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“I love your content. I really do. I can learn about people I didn’t even think to learn about. But you need a professional voice or performance coach. Your affections. Your needless change in pitch. The way you draw out a single syllable twice as long as it needs to be. It doesn’t make the...”Read full review »
Adam, man of many talents via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“I just found this gem of a history podcast! I’m listening to pod recording from 2017 to current!
Learning a lot. So much more fun to learn for fun as a grown up!”
Awesome driving hind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“Was all I could stand of the narration. Up and down the scale he goes, self conscious pauses sprinkled liberally. You’d think he was talking to 5 year olds. Narrators - you do not need to ‘act’. Just read the text authentically.”
Rosa bug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/23
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“I love the way Devon developed his everyday stories in such amazing and entertaining way”
oscrodmed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“Devon’s voice is in my view a lot less boring than many podcasters ( try the history of crusades lady ) so I like it. The ads are awful if I could get hold of Flo advertising a product you can’t even by in 194 countries which is on a constant loop ..... well it wouldn’t end well. The content...”Read full review »
Russell gawat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“History persists in being of interest. I just haven’t heard some of these sources and the readings are both excellent and understandable.”
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
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“Devon weaves the world of the characters whose story he tells vividly and with craft. Richly researched, deftly narrated, I find this podcast a fantastic escape from the cares of the world.
Yes, his narrative cadence is unusual, but give it a moment. Let it lull you into the pace of history,...”Read full review »
_arvind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“Interesting subject matter with very poor delivery.”
baibars762 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“Love the little side notes the medieval travelers make on new cultures. Like the quotes the narrator uses as well.”
ard$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/22
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“A great podcast that sheds light on the little covered bits on medieval history.”
KlierMaul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/22
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“These are human stories told with style and poetic grace.
Many of the tales told here are from the hidden and forgotten places in history.
From a priest travelling to meet the Great Khan, to a letter from Prestor John, their stories and humanity are brought back in a poetic style by a modern...”Read full review »
Kalimata101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/19/21
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“Pretty sure they need fo have so many ads because the listener count is so low. I’m willing to bet most of the positive reviews come from people who think the host has a verbal disability and they are “trying to be nice”.
It’s unlistenable.
And I love the content.”
Beccaaz746 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/21
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“I found this while searching for an engaging history podcast that doesn’t tell me the same stories I’ve heard a thousand times before. I love this especially since it’s based on real letters and books from the period. which gives you the perspective of the humans who lived in this time, what...”Read full review »
Kristinadrakeart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/21
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“Learn something very different from your typical podcast.
The more episodes I listen to the more I get into this show. There’s a lot of detail so I often listen to sections 3 or 4 times to follow the complete story.”
dnordon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/21
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“I’m admittedly a history nerd. I find this podcast to be thoughtful and well researched. It covers a subject and time frame that is rarely presented in western history. The narration is soft spoken and easy to listen to. I often use it to lull me to sleep, and I mean this in a good way.”
matan0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/21
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“The information presented is outstanding...but the presenter was a weird sing song way of speaking that follows the same pattern regardless of what he’s actually saying. It ends of with weird juxtapositions between the content and how he’s sort of singing it. It’s a real missed opportunity.”
TerryInMaryland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“This was the first podcast I ever really got into awesome it’s very interesting”
trum23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/21
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“Respectfully to the host. The sing song delivery is not the right approach. Now, certainly, I don’t have the data that you have on your show’s episode to episode performance. But, I will tell you this: narrate more “normally” and you’ll find a 10-20x improvement in your metrics.
A show like...”Read full review »
gratzimuch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/21
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“Wonderful podcast so well narrated and the topic and presentation is beautiful. Wonderful presentation of history from a rarely presented First person perspective. Love it”
adams and victor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
“I love the idea for this shooooow. But the hoooost has a strange haaabit of elongating syllables. I hate to criticize the waaaay people speak, but thiiiiiis is really distrangiiiiiing.”
RA1815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“What a great idea to tell history from the point of view of a traveller. This offbeat idea translates into a series of engrossing episodes. Little details missed by mainstream histories add to the enjoyment. The host is engagingly enthusiastic. This is a perfect example of how a podcast made by...”Read full review »
Superstef 99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/25/20
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“Criminally underrated and always a blast. Give Human Circus a chance if you haven’t yet and I bet you will fall in love.”
