Shoddy internet research, masked by overconfidence
Like many podcast hosts, these guys traffic in unearned confidence. Their commentary is typically based on quick and shoddy internet research and they lack the expertise necessary to give informed opinions about most of what they discuss. You may enjoy this show though if you prefer staying indoors and getting brain-poisoned by Twitter to more healthful and challenging pursuits.
Therewegoe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/03/24
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Love Michael Hobbes’ other podcast work (Maintenance Phase and You’re Wrong About) and while only 1 episode so far it’s a good listen. I definitely binged a ton of Freakanomics podcasts back in the day so this raised some good questions. Only constructive feedback I have is the intro/outro music...Read full review »
BeeVoltage via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/22
I’m a huge fan of Maintenance Phase and You’re Wrong About, so it wasn’t a stretch to listen to this. I really enjoyed it, despite the Peter being a guy. Nothing personal, Peter, but my life and the world are flooded with the voices of men, so you have to hit a really high bar for me to add...Read full review »
Shan0507 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/22
This guy never misses. He’s always got an interesting perspective and the research to back it up. I’m not very familiar with Peter, but he seems great.
midsommar trash via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/22
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