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“The story sounds really interesting and I was really looking forward to hearing it but the vocal fry is too much. I made it about halfway through the first episode. Oh well.”
Dof4824 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/24
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“The predominance of croaky vocal fry at the end of pretty much every sentence, makes this utterly unlistenable. I made five minutes.”
SmashingOrangey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/24
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“This was really well done.
I love movies like Joy luck club and realizing there could have been more movies with full dimensional roles of people of all backgrounds, but simple minded men in Hollywood could not see their opportunity to show a world as it is with real people and complex lives...”Read full review »
Edaneast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“I really enjoyed this podcast. I thought it was really different and actually very touching. Super well produced as well.”
Trinidiana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
“Thank you for sharing this story, I hope there is someone out there who can re-make Crazy 6 how Galen wanted”
Shukyeelau via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/24
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StayHydrated! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“Really well written, produced & amazing interviews. Thank you for sharing this fascinating story.”
Joe 86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“Even after finding out the movie was made by an Asian who could only afford has been actors and Eastern European locations, you still insisted on making the central narrative whitewashing.”
TaraBaccus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“The pod itself is creative and a pleasure to listen to. The narrator’s attempt to rehabilitate her relative — an admitted pimp, extortionist, thief, bully and likely murderer — using ‘90s Hollywood racial bias as the bad guy without truly addressing the harms of his past, feels willfully...”Read full review »
Ajfox4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/24
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“Struggling to get through the first episode because - as others have noted - of the host’s vocal fry. And did no one think to correct her pronunciation of “poh-poh”?”
MaliaLeftCoast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“As a native of Oakland I was excited to listen. The narrator and writing felt flat and unenthusiastic. And her referring to Latino’s as “Latine” gets a massive eye roll. When you seek out to appease virtue signaling listeners over the actual community you’re referring to, you get a massive eye roll.”
Njohn2828 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/24
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“I really enjoyed this pod. I do love an investigative podcast and this was no exception. Even though it’s about a family I’m very far removed from it was interesting to hear their story unfold. And sure enough I’ve seen the main subject in a couple of movies which helps you recognise that this is...”Read full review »
Morpheus__101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/24
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“I finished Magnificent Jerk today and I actually cried. It was amazing. This world is so far removed from my white, Mormon, Utah world but I was so taken in by your storytelling. Phenomenal job to you all. Much love and thanks!”
Becksdeals2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“A family story beautifully told”
thing87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/24
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“One of my co-workers told me about this show a couple of days ago and I just binged the entire show in one day. Definitely didn’t expect to cry as much as I did towards the end of the series. Kudos to Maya for her storytelling and her team for the amazing production of this show.”
@jjjap via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“I’m sorry but I had a hard time staying interested in the crimes this woman’s uncle took part in. It didn’t feel any more interesting than reading any random person’s rap sheet.”
Ricky R Richard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Only listened through half the episodes so far.
Very interesting like a flower opening.
I knew Galen since the late 60’s forward. I had been conversing with him up to his death.
I always felt he made a difference. Where one comes from is important but where it leads you, more so. I will miss Galen.”
I remember… via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“This was such a ride from beginning to end! I wasn’t expecting to be as moved as I was by the end of it, either.”
Mention Daremont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“It’s rare for me to find a podcast that I get excited to listen to whenever I have some free time to spare and dread that it’s coming to an end.
This is one of these podcasts! Really well produced, interesting and thought provoking story. I’d highly recommend this to anyone.”
RSolway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“I really enjoyed this. So well done, creative, and varied. Interweaving the screenplay scenes into the narrative of the podcast added so much. The storytelling was heartfelt and absorbing. Thank you.”
nadiak85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“It’s not the twists and turns that make this so riveting (although it’s a story that’s so remarkable you wouldn’t believe it if it were told as fiction), it’s the care and love that clearly went into every moment. Major respect to the writer and host, who made each episode with such thoughtful...”Read full review »
JJGlebe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/24
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“A story that will wraps itself around your heart. Beautifully well done.”
maccadabra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Especially if you’re of Asian descent, this is a side of our community you rarely hear about or at least this perspective. There some great lessons here too, despite his early goings, he really seemed to grab hold of his path. He really seemed to be an unsung, unknown trailblazer of sorts too....”Read full review »
BioBoostedOne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Sounded like a family tale to tell around the kitchen table, rather than interesting enough for audiences outside of the family”
Dan the Milkshake Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/31/23
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“Amazing heart felt discovery and story telling. We need more untold stories like these, that is of Asian Americans. Thank you for your work!”
