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“Sorry but I have hated development hell. Placing blame on others for creative shortfalls seems lazy. All of the scripts mentioned seem to have flaws that are conveniently overlooked in the interests of blaming the philistines in corporate movie world. Tedious”
jamesmayoc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/24
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“This feed is used for other shows, and the actual podcast lacks the depth of the first few seasons. Listen to the first few seasons, but don’t waste your time once you notice the drop in quality. I love Malcolm and his style, but this podcast has fallen off considerably.”
anonBanon2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Revisionist History is one of the most interesting and engaging podcasts. It's well-worth the subscription price! Highly recommend!”Read full review »
Kopita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“It’s not the best season…”
KEITH LESNIAK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
“I have read all of Gladwell’s books, many of his articles, and listened to all of his podcast. I could not finish one episode of season 10. What started as interesting, well-developed historical snippets has devolved into Malcom talking about totally uninteresting rejected ideas from Hollywood...”Read full review »
Peachy134 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“Started out as the absolute best pod out there. Over the years, Gladwell’s sole focus and concern is money. A recent 11 minute Pushkin pod had over 6 minutes of commercials. Not a typo… 6+ minutes of ads in an 11 minute pod. That doesn’t count a full episode that was a 30 minute commercial...”Read full review »
Mauiguy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I heard about this show from an ad on one of my more regular podcasts and it was about how they were going to do a season and deep dive into the whole “gun thing”. Turns out it was only 6 episodes so that should have been a clue. The first episode on the matter was okay but there were some...”Read full review »
F'lessen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“There was an advertisement for a gun store on this podcast. Nothing wrong with that for most podcasts. But this one just did a series on the need to get rid of guns. That seems a little hypocritical.”
Applesauceandvinegar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Meditate they said
Headspace, Mindful, Daily Calm
No, Malcolm Galdwell”
USELESS ALL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“I always had such a lot of time for Malcolm - so insightful. The last couple of episodes I’ve listened to were clearly aimed at driving publicity and were BORING. That’s not what I would have expected and I will not be listening in the future. I guess Malcolm just sold out. It’s too bad.”
BatchNicholson via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/24
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“What happened to the great show I discovered and enjoyed so much I subscribed, only to find the show is now nothing more than Malcom gossiping with friends? I can't even name the last episode that looked at a historical event, period, item, whatever, and provided a fresh perspective.
The...”Read full review »
seanlaw2017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“I’ve read Gladwell‘s books and recently decided to listen to this podcast. Despite the ads aimed at the well-to-do and economically advantaged, and Gladwell‘s often bougie editorializing, I liked learning new things, and found the episodes informative. Gladwell has held a place amongst those with...”Read full review »
pirouette01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“Pity. The content is good, but now too many ads. All are read by Mr. Gladwell, so it is a whole non-stop Gladwell, wall-to-wall bonanza. The content cannot balance out the Gladwell”
iGreeley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“As much as I find the content interesting, Malcolm Gladwell’s tone and speech cadence are just too annoying.”
pauncheezeez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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LiveAndInPerson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Were anything ever to render me unconscious for an extended period of time, I can think of no more assuring voice than that of Mr. Gladwell to accompany me in my sleep. His dulcet tones make Revisionist History a joy. I could listen to him read a credit card user agreement statement with the same...”Read full review »
Dutch11SC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
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“I used to love this show. It was deep and introspective. Now it’s like every other episode is Malcolm sitting down to talk about something with an author promoting a book. Or Malcolm trying out electric cars who just HAPPEN to be the sponsors. I’ll keep listening, but I’m skipping the blatant...”Read full review »
Medievalmave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“This used to be a good show & now is almost unlistenable. I just tried “The IT Revolution” & gave up after the first 5 minutes. It sounds like an infomercial. As others have commented, any worthwhile journalism has become buried under shilling for sponsors. I can understand that podcasts...”Read full review »
dethr0k via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
“This show used to be good. Now it seems each episode is just a thinly veiled (or not so thinly veiled) advertisement for Verizon, Cadillac, T-Mobile or Marriott.”
WatchDaawg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“What a snoozefest! Thirty five minutes of my life that I’ll never get back!”
J in Sale via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/16/24
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“Going to echo another review. I love the topic. Malcolm Gladwell has a voice for radio and the topics are entertaining and informative.
But, I really dislike the commercial format Pushkin uses. It’s weird to say “my good friends at t-mobile” they’re just a sponsor, probably not your friends. So...”Read full review »
MörderHase via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“Malcolm,
The TMobile executives were so lame and boring. You could have invited a donkey and I would have been more entertained.
Apart from that everything else was amazing.
Adam Grant is a show off. Goes to Harvard undergrad and plays the underdog victim. He could have acknowledged the...”Read full review »
ajaysonalkar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/24
“There are more podcast that are NOT related to this podcast then there are related to it. I hear enough commercials in this podcast, now the whole podcast is a commercial. Surprised you did not put a Cadillac commercial inside this Verizon commercial.”
mac1234il via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
“I used to love this show. It was one of the first podcasts I listened to. I’ve listened to every season. But it has turned into solid ads. Very little content.”
jdub1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“I used to be a big fan of Revisionist history, but Malcolm has totally sold out. He insists on using the feed as a place to plug other shows/paid experiences, but actual Revisionist History episodes are few and far between. In the last couple seasons, he’s done a couple blatant money grabs where...”Read full review »
colechism98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“The first three or four seasons of this show were so good and then this show turned into a GIGANTIC ad. And that’s not me saying the show shouldn’t have ads but it now feels like the majority of shows are shilling for certain companies”
actual feminist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Who hijacked my favorite podcast? Is Pushkin having money problems? What history has been revisioned with these episodes with T mobile execs touting all the “exciting business opportunities” of their 5G network?”
