Reviews
Great topics, but the acting makes it sometimes unbearable to listen.
RolandiPhone via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/15/23
Way too contrived, too scripted, too forced. The hosts try way too hard to be funny and just are not. This one was painful to listen to
Jerdpaul via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/16/22
Why do they have these horrible terrible generation z people doing these terrible sounding voiceovers.
Stevenjcampbell via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/22
Or maybe eliminate that person altogether. The back and forth really doesn't add to the podcast. Content is good tho.Read full review »
Katkeen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/03/22
So Warren Buffet like, super totally, right? For sure. I mean, totally. Okay, so like, yeah, totally. No, literally, like, honestly… totally.
David McGovern via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/13/22
Topics are good but the delivery is terrible. Spare me the poorly attempted humor and cringe banter!
SportyDad via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/11/21
Very unlike Wondery to have such unpolished hosts who say “like” all the time and use that odd interrogative tone even when not asking a question.
Sean and Daddy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/01/21
I just finished the Warren Buffett series. I enjoyed it. Loved that they sprinkled in some personal fun facts along with pertinent information. The hosts keep you wanting for more. Look forward to the next one! Keep em coming. 👏👏😊😊
Bflogirl1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/24/21
I like the speakers, the music, and the words they choose to use.
Bizmax via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/15/21
The information is certainly interesting and it is entertaining. My only real issue is with the delivery, the main speaker does a good job. But his rather goofy side kick asks questions in a kind of goofy teenage girl kind away. So I’ll keep listening I just wish the delivery was a bit more...Read full review »
paulfmcd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/06/21
I’ve never heard so many Valley Girl “Likes” from Men!! So annoying! If this was a drinking game I would be passed out! How can speaking like be your profession if you like can’t stop saying this word??
jgbulman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/21
The Jony Ive Season mostly feels like book reports mixed with that Family Guy episode where Brian and Stewie ran a radio station. Even the dramatic moments feel fake. Like something on MTV.
Scorpion101 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/23/21
The style of Business Wars is much better! I couldn’t get through even 1 episode due to the annoying chit-chat kind of narration and overly dramatic background music.
Jadejasidy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/22/21
I appreciate the stories. Not a fan of the story-telling. I don’t mind the conversational format but they both need to saying “like” all the time.
kdesmond2159 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/21/21
The 2nd Jony Ive episode is completely inaccurate. The idea for the iPhone came from the iPad. Apple had been working on a tablet for awhile. Steve had the idea of using multitouch on the phone after he saw the list of contacts scrolling. Most Apple needs would know this. The hosts come off as...Read full review »
jaytorres via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/19/21
Remember a few years back when Airbnb was explicitly racist? I do. There’s no secret sauce. It’s just a house rental company with high gloss. It’s all hype. It’s no longer cheap and I’d rather spend money in a hotel with a pool and breakfast.
cedry231 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/20/21
I love the stories that are shared on this podcast. The hosts do an awesome job of sharing the journeys these great organizations have taken. Their story telling is on point!
SashaVDK01 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/20/21
Really enjoyed Season 1. Season 2 seemed to be more opinion based than factually based. Fully understand that BLM and incidents of last summer played into what happened with the bubble, but it still seemed to be more commentary than “reporting”. Season 1 addressed the racial issues AirBnB faced...Read full review »
kticeicebaby via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/21
10 minutes in to the 2nd episode and I’m done with this series. The added woke narrative in this series was too much. Maybe I missed it when enjoying the series on Uber. I just wanted to hear what the NBA did, not what the hosts think of the political climate and BLM. Hoping series three is...Read full review »
TooWoke4Me via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/11/21
Good incite, followable play by play, and Entertaining hosts! Only listened to first part of NBA special. More to review after these messages!
i4u2c via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/10/21
NBA bubble...pretty partisan subject.
luke morn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/08/21
Absolutely woke garbage.
