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“Having listened to a few of these podcasts and thus far been unable to find one where he has not interrupted, mocked or outright dismissed interviewees opinions, which he asked for, before answering his own questions with extreme bias and lack of balanced and useful information, I can only assume...”Read full review »
Eve_Frances via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/24
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“Audio skip bug is back. It got fixed for a while but has now returned. It’s only on some Global podcasts including this one, most prominently. It’s been going on for a month now and it feels like nobody is bothered to fix this. I love this show but once the skipping starts after the first half...”Read full review »
aCertainBru via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
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“Yes, I agree with the person who says the skip is annoying. It happens so often and not on any other podcast I know. To hear a couple of minutes repeated quite frequently spoils the flow, hence the two stars”
curly 987654321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/24
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“I was either going to give it no stars or five stars. The content is great (well done James) but the audio constantly skips mostly backwards so you listen to the same minute and half. It’s too muc: you need to sort it out”
Tommy Gee 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/24
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“This guy started his Friday show reminding listeners how Germans progressed toward fascism. Afterward, he proceeded to bash President Biden’s cognitive performance piecing together a few of his misstatements recklessly providing ammunition from his finger-in-the-wind analysis to fascist-lovers...”Read full review »
MarkleyHall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“I truly enjoy listening to James. I wish I could watch the show live but I’m still enjoying the podcast.”
best book so far. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“Incredibly frustrating to listen to as the sound constantly skips/jumps back and forward missing parts of the podcast or having to listen to the same bit over again and again.”
Gibaz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“I love the show but the glitches of the sound jumping back and forward often in critical parts make it a very hard listen”
Pilsudski_UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/24
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“Well done to all of you
So calm, light hearted measured and eclectic
Just what the doctor ordered for post Christmas reflection
PS this format has got to be a winner definitely would give the rest is politics and the newsagent a run for their money”
elliebeegee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/23
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“Love love loved the Boxing Day special with James, Shelagh and Iain. Give these three a weekly podcast asap!!”
jobs review via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/23
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“Love your show. YOU should be the Minister of Common Sense!
Unfortunately I quite often miss your programmes because other stuff (like work) gets in the way. Yes, I know about catch up but I find a podcast much more convenient. Thank you very much!”
retemak via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
12/10/23
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“Fire whatever donkey is editing these. Becoming unlistenable.”
The Growl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/23
“Definitely the best option for getting to bottom of the Barell.”
Ken@Ciara58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/23
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“Critical thinker who dissects a topic whist weeding out agenda driven callers.
The clarity he delivers in a world of misinformation with regards Media and social media.
His coverage on the Gaza conflict delivers impartiality through patience and basic facts.
If he wants to learn fly fishing...”Read full review »
Mr Kindness via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/18/23
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“Long time listener but recently the shows are being completely ruined by terrible editing. Conversation jumps forward and backwards, with chunks of audio missing which makes many of the conversations completely nonsensical.
I’m a big fan but whoever is producing this show is ruined no your show.”
Jon5273838 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/23
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“Disappointed that even LBC is biased as BBC”
Zainab74_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/23
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“James can be funny at times but he can also be very nasty and impertinent if challenged by someone quick witted and articulate. If he’s been outwitted he suddenly becomes impertinent, he’ll then try and talk over them, and worse act like spoilt teenager. The Adrian Mole of broadcasting, dripping...”Read full review »
tinsal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/23
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“Podcast still jumping forward and backward which ruins the show and makes Mystery Hour unlistenable in particular. This has been going on for months and I’ve had enough”
Rfhfgjhdrv via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/23
“Today’s episode 21st of September was basically unlistenable due to glitches and skips. This has been a bugbear for quite a while now and today was just too much. I might have to stop listening until the producers fix whatever’s causing this issue.”
Pander panda via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/23
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“I thought it was an issue with my phone but seeing the other reviews confirmed it’s not. I’ve even tried listening through another podcast provider and the same random audio skipping occurs. Please fix!”
chrisadams84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/09/23
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“Not commenting on the (excellent) content - but the multiple technical glitches have made some of these unlistenable unfortunately.”
