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“The rapport between the hosts is nice and feels genuine! But I simply can not get past the aggravating lack of research. Let me use the last episode I listened to as an example: Bat Boy.
They start off by recounting the plot with multiple errors (ie. Dr. Parker doesn't reveal Bat Boy's parentage, Meredith does. And it doesn't happen in the last scene, it happens 2 scenes earlier). These are basic errors that could be avoided by looking at Wikipedia. The hosts seem to think it's a funny bit to recount the plot of each show from memory, but it's not only frustrating to listen to all the errors, it's disrespectful to the shows being reviewed. The errors often make the shows sound worse than they actally are.
Their main critique in the Bat Boy episode is about how the twist in the end is not foreshadowed. Again, this is full of errors.
They say Dr. Parker has no reaction to seeing Bat Boy besides disgust. But he has a huge reaction. There's a dramatic music sting, thunder, Parker says "how did you get here" with clear recognition, and then has to chug alcohol from his flask to recover from the shock. The hosts say Meredith and Parker never acknowledge the situation when they're alone, but the first thing Parker says when they're alone is "you know what this is, don't you?" which Meredith acknowledges.
My point in nitpicking this episode is that these kinds of mistakes are present across many episodes. The hosts need to give these shows the respect of at least summarizing them accurately and not basing their critiques on faulty memory. In many cases, it seems as though neither of the hosts have watched the show they're speaking about recently, and are just there to goof around.”Read full review »
Grey Nycticorax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
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“These two dudes really know how to talk about musicals... I can’t wait to hear more of their take downs!”
gracieaki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/21
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“I really like this podcast, especially the Carrie and Spiderman episodes. Maybe you could talk about and review more obscure musicals and their history? Anyway, keep up the good work!”
DrewHolmes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/19
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“Have you never heard of editing software? Edit out blank pauses - it's literally cringeworthy!”Read full review »
marcusr79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/20/19
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