Reviews
“I love this podcast. Very well written, and easy to follow even if you know nothing about crypto. It gives you great insight into the people around SBF and their experiences with him during the rise and fall of Alameda and FTX. Well reported and well written. The vocal fry on the narrator’s part...”Read full review »
anon-nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“Great podcast reviewing SBF and FTX without going too long or detailed. Very compelling”
megerrrrrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
“I enjoyed the early episodes of this podcast, which gave a good background on the people and events involved. I was looking forward to the courtroom coverage, but it has been very minimal and more concerned with the reporter’s experience as a journalist than with what is being said in the trial...”Read full review »
me 1959 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“Should be interesting but the presenter is severely annoying, terrible voice, stupid values, seems like she cried if she ever got a B on her report card.
There are SEVERAL better, less cloyingly desperate podcasts about this subject. Check those out instead”
oldjohnhall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/23
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“I was entertained while receiving an education. How everybody fell for this is hilarious. Unfortunately, he will not spend any Prison time. That is why he was one of the highest money donors to both political parties. He was preparing for the fall.”
port of SF Roy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“This is the most comprehensive overview of the SBF story I've come across yet. It's balanced, which Michael Lewis's book is apparently not, with compelling storytelling and a reasonable level of detail on the events.”Read full review »
cattledogit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/23
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“Had to stop 10 minutes in. Vocal fry makes me crazy and I can’t enjoy. Please Get professional voice actors!!”
bbbcccddeefff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Great story telling and journalism”
N1n1;) via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/04/23
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“Throughly enjoyed listening to the genesis of FTX and SBF.
The series reporting shows there were clear breadcrumbs left at each of SBFs stops that he was an expert at “smoke and mirror” play.
When the books about FTX and SBF start flowing, this group of Bloomberg reporters need to be adding...”Read full review »
Alejandro Mc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/23
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“I simply cannot understand how anyone fell for this kid’s nonsense. I knew he was full of crap the first time I ever heard his name; anyone who wants to “do good” would not donate money to, and vote for, one of the most evil political parties in human history. Also, hearing his fellow crook call...”Read full review »
RondyR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“A really great dive into a fascinating story. Well done.”
pkeel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“Great podcast series, I really enjoyed it. Would love more episodes as the trial progresses.”
KB9876KB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
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“I was hoping for more details on the fraud but we get a lot of filler about misc details about Sam (what he wears, who was at parties he attended…) that really drag this out.”
Ricky R Richard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“An episode about “Sam’s Inner Circle” that doesn’t once mention Dan Friedberg? Not worth your time.”
timmyno4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“Don’t really appreciate this and would expect more from this channel.”
Wilkyway1979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
“Listen to the CBC Podcast on this ‘The Emperor Has No Clothes’ instead. Far deeper dive, far more insightful, far more intelligent.”
Ollie2Tall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/23
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“Very well narrated and very interesting”
tem22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/11/23
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“I listened to other podcasts from Wondery which were all very good but this podcast just doesn’t really seem to be of the same quality. Not much new ground here.”
gobloxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“Wanted to be better but storytelling was thin and just could not capture an interesting arch or tone. Could’ve been better in different hands.”
Docs slot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“Some mild vocal fry, which is actually common across podcasts. Lots of male voiced podcasts use that drawn out throaty “dude” voice, but the deeper the voice, the less you hear about vocal fry being annoying.
Now about the actual podcast: it is meant to be a deepdive, and it is. Somehow people...”Read full review »
Geumpyhistory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“Huge story but weak coverage. No interviews with participants, no technical details. Just water and speculation. Disappointed”
Женя Жданова via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“This podcast is just plain boring. I don’t know if it’s because the story is just not interesting or this podcast is just doing a poor job. Either way I’m finding it nearly impossible to get into it or listen to it at all. Also this host is TERRIBLE. I know she can’t help it if she has a lisp but...”Read full review »
Vgs2oc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/23
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“Wondery’s production value and hosts are always good, but the reporting of this one of left me wanting. The episodes are short and don’t dive too deep. It’s not a terrible binge listen, but you won’t learn anything new if you have even a passing knowledge of this story.”
