Good form, poor function
I love the idea, and the accent. I am disappointed however. Science embodies open minded inquiry. What we are actually given here is a well structured argument that feels biased from the start- the bias is built right into the title for those that missed it. It's a battle between science and the topic. I get the sense you already know what your conclusion will be about every episodes topic before you begin prepping for the episode. This show doesn't seem to be about seeking the truth with an open mind. I hope my initial impression is wrong, if it is I'll increase my rating accordingly!Read full review »
mykl07 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/29/16
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Being a research scientist myself and a podcast lover, I appreciate how this podcast is able to present the relevant evidence without too much details and too technical to the point the audience gets lost. It also doesn't dumb down the science too much to a point where what is presented...Read full review »
Jaypark8787 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/28/16
This podcast suffer the same problem as one of Gimlet's other new shows, Surprisingly Awesome. The tone is wrong. Both shows try to be fun and seem like the hosts are making all sorts of spontaneous jokes but it doesn't work well. Fun podcasts need to feel less calculated and scripted....Read full review »
Sally Rno via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/29/16
I am deeply ambivalent about this podcast. The topics are great, but the hosting and writing are just awful. The content should be what drives the show. It is the star. Host/writers just stay out of the way as much as possible and the show will be substantially better. The snarky and irreverant...Read full review »
Shawn Mullet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/28/16
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