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Science Friday
Brain fun for curious people.
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4.4 stars from 5,830 ratings
Downhill fast
Sadly this show is not what it once was. This short daily format lacks any real substance and usually just hits a few of the big headline grabbing topics. Ira may be a fossil, but the few times he does show up are the decent episodes. It’s sad that all of the episodes with all the other hosts are...Read full review »
I do mountains via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/24
Too many ads now
This used to be a fantastic show and still has some good content, but the ads have really taken over. Half the episode seems to be ads. If this continues I’ll be unsubscribing soon.
Chainspell via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/13/24
Scienceless Friday
After many, many years as a dedicated listener I am cancelling my subscription. Episodes are becoming shorter and shorter, the science “lighter”, and Ira is usually MIA and replaced by a cast of incompetent interviewers. Show has gone downhill to the point it is now a waste of time. Now they...Read full review »
nmnow via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/05/24
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