Reviews
“Very well done, I learned so much! The personal stories were incredibly moving.”
Kisma7778 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/08/23
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“This is really well made and it serves as a good intro for people who - like the creator/narrator says - don’t know much about it. It is concise and has great testimony from people who lived through it. I’m white, English, young, and not left wing, and found it informative and enjoyable, and...”Read full review »
Connington Conners via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/23
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“Wonderfully engaging podcast on the impact of Partition!
It would be deserving of five stars, if not for the maddening background music—that of repetitively plucked strings—that plays incessantly behind the speaking of individuals and as a connecting line between segments.
This one element makes...”Read full review »
BeenBattized via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
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“I am so grateful for this pocdcast and to be learning more about Partition directly from people and communities affected. Neha is a great narrator and nails both the honest podcaster on this journey with us, and the historian covering devastating events. Please listen and tell your friends.”
Emily Gos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
“We need more shows that go beyond the facts and in to the impact of politics on real people”
Duncanwrites via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/23
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“I found this podcast after reading Unmarriageable, a retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in Pakistan. I was searching on google, YouTube and apple to get visual and historical context. I was thrilled to find this podcast. I learned so much about the history of India and Pakistan. I’ve always...”Read full review »
one excellent mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
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“Good series. Not told in a linear dates and events manner. Instead the different perspectives and angles provide a good overview without being bogged down in details and provide more of a relevance to the here and now.
The horrors aren’t glossed over, however it doesn’t linger on them for shock...”Read full review »
Elmore James King of Slide via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/10/22
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“Really enjoyed the set up of each episode and hearing the personal stories of a historic event that is barely or never taught in US schools. A refreshing approach that is both powerful and enlightening. Also, really loved the music!”
Obama Rock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
“It takes until episode 9, the penultimate episode, to provide any historical context. And when she does, it’s disjointed. There isn’t a single episode that provides education on what happened with Partition, and that missing episode should have been the first or second one to set the stage for...”Read full review »
DetailDevil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
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“I really wanted to listen to this, but after an episode and a half I couldn’t take the background music with the same two notes playing on repeat anymore; it was absolutely infuriating.”
KinsaConni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“This podcast was frustrating to listen to as someone with no prior knowledge on the subject of the India/Pakistan partition. The host begins the first episode by talking about how this subject has received too little attention, but then gives very little background information. I think this would...”Read full review »
DarthCreel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/22
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“I would not recommend this podcast to someone with no previous knowledge on the topic. I found myself growing increasingly more frustrated as I listen to this podcast because there is never a thorough explanation of the events that took place in 1946-1947. The host talks about massacres and...”Read full review »
Skykam12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/22
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“Comes across as rather naive. Set’s little context for the decisions that were made at the time. Belittles Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah.
Couldn’t make it past three episodes. Narrative of men being generally advocated as evil, self-serving, or incompetent.
Podcast has too much of presenters own...”Read full review »
DCXAC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/10/22
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““That being said, I’m not really here to discuss men and their so called accomplishments or feelings. That is a story that gets toted around far too much.” I honestly don’t care what else she talks about when we get this powerhouse quote out of the gate!
Otherwise, Neha states she’s going to...”Read full review »
Jjh5351 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/22
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“The podcast is primarily 1st hand accounts of the ensuing violence (which is important), but there is little to no historical information used to knit together the accounts together. So much time is spent on the complaint “this is not taught in school” in comparison to actually teaching what...”Read full review »
Emily_AM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“Fascinating topic, interesting and important. But the narration is squeaky, too fast, and difficult to understand.”
Phyllis Robbins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/22
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“As a brown kid who had to pry war stories from my parents after an accidental slip up from them, I relate to Neha’s story so much. It’s so wonderful to hear her story and how she came about partition and I love learning about it myself.”
linzy bee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
“The cadence of the narrators voice is really bad. If this were a high school project, it would be acceptable.
She sounds like she’s reading a book out loud for English class
My other gripe with the narrator is that she assumes a lot about the listener. She talks about a survey she did on...”Read full review »
RizaKhan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“Far too much personal experience perspective from the host, not enough facts, or discussion of the impact of partition on modern day India, Pakistan and their respective diasporas. I really had high hopes for this podcast, but it’s now a chore just to listen to it.
And a lot of advertisements!”
J Division via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/13/22
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“This is an important topic that many people probably know too little about. The way this show is structured and produced makes it inviting and impactful, and I appreciate the walk through a complicated time. The ways people suffered is acknowledged and honored with this wonderful show. Highly...”Read full review »
Xhunei via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/22
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“The content is extremely important, though the presenter’s habit of ending sentences with a vocal fry can get very annoying. I am very grateful for how she spread the word about other historians and archives who addressed Partition. Her guests are well chosen.”
Mazekiel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/22
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“Great podcast so far but I learned about partition of India in 8th grade and 12th grade history classes as well in different college classes.
The premise that this is something no one knows about… thats your personal experience of bad luck not having good teachers. Rather than generalize to...”Read full review »
Patrickzumba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/22
“Your hearts in the right place, but your mind is broken.”
rycal7979 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/12/22
“This is an important podcast and neglected topic.
I bristled, however, at how many times the host compares the story of the partition to the Holocaust by saying there’s no Schindlers list, lamenting that school children learn about the Holocaust but not partition etc.
I’m so sick of the Holocaust...”Read full review »
SBGreenw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/22
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“The history of partition is far too important to ignore, so I was really happy to find a podcast that covers it from the perspective of a family that was (and still is) affected.
