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“Always loved these two, so signed up for the paid option as it promised “so many extra takes”. Three weekly shows recently became two. This week, two became one, and the one is a repeat (framed as a highlight show). Yet the subscription cost remains constant. Really disappointed. Have cancelled...”Read full review »
Joe the lion 74 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/19/24
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“I cannot abide these two smug, faux-deprecating arrogant elitists. They’re a precise example of why the end of the BBC is sadly quite inevitable.”
Tenebral17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/24
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“There is just something comforting about listening to Mark and Simon and their witterings that makes everything else in life bearable, oh and there’s movie stuff in it too 😉
The best movie pod cast, if not the best pod cast ever 😊”
Cliffyboy123! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/24
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“I love Mark as a film critic, particularly respect his views on horror films…… it’s like hoping you’re parents will get back together after a divorce, deep down you know it’s not going to happen, but can’t we go back to how things were before, please? it really was quite magical”
Delfonic661 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/27/24
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“I used to love Kermode and Mayo on Radio 5Live and wondered what they would say about Wicked Little Letters. I had just seen it in the cinema and can attest that it is comfortably the most tiresome and least funny comedy I have ever seen on the big screen. Mark loved it and even laughed out loud....”Read full review »
H0nest John via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/24
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“Once you skip past the insufferable ads, which appear to be increasing in length(!!!), then I do enjoy the show. I have no intention of subscribing, so if the ads rise exponentially, I’m out.”
Tubewayarmy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/16/24
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“Mark has some fascinating insights and Simon’s jokes are appreciated as well. Not always the most eloquent or analysing reviews (one can read Roger Ebert.com for that) but nonetheless a fun show to listen to and maybe gain a second opinion on recent releases”
The Great Gamer No. 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/24
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“Oh the ratings have been turned off”
Cookie1953 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/04/24
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“A great example of the value of the BBC. Someone told these two that being unrefined to share their opinions would be a winner. It actually makes you realise how irrelevant and annoying they are. And now they think we’ll paying half the cost of the licence fee just to listen to their pod…no thanks!!”
Jake90985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/24
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“How much good there could be in Mark Kermode’s view of film. Wasted in equal parts by this ham fisted show and Mayo, who is completely unlistenable unless you are a middle England swamp creature. Has anyone ever been less funny”
keegan's elbow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/24
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“Is it about film reviews or just two middle age guys bantering?
Entertaining, many inside jokes over time have developed
Worthy to listen to as a female smoking cigars, back in clergy corner or during a gym
Workout .
They cover movies , mark has a bent toward Horror and documentaries. But...”Read full review »
Alcw1962 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“Do they know that in some cases the reason you cannot watch tv output outside of that country is that you do not contribute to that output. The reason why you cannot watch the BBC i player outside of the UK is because those that do not live in the uk do not pay the licence fee. Absolutely...”Read full review »
629684 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/09/24
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“I’m a heritage listener having been enjoying their Wittering since the Dead or Alive days in the mid-90’s. They are every bit as good to listen to as they have ever been. And they seem more comfortable since their departure from Auntie too. If you love film, music, jokes, and nonsense, click...”Read full review »
Brisbane Canary via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/02/24
“This is still a big, warm hug of a show - now actually three shows - every week, and I for one welcome the freedom to explore topics and opinions that were off limits in the BBC days. Which is no slight - I loved that show, too. The interviews are perfectly judged as ever, the guests top-drawer,...”Read full review »
Luke holland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/24
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“This was a must listen to pod when they were on the BBC and their personal political leanings were reined in by their employer.
Now the handbrake is off they are both smug and insufferable, Kermode shoehorning his TDS into almost every review has worn me down to the point I can no longer listen...”Read full review »
Ben456743 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/24
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“Very happy to be a subscriber to this podcast from the beginning. I’m an LTL and vanguardista. Love the balance of film reviews and more general topics. The bonus material for paid subscribers is an excellent continuation of the core podcast. Up with the usual and down with anything less than...”Read full review »
KBOO00 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/24
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“This is just a ps to my earlier review:)🧚”
Friendly0404 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/12/24
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“I have listened to these two for well over 20 yrs but no longer the show has lost all its sparkle in its new commercial guise.”
Ruecroft3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“LTL and now a vanguardista. It’s new but still the same. I’m happy they’re back.
It took me almost a year to stop expecting the Christmas bells on the the Take open g jingle and now they’re back!! Yay :-)”
Cristin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/02/24
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“Been listening for more than 15 years, but charging £5 a month, shortening the core show and removing all that was good about the show means I’ll be looking for another film podcast. Money grab, simply not with it.”
RolySavage via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
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“It’s Christmas 2023. And for the first time, the weekly free episode is now behind a paywall.
So much for Mark “I’m a proud socialist” Kermode, who has completely sold out. There is a famous Bill Hicks line to sum this up, which I’m sure Mark is familiar with, but is too rude to leave in a review.”
Lynddion via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
“You are embarrassing. It’s movie reviews . Your not inventing anything . £5 a month . Sorry millionaires I’d rather set my money I don’t have on fire . Your shameful”
Neilleeds via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/23
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“I know, I know. Everyone needs to make a buck, but as a LTL of over 15 years, the show feels like it has been gutted in order to drive listeners towards a subscription.
I understand the idea of doing deep dives and extended interviews in the bonus episodes. Even reviews of more obscure...”Read full review »
TechyJimGlobal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“MTL and proud Vanguardista here. Love the show Steve and I think it gets better and better. Always gets my Friday off to a great start.
