You can’t manufacture passion
The two narrators are a bit young to have passion for this story — and they don’t give much reason otherwise — so they’re reporting the story because they thought it made a good story — which it is, it just doesn’t appear the narrators really “get it” (not growing up with the film). And their charisma-less delivery doesn’t help. You can’t manufacture passion just by saying the slippers are “magical” or by quoting others who say so. That’s why the last episode especially falls flat. One of the narrators even gives the impression they had to watch the movie again — for the podcast — but not for any inherent true desire or interest in the movie per se.
makeupmyname via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/21
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I think if you’re really into the Wizard of Oz movie and the ruby slippers in particular, you might find this interesting. I didn’t find it very interesting. It’s meandering and could have been edited better. Listening was kind of like reading a book that you don’t really love, but you finish...Read full review »
NY bird feeder via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/03/21
I truly hope that this podcast has new information about the slippers. If not, it’s an absolute horrible way to advertise a new podcast. Based on articles, the case remains unsolved.
Kdjlkcl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/08/21
Very well done!! I am enjoying listening to each episode.
JTT4 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/07/21
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