TB12 - 47 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/05/21
Very interesting. I had heard a podcast segment on Airbnb in NPR’s “How I Built This” series so was prepared to listen to something else if this series seemed redundant. It wasn’t. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. Secret Sauce is well done. Also, both hosts have voices perfect for...Read full review »
Remoh Cuz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/21
Really enjoy the show so far — well researched and written. Would benefit from different narrators — I find the voices of the two speakers irritating. Need someone more in the Dave Brown style.
dtothek via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/21
I have no idea who decided to go with the two host informal chat format but it’s a fail for this podcast. It’s unlistenable in my view. I wanted to learn and get insight but instead I’m subjected to these two yakking it up and not doing a great job. Tough listen.
Jacob Page via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 05/04/21
The incessant jokey tone is really off putting. Stupid stylistic choice.
Adamfis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/02/21
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Musa Mathibela via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 05/01/21
So far so good. These types of podcasts always depend on you being interested in who they’re discussing but so far so good with Airbnb. Learning a lot about the company.
davidcanoa92 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/27/21
This show is really good to listen to before going to bed. While they explain the stories, I can visualize them.
josephd_999 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/27/21
I loved this - I was scared the hosts were going to be annoying but they weren’t - high energy with genuine feeling dialogue and banter. My one complaint is that they call South By Southwest South By constantly which is what people do when they want to sound like they are in the know. Cool beans...Read full review »
DCA6457 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/21
Sam and John have a great chemistry. Well produced and so informative with a little tongue in cheek humor
andyroo569 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/25/21
Loved the AirBnb series and hoping there’s another one soon! It’s such an interesting story and I LOVE how it’s told. It’s easy to follow and they do a great job of telling the story and keeping your attention. Keep the stories coming!
Starlynmarie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/23/21
This is a super interesting show! The hosts also keep me intrigued and wanting to continue listening.
Waynestaticluva via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/23/21
Story telling is enthusiastic and intriguing. The brushes with failure are so close. One for the entrepreneurs.
the unofficial doctor via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/23/21
Great and informative! Please continue with more series like this - love it!
alexi.gnm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/22/21
I love learning about businesses. Sam and John are smart and funny. Like all Wondery Podcasts, this is a very well produced show. I can’t wait for more episodes.
trod94 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/20/21
An extremely entertaining and informative podcast . Brilliant food for thought. I love it
John Myburgh 0311 via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 04/20/21
Hard to listen to these guys deliver really well written material.
Stoneyclaus via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/20/21
This is a great show. I would like to hear more about the founders.
Jfugducxi via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/21
Great pod, love it
China Richardson 10 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/17/21
I was looking forward to this podcast but it didn’t deliver. The delivery was forced and cheesy. I found this very hard to listen to.
alshamy70 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/16/21
Great content and format. And it sounds like a lot of work and analysis went into the episodes. I subscribed. I’m hooked!!!
Miggy398 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/16/21
I started following Samuel Donner on @findingfounders podcast and love his storytelling style / on The SS podcast it’s The energy and enthusiasm between Samuel and John that’s infectious- these two guys really bring the entrepreneurs startup journey to a full technicolor life - I feel like I’m...Read full review »
FDon3 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/16/21
I’m a big fan of podcasts like these I listen to all the others. I do kind of wish that we heard more from early company employees or founders etc. As you tell the story it’s quite nice to hear from people directly as it can sometimes feel like it’s just third-party research
Francisser96 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/16/21
The sound design on the this series is so fun and really places you in the scene they’re describing. The hosts have an energetic and genuine banter without making things drag along. It’s a fun listen and very well reported!
booooooopy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/21
This series is fantastic! I’ve followed Sam’s work with Finding Founders (another great pod) and I’m excited to hear his energy and style carry over to Secret Sauce! His and John’s stories are so entertaining and I love hearing their back and forth exchanges. Great show and I’m excited to hear...Read full review »
Ninjaboy_Bruin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/21
There’s a lot of amazing free value to be found here! Great content curators have a way of showing you things they know you’ll love before you do! The same goes for the “Finding Founders” podcast that has executed on providing the listener with an edge over the ladder. Secret Sauce will...Read full review »
DAWNER_xx via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/21
These first two episodes were fantastic! Such an interesting story with some great story tellers. I’ve followed Samuel Donner’s other podcast (Finding Founders) for about a year now. After seeing the production quality of that show and listening to these episodes, I can’t wait to hear more!
hiimpaul123456 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/21
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