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“Chris flipped my worldview upside down. The podcast plus the book Civilized to death changed my entire trajectory. Very important work teaching human beings to be true to ourselves.”
StumblingSage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“What another wonderful transmission from Chris Ryan - the storyteller’s storyteller, the adventurous vagabond, whose tales of first time experiences in Delhi will have you checking the expiry date of your dusty passport, and jumping online to check out the costs of flights to the Indian...”Read full review »
Mad Muoi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/24
“I came across this podcast at a time in my life where travel and change wasn’t possible, but in my mind and in many dark lonely nights Chris would take me with him to meet many friends through his interviews, and was able to travel through his stories.
I was able to dream, grow, and imagine and...”Read full review »
Dingo's Mother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
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“As a regular and formerly appreciative listener, the most recent episodes have left a sour taste in my mouth. Chris has hosted a steadily upbeat, considerate and bohemian ensemble. He has championed a message about love and hosts an imperfect but wholesome dialogue about real joys, challenges and...”Read full review »
Bandapanda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“The podcast I’ve listened to the most within the past 3+ years. Hours a day for a podcast addict like me. While living abroad, traveling, and otherwise, it brings me solace.”
TheNix! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/23
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“Love listening to Chris, clever insightful and not afraid to bring topics out into the open with his thoughtful spin on it all”
Trxtr l8tr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/23
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“If I’m being generous maybe one episode in five has merit. Guests with no agenda are sometimes entertaining and occasionally enlightening. Those flogging their book/movie/podcast are often tedious (although Ryan reads the books being plugged, unlike his douche mate Rogan). Avoid the ROMA rants...”Read full review »
Ausyj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/23
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“It’s hard to explain what this podcast means to me. On the surface it’s fun and insightful stories of life and travel from an older guy with a life rich in experiences. But through the hardest times in my life, this has been what I turn to and I’m always blown away by how much Chris’ words help....”Read full review »
Infinitely temporary via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/19/23
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“Long time listener here. I enjoy listening to Chris and he brings interesting guests.”
Bdjsjaksoa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“Just like to say Chris is Honest, sure u’ll hear stories repeated but u’ll hear that on the JRE too, but I’ve found an honesty that isn’t in podcasts, it’s raw it’s real it’s Hendrix. Take it ur leave if but I love it.”
Dave Roulston via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/19/23
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“I feel like Christopher Ryan is a friend of mine and one of these days. I’m going to meet the guy and we’re gonna have a beer. Just a great dude with very great insights. Well, I don’t agree with him about polyamory I do love his general take on the direction of human civilization. I’ve never...”Read full review »
tom//$$)( via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
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“The ROMAs are great”
MissoulaMontana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
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“Bitter man’s repetitive thoughts about the decline of the world, with increasingly more whataboutism and woo sprinkled in.
I used to listen to this years ago, but have been disappointed for a while now. Downloaded a couple of episodes after not listening for a couple of years. No thanks.”
Visen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“This podcast dives you into the perspectives of fascinating people from all over the world, living lives you would never have thought possible. Listening to this as I've matured has been hugely influential in my life, opening my heart and mind to a world wilder and weirder than I ever would...”Read full review »
Oomph look via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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“Highly recommend, he is intuitive, thoughtful and kind and his voice is soothing. I notice that I tried to listen to other podcast by men and I cannot get through their intro because their voices or energy are so freaking annoying :) sorry dear men.
But Chris is a great story teller and his...”Read full review »
gwanca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/22
“I’ve been following this podcast for a while and decided to write a review to show some love. Chris’s conversations span such a beautiful spectrum of what’s possible they gives me hope, make me laugh and feel understood by a perfect strangers. Anyone looking to question their assumptions with...”Read full review »
Knew Normal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“Enjoy listening to men like this become less and less relevant in this big beautiful world”
Lizzzzzzxxxxxxxxxxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/22
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“Just a mediocre saggy old man child”
JordanP153 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“Insightful, philosophical and balanced podcast that reach the open mind.”
Traveler from Norway via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
03/03/22
“I love hearing Chris’s opinions on everything, he has a very different take on the whole world and I enjoy it”
Bchils via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/22
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“Listening to like Chris and his guest is like listening to a couple of curious and well educated friends having a conversation. Wonderful”
828383 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“I have been listening to this podcast for several years now and feel like Chris is an old friend, even though we have never met. I love the interesting people that come on the show and all of the different perspectives. Just the fact that they are all open conversations like you are out in the...”Read full review »
OscarVonMeowerson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/22
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“Chris is so excllent at stimulating my mind.