For the critics, a contrary opinion: Mark has always been left wing; listeners emails’ have been a (wonderful, and often emotional) part of the show for a...”Read full review »
Rainvrocks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/23
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“Having escaped the confines of the BBC the film sections of the show are as excellent as ever.
Unfortunately the regular political rants, the desperate attempts to reference Trump at any opportunity (or non-opportunity) and accusations that anyone right of Lenin is a fascist often make whole...”Read full review »
kevinmorice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/23
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“LtL, Vanguardista, been listening since I was a young man, I’m now an old man. One of the very few podcasts I actually spend money on.”
Jam5568 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/23
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“Best film podcast around, bar none.
Have been a listener since I was 13 back on BBC, and I’m now 25 - does that make me an LTL or a MTL ? Either way, these two make me smile every week when I have the pleasure of listening in on their wittering and musings on films, tv, and current affairs !...”Read full review »
Darrenr01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/23
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“I would never miss a show on the BBC from when it first became a podcast. Sadly I only sporadically listen to this reincarnation that somehow seems to have had the soul ripped out of it. I have faith in you though. Please consider changing this subscription model for starters and please no...”Read full review »
KirkSandall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/03/23
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“So, Ken Loach’s The Old Oak only makes it on to the subscriber platform?”
Brewin Out! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/23
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“What are the negative reviewers listening to? They’re either written by Artificial Intelligence or Low Intelligence! These guys are always a great listen. Just don’t listen if you don’t like, bog off with your pointless reviews…”
Leonardo Di Luxy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/23
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“Not enough movie chat these days for me. The reviews seem more of an afterthought now.
Shame…”
N.army via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/28/23
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“This podcast has turned into two people who love the sound of their own voice, discussing banal subjects with loose references to old directors. Really poor.”
Maxillmatic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/23
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“I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed.
Everything get's worse then it leaves the BBC cf. Great British Bake Off, Jeremy Clarkson (Top Gear / The Grand Tour), ...
The free version is full of dreadfull ads and boring fillers (Laughter Lift, etc.). I really liked the banter, but now the...”Read full review »
the_smoking_gnu via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/23/23
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“Didn’t appreciate the language of the Les Dennis Kathy Burke “special”. ??”
Cageman68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/23
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“Just not enough film stuff anymore and the wittering is just getting repetitive”
Sad- fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/23
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“Please stop the stand ins I’d rather pay my subscription and have silence than have witterless subs, I simply delete when the boys are not in town”
Andy Wasp via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/10/23
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“This is my favourite podcast to listen to whether it’s Mark and Simon or the super subs over the summer including Rhiannon, Anna, Robbie and James.
It’s nice to hear from the subs for a different perspective on things and I think they all bring great energy to the show.
Keep up the good work...”Read full review »
Tom_Sull via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/23
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“Long time listener, who had no issue with the cruise absence when I wasn’t paying but today, hearing the substitutes - who aren’t bad - wondered what I’m paying for.”
Imaginative nickname here via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/01/23
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“Not sure what to make of this anymore. Sorry to be another of the ‘I used to love this podcast when it was on the BBC’ brigade but it just seems to have lost something. Rarely listen to a whole episode now and agree with what others have said re quality of the stand-ins - I don’t listen at all if...”Read full review »
elmariachi2323 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/23
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“Still enjoyable stuff if ever so slightly lacking the magic of the original incarnation.
I find many of the interviews a bit pointless and fawning and would happily substitute them for Kermode ‘s views on film related stuff.
I particularly enjoy it when there are two reviewers on the show( sorry...”Read full review »
welshdexter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/23
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“Since this podcast actually started. The average review has been 3 Stars. Sounds about right. Average tripe. The sycophantic reviews prior to broadcast should be removed.”
Turkey_Brewster via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/23
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“I signed up for a Mark Kermode podcast, instead I get some giggling girlies. Such a ripoff.”
Nim Chimsky via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/23
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“I used to love these pair, they were like a pair of comfortable old slippers, but near the end of the BBC run (which I was forced to pay for) Kermode’s political leanings were slipped into the show more and more, which was the start of the decline. Now on the new platform (which I’m not forced to...”Read full review »
GroovyLtd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/23
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“Can’t you get better stand ins than Rhianna Dhillon and Anna Bogutskaya- they’re unlistenable.”
bishop is dire via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/10/23
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“I have listened to Kermode and Mayo for more than a decade, probably closing in on two decades, but I have to express my disappointment about finding out you only ship your merch to the USA and Australia.
Even 1 person “teams” of YouTubers from all over the world manage to ship internationally,...”Read full review »
BadAtPickingUsernames via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
08/04/23
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“Still world class. Just please fix some of the bugs, it’s the only podcast I listen to where the sound cuts out half way in and I have to close the app and restart it”
Murphy O'Connor via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/23
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“The level of spite in some of these 1 star reviews is absolutely hilarious. Simon Mayo also does a non-BBC affiliated book review podcast, if you want to try and sink that as well fellas.
Anyway, I don’t pay for this, I just get the free show…I enjoy listening to it, it’s free, so 5 stars from me.”
Name2157 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/23
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“Having listened to them since radio 1 I have signed up for the Vanguard and I am really enjoying the new formats.”
Nohatjim via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/23
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“I loved the BBC show. It evolved organically over time. Now they’ve tried to bottle the lightning ( and put it into several bottles, only one of which is subscription free) and it has lost the magic. The reviews are still good, but it all feels artificial and forced. The adverts are irritating...”Read full review »
Petethehooker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/23
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