Mostly filler, not content
I love the idea of this podcast but not the execution. Admittedly, I am several decades removed from the very-young-adult demographic the writers and hosts are aiming for (ingratiatingly, at times, it feels like to me). There's usually very little actual information after the lead-in, the robotic ads, the re-statement of topic, the banter, and the often vague, cutesy interviews. Would love to see NPR put out a bite-sized science podcast that delivered.Read full review »
fpoonline via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/12/22
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I love Short Wave! It’s fun to become a mini-expert on something new each day. I love that we get to hear from different folks on the NPR science desk, and Maddie feels like your friend who asks the questions you want to ask (and whose jokes are better than yours). And hey, the title made me...Read full review »
Itsamegasaurus via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/19
This is informative and you won't be dissapointed. I love the hosts and wouldn't keep listening if I didn't enjoy them, I am very picky with my podcasts. Give it a chance.Read full review »
thereifs via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/19
Love the show. Never skip an episode.
SauceSoss via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/19
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