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“Used to be a decent podcast but have been underwhelmed lately. Sean Blanc is the only reason to listen. He actually has insightful and intelligent commentary on the subject at hand and actually seems to have some enthusiasm. Benjamin Brooks simply comes off as a Gruber wanna-be but without the...”Read full review »
kirkk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/13
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“Really don't like the new format. Boring and impersonal. Was just going to stop listening when I downloaded the last episode. Excellent! We've got the old Ben and Shaun back - keep it like that chaps and I'll be there every week.”
Cherub 60 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/20/12
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“Two guys complaining about the quality of their Skype connection.”
steve65140 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/22/12
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“Det kan vara en teknik podcast. Det kan vara en podcast om kaffe. Det kan vara en podcast om skrivande. Det kan helt enkelt vara om vad som helst Shawn och Ben har på hjärtat. Det är som att lyssna in på två vänner som pratar i en timme. Tummen upp!”
WheresMarco via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/11/12
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“I love this podcast. Ben and Shawn are two of the most down to earth hosts i've ever listened too. When you listen live its almost like they are right in front of you talking to each other while drinking coffee. Cool and casual. Ben is great about taking in and providing feedback from their live...”Read full review »
cefranco2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/12
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“Ben, instead of writing about the negative reviews on your link engine (blog), maybe you should work on making the podcast better and more profitable ;) I feel bad for poor old Blanc.”
A.J. Tobar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/12
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“This show can be highly variable - sometimes it can be really interesting, but other times Shawn and Ben just kinda ramble for an hour. I think they just need a more focused topic.”
UltraNurd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/12
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“I love hearing Shawn's commentary on tech and life, but Ben seems too critical and grumpy. A great podcast for those who are thicker skinned than I am.”
Abstract Penguin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/12
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“If you've ever wanted to know what a podcast would sound like if two people with no aptitude for the medium sat around and talked about how fast their broadband is for an hour, this is the show for you.”
BobRudge via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/12
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“Great show. Two guys talking about the same things I am interested in with great insight. I feel like if I had the opportunity I could hop right in on the discussion and fit in. Shawn and Ben's impeccable taste and varied interest always provide for a good listen. This show is definitely the...”Read full review »
irwindigital via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/12
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“Update: I asked for non apple topics and I got cloth dippers. 5 stars.
Good start. Needs work.
I am hopping this show keeps progressing. They need to find a topic to focus on. We don't need another show talking about iPads and Macs.”
monkeymartin via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/28/12
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“Ben Brooks is pretty opinionated and critical while Shawn Blanc is much more thoughtful and insightful—that dynamic yields an interesting perspective on technology writing and Apple devices. Plus both are new dads. It just works, except for when Ben forgets to record the show.”
azulum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/12
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“Is an enormous dick.”
droidvoid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/12
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“Tried this podcast out - twice! - and even at 2x it's still slow and uninteresting. Most damning part: in two hours of listening, I can't think of one insightful or especially interesting thing either host said.
B&B is a rare 5by5 strikeout; stick with Build & Analyze, The Talk Show,...”Read full review »
skonesam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/12
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“Never slaves to what the listeners might think, and oblivious to dead air. Our heroes ramble and rant like a and Napoleon Dynamite about anything from loud keyboard noises to Ben broadcasting from his closet.
Essential and unmissable.”
Graeme Simpson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/12
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“Pedantic, uninformative navel gazing about minor Mac and iOS topics.”
RodneyDP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/12
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“Two young men who think too highly of their own intelligence and sense of taste. And shut up about the clicky keyboard and fussy way of making coffee! Crikey!
Don’t waste your time on this podcast.”
Rick Roberts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/12
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“Great humour and wit between Ben and Shawn. Easy listening.”
opusx0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/12
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“You'll like it”
bradleychambers28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/12
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“I just listened to 1 hour of mindless drivel. Don't waste your time.”
kellyfredsam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/12
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“I enjoy listening to their "everyday" discussion as well as their differing opinions on various technology topics. They are a fun balance between upbeat positive views from Shawn and straight shooting "say it like it is" comments from Ben. I look forward to it every week and I always save it for...”Read full review »
HeavyD67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/12
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“Shawn and Ben are great together for a podcast if your feeling lazy and just need some light listening this podcast is perfect. interesting topics and full of entertainment, thank you for the great podcasts and great suggestions.”
Davebrettuk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/11
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“Uno dei 2 migliori podcast di sempre.”
vale93kotor via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
12/16/11
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“A good substitute for coworkers for us work-from-home'ers.”
Rick Terrill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/11
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“An excellent, entertaining show.”
Elysium21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/11
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“I understand a couple of the reviews here — but I enjoy listening to them talk about tech / work / life in their casual manner. They sound like myself and my friends. I'm not tuning in to hear a textbook.
