good start to the podcast.”Read full review »
iQRUZN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/15