The people he enages with never fail to get the neurons firing.
A good author and a seemingly genuine dude.”
Gwilfawe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/22
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“What a legend. So many interesting points of view.”
piegion chest via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/22/21
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“I just stumbled upon the TS podcast with the intro being Rick Beato - I love that guy! I also like Chris’ style & his Mum too!
New sub from Australia 🇦🇺👍”
BTD314 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/21
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“This is my absolute favorite podcast. Even episodes touching topics or people I don’t find interesting at first turn to be amazing. As a former journalist myself, I was never a good interviewer and I know how hard it is. These conversations are food for my brain and soul.”
Sol Fle via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/29/21
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“I’ve listened for years. Chris always keeps it interesting….”
JaiPushkarRaj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“This used to be one of my favorite podcasts but over the past couple years has really gone downhill. It seems Chris is now only putting in the bare minimum effort required to keep his patrons/subscribers supporting his vagabond lifestyle. Most of the guests now are just random people he hangs out...”Read full review »
Tinydinkydaffy89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/21
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“This podcast used to be frequently interesting but now it's just tedious. Except for Charles Eisenstein, the guests this last year have provided no information that is useful/helpful to anyone during these times. Chris Ryan and his girlfriend Anya Kaats are Diet Woke, Useful Idiots. P.S....”Read full review »
YoginiKaren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/21
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“I find this podcast host (thanks Chris) very good at discussing multitude of topics with curiosity, intelligence and a bit of humour. I like it particularly because the host has a genuinely honest feeling about how he talks and I like perhaps even more how good he is in creating a space for an...”Read full review »
Panef via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
10/05/21
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“Chris is one of the minds I stumbled across in my mid 20’s listening to Joe Rogan. As I’ve aged and matured Chris’s words have continued to resonate with me. Thanks for putting these out Chris.”
morton513 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/21
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“This podcast convinced me that I could have whatever life I wanted, and helped me move through some extremely challenging transitions. It’s always been a light in the dark, and has inspired me in more ways than I can count.”
harperseventeen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/21
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“Tangentially Speaking was the first podcast I listened to way back in 2016 while hiking the Appalachian Trail. I tore through the episodes out then and have kept up with it to the present moment.
Chris does a great job choosing guests and allowing them the space to teach us a great deal about...”Read full review »
Drew Silveira via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/21
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“Always thought provoking and very interesting. Wide ranging guests”
lazy shwazy via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/26/21
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“And even more inconsistent host. It’s very strange to me how someone who always talked about the excessive fearfulness in western societies, who calls himself the “shame exorcist” who frees people from shame, who wrote a book on the corruption of institutions, and who encouraged us to always...”Read full review »
FormerFanAsOf2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/21
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“Take a peregrination of the mind. Chris Ryan’s Tangentially Speaking podcast, aptly titled, has deeply enriched my life both spiritually and intellectually. It is the kind of thing that makes road-rage dissipate and the long way home pleasing, with just a few more moments of listening.
With an...”Read full review »
jazzjeff02 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/23/21
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“From his Ted talk on human sexuality (highly recommend) to interviews with some of the most interesting people with untold stories, you’re in for a treat.”
Alexstrath1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/21
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“I could be too young to confirm this, but it’s possible this podcast has altered my life’s direction, for the better. Chris’s ideas have been in the background of my life for several years, slowly taking me on a path of increased self-discovery & critical thinking about many of the cultural...”Read full review »
Douggles II via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“Ya gotta love this bloke, he’s delightfully subversive and sounds like Frank Zappa”
Mickyears6699 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/21
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“I was excited to listen to this interesting author but was repulsed by Chris Ryan’s creepy questioning. I wouldn’t be shocked to learn that he was masturbating throughout their conversation. This guy is 59 and getting slimier by the day.”
Barry90909090 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
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“I’ve always loved Chris Ryan’s perspective.He asks very thoughtful questions to generate easy to understand responses. Never too profound or fantastical, just straight to the point. 10/10”
MattArsenal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/30/21
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“Wow this guy likes to hear himself talk! I liked the messages you played. You voice is not bad. You didn’t say anything profound but its pretty cool that you felt like you did.”
please talk better via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/21
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“I find myself saying “I love Christopher Ryan!” often when listening to his podcast or reading his books. He is so smart and cool and funny and down-to-earth. I’ve been listening since he first started Tangentially Speaking, in 2012!”
Acyl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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