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“He has precisely articulated every story. Must listen!”
RimiNygi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“I cannot articulate how much I love this pod. The narrative and lessons are second to none. I would love to pay a subscription if it meant we could get them more frequently. Incredible.”
Mikey Sabbatini via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/23
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“You can’t go wrong with this podcast”
AnDrEwCOOLMENOW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/23
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“Well written, good information. Maybe slow down a bit, it’s hard to keep up.”
tutuwai via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/22/23
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“Finally you decide to starting publishing again.”
Gotchayeah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/23
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“Passionatong and well documentef, I am abduced by this show. Really interesting and help cultivate the mind. Thank you so much!!!”
Yopibalboa via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
02/06/23
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“I’ve been listening to podcasts on Apple for years now and this is my first review.
HTTOTW is such a great series and it’s a break from what you might expect from the usual podcast suspects. Just History, plain and simple. With lots of lessons to learn. I’ve listened to 90% of all episodes and...”Read full review »
hienyimba via Apple Podcasts ·
Nigeria ·
01/27/23
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“I dabble in a few history podcasts because I enjoy the subject. However, history podcasts probably tally up to <10% of my listening consumption. Why? Because most of them are good but not great. However, this podcast is great! (No pun intended). Ben is so good at weaving a narrative thread...”Read full review »
fosheezydz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/23
“I’d like to see more examples of people succeeding against the odds. Such as Elizabeth I, Angela Merkel, Coco Chanel or Margret Thatcher.”
MyReviewThoughts123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/23
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“מת על זה חבל אין עוד פרקים😍”
נתנאל ב via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
12/11/22
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“The way he ties together every one he covers on the show to help us understand. The Alexander episodes were top notch, loved his recaps and his Julius Caesar episodes. Would recommend”
RohanR1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/22
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“This is my favorite podcast, I just wish it came out more frequently.”
KLEM16 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/01/22
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“This podcast is very good. Ben is able to give us his references and is a great story teller. History can easily in this day and age become lost. The host of this podcast gives us an intriguing perspective without too much of his own opinion and makes for a great 35-45 minute show. I really like...”Read full review »
Easy29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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“I found this podcast on a road trip. I NEED a Brigham Young Part 2! Been checking back for weeks for the sequel! Keep them coming, this is great!”
Kyle173820 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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“I love this podcast! History is fascinating already but the way he tells the story is unmatched.”
Christylc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/22
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“Ben Wilson is the best”
Awatbaby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/22
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“Love this podcast! I listen to this while hiking, driving, doing dishes and more. Ben is a fantastic host. I love the content and his personal thoughts / side notes. Thank you, Ben! Keep up the great work.”
mulletmaniac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/22
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“Absolutely amazing storytelling and good information about iconic people in history. Wish there was more episodes!”
Eli_vil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/22
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“I just found this podcast and have been loving it! It is just the right amount of information for me to feel like I better understand a world leader without getting lost in everything. I highly recommend this podcast.”
Nate loves to read via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/22
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“This podcast provides so much value and I can’t believe I didn’t find it earlier. It presents the stories of truly great men and the their struggles and triumphs in a way you will thoroughly enjoy. If you are in business, it provides a different prospective on what it takes to be the absolute...”Read full review »
JulekC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“I’m dyslexic and I love history. Reading takes me a lot longer then for others. This is an amazing way for me to really enjoy learning about the past. Thank you!”
Dyslexic History via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“Best podcast I’ve listened to. Ever. Seriously!!! it hugely inspires me, is so cool, and I can’t stop thinking about the lessons. When I become great too, I’ll know this podcast played a huge role. Teaches me the fundamentals of what’s actually important for greatness. And it’s so enjoyable to...”Read full review »
AnanyaChadha via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/15/22
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“Ben breaks down greatness like no other this is so much better than reading or listening to a biography!”
stmathews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/22
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“Unlike many of the starving inventors this is the perfect way to consume a biography of a person from multiple resources without having to read a 500 page book. Appreciate the research Ben!”
Very nice(Borat voice) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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“I never thought I’d find a podcast as intelligent and insightful, as easy to listen to or as inspiring as Malcolm Gladwell’s “Revisionist History.” I can even remember how I stumbled on this, but Ben Wilson’s “How to Take Over the World” is extraordinary.”
