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“Derek Thompson combines exceptional guests with singularly exceptional analogies. Top 2 podcast!”
CC SRB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“The episodes on semaglutide etc were so blindly positive that I started to think the host and / or his guests were being “incentivised” for their positivity. I recently read about the millions of dollars Novo Nordisk (maker of wegovy, ozempic) had put into influencing experts in the field and I...”Read full review »
Tombot82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/21/24
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“Great topics and unique ways of engaging with guests and topics”
Jartea90 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
“Derek thinks he’s smarter and morally superior to you. Sure, he’ll pretend to be open-minded and thoughtful about incredibly complex issues (the economy and foreign policy, for instance), but that’s all just window dressing. In Derek’s mind, there is one correct viewpoint. He’ll shove it down...”Read full review »
GF01965 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“I am a loyal listener but he’s been off the rails the last month with politics. His unreasonable takes against all conservatives have made me doubt his objectivity and logic in other areas. Derek used to be like gospel to me but there’s no need to demonize and disparage the opinions of half the...”Read full review »
Joey Ken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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“Liked it at first but the more I listen, the less I like it. It’s just opinions on politics now. It was better when it was general topics that we learned new information about.”
jccjn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/24
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“No matter what the subject, the show always provides such great insights and critical analysis. Always fact based and impartial. If you want real news then this is the place.”
$imoney the OG via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/24
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“Such a smart and insightful dude. Always brings experts into the show, but he does his research before. Couldn’t recommend it enough.”
makejjeje via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/24
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“Well researched and intelligent content. He deals with topical subjects and goes deep. Derek also has a great speaking voice.”
Jkmtres via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
“And that’s saying a lot, as someone who chooses to listen to the FantasyPros fantasy football podcast. Just getting advertisements for this content makes me enjoy other Ringer content less, and makes me less less likely to engage with the Ringer at all.”
Nyb0rg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“Love the pod. You talk about catastrophe stories driving media. Could you do more positive futurist stories then?”
Anonononononononon7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“I listened to the most recent episode about the economy, it was very much over my head. If you have an episode on economics that could serve as a primer, referencing that somewhere would be appreciated.
I know some basics of economics but I don’t have a degree in it, and I didn’t think I’d need...”Read full review »
Sprat16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Took many episodes to get there, but at least addressed individual investor activity in latest episode. If only briefly. The fact that investor purchases have grown from 13 to 25% of sales in the current economics should be alarming. Which means they are almost certainly competing on at least 50%...”Read full review »
B in Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“Hard pass. Mean.”
Mike's Bike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“You’re not gonna be president. You have my vote”
GopherGolfer609 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/24
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“This isn’t a political podcast. It’s just smart. I appreciate the way you covered the topic. Thanks.”
Omar Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“One of the smartest reviews of current dilemma”
Glacier1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“I regularly listen to at least 20 podcasts, and this one is hands-down the smartest podcast out there in terms of conveying the key information about issues and trends in a digestible and enjoyable manner. Keep up the excellent work!”
Big Tuna Stamford Branch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“This entire conversation was in the context of the patriarchal capitalist social construct in which we’ve all been indoctrinated. The conversation was oozing with misogyny, probably unconscious and internalized. But nonetheless, it was heartbreaking as a social scientist, and 61 year-old female....”Read full review »
maureen mn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“Excellent program .. who knew? I took breathing for granted before this podcast. Your guest was well informed, shared info freely and made sure what he reported was factual. I bought his book.”
Shauna NI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“It’s ok. The guy is kind of smarmy and corny. He definitely can’t squat two plates below parallel”
shabbasranks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“Smart questions and smart conversations. A great pod that informs and make you a more thoughtful person.”
Fletch_NYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I find myself learning something new from the podcast every week. Across entertainment, tech, sport and politics.
Derek looks at situations from all angles and isn’t bias. Great listen”
dicko2062 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/31/24
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“BUT, did you talk to any folks that work with the youth, I just left education after 10 years. The smart phone isn’t the problem, it’s that it provides accessibility to hate, and accessibility to seeing others who are “better than you,” and celebrated. We don’t celebrate the ordinary, oh wait…....”Read full review »
KEITH LESNIAK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“Just guys being dudes”
Chelliebeann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/24
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“Asks all the questions you would ask. I learn a lot from every episode.”