CSU84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“The ending was abrupt and didn’t explain what is coming next for SBF. It could have left the door open for a part two. Instead, it seemed unfinished. Disappointing.”
Alaska Kardash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Why no mention of how he was the second biggest donor to the Democratic Party??? That’s pretty significant thing to leave out”
Oak Field Farm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“This is solid coverage of the story, if you want interesting details and to understand the story arc of this ongoing situation. However I am editing my previous 4 from the early episodes down. The pod comes to an abrupt end into a commercial, then credits. I know that it’s still current events,...”Read full review »
miss cgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“This host does a phenomenal job with her delivery and storytelling flow. I love the behind -the-scenes look we get here. Solid 5 stars!!”
Liciapru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/23
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“The podcast wastes a great deal of time with self promotion and advertising and offers very little insightful content... a very disappointing production.”
HerbVista via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/23
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“So far, it’s well done and I am enjoying it.”
LOVE Demi Lavoto via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/24/23
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“This story is a telling account of how younger people perceive these “influential” characters (Elizabeth Holmes, Adam Neumann) these days who are innately money hungry and desperate for their 15 minutes of fame. There is a difference between characteristics of “intelligence” and “influence” in...”Read full review »
Thea_Thea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
“Like...at least half of each episode is advertising.
It's a clever formula when you think about it. Take a hot-button topic and then pack it full of ads. Not enough substance to keep me listening, though, unless I wanted to hear about the best deals on car rentals or whatever.”Read full review »
wr18r02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“I’m more into true crime but found this through Morbid. I gave it a listen for the host, she’s a good story teller, gives me an Ashley Flowers vibe.”
ssrecognizex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“I started listening to true crime pods during the pandemic. Addicting. Now moving on to financial crime. It takes a solid host and solid storyline. This one has both.”
frontiers0958 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“It definitely kept me listening but the ending kinda just came. I thought it was the ending of the “intro” she does at the beginning of the episodes but then it was done.
Worth the listen though!”
DrewSquatch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
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“There is so much I don’t know in this space I just am loving this podcast! A good springboard for how to learn more!”
Chasedone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/23
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“Host repeatedly comes back to a brief bachelorette weekend she had with Caroline Ellison which had absolutely 0 to do with the narrative other than a tenuous personal connection to a secondary nexus in the scandal.”
Eudaimonian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/23
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“I think the story is interesting and the host is great. But I would never pay for a subscription because the episodes are so short - there’s just not much content. Without ads it’s only about 15 minutes per episode.”
Rachel Lang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/23
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“Hannah Miller did a great job in presenting one of the largest ever con job. I found her podcast compelling explaining how an immature frat boy and his well to do pals managed to pull off this scam.
Sam was / is a “game player” (weird for someone who’s 30 y/o) and thought FTX was simply...”Read full review »
Larry Nelligan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I don’t find that the story is building up to anything exciting that makes you want to keep listening.”
CBunce22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“Really interesting podcast and great commentary by the host - just as long as you can get past the word ‘like’ and the affected vocal styles of some of the protagonists.”
Tenaciousp42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/23
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“I’m a huge fan of the story so far. The callousness and clumsiness of Sam B.F., plus the financial world’s willingness to overlook serious pitfalls of his companies, makes for an addictive story”
WendyRC1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“The information sand reporting was excellent. Listened to all the episodes in one setting”
cocoandpennysmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“Don’t invest with people who have a juvenile, and limited vocabulary. Valley girl ventures are a huge risk.”
sgordon1214 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“Run Izotope > Mouth Declicker. Then boom. Maybe this podcast would be worth a fair rating.
Until then, faire mieux.”
Jene Sais-quoi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/23
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“The vocal fry on the narrator is cringy. Absolutely cannot listen to her voice. Come on Wondery.”
Boujie88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/13/23
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“For being a podcast from Wondry this is by far the worst the vocal fry is horrible! I’d try fixing that before making more episodes that sound the same”
LaylaMae2016 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“This is another good podcast from Bloomberg.”
Chiguy1984 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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