VeenieV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Very interesting story. Thanks so much for sharing it.”
berliner1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“I had to look up ABC to find out what it meant 😉. I’m a contemporary of Galen, having grown up in Northern California about 100 miles from the SF/Bay Area and visiting there at times with my family while growing up in the 1950s and 1960s. I didn’t know much of the history of Chinatown in both SF...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“This was a great story and about so much more than her uncle’s very interesting life. I appreciated Maya’s vulnerability in sharing her grief and process of understanding her uncle. I felt like I learned something from her story and as someone who has also lost their mother I was able to...”Read full review »
kelliswen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“This is a model podcast with smart, authentic storytelling. I’m so thankful I happened upon this podcast. It tells the story of a departed family member whose life is complicated and real. It illuminates the racism and limited opportunities in a place and time. I grew up during in California...”Read full review »
SargentWest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“To mention Mario van Peeples who not sure if a well known actor but went on to star in a movie with ice t “ New Jack City “”
jiurena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Made me cry, laugh and call my mom after. And for those complaining about the barely there “vocal fry”, try and relax a little jeez”
concretecrotchkiss12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Poignant storytelling, beautiful sound design and writing. So glad Galen’s story was told, thank you for sharing it with us.”
sesamenoodles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Fascinating investigation of a life and a moving story about getting through grief, growing closer with family, and coming to understand others. You can tell I loved it.”
MCmediator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“You wouldn’t believe this story unless you knew it was actually true! Addictive listening.”
jfbsvsitmt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/23
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“Absolutely beautiful story. Raw and true, there is no cover up of details. You come to understand that this person mattered and had a family. Rough life or not, it was so lovely to see a family pay tribute to and place a story to a wayward member. I hope they have his scripts made into films.”
A Gangster Story via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“A personal, touching and interesting story about a fascinating person with an eventful life and analysis about whitewashing and asian-american cinema and life.
Beautiful sound design, voice and cover art for each episode. I appreciate that there were no interrupting ads.
At times, the podcast...”Read full review »
annapodana via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/04/23
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“Especially the last episode. Thank you for sharing this story with us.”
JaniceH727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“I haven’t listened to a podcast in a long time that made me say, “wow” during every single episode. My own experience as a first-generation Asian in this part of the world is tucked away inside of me. This touched that part of me. Thank you for making this.”
AJvanisle via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/23
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“The story was multi-layered and showed the complexity of the Asian American experience. Also, the universal truth of a mother’s love and hope for her children. I love the way Galen was excavated through family stories, interviews with friends, associates, his writings and transcripts.”
going4simple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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cnnckclglgglglglfkjdjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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“Probably the best sound design and fictional re-enactments I’ve heard in a podcast.”
CobaltJackson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“I am not Chinese and I have a completely different life and family, however; I could relate to this series. Family not talking, feeling worried and judged by family. Thank you so much for sharing your uncle’s story. I loved it. I cried when you were sharing such profound moments with your Aunts....”Read full review »
buffy911 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/24/23
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“Well done really captures Galen. What a fascinating man he must have been. Thanks for sharing via story. I had to bing this I enjoyed it so much.”
amazed1009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“A beautifully written deep dive into the hosts uncle and how all of us are deeply flawed humans. Raw, emotional, and shows the importance of family and digging into our pasts. Love this nuanced portrayal.”
hrose480 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“This is a brilliant story about both belonging to your family and also making a space that is one’s own. Highly recommend!”
DeedeeB. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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