Steven000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/24
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“I feel more informed for finding this show. Keep it up!”
Brantoll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/24
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“Thoughtful treatments of important topics with interviews of experts who bring a range of perspectives. Perhaps my favorite podcast.”
Ohio1945 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/24
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“This is my favorite podcast because of the intelligent interviews and the depth of the analyses. The host always makes each topic interesting even if I had little previous interest in the subject.”
ToadMD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/24
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“So many great topics and interesting points of view.”
SpillyMcDeez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“Great podcast!”
Kelly_330 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“Without a doubt, best podcast in my lineup”
Neslo420 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“I used to enjoy the show. Great topics, guests, insight. I don’t know if Derek changed or I did, but he has become so in love with his own intelligence and voice that we frequently hear more from him than the guest. His constant need to repeat what the guest already said in his own words (I...”Read full review »
bryangeek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Used to listen to every episode without fail, as the pod was a refreshing bit of balance in an otherwise biased media landscape. Now I listen sporadically as Derek seems to be losing that balance that made the show so great.”
njk_listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“Fantastic podcast that is so insightful and has fantastic guests. You truly never know who will be on from week to week or what topics will be discussed. I really enjoy that about this pod. Keep it up!”
Midwest Chris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“The host says twenty words for every one word from the guest! Asking “Am I right? after an essay-length question is not a dialogue. Monologues can be interesting, but not when they are pretending to be dialogues. Poor guests. Poor listeners.”
womanbyherradio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Derek is awesome! He has a great perspective that I always find I engaging.”
Jorg_A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“It’s hard to do justice to all the complexities of our daily world, and this podcast does as good of a job as any. Critical-minded yet open and intellectually humble. Great conversational flow as well.”
jldela85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
“Derek is such a great host and interviewer. A recent guest referred to him as a super communicator and I couldn’t put it better. I look forward to the diverse topics and always learn something, every episode no matter what. Keep up the great work!!”
PodFanTiff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
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“There aren’t as many people, places or things I touch daily that leave me better off for it. That’s where Plain English comes in. Each time I listen to Plain English I leave more well informed, opened minded, with an excitement to continue learning all the while being entertained. Derek...”Read full review »
Notorious R.M.T. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“Fascinating, insightful article and excellent!
Thank you. This is a rich, multi dimensional topic… what would the follow up pod on this look like, Derek? Hint. Hint …😉”
user adoption geek via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/01/24
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“I heard Derek on Bill’s podcast and decided to listen to some episodes and I’m so glad I did. The best way to describe this episode is that it cultivates thought. You don’t finish listening and say “boy Derek is right again!” You leave thinking how interesting the conversation was and how you...”Read full review »
AJC6611 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
“The Venn diagram of The Ringer’s ‘21st century’ sports & pop culture podcast Millennial & Gen Z media consumers, versus us Old Head-Boomer paying subscribers to the ‘20th century’ media stalwarts we grew up with on the East Coast — like The Atlantic and the New Yorker — probably doesn’t...”Read full review »
SLCUtahUser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/24
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“Amazing topics, so informative, very well organized and concise while keeping the listener engaged the whole time. Can’t get enough.”
Nina Ags via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/24/24
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“Love the show but as a long time listener the guests seem to all be the same at this point. Derek seems to only bring on guests that he either agrees with or he already knows how they’ll respond to his questions. The result is an hour of two people paraphrasing each other and boy is it dry, no...”Read full review »
Norman1995Pit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“This is absolutely not the case. Please research this supposed problem more widely. The nuance is vast.”
Olive;Cat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“A friend of mine shared this episode with me after learning that my 80 year old father is a still a small town newspaper and editor here in Kansas. He and my mother bought the newspaper back in 1977 and have been running it ever since. We have watched the effects that you discuss greatly impact...”Read full review »
SMH news via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“Derek is one of the best podcasters out there. His range of relevant topics is top notch, his guests are great who speak in well..Plain English. I never miss an episode. Need more Derek.”
Thisgamesucks1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/24
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