“You'll hear the same selections over and over. I tend to agree with the other reviewers who would like a little variety. I'd expect to be exposed to new music through a music-oriented podcast.
That alone isn't terrible, but the ads are 100% annoying. The whole point of this podcast is to serve up some ads for Magnatune. That's permissible, but in between each and every track you get to hear the same poorly-recorded, unenthusiastic guy saying the same thing about how you can pay 15 bucks a month for ad-free podcasts. I'm pretty sure I've heard a few instances where the piece didn't even end but they inserted an ad anyway.
I also would have expected some kind of radio-DJ-like commentary to announce the title and performer, a little education about the piece…something. Instead, it's just music with ads.
I cannot recommend this podcast. The music is, of course, ineffably genius, and the performances are all very good, but the ads really ruin it. I'm pretty sure I'll be staying away from anything Magnatune from now on.”
drukepple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/12