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“Thoroughly enjoyed the story which covered politics, engineering, history and even psychology - using original media about a story that was part of my own history with Boston.”
ambanmba via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/24
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“Who knew a story about infrastructure could be so entertaining. I loved it, blew through it in a day.”
Glynasty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“I really enjoyed this. Smart and informative. You don’t need to be a Massachusetts resident to appreciate the amazing interconnection among engineering, construction, politics, history, environment, politics, etc.
Entertaining and fascinating.”
Historygeek 2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“Is there a problem with the server hosting the podcast audio files?”
Ocaenqwert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
“Really powerful storytelling. For those of us seeking to build the infrastructure necessary to combat the climate crisis, this should be required listening”
mdowney9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“A binge worthy podcast about infrastructure. I’ve never even been to Boston and this had me hooked.”
shaister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Whoever the genius who has long sustained humming for half of every show should be removed from humanity.”
G Seuss via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/01/24
“A fascinating story about the Big Dig. But too much irrelevant detail and some editing to shorten it could be worthwhile.
And the host has a perfect voice for speaking to the deaf. Very annoying, lib NPR uptalk and a little lisp to make it worse.”
Logical Thinker 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
“I hope we get many more about how non-elected “authorities” circumvent Democracy at a fundamental level. Bob Moses plays a minor/major role here like a discordant musical chord. He deserves more, extensive investigation into his role in the destruction of Communities Of Color across the nation,...”Read full review »
vurnt22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
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“I’m a transportation city planner, transit specifically, and I learned so much in such an easily digestible way! Ian did a terrific job tackling this behemoth of a subject; couldn’t have like it more.”
AmandaPissed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to!! I LOVE that The Big Dig podcast team was able to interview first-hand accounts. My sister even wants to get married at the Rose Kennedy Greenway above the central Artery. Such a beautiful greenway throughout downtown and so Boston. Despite the projects...”Read full review »
Hallowen or Bust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“I’ve always wanted to dig in deeper on the big dig, this has it all. I lived in the area 1998-2000 and worked briefly as a surveyor there, on an offshoot project. I drove thru the maze that sometimes changed by the hour. I would like to see it now that it’s completed. Love this series.”
sean2me via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/14/24
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“Gripping and inspiring. This podcast is journalism at its absolute best: outstanding storytelling and a genuine search for truth, in all its complexity. It’s an antidote to cynicism in our too-cynical age. I can’t recommend it enough.”
Todd Washburn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“I don’t think I have ever had a podcast that I devoured so quickly. It had political intrigue, inspiration, construction details about the difficulty of constructing 8 miles of tunnels and a great reporter. I have told everyone in my orbit about this podcast. Highly recommend.”
JH mpls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“This is an amazing podcast which sheds nuanced light on the complexities of major civil projects.
As someone who works in the construction industry and loves to see new construction transform communities, I found this podcast to be absolutely riveting
It gave me a great appreciation for the...”Read full review »
LordAntonio27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“Aside this being one of the most interesting and best reported things I’ve listened to in a long time, it left me feeling—dare I say it?—hopeful.”
GymPod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“Absolutely stunning storytelling. I had no idea I’d be so hooked, but I am.”
Julian388 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“I heard about this from a civil engineering coworker, and it did not disappoint. As a MA transplant, and a bridge engineer in the city, this is a history lesson I definitely needed!”
Christine M L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
“I haven't been so hooked on a podcast for a long time as I am with The Big Dig. It's about the construction of a tunnel and a bridge in Boston. It might sound super boring, but it's actually an incredible political and historical narrative. You learn a lot about how politics really...”Read full review »
Gabriel Pérez Irizarry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“Everything that Lacy and Ian collaborate on is like listening to The White Album.”
LHPNOW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“I initially thought this would be a real snooze fest but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The podcast is outstanding. With its mix of interesting historical narrative and interviews, it captures all the high and lowlights of the big dig in a way that keeps you fully engaged. First rate!!”
Swells1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“Congrats. This is the standard for all podcasts to aspire to. Well done Ian!”
Eparliam via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/15/24
“Don’t miss this podcast. Beautiful done. Great to hear a variety of classic Boston accents, too.”
Nick guild via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“More than a story about a tunnel. It’s a story about us.”
DPG09 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“Really enjoyed this. Grew up in the area and learned so much. Keep up the fantastic journalism.”
Bleeekerstary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“This may be the best audio documentary I have ever heard. Great reporting and storytelling. Putting together the archival footage and thorough current interviews is a valuable capture of a significant event in Boston’s history. Kudos to the whole team.”
