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“Great variety, well told, informative, what more could one want? Love it”
EdmondsKat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“A wide array of topics, well explained.”
SimonAlfref via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/03/24
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“Very anxious for new episodes.
*update 2/8/24*
The first season of this podcast truly was brilliant. But then afterwards, particularly after the show Matthew did on his ego, the well ran dry. The podcast started lacking in content during season 2 and the truly fascinating and unique topics that...”Read full review »
fireplug9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“Matthew Syde tells compelling stories (good so far) but then draws conclusions that are unconvincing, superficial, or obvious. Or all three.
Example? If we can’t eliminate nuclear weapons it would be good to reduce their number. Doh!”
Nitram99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“This is eye opening science, narrated like a True Crime podcast. Addictive and for almost all ages. EVERYONE should listen to The West and The Rest episode.”
paminaerter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“Absolutely loving this podcast. Every episode keeps me engaged and challenges my preconceptions and makes me think.”
Fern Ozzie via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
09/07/23
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“Simply brilliant weaving of story with philosophical, moral or emotional messages. Highly recommend the ep. The Riddle”
Saz Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/23
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“Really happy to have found this! Thanks”
bobbyboojum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/23
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“Inspirational story’s that make you re think things”
Get better by the day 63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
03/19/23
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“❤️Fantastic, I’ve been patiently checking and waiting. So happy to see the return of the new Season.”
Scene 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/23
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“Very good Podcast, with excellent content, clean lnguage, and thoughtful episodes. Most of the episodes are of an uplifting, and inspiring nature. All episodes belie a thoughtful host, insightful and “sideways” means of looking at things. Highly recommended.”
Music_Lv'r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/23
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“Fascinating, curious, insightful storytelling. I love this.”
runoutofoptions via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/27/22
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“This is a fantastic and captivating podcast so expertly produced. The theme song is like fingernails scratching a blackboard, but simple enough to avoid for the most part.
I’m hoping this podcast continues for years to come!”
Lou222 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/18/22
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“Awesome podcast, Incredibly interesting.”
Werner....... via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/15/22
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“I absolutely loved this podcast. Interesting, heartfelt and fabulously researched. I’m looking forward to the next season”
Rita Petita via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/13/22
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“What an amazing podcast. Every episode brings something exceptional to what we take for granted. Kudos to Sideways!”
Music.over via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
11/26/21
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“Excellent podcast. Original. Smart. Insightful. Amusing.”
berliner1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/21
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“I have enjoyed every episode of this show. The latest episode on hubris was fascinating. Well done Matthew. Looking forward to many more.
Ian Hammond, AUSTRALIA.”
IGH1948 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/27/21
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“This is one of those left field podcasts that suddenly become one of your favorites.”
anauj_verke via Apple Podcasts ·
Chile ·
08/12/21
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“Wow, what an amazing couple, they are so inspiring. Having overcome the loss of their child and turned one of the most awful events of their lives into a positive, not only for themselves but for the people who caused their pain and for countless others. They are very special people and need to...”Read full review »
NickyG123987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/21
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“Always such an insight and the stories are always gripping, sometimes intense too. Keep it up Matthew!”
lucaslennon11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/10/21
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“Always a pleasure to listen to Mathew. Well researched and produced. Addicted. 👏👍🏻👍🏻”
Agentmokkers via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/21
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“I love this podcast. I have found areas of interest that I never would have considered. Mattews choices of topic are unusual but always interesting.
Keep up the hard work !”
cm018 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/29/21
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“Another brilliant project from Matthew Syed. He is one of the most thoughtful journalists around.”
Bricey53 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/21
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“Thank you Matthew for your collection of stories of alternative views on our lives. It's always interesting and intriguing what will you bring up next.
The Stockholm syndrome is my favorite one, I think. But every episode brings something new. Thank you for this!”Read full review »
Alex-Grrrr via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/10/21
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“Learning so many things through this. Mind boggling and loving it! Thanks mister sideways!”
aishah 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
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“Can’t get enough of Matthew Syed, delighted to have found this thanks a review in the Times.”
learningcurve... via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/30/21
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“Just as with the first series, the kick off episode of S2 was cracking. Engaging, interesting, satisfying and moreish. Well worth your time. Also, Syed often makes you feel clever.”
Radiomagic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/21
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“Such a great podcast, with fascinating and varied topics! Really looking forward to future topics coming out, brilliant work Mr Syed!”
FinnishHayley via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/21
“Highly recommend this podcast. They cover a wide variety of topics from a different perspective and it’s just fascinating. Short, sharp and leaves you keen to listen to the next one!”
findklm via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/21
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“Excellent insights, observations and story telling, brilliantly produced and presented...and in easy bite-sized chunks.
Perfect for car journeys.
Can’t wait for many more. Thank you.”
Hipster71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/21
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“Fascinating stories told a little sideways…”
lilyredford via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/21
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“At a time when our view of the world is extremely narrow and limited, this podcast offers an alternative perspective. Fascinating podcast.”
ALM1078 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/21
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Photoben via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/21
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“This Podcast it is absolutely amazing!
Definitely another point of view.
Congratulations for the content and quality! 👏
Can’t wait for the next episodes ✨”
10792aaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/21
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“This show has changed my perspective on so many things! Brilliant writing 💯”
Max AlBaroud via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/21
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“Looking at events with an open mind is a way to enlarge your perspectives and, hopefully, your brain;
and guess what, become more empathetic.
One thing modern society seems is killing are mirror neurons > empathy.”
niarborez via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
04/10/21
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“Every episode leaves me with a feeling of having my view of the world broadened.
And there’s always a twist. I love it.”
Tedlich via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
04/07/21
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“Interesting topics, but handled with inadequate intellectual rigour. Too sensational, like how the Reader Digest handles scientific/philosophical subjects.”
pp3535 via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
04/01/21
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“Every episode presents a new paradigm for the human experience using a combination of story-telling, interviews and research. Beautifully produced.
Can’t wait for the next episode.”
Steph_NZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/30/21
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“This is not just interesting, it's inspiring and thought provoking.
I can't wait for each episode.”Read full review »
allabenvic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/21
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“Smashing Security podcast brought me here and from the first episode I was hooked. Show opened my eyes on some subjects and I started questioning my point of views. Before judging anyone, before making statements that might caused damage to other person- look side ways.”
wifiramirez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/21
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“A little spooky in tone but awesome. Keep it up Mr Syed.”
Paul_K via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/21
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“A great pod from Matthew Syed showing his usual thoughtful insight to look at things differently - I hope he takes a look at the UK’s abysmal draconian lockdown policy in a future episode (lots of similarities to vested interests I’d suggest)”
Thin Boy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/21
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“On one episode in so far but already enjoying his. I’ve read some of Syed’s books and heard him speak and know the kind of thing that interest him so am already pretty sure I’m going to find this podcast fascinating. I’m very glad I found this. (But please, Matthew, pronounce your t’s – it’s...”Read full review »
Soodlebugger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/21
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“This is my new favourite podcast. Fascinating.”
ruthhannah70 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/17/21
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