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“Overall a very interesting series of discussions. What’s strange is that Melvyn Bragg knows nothing about philosophy. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It lets the guests speak in much longer, more insightful discourses. With hosts who know the topic they tend to burst in a lot to show...”Read full review »
Thaiboxer63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“I cannot stand how frequently this man interrupts and speaks over women in this podcast. It is distracting, especially when this behavior isn’t mirrored with male guests. Lovely subject matter and guests, however, I can’t stand the host.”
Benji X. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“To the host: Please stop interrupting the female guests as they are speaking. Let them speak and let them finish their thoughts. Thank you.”
Andromeda Sea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/23
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“I’m not going back to the office until about tomorrow morning or later than usual I just wanted you in my car to see if you”
hybrid havoc via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
08/29/23
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“I’ve been scrolling through the old episodes and listening to the ones that stand out to me. I like the format and I like the Tid-bit approach to topics. It’s not overpowering and they don’t go deep down in rabbit holes. Just enough to give you the gist of it.”
Tyson621 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“In our time podcasts are an invaluable sources of information as I work through my PhD in Education Program. Thank you for sharing such interesting and rich conversations!”
Shar from Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/23
“Most of the programs and conversations are very good. The guests and Melvynn usually have a great chemistry.
I do have a criticism, which is that Melvynn tends to interrupt guests during inopportune times, just as they are getting to share a relevant or important point.
Other than that, the...”Read full review »
VK5183A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
“Host is a slobbering, interrupting, near-senile old man. He fails to enunciate every other word, and interjects with asinine input. Would like to listen, but cannot. Get a new host if u want to grow as a show”
*clears throat* via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“The “In Our Time” podcasts are an autodidact’s dream.”
Zedgar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
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“No searching facility; otherwise superb”
3Ursae via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/31/22
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“I came back today to try to listen, I say try because there are times that are just Ick. The one today was Plato’s Atlantis from October. I greatly appreciate all the guests of the show, but at times between the host’s butting in, especially to older women, his comments seem sleepy or generic....”Read full review »
CanonBeyReed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
“This show provides a rigorous introduction to a variety of philosophies, making for an easy listen. It provides a great refresher for those with some previous knowledge of the subject(s) but it might move too fast for the uninitiated. My only complaint is that frequently the main host moves too...”Read full review »
Reverend Colonel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/22
“I love how the host selects guests to present a balanced view on the subject. One critical issue however is the censorship placed on critique of religion. A significant number of early modern Western philosophers (French enlightenment philosophers, German philosophers such as Nietzsche and Marx...”Read full review »
Peogg via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/22
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“It is very interesting, detailed and shows good philosophical views and stories”
Rain030506 via Apple Podcasts ·
Kenya ·
12/20/21
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“Pity about the noisy trailer for BBC Sounds which follow. Very disruptive to thoughts.”
Aquamoodle via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/24/21
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“More like Crap-ernican Revolution. To things themselves!”
bjohns383 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/21
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“I look forward to the show because I’ve always learn a lot in the most engaging way. The host is always to be relied on for asking questions to bring the best out of the panel. The subject matter is always intriguing and interesting. It is one of my favorite shows for intellectual challenge and...”Read full review »
coastalcalgal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/21
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“Love your show . Interesting , love people who have such great language and presentation skills. Thank you. It has introduced many great ideas and things to my mind.”
Danieljlee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/21
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“So nice to hear passionate academics discuss their topic from every angle. A welcome respite during lockdown.”
Darjeeling30 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/21
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“I love listening to Melvyn and guests unpack each topic with wisdom, dialectics, grace, and humor!”
Exhenduction via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/21
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“One of my favorite listens. Informative, Interesting, Relaxing.”
axioun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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“Life-enriching. It’s an honour to be from a country which provides such a free service. Melvyn is brilliant at directing the conversation to the important aspects, giving a wonderfully rich history of ideas. Thank you.”
Banana Man 🍌 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/20
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“The monarchism under which these scholars were raised shines brightly during their discussion on “freedom”. Lol! Deprograming of the statist bent is entirely required. Listening to their discussion of the US Constitution while ignoring the Bill of Rights and the absolute monarchist upbringing...”Read full review »
Dwassmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/20
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“melvin is a star”
3kTHOUGHTS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/20
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“Expert guests, interesting topics, skilled host. The guests are academic experts, the host is a knowledgeable codger who keeps the discussion understandable and moving forward.”