Rebekah39 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“This is a very well-done podcast, extremely interesting to hear the whole tale of the Big Dig. Very entertaining and informative.”
Anniemorgan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Listening to the history of the Inner Belt and how the politically powerful stopped its construction is a lesson for all. Political power is the key. The unfortunate working class people of Somerville in the Nunnery grounds fought to stop the section proposed for their neighborhood. There was...”Read full review »
93Neihhbor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“I never knew infrastructure could be so riveting (pun not even intended!). I went to college during the height of Big Dig discourse and learning the backstory was just incredible. Beautifully researched and pretended and produced. I can’t recommend this podcast enough”
FionaKaytr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“I dig history. You should, too.”
425w via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
“Talk about a dose of perspective! It was especially fascinating and poignant because I lived through the years and years of teeth gnashing about this project and spent a few of those years in the Boston area. Even though the takeaway is bittersweet, at best, I appreciated hearing the whole story,...”Read full review »
an-earful.com via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“Absolutely loved this. Thank you all for documenting this fascinating story. It was an incredible journey to live through in Boston and you all captured the drama and intrigue and politics and science so well.”
Boston Davy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“We’ll reported, mostly interesting concept, and generally well paced. Usually a podcast like this would deserve a 5-star review, but episode 4 has some egregious exaggerations. More specifically, the podcast’s characterization of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is grossly misinformed...”Read full review »
Asuthyo35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“I grew up in East Boston in the 50s and 60s. The episode about airport expansion was so well done. Thank you.”
di.Tunes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“I loved this podcast. So easy to listen to. No annoying non-stop commercials with clear and concise information presented in an enjoyable way. I listened all the way through. Then turned around and listened again. It’s a keeper!”
bull&$it via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS THAT THERE WAS NO FOLLOWUP ON THE GREEN LINE EXTENSION RAIL GAUGE ISSUE. Basically killed the podcast that was well produced.”
Foothill Hut Lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“Riveting from beginning to end. A stunning achievement, just like its subject. Loved this podcast!”
Griffy269 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“I hope a lot of people listen to this podcast. The people, the work, the pain, the tragedy, and the satisfaction of getting such a large project done over decades of haggling and problem-solving was riveting and visual in my mind. Thank you Ian, GBH for telling this story. And thank you Roman for...”Read full review »
macklc via Apple Podcasts ·
South Korea ·
12/11/23
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“Excellent reporting of a complex story, presented in a digestible, radio-friendly form. I gained a much deeper understanding of this project and the challenges (and benefits) around big infrastructure projects.”
HD Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
“I really enjoyed this from start to finish; the journalism was top notch, as was the story telling. I loved learning so much detail about this project. Thank you for creating this!”
snowfish79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“This is a gem of a podcast, would put it right up there next to Serial’s work in terms of production and narrative. And in its own right, to find this quality of information on the big dig as an individual is basically impossible. The archival access and story telling come together into a truly...”Read full review »
Heim O'Toole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“The best podcast of 2023”
EMH333235 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“As an Ironworker whose brothers and Sisters worked on or on the Buildings around the Big Dig ; this project was a career! Not only the Dig provided jobs for construction but it made a whole economic engine for Boston’s economy for restaurants, market stores and creation of future building...”Read full review »
Boston Seo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“I grew up and lived in Boston during the Big Dig. I had no idea how complex and layered all these stories were. I get a kick out of local references (would any story about East Boston be legit without a mention of San Tarpios?), but even if that wasn’t the case, they do such a great job of making...”Read full review »
prlisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“This podcast is too good. After listening through, I’ve been spoiled.
It’s been tough recovering ever since this series ended. Other podcasts just aren’t as good.”
AnotherEnhasa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“Well researched, presented and reported.
Even if you’re not into infrastructure, this podcast is a must if you want to truly understand project process, both engineering and political, here in the US.”
Mynamehere599 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“In true GBH style, this series is extremely well done. It’s an exceptional deep dive into a complex story told from multiple - very human - perspectives. Bravo!”
Joe Mercadante via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“Fantastic podcast well researched and produced by local media. Would be enjoyed by those with and without particular interest in engineering and construction topics. Definitely detailed without diving deeply into technical topics.”
KWFielder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“This podcast is exceptional and is by far the best one I’ve listed to all year. The story is interesting, themes are well followed, narration is strong. I can’t recommend enough!”
SED1593 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
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