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“Absolutely appalling reporting skim on facts and a lot of rhetoric - poor choice if you want to get actual news and not just poorly veiled propaganda”
MamaPar via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/24
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“I cannot stand my news analysis being interrupted by ads from Ladbroke. Gambling advertising is evil and should be banned.”
jezza.belle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/24
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“Hearing the business columnist, never has someone licked the boots of their corporate masters so much. Defending the price gouging when there’s only one grocery shop in town, they’d rather see us starve than have the poor CEO answer for the greed that’s devastating working people.”
witnessofadictatorship via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/26/24
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“Very good political podcast, recommended daily listen.”
Nicholas Hudson-Ellis via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/24
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“Well presented and concise explanations of topics of importance, using interviews and research. Heavy on Australian and US topics.”
Bilas Peles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“Your episode on cannabis over prescribing hinged on a patient ‘Gary’ who claimed they were able to fill repeat prescriptions. As a schedule 8 drug, scripts are required to have an interval period between script refills. The period of time varies from Dr to Dr but is typically two weeks or...”Read full review »
Honeybgrrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/08/24
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“Samantha Selinger-Morris is an excellent interviewer. I particularly enjoy her discussions with Peter Hartcher - really informative and thought provoking.”
Oh Boys!! via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/12/23
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“Thank you for this longer form interview - I had read her quotes in the media but it was great to hear a more fulsome piece.”
Dle Mca via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/23
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“I refer to the episode on 9/11/2023. At 4:31, the host said “… did not heed to the warningk..”
Yes, she said “warningk”, not “warning”.
Please uphold a high standard of English.”
User40342 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/08/23
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“Can no longer differentiate this podcast from North American podcasts e.g. Vox’s ‘today explained’. The 06/11/23 episode was particularly bad. Would be far more enjoyable, and relatable as the Nation’s news, if it was presented by Australians. Perhaps even better yet, give opportunities to or...”Read full review »
hwuvnfayphycz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/06/23
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“Current presenter, Samantha Selinger-Morris is excellent! 👏👍👌”
FeralGrasshopper via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/23/23
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“Provide a 5 minute news wrap up each morning instead of providing this garbage”
Editn1ckname via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/02/23
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“Some good topics and engaging informative political analysis. Sometimes lightweight compared to what The Age has done previously. However, when I listen to a podcast I do not want to hear lisps or other speech impediments that distract from the topics at hand. Please get people who can speak...”Read full review »
Jaxzw via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/23
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“So much for the “clean” rating - had kids in the car and they dropped the F-bomb at least 3 or 4 times I had to turn it off. Clean up your act SMH (episode: 26/08/23 The Drop).”
Brett Fairbank via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/27/23
“To give a stage to Samantha Crompvoets is rather disgraceful. The woman didn’t have an issue when drawing information out of soldiers under false pretences & no doubt she thought she would be a hero by disclosing information that had been given in confidence. The FACT is she does not have any...”Read full review »
Velle276 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/23
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“The secret to looking and feeling young is to not have kids. When I had my son at 36 the nurses said I looked like a teenager. Now I’m exhausted and look it.”
artywoman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/02/23
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“Nick McKenzie interview was a terrific listen. It really got to the heart of Nick. I can only imagine how stressful it is to investigate and report on such important matters can be. The recent defamation case is such a high price to pay to hold a powerful person with powerful backers to account....”Read full review »
Leeme22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/24/23
“Hypocrisy.
I can’t believe that you allow gambling and racing to sponsor your podcast. I have unsubscribed. So disappointed.
Once you find more suitable sponsorship I will consider coming back.”
Hangingshoes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/02/23
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“So on 21 March you reported on much needed gambling reforms, your reporter even suggested he was proud to have been associated with investigations into industry practices … and then today, your episode opens with an ad for Pointsbet?! Beyond disappointed.”
My eyebrows are up via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/22/23
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“It is hard to tell if it is the childish questions or the trite responses that are the most annoying thing about this podcast. For goodness sake, you are supposed to be representing the venerable knowledge and experience of the SMH and The Age. Lift your standards and get some serious thought...”Read full review »
humungeous knackers via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/17/23
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“Great to listen to in depth analysis on a huge variety of topics - current serious issues to light-hearted subjects. Gets me through my walks each day!!”
On hanger via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/14/23
“Nine Media is still on their China/Dan bashing campaign… after Aston don’t they understand that Chinese Australians just don’t buy it.”
Jozxc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/04/23
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“Absolutely loved the Inside Politics episode. In an age where listeners are inundated with different political commentary podcasts, I loved how this discussion went back to basics. Summarised the issue, its history & context in contemporary discussions, which then lead to a really rational,...”Read full review »
K. Steinsvaag via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/17/23
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“Wholly accept all the left’s premises, then tries to frame a fair discussion, but using all the left’s framework and language. Left wing PR pretending to be balanced discussion; the worst kind of dishonesty.”
