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“Each episode is thoughtfully researched and beautifully presented. These presentations bring a sense of calm to our increasing complex world of culture, art and politics.”
whitecuts via Apple Podcasts ·
Bulgaria ·
01/21/24
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“The haters are wrong—this is a very interesting program”
oyvey2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/14/23
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“Do a second series”
dnsfnk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“This was the last Pushkin feed I was still following. I gave up on Revisionist History last season. This show was still interesting until the sun-par IBM drivel hit the feed. No longer worth my attention”
Alfie089 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/23/23
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“Hi Hari
I’m really enjoying your podcast it’s very thought provoking. I wonder if you have read Merlin Sheldrake book about fungi? One chapter describes how our bodies are not individual, but I made up of enormous numbers of organisms working together, without which what we call ourselves...”Read full review »
KateLock1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
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“So thoughtful and interesting and covers everything from electronic dance music to death. Simply great.”
psimondo via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
11/03/22
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“Always fascinating stories or themes, amazing production and sound editing, and just about impossible to describe. You will have to hear them for yourself.”
goorooo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/27/22
“A thoughtful and curious approach to some the great existential questions of our day. In a sorta of Revisionist History/ Gladwellian investigative style, the host brings his own unique voice and relentless curiosity to ever episode. I especially love the episodes that look at art and...”Read full review »
A grateful amateur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/22
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“One of my favorite podcasts. Fascinating, intriguing, thought provoking. So sad it seems to be over.”
iluvnature via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/22
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“I love INTO THE ZONE so very much. Just discovered it a month ago and quickly binged them all. This is the type of podcast my mind craves. If you don’t make more I will be sad. You don’t want that, do you? I didn’t think so. So, more please. My brain’s stomach is rumbling.”
edgewyze via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/14/22
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“A journalist, sitting at the superficial journalist level, having 30-second sounds bites speak for the narrative he wants to squeeze out.”
brieturd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/21
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“Great stories on fascinating subjects, I really hope that there are more episodes to come!”
GeorgieNZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
11/26/21
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“This is a lovely, weird and wonderful podcast- I love every minute of it.”
ItsModernArt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/21
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“Read my first Kunzru book recently, Red Pill, and I am really interested in some of the ideas he explored about the internet and how it shapes the world. A couple episodes into this podcast and I’m really enjoying his retrospective on his life and history.”
TheSmallLebowskiIrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/10/21
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“Divisions, limits, differences - all challenged by this fascinating podcast. Witty, perceptive and eye-opening. Episode 2 is a standout mainly because of the presence of Chris King. This guy should have a podcast of his own! Wonderful stuff”
padraigmurf via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/08/21
“The author says it’s about opposites, but there’s a weirdness too that makes this series very special. Throughout the episodes, I felt like I’d been transported through Alice’s looking glass. It didn’t matter the topic Kunzru chose. Druids. East German punk scene. Archives of life. And my...”Read full review »
Crismur via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
06/24/21
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“Interesting and varied content to get you thinking.”
podcastmarcus via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/31/21
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“Thanks, Hari. Very well written, presented & produced. Entertaining, yet enlightening.”
Plympat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
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“Can’t wait for more podcasts in 2021. Stay well.”
Ohio Vick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/21
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“Hari asks difficult questions and avoids easy answers. He interrogates what we think we know, the matters we take for granted. And he does all of this with entertaining sound design, a great soundtrack, and a surprisingly brisk pace. The best episodes are those where Hari digs into who he is and...”Read full review »
.YokNapAtaWpha. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/21
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“I loved it.
Especially the theosophists
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Theodore (Teddy) Adorno
I Hope there will be more.”
TomOlder via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/18/21
“I forget how I came upon Red Pill, but it’s one of the best books I read all year. That led me to White Tears, which prompted so many questions that I started trying to figure out this author's deal. When I looked at his website and saw this podcast, I thought I’d give it a go. I’m already...”Read full review »
Glarcon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/21
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“Interesting and informative -enough info to get you started! Marred by intrusive background music.”
Tiger seal via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/17/21
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts! This is one of the best I've encountered. It's content is unexpected and Kunzru is a smart, calm guide. I loved the Geoff Dyer interlude/road trip. More please!”Read full review »
jellyrhubarb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“It’s really good innit”
Fredlol69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
02/04/21
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“Never tried to become ordinary.”