Unfortunately the podcast features permanent background music which makes it very difficult for me to focus on the...”Read full review »
htd42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/09/22
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“Fascinating topic, but kind of a messy podcast. It’s about partition, and/or the host’s family’s experience with it, and/or other students’ experiences with it, and/or the US education system’s failure to teach it, etc. I catch myself wondering if this was an undergraduate student assignment. Not...”Read full review »
Mari89& via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/22
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“I’m enjoying it this far- I do agree with a couple of the other reviewers about the historical perspective, which you can get way more of if you read the books about the subject which the host just flat assumes her audience won’t read… I tried not to feel like my intelligence was being insulted.”
DJC198585 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“This is a vital topic that everyone must know about, and the research that went into the show is fantastic. That said, I wish someone else had been hired to do the voice over. The narrator has a light, airy, almost optimistic lilt to her voice as she describes horrific scenes. The contrast of...”Read full review »
RelentlessHarpy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/22
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“What I appreciate the most about this podcast is that we get to learn about a major historical moment through the lens of someone who takes us on the journey with her. It is a personal, knowledgeable account that shares a strong sense of humanity in events that may feel distant - but really...”Read full review »
Marcuspeaks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“For those interested in history, give this a pass. If you are interested in a young woman explains how history “feels” to her and how she “feels” about what she learned in school and how these feelings affect her view of the world, then you might be interested. I care about history, not the...”Read full review »
Rrsafety via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/22
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“Interesting topic bad narration, as noted by others.”
Boblogggggggggg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/22
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“Enjoying this to an extent but the asking of why you weren’t taught about it in school is more to do with where you went to school.”
Pauliebl via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/24/22
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“Really enjoying this. Became more curious about Partition after watching Ms. Marvel, and then heard an add about this podcast and jumped right it. Really enjoying it so far, especially the personal stories of people who lived through it and the exploration of generational trauma.
It’s truly a...”Read full review »
melbelle89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“I love the topic and the narrator is obviously interested and passionate. However, there are a couple of things that I find really grating. The constant background music (especially the two repeating notes the WHOLE time) make me crazy. It never stops (except during ads) and it seems like a...”Read full review »
kbroberts1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“I’m really interested in the story bc, surprise, I didn’t learn about this in school or college. Obviously I love the personal connection here but the sing-song cadence is distracting. Hoping some of the later episodes can be edited.”
Lindsaytexas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“I am one of the many ignorant to the Partition and the atrocities that occurred. This podcast is so important for not just me, but the majority of the world who was never taught about this in school! The host does such a nice job storytelling and presenting historical facts and personal accounts...”Read full review »
supallisonj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“We need to hear these stories. We need to know this part of history.
I never heard about The Partition until I watched Ms Marvel.
This is a very heavy topic, but I am grateful that you have decided to talk about it, and I am eager to learn more.”
Multi-Dimensional Toolbox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“I’m sorry to say, but the premise is flawed from the get-go. The host is someone who didn’t actually grow up in Pakistan, and first learned it at the age of 27?! How do you expect this to be an accurate representation of what living with partition is like? Or even an accurate guide to the...”Read full review »
Malavi1 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
08/22/22
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“The presenter of this podcast continually asks the question “why weren’t we educated about this?” Simple answer, you grew up in America where if it either did not involve America or have an influence on America then it’s simply not taught. I personally grew up in Australia i can remember spending...”Read full review »
Thulmann via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/22
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“What an important story for the world to hear, not just for those of us that claim heritage from the Subcontinent, but indeed for anyone who wants to understand the power of narrative, the critical need for nuanced storytelling, and why things are the way they are.
Thank you for this, you are...”Read full review »
Shahjehan Khan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“I will wait for a podcast on this topic that doesn’t sound like a long personal essay submitted for college acceptance.”
lillana666 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/22/22
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“This topic is so important, and I love the personal touch of the host’s vulnerability. Unfortunately, I can’t listen anymore because her speech pattern is insanely repetitive. I hope Neha considers consulting with a voice coach to help vary her cadence and tone.”
Nicc878 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“8/20/22– how In the world did I never learn about The Partition! I’m stunned and also reminded of the devastating brutality of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. Thank you for shining light into the darkness of western ignorance.”
Cry2stal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
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“My boys (10/13) haven’t learned about this in their history classes yet so we are listening together to get a deeper appreciation for our friends and neighbors. We were introduced to the topic by Ms Marvel and wanted to know more. This podcast is an intimate route to understanding and knowledge.”
AAK30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
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“Common mistake of those new to reading a script - “singing.” As she reads the narrative, it’s as if she is singing a song. Sentence after sentence - tone and cadence are exactly the same - like the rhythm of a song.
I hope this makes sense and she can improve. I’d enjoy listening to this podcast…”
RodeGlide05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
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“I will probably listen to the rest of the episodes at some point because this is a really important event that the western world has never properly contended with.
But holy geez the ads for this are BAD. From referring to pre-Partition residents as ‘denizens’ to the...”Read full review »
sgw555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/19/22
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“i loved how personal the story telling is, and one episode in, it's really clear that researching and creating this podcast has been a deep dive into identity, family, and neha's personal history. it feels inspiring, and as a poc it makes me want to delve deeper into my own heritage and...”Read full review »
mondo_woo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“I’ve been aware of partition for many years. I’m so eager to hear the first hand accounts of people who experienced partition first hand.”
American Canuck via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/22
“Thank you for telling an important part of pur story.”
torpodcast via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/17/22
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“This is a good podcast, but I am just astonished that someone raised by Pakistanis never heard of the partition…how is that even possible? This just defies logic, if you had any interest in your background at all you could easily have been introduced to this event, it’s inescapable for anyone...”Read full review »
Desi in NYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/22
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