Flk2013 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/23
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“One of the best podcasts/radio show - I listen to this most days when I can’t listen to the show live. Recently there’s been a lot of glitching/skipping in the audio and it seems like it’s getting worse. It was particularly bad on yesterday’s show (6/7/23) and makes me less inclined to catch up...”Read full review »
Jon Sheppard via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/23
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“Great show as he really upsets the Reich Wing snowflakes, whom seem to get upset about absolutely everything.”
Roger Dismal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/04/23
“This is my favourite podcast by far. Intelligent, informative and entertaining. However, recently the audio skips backwards and forwards so much that it is in danger of becoming unlistenable. Today I counted 9 such skips in the first 2 hours. I would rather wait a bit longer for this to be...”Read full review »
Cpaul22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/23
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“I like this show a lot and think James is more right than he is wrong, but imma need him to back up on that mike. the sound of him swallowing every 5 mins is jarring. 😫”
luvabook via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
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“Boom..............”
ripitoffthewall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/23
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“My road trip fix in Oz with my husband. Just love it!”
UK/Aus fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/07/23
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“I lived in Britain for years before finally being driven out by Brexit and the rise of proto-fascist governance. James was a life preserver of sanity in a country led by increasingly insane leadership.”
Marcusauerlius15 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/09/23
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“Fantastic resource of information in a world of disinformation and corruption. There aren’t enough people like James O’Brian in this world.”
Padgojunkbox via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/07/23
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“Consistently interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking”
MJ333 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/23
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“Love this guy - love the show and LBC really good media source
He should be known as the uk’s conscience
Keep up the excellent work - our shows in Ireland are crap so LBC is great to listen to for us across the pond
James O’Brien - you’re a legend !!!!”
k111123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/24/23
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“Trying to emulate the concise toughness of Brian Hayes but just comes across like a kluggscheiser who’s listening to himself more than the callers he patronises. Tedious listening.”
Meiisma via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/08/23
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“Top radio broadcaster in the English speaking world.”
kosi2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/22
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“The unpacking of the UK media treatment of Harry and Meghan was the wisest insight of any analysis heard so far.
Well done!”
Pendulum 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/03/22
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“Let Theo Breathe!”
Ranier Valley Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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“You were being condescending . I can understand why a man who worked to 67 scaffolding in this day and age feeling uncared for and disrespected by his own nation and seeing refugees being given sympathy and any kind of support - if not a car or housing - Let’s say a leg up - having some feelings...”Read full review »
Che Block via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“Love the show but last few weeks the editing is all over the place? New clips being played over James speaking and adverts interrupting each other and the show at random intervals.”
littlerob5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/22
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“Amazing content, I listen to every episode in the background during work. These days I find myself reaching for the skip forward button constantly. What’s with the random ads, pauses, and skipping?
An increasingly difficult listening experience, please fix this.”
sean863738 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/22
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“James has converted me from a hard right, ERG loving, Farage/Patel/Braverman groupie in to a fully fledged, yoga pant wearing, tofu eating, Guardian reading member of the wokerati..
Nameste James”
Jiffyowesmeapint via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/22
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“Is an intern doing the editing on this lately?, full news segments being left in, long silent gaps in the middle of interesting segments and even mid sentence.”
JG443 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/20/22
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“I do like James, especially all his little retro
comments , very funny & nostalgic as I’m the same age & brought up same toys & games etc. Wish he had government figures on here, really take them to task. Only reason I haven’t submitted 5 stars is , GLOBAL player your are very very...”Read full review »
seany the Mod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/22
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“So glad I found this podcast. Discovered you during your great breakdown of the vitriol against Meghan. It dismays me that the British public has vilified her. Thanks for putting the spotlight on the true issue: it wouldn’t be happening if TRF told the press to back down.”
C Tierney CA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“Big James O’Brien fan. As the media has more and more embraced post-truth populist voices of the ensuing right wing hellscape James is a guy with a bit of sense who articulates himself well, clearly does his homework and even manages to add a bit of humour. Occasionally we get to see beyond the...”Read full review »
johncapspipes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/22
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“I like the show, and most of the topics but I wish James would let his callers speak without continually butting in.”
Freedom for Scotland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/22
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“Grandiose,superficial
Scrapes the surface on subjects
Painfull to listen to”
cwmdwr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/22
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