Ferdob via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/27/20
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“Melvin Bragg is a host from a different era: knighted for his public radio work, a writer himself, he prepares extensively for each program and holds the guests to a much higher standard than do hosts in almost all other podcasts around these days. Yes he is direct and sometimes rude, probably...”Read full review »
omegaxx19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/20
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“Very deeply disappointing that there was no mention of those philosophers who have pushed back against Russell and the logical positivists who push hard on the idea of rationalism and operate very much in the Cartesian tradition that gets constantly stuck in either/or binary paradoxes—binarisms...”Read full review »
BIRehabDoc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/20
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“This is the most fantastic show. Melvin Bragg and his guest make complex philosophical concepts understandable to all and provide insight into the biographies of the great thinkers if history. My hours in traffic jams no longer seem like a waste of time.”
Leanne Sac via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/11/20
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“Enkle svar, lite gjennomtenkt. Hadde vært fint å lære noe - det gjorde jeg ikke. Pretensiøse «britiske, overmenn/kvinner). U know nothing, and that’s ok! So don’t try! Have some «selvreflekterende» thaughts. I dont either, but I can embrace that. I’m sorry. Fuch u (if can’t publish this, please...”Read full review »
Norway true crime fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
02/05/20
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“An interesting intersection of new and old ideas in a time of rapid change. I very much enjoy Melvyn Bragg’s ability to direct discussion and maintain on topic. Well done.
It may be germane to revisit some adjacent ideas to those discussed in previous episodes as the post modern world continues...”Read full review »
Kadence C.M. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/20
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“One aspect not addressed is what happens when the earth’s magnetic field diminishes prior to reversal. We are less well protected - DNA damage, prompting increased mutation and surges in evolution, perhaps?”
parkers heir via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/26/20
“This podcast is incredibly interesting and professional with some fantastic guest speakers and topics. However this podcast is a shrine to traditional and out of touch academia as many of the guests are self- important fossils who represent a stifling academic community that limits and dominates...”Read full review »
_Ryan_M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/19
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“Quite dry, but stays on-topic, covers the various topics extensively, and is easy to follow.”
nataliedoesyoga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/19
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“This podcast would be awesome if the host wasn’t heavily breathing into the mic the entire time... it’s so distracting and frankly just awful to listen to. He is also very arrogant and interrupts his guests all of the time. So much potential wasted on this pod”
Drave Chappelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/19
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“A wonderful deep exploration and debate of philosophical issues and philosophers”
lilhol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/19
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“The content and historical accuracy is second to non, but too often the guests can be either stubbornly immovable, or very stuffy and frankly boring to hear drone on...”
Jeffmb77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/19
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“40 minute slot to discuss such topics is woefully inadequate and the whole thing feels rushed, people are being interrupted and topics skipped. Possibly less guests& definitely more time would be worth considering.”
Lea Roydon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/19
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“With each episode, I discover a different world. Guests are chosen for their solid knowledge on topics and Melyvn B.’s questions transmit that knowledge to listeners. I appreciate all the episodes and wish for more.”
MaralParajo via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
06/15/19
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“What a gift to listen to discussions of classic works by eminent scholars of philosophy!”
newton314159 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/19
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“Succinct, in depth, civilised disagreements and wonderfully presented.”
Lenardothelaion via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/19
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“I try to listen at least one episode every day It is an academy that I can learn on topics that I am interested in. Thanks to BBC . Experts , professors, lecturers share their very valuable kmowladge with us during very friendly conversations A.K. Guven”
Ahmet Kamil via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
01/24/19
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“I believe it is Bragg who is moderating the discussion on Plato’s Republic, and I am just shocked by how incredibly rude, arrogant, and interrupting he is. Unbelievable! I swear I would leave the discussion mid-way. As one woman is talking he cuts in “yes yes we have to get to the cave”, rushing...”Read full review »
jdjdjdnsjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/18
“Melvyn is great. I like when he gets to the point - we only have 40 or so minutes for each episode. The guests tend to drawl on.
- 25 y/o, Chicago, IL”
NedimUysal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/18
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“Why did the moderator allow Helena to talk so much and let himself talk so much and cut off Germaine repeatedly when she ha so many interesting and valid things to add by didn’t get to flesh out because she was interrupted?”
Joannnnnnn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/18
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“Love the conversational format with multiple perspectives on one topic”
Emmhutch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/18
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“Wonderful to listen to informed conversation about interesting and diverse subjects. So little of this around. And in my opinion Melvyn gets better and better.”
all the names are taken ... via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/18
“Interesting subjects, excellent production quality and wonderful quests.”
Dimarelos via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
06/27/18
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