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“I love this show. The host isn’t afraid to tackle heavy or complex topics and is so good at coaxing the story out of her guests. I always finish a show feeling more connected to others, more empathetic and proud to be a Vermonter.”
Vt pumpkin farmer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“Such beautiful interviews and honest answers. Erica’s magnification of subtle human emotions and understanding of the world is so special. I feel soothed but not unchallenged when I listen. What a treasure.”
Pizzaanrodri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/24
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“Erica shares with her audience aside of humanity we don’t often see. Her questions are thoughtful and truly unique. She offers the gift of sharing with us people and perspectives that don’t often get a space. Give yourself a gift and listen to this podcast!”
clicksandbeeps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“This is a wonderful heartfelt podcast! I look forward to every new podcast. Vermont sounds like a wonderful place to live. How nice to hear about people caring about each other and helping each other through good and sad times. Thank you for making this amazing podcast!”
bjmanderfeld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
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“Thank you, this series is simply amazing.”
AlenciaLux via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“This is the podcast I would make if I could. Thank you, EH.”
Churchwriter64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/24
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“I’m feeling down.”
Annapannatje via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
05/16/24
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“This podcast is so refreshing. Stories are shared without pushing any agenda. Erica gives us a beautiful picture of humanity and reminds us that when you sit down to talk with someone, and listen, we have more in common than we think. I like to listen to Rumble Strip in the car or after I’ve put...”Read full review »
AubreyAlaska via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“Come and listen to stories about real and honest people. People you want to know. Stories that touch your soul. Yes, start with Finn and the Bell. But come back for Forrest Foster, and Town Meeting. By then, you will know you’ve found something special. And you too, will love this show like I do.”
Cal- Thornton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/24
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“This podcast captures life and community like no other. Erica Heilman is an incredible interviewer, bringing out the best, most insightful answers to the most important questions.”
bitterG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Brilliant interviews with ordinary people in Vermont.”
LeeEllenM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“I started listening after I heard Finn and the Bell, broadcast on Radiolab. I love the way you interview. Thank you for doing the What class are you? Interviews. I’m sending this to Bernie Sanders, I think he should hear this.
In addition, I absolutely love your 50th birthday episode! Your song...”Read full review »
ArtGirlSAH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
“Really good interview, this guy helps us understand something about living in wartime Bosnia, which he rightly says we cannot actually ever really understand without going through it ourselves”
Rita meter meter maid via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/10/24
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“Erica is going to be responsible for me packing up my Subaru and moving to Vermont, if it ever happens. I love this show, and I absolutely love telling folks to check it out. Thank you!”
Irena A G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“Pleas keep going. These are invaluable , the Real America. Everyone so eloquent. God bless”
With wephone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I would recommend this podcast to anyone. Erica is amazing as an interviewer and the very human details her subjects provide are life affirming and moving”
BoneZone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is my absolute favorite. The stories are so raw, so real and often very moving. It feels homemade but not in a cheesy or cheap way. It is charming and thought provoking!”
JesHolly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“When you want to get to know your neighbors but don’t. This is the place to go.”
Vincent the dragon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“This is by far my favorite podcast and I listen to many many podcasts including This American Life which is hard to talkhard to top. I love the style and subject matter I love the sort of Lofi Barebones format. the host has a very pleasant and commanding voice while still remaining low-key. It is...”Read full review »
please talk better via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“You know those interviewers who are so great at what they do that even the most mundane seeming stories turn out to be fascinating. Well, now you do. Hats off to Erica for producing this treasure. Ten stars. Scott carrier of home of the brave got me interested.”
olive and lexico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
“One of my favorite podcasts and podcasters. Humble and direct, heart breaking and heart warming every single time.”
jojimurph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“BUT ….
I’m listening back to very old episodes and I’m wondering if the Problems series with the two people talking is meant to be a joke? Or a skit? I’ve never heard two more insufferable people in my life! The woman with her “precious” daughter and the way she grills the guy about not having...”Read full review »
make me you fool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“If you only have time to listen to a few stories, make them the Civic Standard and the Civic Standard and the 100 year flood. If you want to be inspired by a real cryer…Finn and the Bell. The most heartwarming, painful, intense and loving story of community I have ever had the pleasure to listen...”Read full review »
Never Culty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
“I came upon this podcast and your town meeting episode. I live on an island in Maine, which is much like Vermont. It is rural, poor, underpopulated in the winter months, etc. We all have to pitch in to run the town government and everything else that needs to happen. Anyway, your podcast inspires...”Read full review »
Eastsidepeg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“My heart bursts when I listen to Isaac. I’m so freaking proud and happy for this amazing kid. He can do anything!!! 💪🏻♥️”
?3)28&&4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/24
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“I don’t know how I came across this podcast, but I savor every episode. Hearing the accents and the stories of places and folks in my birth state makes me laugh, cry, and everything in between. I think Erica is one of my top two favorite podcast interviewers. The queries, the way she allows the...”Read full review »
Hollyllama4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
“I’ve been working my way backwards in time through every episode since I discovered this remarkable podcast, each one a little treasure.”
