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“If you are more intelligent than a clever jellyfish, I’m not sure this podcast is for you. If you perhaps are an amoeba with fetal alcohol syndrome, this podcast will probably be right up your alley as Thomas routinely shows off his near mediocrity and at best middling education. He is very adept...”Read full review »
izzybr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“We MIGHT live in a "simulation" of sorts; if it is computer based, it isnt like any kind of computer that we can imagine right now. And the simulated world might be here so we can gather experiences and wisdom and make connections with each other. Just imagine you are a 1 week old fetus...”Read full review »
goodvsevil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
“Thomas is the grease that makes the podcast go. He's the interested comedian or whatever they used to say on that other podcast. Lydia and Thomas are a pair. Thomas and Lydia don't put up with bullpucky. There is a podcast that is incredibly boring because Thomas is not there. All the...”Read full review »
Grand Priapism via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“Thomas, thank you for the very compelling deep dive on the horrendous events in Israel and Gaza. You are providing much needed context and timeline of events to your listeners. I think your outrage and emotional responses are shared by most of us.”
pilateskristen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“The incessant autoads not only make this podcast unlistenable, but they come so frequently that it’s impossible to tell whether or not I’d want to listen to it. Should I become a Patrion? I have no idea because it’s just autoad after autoad and I’m left clueless as to if the podcast itself is...”Read full review »
Sean Woodsmaker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“Love these debunking episodes especially when Dr Smerbeck is on. He is sooo good to listen too and makes the science so easy to understand.”
denisei from 🇦🇺 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/23
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“It’s not that Thomas says anything I disagree with, it’s that I only have so much time in a day for podcast listening, and following his meandering bounce-house sidebars tries my patience. I know, this isn’t an airport, you don’t have to announce your departure, but I have to move be on.”
MisterMellow001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
“…even while distracted. if you enjoy hearing a nasally tryhard complain about insignificant “scandals” from ten years+ ago that mattered to maybe three people even when they were fresh—this is the podcast for you!”
gumpmfer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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“At one point I loved these pods, really enjoyed the shows. Now…it’s just drama. So much boohooing.”
Soccergirldoodlecass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I would love to know why you believe he is guilty. What are you looking at? I want to know. The shaft investigators.. what am I missing he looks to be innocent.”
CGrant1230 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“Loved this pod with Lindsey (miss her!) and am excited with the hew direction that is rotating experts and has various science-y topics. Thomas is a very likable, friendly and intelligent host. You find yourself interested in anything he wants to talk about. I highly recommend.”
likitmtrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
“When I listen to a Thomas podcast episode I always walk away having learned something and he asks the best follow up questions. Goes deeper doesn’t just move on to another question. It builds and takes you on a journey! Love the new format. You can tell a lot of work goes into an episode from the...”Read full review »
MeOnEharmony via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“Listen to Dr Lindsey Osterman’s “scathing” exit from this “puzzling” podcast community, February 11, 2023. Then, listen to Thomas’s account of his experience on the SIO blog. I don’t intend to defend anyone here. That said, the claim that, a friend’s brief touch to the hip necessarily amounts to...”Read full review »
blckmtlfrvr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“Love this dude. Only discovered his previous legal podcast recently, but since the lawyer turned out to be a sleezeball, I’m trying to support all Thomas’s shows. Dear Old Dads has me cracking up lately! Only just started listening to this show and on episode 6 and I love it. Love the way they...”Read full review »
Bluecanary84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“As stated.”
Haydon Pitchford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“Tomas, you’re entertaining and funny. I’ve been missing out on this podcast happy you mentioned it and I found it. I’m a big fan of yours.”
ataylormade53 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/23
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“Thomas is such a breath of fresh air. Hope he is doing well.”
ZackDrums via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/23
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“Definitely American centric thinking, they make some good points but lose me with the absolute thinking and verbatim even when speaking of science.”
00cybermonk00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“SIO 343 was awesome… finally solid data that confirms what many of us intuitively guessed, but lacked numbers to cite.
And, even though Lindsay felt yucky saying it… let’s hope purple states do go blue in the mid-terms.”
Eddy Vermont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/22
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“Occasionally insightful, almost uniformly condescending. Anything not quantized to a rigid scientific materialist paradigm is waved away as foolishness, as though ignoring nuance and ambiguity is the clear mark of a superior intellect. Often mistakes a model with ‘reality’, and forgoes the...”Read full review »
Elbo Jones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/22
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“This pod covers some important and interesting topics, and at its best can be thoughtful and careful. Lindsey Osterman is the show’s strength, and her breakdowns of scientific research are a joy to listen to. Thomas’ rants and sweeping generalisations are less of a joy; while clearly intelligent...”Read full review »
Ulfr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/07/22
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“Just not that interesting. They’d be good neighbors but maybe not friends…choose the title, or guest, that interests you…for me…not good for general grazing.”
Rich685 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/22
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“This is really an intelligent podcast that resembles a college course with each episode being a separate course under the behavioral science department.”