Tatanka oyate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Consistently surprising, full of juxtapositions, associations, and collisions of ideas that make the brain come alive.”
Frannyink via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
01/25/21
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“An interesting and thought provoking podcast and one that I keep sharing with friends. Please make this a long series, I could listen indefinitely. Thanks Hari”
arabeebev via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/21
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“I loved this so much. I listened while ripping out 1209sq feet of carpet, and it was so interesting I was actually excited to spend more time working on that in order to listen more.”
Not a Sister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“Quite a few boring. The excruciating detail detracts from the main theme. If an episode interests you, continue. Otherwise bail.”
Sir_Realist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/20
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“A fascinating excursion into the nooks and crannies of the unexpected.”
Alexander B. Pevzner via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
12/26/20
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“Really like this podcast. Excellent ideas and approach.”
CaliGunner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/20
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“Interesting podcast on theosophy, Krishnamurthy. Except for the “woo woo” music, Kunzru blends his family history, Indian history, theosophy and JK well. I’m surprised though that he didn’t investigate JK further. JK had houses all over the world, given to him by generous theosophists, even after...”Read full review »
Mukkuroni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/20
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“Insightful, entertaining, informative - very unique narratives, host is excellent”
JBinJPN via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/23/20
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“Awesome show, why would you agree to advertise for McDonald’s, really?”
Good & Fine via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
12/02/20
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“I absolutely love this podcast. So interesting. So clever. When I want a good story and to learn fascinating new stuff, this is the podcast I turn to. Thank you Hari and team!”
Wadirum21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/24/20
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“I came here from The Last Archive and was impressed (that was the Stonehenge episode). I have one point of order, though: there was a nice dig at Nigel Farage at the end, BUT: if you’re going to be talking about who lived in what’s now Britain 6000 years ago, you ought to also do the same for...”Read full review »
nick from nepal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/20
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“I love this podcast I encourage you to make more”
mobile boi173767382 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
11/23/20
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“Love this podcast. It’s really thoughtful and never patronising. Very well put together and always interesting.”
Gxgggx via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/22/20
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“A new favourite podcast. Each episode is beautifully structured, and gradually develops ideas in a way that feels like an exploration with the listener.”
Hoz5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/20
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“Great host, interesting subjects, but don’t slag off California b/c you decided to eat at Cafe Gratitude (Ep 4). Despite your “Brooklyn" superiority I still like the topics and production. Nicely done.”Read full review »
Rzod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/20
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“This is what I wanted from drugs--unbelievable stuff, never before thought of. fascinating people. Do you know what Elon put into his red sportscar before shooting it to Mars?This is what I've been longing for, to be pushed into the zone of all I didn't know, and didn't kkow that I...”Read full review »
fussnik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/20
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“This podcast is just what we need during these liminal times. It helps exercise our minds so we are not stuck with thinking of the world in extremes: good and evil; enjoyable and unenjoyable, etc. Very helpful to listen to this during shelter in place.”
Oakland now Berkeley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/20
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“This show is great! It’s a beautiful example of giving flesh and interest to philosophical issues. Hari is able to explore deep issues of identity, epistemology, and ethics without any stodginess.
Unlike anything else out there right now.”
Couldn’t get enough via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/20
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“good radio: @harikunzru ‘s pushkin.fm/episode/never-… The whole series is really strong examinations of complications within polarities and incitefully imaginative, but the Stasi piece is right punk-inspired #MessageIsNotMedium
[I copy/pasted this from my own tweet; Maybe lazy of me but sincere...”Read full review »
Thulin Passage via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/28/20
“A podcast about opposites, big questions, and history. Suggested episode: The Guru of Ojai. Kunzru's laidback delivery is nicely matched with well crafted storytelling. Weaves in family history, wild and weird mysticism, and good humoured skepticism.”Read full review »
robmcdnz via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/25/20
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“Been trying to articulate exactly what makes this podcast so special to me, personally and I think it’s that, as an Asian American woman w a longstanding fascination w subcultures, cults, and conspiracy theories, it’s so refreshing to hear these topics explored by someone whose experiences more...”Read full review »
shannpo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“Enjoying it loads so far. I’ve been a fan of Freakonomics, Invisibilia and Revisionist History and I’m so glad to add Into The Zone to the list as well. Great style and content, the stories are wonderful and yet personal. Highly recommend.”
LatvyA via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/18/20
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