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“The beautiful show that both entertains me and makes me argue with myself.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
“Love philosophy, but I’ve always thought it had a bit of a barrier to entry. Taking it out of the “traditional” framing, bringing it to more unique and real world topics, and using accessible language has revitalized my interest and really made me feel like I can comprehend more than I ever...”Read full review »
JoeFurn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/23
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“Always amazes me how bright some people are - dedicating their lives to investigating all”
lagringacabronalameramera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“Fascinating topics and the stories are told so well. Can’t wait for next season”
dyrbrm1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“Introduced to Barry from the Very Bad Wizards podcast. Look forward to diving into the back catalog, listened to the Cannibal episode and jumped back to the pop music episode from the first season. Well made, thoughtful, such a treat.”
iFoundMolly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/22
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“A ton of value, keep rocking!”
Mitko I. via Apple Podcasts ·
Bulgaria ·
01/15/22
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“Love the thinking behind these stories. Wonderful!”
Corrisar via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/30/21
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“The David Lewis mini-series is especially good!”
Peanuts2222222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“I have paid $59 a fair price for a magazine. However, I still hear ads. Having spoken to the listener services and still getting ada, i am writing each podcast. Can you help?”
ncogbno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/21
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“When are new episodes coming? This show is true cerebral exercise!”
Cpl.Twitchen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/15/21
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“Justice, ethics, and political philosophy at its best”
antnyc(m) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/21
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“I enjoyed the 2020 episodes. Any luck that more will be done in 2021? Fingers crossed. Thank you & stay safe!”
Ohio Vick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/21
“My new favorite podcast. It is clear that the host deeply understands the topics he is covering, and he presents them in a very accessible manner. Topics ranging from music, philosophy of science and war. Always thought provoking and inviting.”
AK01937462 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/21
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“You can’t make enough of these fast enough to satisfy my appetite for the show it’s one my top 5 favourite shows for sure”
Goku-420 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/01/20
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“This is my new favorite podcast. The stories are highly relevant, thoughtful, engaging and cover a range of topics. I am about halfway through the previous episodes and have thoroughly enjoyed every one so far.”
Knickknock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“Lam can do no wrong. He’s a great storyteller and a savvy intellectual. Can’t get enough to this podcast.”
Gorduscho via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/20
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“Want to listen to smart people discussing interesting ideas? This is the spot.”
Indolge via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/20
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“I am SO excited for this season! I adore this show. A show that teaches you complex philosophical arguments, without talking down to you, and also while yelling entertaining stories. It makes me think deeply about issues I encounter in daily life - and it helps me understand other people’s...”Read full review »
___lauren---- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
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“Barry, as a Vassar grad and philosophy major (say hi to Prof Church for me) I can’t tell you awesome it is to have a podcast like this coming out of Poughkeepsie. It’s great storytelling and you find great entry points into philosophical issues, which you explore wonderfully. So why nothing new...”Read full review »
Rmm mm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/20
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“Great for the culture: Extremely well produced, with both the pro credentials behind it and the audience-friendly hook. Yay Barry! Yay public philosophy!”
Dawg14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/19
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“Not my favorite. Kinda wish it was a little deeper but over all pretty good.”
spacebag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/19
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“Hands down my favorite podcast. I love the narrative style and Hi-Phi Nation always gets me thinking. Thank you so much!”
LauraOleson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/19
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“What a great way they’ve found to make philosophy relatable. Kudos!”
Dave Hamilton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/19
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““For women Only” is one of the better more well put together podcasts. I have been listening to Slates’ Waves and Gabfest for over a decade and and half. This podcast is an example of the amazing uptick that Slate has taken in bringing excellent content to their lineup.”