RobSub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/22
“This podcast seems to have really found its groove as one that deconstructs journal articles and pseudoscience using the knowledge of someone with a research background. Exactly the kind of in depth context that those things need to be properly understood.”
Exelixii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/21
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“Have you ever had an opinion that was your own? These cis gender intersectional self-identifying trees glue their faces to the British Beak and the News Lesbian in order to be congratulated by an agenda that will never notice them. Sad.”
Mbhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
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“Just listened to SIO289. Thank you for this important episode.”
kritiker:in via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/29/21
“In a kind of backwards 6 degrees of Podcast, I listened to the Mueller She Wrote in the early “former guy” days and heard Andrew Torres interviewed. I then started listening to the Opening Arguments podcast. Then I realized I liked what the comedian on OA had to say, so I added SIO and have been...”Read full review »
DeeCapp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
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“One of my favorite podcasts! Even when I don’t think the topic will be engaging, I listen because experience tells me I will get far more out of it than I expect. Episodes 284 and 285 were the best explanation of the science of sex and gender that I have ever heard.”
TomTrustee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/21
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“Someone give this lad a camomile tea and a biscuit.”
Davengikvdgbcs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/21
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“I recently found OA and Daily Beans which lead me here. Thomas this is a great show. This is probably my new favorite podcast. Thank you for what you do! I’m looking forward to going through all the backlog!”
DaveyRamone09 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“Total garbage; a Twinkie offers more valuable sustenance.”
Ezra Chuck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“I miss Jamie, but life happens to the best of us. Thomas consistently puts out good content and works hard to make sure he's not misrepresenting his opposition.”Read full review »
roythesnake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/20
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“Great, intelligent, fulfilling, entertaining”
kelseywhale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/20
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“Thomas is an intelligent, empathetic human who excels at the brand of quasi-journalism the show focuses on. Jaimie has not been on as long, but has brought even more amazing perspectives and ideas.”
zkidapps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/20
“Thomas is pretty insufferable as he whines about how Warren would be president if it weren’t for sexism. He claims he’s progressive and yet can’t figure out why a regressive tax is bad. His commentary is pretty un-insightful and I feel bad his co host has to listen to this.”
802dotonex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/20
“If you’re a white liberal you might like this. I was drawn to it because of the review of Sam Harris’s live show. But alas, this podcast is not for me. It’s geared toward wealthy whites who feel a lot of white guilt. If you’re a white liberal you’ll probably love it. Lap up the poison, darlings.”
HoodieTree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“This has been one of my favourite podcasts for a while - good in depth discussions that approach difficult topics from a range of angles.”
Millie Mimosa via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/09/19
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“Whether you are getting paid to push deadly vaccines or whether you are disturbed to the point where you actually believe the lies - you are culpable for all the deadly illness vaccines are designed to cause because you’re an influencer. You gotta be a complete nincompoop to believe vaccines are...”Read full review »
Lucy Pasteur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/19
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“There are a lot of podcasts out there, but few with a voice that I can listen to for this many years. I don't always agree with Thomas, but always feel that his views are well researched and thoughtfully presented.
I started listening while living in the Middle East to drown out the blaring...”Read full review »
JAldenwalt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Thanks, Thomas for your SIO “confession”. I feel your thoughts and understand exactly how you got there. I am a retired attorney (read high functioning, like Thomas) who spent many bouts of similar thinking. Somehow you will get through it, but - call me an Idiot, lol - I believe in mental...”Read full review »
Msusanc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/19
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“Thanks for putting all this great stuff on the interwebs! Really enjoy your work please keep doing what you are doing and thank you :)”
ElijahJace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/19
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“I’ve loved your podcast for years. I find you to be thoughtful, intelligent, and cogent in your speech and ideas! Thanks for sharing! I totally value you, Thomas.”
nickanderhoey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/19
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“I listen to this to hear opinions from outside my echo chamber. For the most part I enjoy looking at things from a different perspective. My primary complaint is that they seem to run a little too much with what seems like straw man arguments.”
Aghoover123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/26/19
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“I’m a big fan of Thomas Smith. After the Jordan B. Peterson pronoun BS, I developed a great respect for Thomas. SIO is in the top 3 of best secular podcasts.”
Gooter516 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/19
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“Thanks so much for your latest episode. Props for doing the research and changing your mind on infant circumcision. This is a topic that is not talked about enough! <3 fellow circumcised father of an intact son”
Avatarlastairbender via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/19
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“What does the world need more than another podcast from Tommy? A nuclear winter. I mean how terrible does a host have to be before they go from 55 to 0 podcasts. Get a hobby and a real job please. Try to add actual value to the world.”
atropos twitch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/19
“Thomas Smith makes no argument that he is anything but a layman on most issues. From that building block, he has done something kind of akin to Atheist Experience (with broader topics) or Waking Up with Sam Harris (before it started to become just an apology platform) for those of us not...”Read full review »
Link9454 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/19
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“The host is barely more knowledgeable then the average twitter user. His views are apparent from the minute he opens his mouth and every argument he makes is a narrow mined and one sided.”
LisaFish2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/19
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