Randy IV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/20
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“This is a fantastic history podcast. Wonderful work, easy to listen to and fun! Keep it up! I’ve listened to the entire catalogue and will do so again. In league with hardcore history!”
aRghJaay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/20
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“I really wish I could listen to this well-researched, well-written podcast, but the narrator’s affected, sing-songy declamation is like nails on a chalkboard. It’s as if he reads in time to a metronome.”
Therm E. Dore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/20
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“But the podcaster’s speech affectation/song-song makes it impossible to listen to. I wish he would deliver the same material in normal speech. It’s a great concept for a podcast, though.”
ibntulum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/20
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“Well researched. Well presented. A perfect mix of history and food celebration. Bravo!”
le petit poisson 902 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/20
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“Love the style, Keep up the good work”
TabithaVic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/20
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“Honestly I really like the content.
It’s well put together and interesting.
HOWEVER I actually stopped listening to this podcast because of the narrator attempting to SING OUT parts of the stories, possibly unintentionally.
Voice emphasis placed on the wrong parts of words all day long... as if...”Read full review »
Runningandfarting via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/20
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“Our host narrates the journeys of a lifetime & medieval Florence (or wherever) comes pungently, spectacularly alive. This is a jewel & our host is not just the setting of this jewel, his passion for his tale & iridescent flamboyance are beguiling & pure pleasure to share.”
Moonlitvioletta via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/20
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“I was excited to hear it after reviwing the content.
I was disappointed by the way the information was presented.
The podcaster's sing song delivery was odd and rendered the podcast useless.
Whoever was responsible for this should go back and re-record the content...”Read full review »
interested party ny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“The concept and content would be fantastic if it was narrated in a more appropriate manner. It sounds awful!”
colorwheel99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/20
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“If you’ve ever wished your history was served up by a Canadian hipster sporting a slightly effeminate vocal fry, well wait no longer!
According to the (presumably hand-picked) reviews on his site, at least one listener adores his voice.
I am not among that crowd. But such things are personal...”Read full review »
Zcel via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/21/19
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“Great content, well researched, and engaging narration. Too bad the ads are significantly louder than the rest of the podcast. I’m ok with ads to support the podcast, but this is ridiculous.”
Velcro the Cat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“I love history and the medieval time period is harder to research due to the lack of accountable documentation. When I found this podcast I was a little skeptical but after a few episodes I was impressed. The presenter makes the information digestible and is inflective enough to keep things...”Read full review »
SoundedHeart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/19
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“So excited to find this but it is so boring! the subject matter is so great, but the narrator just drones on and on and I can't even. If they punctuated this with pertinant music or varied the tone and narration it would be a lot better. Good luck!”Read full review »
Dante Spada12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/19
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“Great voice and subject matter. Give it a try! I wish I liked it more but I no longer listen as it has the feeling of a novel. It’s well written but I personally enjoy the one way conversation style of Hardcore History, History on Fire and Martyr Made.”
Omg all the names are taken2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/19
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“10stars, pleasant in ever way, smart, witty, history lessons in a story form, & there is no better podcast fitting this lvl or history”
NotANickname123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/30/19
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“Amazing, really nice stories and information. Keep it up!”
ShabbyCatzz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/19
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“I wouldn’t mind the ads so much if the entire podcast was at that volume. After the second time I had to yank my earbuds out painfully because of the sudden yelling advertisement, I decided this podcast wasn’t worth wrecking my nerves for. I’m pretty sure the ads pay enough so the podcaster could...”Read full review »
gd4360 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/19
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“This is a great narrative podcast which takes a look at some familiar time periods and cultures in an unexpected way. See medieval cultures through the eyes of visitors and it shows the world has been connected even in the “dark ages””
Kenmayer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/19
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“It’s awesome”
Tyrelllloyd2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/19
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“A fascinating dive into people and aspects of the medieval world you may have never encountered before.”
ＬＵＫＥ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/19
“I like the level of detail and the personal approach to history telling. Relaxed presentation style without being flippant or glossing over detail.”
Brad in Australia. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/19
“If you like history or great stories then this is for you. I have listened to all of them and am listening again. There's just enough historical perspective and just enough of Devon Field's perspective. He does a masterful job of putting the story together and of putting it in...”Read full review »
dsusofnazareth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/19
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