Joeb3028 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/19
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“I had the first part of ‘For women only’ appear in my feed for, ‘the waves.’ Given that the waves has never once discussed the huge issue of self identification of gender and the growing number of gender critical feminism, I was surprised to find they were directing us elsewhere, but listened to...”Read full review »
Georgie Buns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/19
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“If, in consuming your media, you’ve ever felt frustrated that they didn’t go *there*—you know, deeper, or more broadly, or more specifically... like, yeah, but *now* what? What are the implications of *that*? Or but where did *that* idea come from and what does *that* portend?—your philosophical...”Read full review »
rarer.avis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/19
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“Awesome Podcast!!”
redcat73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/19
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“This podcast is absolutely great, if you discount their obvious leftist tilt. Some of the episdes seem more about politics than philosophy.”
bredberd via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
04/12/19
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“The brilliant concept for this podcast, exploring topics in philosophy through compelling storytelling, meets fantastic execution. One of my favorite podcasts.”
CoconutD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/19
“If you enjoy having various facts and truths about a topic presented to you in a manner flavored with bias and limited perspectives that more greatly serve the thinly veiled agenda than your intellectual development, then go no further. Counterpoints are presented poorly and only serve to trick...”Read full review »
Jager DeBrün via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/19
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“After a few episodes, I realized this is not for anyone very thoughtful. Listen to “VERY BAD WIZARDS” if you want real debate and not this drivel. What broke me was the episode that was overly sympathetic to the plight of volunteer US military personnel. In the episode about the wishes of the...”Read full review »
Elphilipe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/19
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“I put this podcast in the same league as 99% invisible, song exploder, flash forward, the allusionist, dirty words, and zig zag (to name a few).”
this nickbane taken 2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/19
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“So glad the show is back but there seemed to be an audio problem in the most recent episode, precrime unit. One of the interviewees was totally absent. I don’t think it was on my end as both my headphones play other files fine.
Otherwise love the show!”
GrantMH via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/31/19
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“Fantastic. This is out of the box thinking that has really challenged my perceptions about the nature of human cognition and of “truth.” The “Be a Man” episode about the ways in which traditional male and female roles/expectations harms boys and men has been useful in my practice as a...”Read full review »
Wizard of Noodles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/19
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“I love how the episodes connect everyday musings with philosophy and interesting ideas. So Good!”
G Whitta via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/19
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“I have missed this podcast so so so much. Can’t wait to hear the new season. Seeing this promo made my day, maybe even entire 2019”
Em0102 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/19
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“I doubt I could be as eloquent at most the prior ratings. I only recently found this podcast and as a lover and daily listener of Philosophy Podcasts, this is one of my top 5 favorite podcasts.”
ersmed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/19
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“Hi-phi Nation is my favourite podcast find of 2018. The ideas presented are thought provoking and relevant. The story driven format bring the ideas to life. The show has improved my understanding opened my mind. Great work!”
Lucasmill via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/18
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“I recently discovered this show (via Very Bad Wizards) and really enjoy it. I’m looking forward to the start of season three in January 2019. As an individual listener, I’m spreading the word to all and hope the podcast is a big success.”
dcmarty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/18
“I think this is a wonderful podcast that mashes real world with bigger philosophical questions in an incredibly enjoyable way. Highly recommended listening”
nhock1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/07/18
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“All the junk-food satisfaction of great storytelling with none of the calories. What I mean is, I’ve been so entertained while learning and thinking about new concepts or old concepts in new ways. Love this podcast!!!”
typesallday111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/18
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“Barry does a great job of pairing narrative and big ideas. Listening to this podcast is like sitting in on a really great philosophy seminar.”
Gretchen LJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/18
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“This podcast series is wonderful in every way: great content, good production and fascinating subjects. Its most outstanding characteristic to me is that it blends honest and insightful inquisistiveness with richness of analysis and (most unusual in podcasts of this type) profound richness of...”Read full review »
Hadley1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/19/18
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“...if I’d only thought of it, and Barry Lam hadn’t done it first! ;)
In other words, a great intersection of interests - culture, narrative, philosophy. A great narrative hook to pull the listener into the world of questions and ideas.”
vintage_tux via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/15/18
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“One of the few decent philosophy podcasts”
luca-000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/18
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“Beautifully produced, flawlessly written, the equal of any NPR podcast. Content is fascinating. I’m telling everyone I know’”
Wendolova via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/18
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“An independent project with impeccable production and thought.”
ipjong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/18
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“Simply the best philosophy podcast available!”
Magister Distillare via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/18
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