Debamundo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“I love rumble strip
Each episode a tiny voyage into another part of the world. I live in the UK in a rural village and its precious to be in my garden or walking the dog listening to stories of Vermont villagers
Thank you. This is one of my absolute favourite listening pleasures”
charlie bena via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/24
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“So glad I stumbled across this rumble strip! Each episode takes me far away to somewhere so authentic and grounding. You introduce us to people we don’t know but love. I am a dog person and will never listen to Taylor Swift’s “Lover” the same way. I so appreciate you! Many thanks!”
Stacey in Florida via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“First review I have ever written. Because it is amazing”
Sarahch33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“This is my favorite podcast to listen to when I just want to feel like I’m with family. What an amazing show. The way Erika talks to everyone and everyone has respect for each other, it makes you feel good about humanity!”
Kksaxon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“I love listening about life in a place so far from my daily life.”
totozmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
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“The best of what podcasting can be. Hardscrabble like hill farm soil. Touching, honest and unflinching.”
jim wills via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
“Really great stories, small yet huge all at once. I love the sense of place but if you don’t want a bunch of people moving to Vermont, watch out! There’s a few of these I’ve listened to more than twice because they are so great.”
eg portland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“This little gem of a podcast is as good as it is possible to get. Sturdy and yet fragile as a robin’s egg, it’s human and humane and just simply lovely. I don’t live in Vermont, but I wish I had neighbors like Erica has. All of us should. The world would be better for it. I’d love to have a...”Read full review »
jbfreye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“I grew up in Vermont, and despite years in Miami, it still feels like home to me. This show captures what makes Vermont so wonderful: the feeling of community, the individuality, the quirks, the human scale, the spirit of connection and practicality, the sense of connection. Uniquely Vermont, but...”Read full review »
Jordan Levin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“I listened to a lot of podcasts on my long commutes. This one is truly excellent. I love how concise the conversation is. So many podcasts have lots of chatter and filler but not this one! So many moving stories. Some are short, some are long, some are absolutel tear jerkers. I am plowing...”Read full review »
Bffjhcgfukbf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Stories about community that expose our shared humanity. The Police Log Fanny Pack Edition episode stole my heart.”
Hikellyann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/23
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“Honestly I feel like Erica is one of my best friends, having lapped up every episode of this show. Each one is like a little relaxing/comforting trip to Vermont. Her way of unlocking those around her and seemingly effortlessly getting it down on tape is really easy to listen to. Especially the...”Read full review »
Goddamitallthenamesaretaken via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/23
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“All the episodes are so good, so worth a listen. This one encapsulates them all, is a good gateway; though just randomly picking one works too. Just start listening.”
Staggering Lee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Somehow this podcast finds interesting characters and situations that shine light on the variety of iOS and downs within the human experience. As a Vermonter who hasn’t lived in the state for many years it offers me a nostalgia of hear from people similar to (and very different from)those I grew...”Read full review »
Doyougrok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“This show consistently hits me in the heart. I would recommend it to anybody. Human stories that are so thoughtfully presented. Thank you.”
Cam DW via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/02/23
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“Authentic, often moving, thoughtful. Always worth a listen.”
Janthephotoman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
“I found Rumble Strip through the link from This American Life to the episode Finn and the Bell. Which is heartbreaking and delicate and profound. But now I’ve been jumping around and listening to episodes that catch my attention and I have to say, The Civic Standard may be one of my all time...”Read full review »
LyraFiona2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“That’s what I think about this podcast. It should be required listening!”
C floor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
“A must listen and follow. You bring joy to the world. ❤️”
missD23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“Always love seeing new episodes pop up. Really makes my day. So well presented, thought provoking, often hilarious, often taking us deep. Keep up the amazing work! And thanks.”
Webbjeri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“Sometimes a bit rough, sometimes sparkling, always a real gem about real slices of life.”
goorooo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/23
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“This show makes my day. It’s thoughtful and speaks beautifully to what’s it is to be in community.”
SDiane123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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