Bumbumturd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/10/23
“I really enjoyed this podcast, have listened for a while. The latest ep on possible war with China is disgraceful. Is it a coincidence that the subscription model just launched and the print version of this clickbait is behind a paywall? Are you guys funded by arms dealers or something? Cos this...”Read full review »
tessbx via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/07/23
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“NFL preview ep. Predictable chat about the ads, the halftime show and the game itself. But the special interest angle was several minutes of rapture about Sydney boy and almost NRL player Jordan Mailata making the big stage. Ex actual AFL player Arryn Sippos from Melbourne, also playing, doesn’t...”Read full review »
David A in Melbourne via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/23
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“I wish to write in strong support of Mr Angus Thompson’s superlative work on the podcast segment, ‘Please Explain’. I offer three points in support of increasing his reign over this corner of the news:
1. Not since Tory Maguire has Please Explain been blessed with a brilliant journalist who can...”Read full review »
Bretts Mum via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/25/23
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“How about putting both sides of the story together rather than just the wok side
See ya later”
Errolstreetbandit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/24/23
“The only way to distinguish the Sydney Morning Herald from Green Left Weekly is that the former is an upmarket version of the latter.”
Adalazie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/07/23
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“The reviewers under rate this (over lengthy!) film’s value for kids. This includes the experience of indigenous people (the forest people) in the face of invasion (from the sky people-humans) and the experience of refugees (the forest people seeking refuge with the water people) having to learn a...”Read full review »
Fen_2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/23
“I love these bite-size and often in-depth conversations Right now I’m hoping you’ll talk about COP27; I’m sure you will. Do others think Albanese should have gone? (I do know he has a lot on and I’m glad he is talking however briefly with Xi.). Is Tanya Plibersek really not there? Hate to see...”Read full review »
rubbish2512 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/22
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“It was much better when an Aussie introduced the stories.”
TheBananaOrangeApple via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/06/22
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“I love the ‘deep dives’ episodes and was a huge fan of the previous Please Explain presenters. Not such a big fan of the new presenter Chris Zapponne. The content seems quite robotic and is missing charisma.”
Sarah in Melbourne via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/22
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“Loved your contributor on 2/9, Katrina Marson. Have her on again please!”
Soraya SS via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/02/22
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“because I always saw examples of quality journalism, interesting stories and generally, impartial reporting.
Now I see appalling journalism in the recent Rebel Wilson story, and also a totally underwhelming and tabloid style podcast in “Liar, Liar”.
What’s happened?!? Is this because of the...”Read full review »
Edda Marine via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/22
“A must listen every day”
Lazzar1010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/22
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“You put a Coalition ad in the middle of that?”
@tmas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/22
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“Bit of an odd decision to run LNP ads on a political podcast in the midst of an election campaign. Gotta keep Costello happy I suppose.”
RupertCostello via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/22
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“After second leaders debate you release a pod the following day - to discuss the debate and declare it a tie. After third leaders debate (the one Albanese clearly won) - there’s no pod, no discussion, no coverage! If you’re unbiased, that’s certainly not how it looks. C’mon folks.”
Nino, Syd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/12/22
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“Deborah, you have a very nice voice and you’re obviously a very experienced journalist. I say this with the greatest respect - but you really need to watch how many times you say ‘ya know’. You say it a lot Deborah and this gap-filler detracts from your communication. You’re far from being alone...”Read full review »
constructive input via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/07/22
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“Podcast is great. But I’m warning you not to subscribe to the digital paper. It’s impossible to unsubscribe. There is no way to contact them.”
NikGS1962 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/16/22
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“Great podcast generally and I listen daily - informative. Today’s podcast discussing the details of the American Super Bowl completely missed the mark for me - are you trying to make it the new halloween? I don’t think it does resonate in much of Australia, even if it does in Sydney. You have...”Read full review »
MaryE67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/22
“I love Please Explained and listen to every episode since Tory was hosting. This would be 5 stars were it not for the unnecessary dismissal of the Greens in the episode about the election year. “Are the Greens even green anymore?” shows a disrespectful lack of due diligence (because yes, they...”Read full review »
PeepyJuice via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/09/22
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“Couldn’t believe seeing what happened to him in Australia. great to hear he’s ok. thanks for the informative podcast”
Borissmash via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/21/21
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“Thanks so much for making this podcast a daily must-listen. It will remain in good hands with Nathaniel”
TrishHarr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/21
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“Informative and insightful”
Dan the Milkshake Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/20/21
“This podcast has not aged well. Hagiography of Gladys, notwithstanding the congratulatory gladhanding (pun intended) around the health choices is sickening. Unsubscribed. Be warned.”
artbunny55 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/26/21
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“Hi Tory,I listened to Liam podcast,regarding the Wuhan lab-leak.
How could we explain that almost 200 millions people,worldwide,have been infected and more than three and half millions have died?”
L'Ebayeur que je suis via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/02/21
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