Cheers.”
rickysalsberry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/11
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“Always an enjoyable podcast. Shawn and Ben are clever, funny and sometimes insightful. This is definitely one of my go-to tech podcasts, and I hope they keep up the good work”
boydknife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/11
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“Sleepy-voiced rambling from two guys who don't know that much about what they're discussing. Maybe good for insomniacs.”
savoytruffle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/11
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“Härligt, nördigt och avslappnat! Älskar att Ben och Shawn inte kör en så uppstyltad podcast. Dom pratar om det dom känner för, även om detta ofta brukar kretsa omkring veckans nyheter. Detta är min favorit podcast just nu och går faktiskt före 5by5 nätverket i mitt tycke! Ladda ned och börja lyssna!”
Fillwe via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/18/11
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“I'm not sure where any of these negative reviews are coming from. I absolutely love this podcast. Ben and Shawn discuss all of the issues you'd want them to, in a casual, yet informative way. Excellent podcast. Keep up the great work.”
cmartucci via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/11
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“That is all.”
aclaman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/11
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“I listen to a tech podcast for TECH, not to hear about their favorite pens or how they roast their coffee beans! Their tech talk is very sparse and uninformed. Don't waste your time!”
Yodiggity777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/11
“I'm a regular listener to the show and just wanted to say thank you for the good entertainment provided every week. Both Ben Brooks and Shawn Blanc cover news from the tech industry, serve the coffee nerds with their latest developments in the making-process and share their newest ideas around...”Read full review »
christoph_hro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/11
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“Um podcast feito por dois dos meus bloggers preferidos, descontraído e hilariante.”
rafaelconde via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
09/20/11
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“Gillar man andra teknologi podcasts som är populära just nu, som 5by5 nätverket eller MacBreak Weekly, så kommer du gilla den här.”
DHedlund via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/13/11
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“Chilled out take on the tech world from an Apple-centric perspective. Maybe they lean a little too far towards idolisation of Jobs & co. at times but Mr Blanc is a gent & balances out Mr Brooks mildly irascible perspectives for a nice balanced listen.”
Eoghan Hayes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/11
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“Two great bloggers but not so great podcasters. Do no homework before the show and as result adds very little value for the listeners.”
Sardaar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/11
“How these guys gained a following is beyond me; though their strategy of each trying to be the next Gruber seems to at least impress their friends and family enough to get forty-one 5 star ratings (as of this writing) for this terrible podcast series. If I wanted to listen to a couple of...”Read full review »
Batrico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/11
“If you love sites like daring fireball and listen to 5by5 this podcast is a no brainer - you'll love hearing from Shawn and Ben banter about assorted Mac topics of the week.”
Senator Mike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/11
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“The tone of the show is very casual, coupled with two great presenters who know their craft. The B&B Podcast is a refreshing show amidst this chaotic space. Highly recommended!”
zerodistraction via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/05/11
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“Both Sean and Ben bring a lot of knowledge about tech to the table. I love the conversation style they use. If you don't like it, don't listen to it! But it is what most tech podcasts are like. They are conversations between two people or a group of people about tech. The podcast has gotten...”Read full review »
higuy27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/11
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“I've given this podcast about 6 episodes now. This is going to be harsh but it's my honest thoughts and feelings after giving it a try and it's from someone who wants to like it.
The two personalities, if you could call them that are fairly uninteresting and boring. Both of the hosts voices are...”Read full review »
Jadiction via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/11
“There are a wealth of mac centric developer / tech enthusiast podcasts and the first 10 episodes of B&B land it squarely in the middle of the pack. If your experience level is on the newer side or you share the interests of the producers you may love this. It's not a must listen but could yet...”Read full review »
Mike Bradshaw (bmike) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/11
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“This podcast is great. Casual, relaxed, and relevant to technical and non-technical people. The topics are amazing. I've been listening since the first episode and love their commentary, especially on Apple products. But I've noticed as the episodes get older, you get the feeling Shawn might hate...”Read full review »
Law.O via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/11
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“I started to listen to this because of Shaun's reputation as a writer, but I soon realised that there's a difference between a good writer and a good speaker. There's no enthusiasm here. The content may well be accurate and well researched, but I've not yet managed to listen to a complete show...”Read full review »
Beetle boy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/11
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“Great podcast if you like listening to two dudes shoot back and forth over tech. Always interesting topics and have already put to use some of their ideas in my own work flow. Looking forward to see where it goes.”
PADude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/11
“This show is way better than The Talk Show. I like the B&B podcast because they actually use the stuff they are talking about. Everyone else in the tech news blogs/podcasts realm just talks about new crap that comes out, while that is interesting, I don't like to just hear about new crap, I want...”Read full review »
randallcreasey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/11
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“Sorry guys, I know you try to deliver content and all that...but you fail...
basically, you have no idea what you want to say...the podcasts boring and lack any wit , and the information content is simply zero.
These podcasts are waste of time, both for B+B and for the listener...”
Mawal2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/11
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“If you like The Talk Show on 5by5.tv you'll like this.”
jealouscow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/11
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“It's like listening to two friend discuss about technology and stuff they have an interest in. Comfortable, relaxing and joyful.”
dortmuends via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/11
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