HHKMass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/24
“This show could be sooooo good if it were just a show with an occasional ad. But its not, its a lot of sponsored content nonsense with an occasional good show hidden in there. It makes you question the rigor and independence of the actual shows.”
MKGSs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“I love the early seasons which had a lot of fresh insight. I think now the show is just riding on the inertia of early fame and reputation (well deserved reputation). The corporate sposored episodes like the one on T Mobile are just pure corporate babble.”
Piotr70 via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
02/05/24
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“I previously loved this podcast but now turning off with increasing advertorial content and podcast crossover promotions and less original content that I once tuned into every release”
Harryxxxvii via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/24
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“Used to cover actually interesting topics. Now the episodes seem catered to inflate Malcolm’s ego, garner sponsorship money, or push you to pay for their premium subscription. On verge of un-subbing. Can only tolerate the odd episode lately.”
Kanuei via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/24
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“I used to love Mr. Gladwell’s podcast. I loved how he would turn the world on its side and shake it. We need that. Now the feed is just long-form ads.”
Old IM'er via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“Dear Malcom Gladwell, I am a sincere fan of your work both the podcast and your books. But linking up with T-Mobile for this last one on the IT Revolution was beyond the pale. It was an exercise in making money. I’m still rating your show 5 Stars because it’s one of my favorites, but don’t go so...”Read full review »
Xrayshopper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“Disappointing to see episodes being produced through paid partnerships, not the kind of critical and thorough content I expected. Shall no longer be subscribing”
shrimp010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/01/24
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“Thank you for bringing to our attention another victim class among so many other victims. As the parent of two who attended Midwest state schools, I was impressed with the dining opportunities afforded on campus at any hour of the day. Was it cheap? No. Was it nutritious? There were many...”Read full review »
Ozark_FL infidel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“….others are a bit pretentious and self-indulgent. More NPR than BBC.”
anon in germany via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/22/24
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“If you want to hear Malcolm’s motivations and what he considers journalism, watch his performance at the Munk Debate. Then you can determine if you want to waste your time on these stories.”
Crunkpants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/24
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“The beginnings are so painful to listen too. Also they constantly talk over and interrupt each other which is really jarring.”
Ana22229903 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“Malcolm must be a nightmare to be around”
Terry Boxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/24
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“I used to love this podcast. Now I think Malcolm is just mailing it in, getting others to do (or try to do) what he used to do so successfully - take a deep and thoughtful look at the overlooked and misunderstood. And the ads!!!??? Casinos??? Please Malcolm. Be more responsible. I think I will be...”Read full review »
RunTo Eat via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/05/24
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“Just here to say that if someone wants to watch the original fairy tale of the little mermaid (S6, E5-7) , there’s an animation that was made in the ussr. I know, but they made excellent animation for some reason. And not just the little mermaid; the cartoons very often have all the details that...”Read full review »
bd dty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“Recently my Revisionist History feed has been including truly junky, half-hour long infomercials from IBM. Perhaps it’s a way to push people onto the paid subscription but the “episodes” are truly crass”
Matt 599CF9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/29/23
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“Used to love Malcolm too! Boy oh boy, I’m sure that you’re trying to convince me that $6.99 is indeed the price tag on my absolute aggravation with this podcast network. I’m afraid that’s incorrect. This is an official “bad experience” now. I really can’t throw money at it.”
giraffebitebetty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“I love the show and have listened from the beginning when the show relied on advertising revenue to keep going. Now that there is a subscription model in place I feel rejected and let down. I understand it is a business and has to make money but to hear people described as “Most loyal listeners”...”Read full review »
Gtfdrsvhf via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/27/23
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“It is unfortunate that the Pushkin podcasts have become unlistenable. With some of the best content and greatest story telling in podcasting, they’ve become saturated with with impertinent and redundant advertising. To the point where there’s almost as much advertising as there is podcasting....”Read full review »
rueby2shooz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“Remember, Malcolm is not a journalist, but an entertainment writer. He is especially effusive for any automaker who will pay his way. Pushkin puts out a few good episodes a year but you have to wade through the pay-for-play morass to find those nuggets. good luck, explorers!”
jeffreyahaines via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“Used to be insightful and thoughtful . But now? A sellout. Way too many commercials, and this last episode, with cringeworthy sucking up to T-Mobile? Makes my flesh crawl. Shame on you, Malcolm.”
violacgda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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“I generally hit unsubscribe when the ratios of commercials to content reach 1:6. Limit reached unsubscribed.”
Babzilla392 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/23
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“I was very disappointed with the last two seasons. It seems like they are advertising a car or technology company almost every episode.
I guess I was expecting more intellectual dissection of historical events but it seems that talking about war and bombing upsets the majority of the listeners of...”Read full review »
TrnaciousDennis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/23
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“Once upon a time Malcolm wanted to revise history. Now he wants to sell you a Cadillac. Or go on a corporate junket to the F1 courtesy of T mobile. There was some insight once, now he’s just a second rate telemarketer.”
Seb Doyle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/08/23
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