Motusanima via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“Ben has the best podcast out”
jking405 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“I’m hooked… can’t wait to see you explode!”
hdhstsgvs via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/19/22
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“One of the best podcasts in a sea of mediocre podcasts. Wish you had more!!”
GoxDon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“Love this pod”
lubuvubi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/22
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“I love listening to the Walt Disney episodes.”
Listen and listen again via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/22
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“Ben is an intelligent, entertaining and well research storyteller. Love this podcast. Keep ‘em coming.”
surfmastery via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/04/22
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“Ben has a real way with storytelling. He gives you the full picture, while sharing helpful asides about the person. The most valuable piece is taking these famous lives and sharing what is actually actionable in yours. It’s a MUST LISTEN, binge it now!”
conorblewis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/22
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“I am a Roschild I liked learning about my family’s history”
mudblood and not ashamed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/22
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“This podcast is the perfect mix of entertaining/interesting and productive/useful. These are fascinating stories and life portraits that illustrate useful character traits that one can apply to their own personal leadership development. It’s clear that Ben does an excellent job researching and...”Read full review »
maxochimo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/22
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“Ben’s research into each of these historical figures is excellent. He breaks them down in such a digestible way, it just keeps you coming back for more. If you want an abridged history lesson, this is where to find it!”
seany-mikes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/22
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“This is the podcast that I recommend to EVERYONE I know. Ben does such a great job at providing historical accounts of famous figures in the most interesting and accurate way possible. I look forward to every episode and hope it never stops!”
gracemichaelson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/22
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“Best story teller and voice for covering historic figures. I just wish we had more episodes!”
Xan G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“Great pod. It’s more organized than Dan Carlin, with all the cool and interesting anecdotes. It’s more condensed and less extreme detail than Mike Duncan. I love both those pods and Ben threads the needle between them for a fantastic listen.”
Geo3456537 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“Such an awesome concept. very well researched, with awesome takeaways. I’d love to hear these episodes with sound design as well… just a thought”
jeffyboob via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/22
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“I’m addicted to history podcasts, big fan of podcasters like Mike Duncan and Dan Carlin.
Someone tipped me off on this one, and I was hooked right away. Have to be honest and say I didn’t expect to like the Walt Disney episodes, but I did! Episode 2 especially was really enjoyable.
Ben’s search...”Read full review »
Juan Capitano via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/10/22
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“Hey Ben, I heard about this podcast on the MFM podcast, and it seemed intriguing, so I checked out a few of your episodes and I gotta say I love them. This has now become a part of week. And to anyone else reading this, trying to assess if this is actually worth listening to, go for it, it’s...”Read full review »
vardhan mahajan via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
04/10/22
“One of the most criminally underrated podcasts I have ever seen. This guy compares and contrasts all of the great people through time, and then extrapolates upon their qualities and applies it to every day life. From Napoleon Bonaparte’s hat to Julius Caesar’s clothing, Ben Wilson leaves no...”Read full review »
DanDuMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
“Ben, this podcast is amazing.
Great research, storytelling and my most favorite part is the valuable takeaways at the end of each podcast. Keep up the great work”
Lololollskskks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
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“Ben Wilson weaves a story like few can and does so with many of the most intriguing figures in history. If you love learning and want to discover the unique character traits of people that have shaped our world, this is your opportunity to let HTTOTW be your engaging and trustworthy guide.”
JSHarry10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/22
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“Very well presented from the facts to the voice to the information included all round great research and very interesting. Traits of histories greatest most influential people. Really well done. We look forward to the next episodes”
Davesdogmax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/22
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“I feel as though the practices of successful characteristics are clearly outlined. Vision. Hard work. Resilience. Eccentricity. And it’s embodied in the storytelling of adversity and triumph.”
LizzyGraver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Best podcast EVER!!!”
CScotch2222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/22
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“This is an excellent Podcast!
I am thoroughly enjoying the episodes I have listened to so far!
I recently discovered HTTOTW on a recommendation from the The Property Podcast in the UK and I find Ben Wilson’s content and delivery to be exceptional.
There is an excellent balance of inspirational...”Read full review »
JonNewcastle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/22
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