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“Kim‘s interview with John Batiste is one of the best she’s ever done. I’m a fan for life of both of them.”
MCmediator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“You should talk about your views on this and see if you can find your humanity.
Your indifference and callous hate for any challenge to your view of the world WILL bring about a return of Trump.”
me39566 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
“Banterverse is spicy, concise and entertaining! I really enjoy the insight and the updates but the bantering is fun and not bloated content. I also enjoy the diverse films and filmmakers that come on the show.
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Ohkaycarlos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“We have a shot every time they mentions David Zaslav. Now we’re drunk by the end of the show. But we also love it.”
dronepopra via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/23
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“I follow her on twitter, so might bias me a bit but Kim has become borderline unhinged by current social and political environment. Hard to believe any sort of ‘take’ she posits is at all fair/not somehow tinged by her seething social/political resentment. Also, getting bored of her, every 5...”Read full review »
cw_pdx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/23
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“Love the banter portion! I listen to the podcast just to hear the banter part. Then, I turn it off.”
Daphne Jacobs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
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“Love the podcast, especially the opening news wrap and banter about the industry”
samwhittington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/22
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“Love this podcast”
JayJay in LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/22
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“Thanks for the fantastic insight each week and informative interviews!”
NateVarni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/22
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“Except Matt always say “hi there,” and never says hi Kim. She’s respectful of him though”
Alaskacie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/22
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“I can’t stand this show anymore, with its relentless ideological obsessions. I suppose it’s a fair reflection of a solipsistic industry that’s run out of ideas, but it’s heartbreaking for people who once loved movies.”
Bongthom via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/15/22
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“Love this podcast for keeping up and especially Kim’s (wise and snarky) perspective. I would love to see full episodes of just she and Matt PLUS BIPOC guests banter. Need more biz perspectives than just Caucasian folks. This is my first go to podcast each week.”
StellaConnecticut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/21
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“Would hope that the takes presented on a show like this would have some verity and bite to them. On the contrary they often echo superficial Network and Studio opinion on issues within the business. Case in point the recent episode on the “Rust” tragedy. There is real depth to this story and if...”Read full review »
afro_d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/21
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“I have been listening to The Business for years, it’s just the best. The Hollywood breakdown is always so informative, I don’t have time to read the trades so it’s a great little set of updates and always so interesting. Kim is amazing, such a great interviewer and hits issues head on in such a...”Read full review »
hardingmr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/21
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“Not what I expected. First ep I listened to was a former exec lamenting that movies were...a business??? Cause they supposedly weren’t before??? And the host just agreed with him the whole time instead of asking him some interesting, devil’s advocate questions. I was kinda shocked since the...”Read full review »
Beth Wolf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/21
“You’re kidding with the two late July episodes, right?”
everythingsjake418 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
“I really like when Kim will ask those hard questions of her guests, and she seems to be fair with the guests and the situations.”
VREIGN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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“...Matt too. The banter, the news, the guests, the editing...everything here is tip-top. Like other listeners, I can’t wait til Friday to hear each episode.”
Bentmeister via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/21
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“The worst thing about The Business is that it’s too short (30 minutes) and only on one day a week. I haven’t felt like this since I had to wait for a new episode of Cheers. Kim Masters is a wonderful host. Her insights on the business news for the first half of the show are very insightful. She...”Read full review »
MoviesorCinema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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“This podcast is the same level of excellent TV reporting you’ve come to expect from THR. Kim Masters’ brilliant insight is such an excellent companion to TV’s Top 5. I found this pod when she was a guest there and am so glad to have another TV podcast from THR!
I just subscribed a few weeks ago...”Read full review »
natedago2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
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“Abagail admits she has been wrong about every Disney move. I hope Kim plans to give equal time to Disney fans.”
Rfirring via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“I’m from Portugal and love to hear you. Great podcast about showbiz”
lisboa benfica via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
11/09/20
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“One of the best podcasts - a must for mice fans”
FulltimeCasual via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/20
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“I look forward to listening to this podcast every week. Kim’s guests are always fascinating even when I don’t know who they are. This pod is an essential listen for anyone involved in the industry. It’s been super helpful to me as an actor.”
emilylnickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/20
“I listen to this for the latest on the BUSINESS of film and tv. NOT politics. Sheesh. Can’t take it anymore.”
directordan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/20
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“Enjoyed for years but constant potshots and pure left view are tiresome. Ensures her audience stays in an echo chamber. Bye!”
CollinSeattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/20
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“Wow! Mr. Katzenberg was Extremely Defensive about Quibi. I have been listening to The Business for many years and Never have I heard anyone come on and be that Defensive (Worried!)! Well Jeffrey I can Really help you and Meg with your venture. We should talk. Seriously, we should connect. Best.”
C Mortimer M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/20
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“For someone in the entertainment business who lives outside of both LA and NYC, this podcast provides very helpful insight. My agent originally suggested that I listen to this podcast as a good way to keep up on what is going on in our business.”
KF76761 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/20
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“Love this show particularly in that it resists infantilizing the business of entertainment. No tabloid gossip here. Not since CNN’s original Showbiz Today format (with Travers and Schwartzbaum) has entertainment journalism been this informative, smart and entertaining. CNN should relaunch the...”Read full review »
Sa2to via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/12/19
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“I liked this show for a while but Kim Masters takes lame potshots at great directors like Tarantino. She is not a movie lover.”
Joey Z-Diddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/19
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“As a filmmaker in Houston I’m wanting to learn more about Hollywood and I’ve learned so much just listening to this amazing podcast! Forever listener!!”
BlancoFam33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/19
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“So good, an essential for anyone involved in entertainment or looking to understand the biz in Hollywood/LA. Love that it’s with the times. Love having such an awesome woman at the helm.”
kenjinyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/19
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“Typical Hollywood conservative haters. Hate FOX, Hate Trump, love all things left.
It's like they don't know or care that potentially half of their audience is offended by their blatant bias.”Read full review »
Bvision via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/19
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“It’s not a proper Saturday morning unless I’ve listened to this. I enjoy the opening banter and the guests can be from things I would never see and maybe not want to see except for having heard them on here. Well done to all involved.”
Matt_in_Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/22/18
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“Listened for years and years. Now I'm done. Kim Masters is the worst in terms of pushing her own personal agenda. She constantly uses confirmation bias to push her beliefs forward. Her feminist agenda is fine (being a woman myself), but - most recently - when she defends Samantha Bee with...”Read full review »
Caliban's Day Out via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/18
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“Informative, insightful and hosted by a juggernaut of entertainment journalism.
She seemingly knows where all the bodies are buried!”
Bambwino via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/18
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“Kim is exceptionally Sassy which is great. Excently produced as well!”
MikeRoyerDesign via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/18
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“Kim is a great and serious reporter that knows the trade and has terrific interviewing skills. She is always prepared, to the point and never superfluous despite reporting on Hollywood.
I never miss it. Would enjoy more banter time.”
Akumalbay via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
04/06/18
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“Such great insights every week!”
Dan Van Poolmate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/18
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“This podcast regularly has fantastic guests that I'm very interested in. To get to these guests is a test of endurance. First you have to listen to three people of unknown qualification read the front page of The Hollywood Reporter, then they blindly speculate in a circle (triangle?), until...”Read full review »
t james reagan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/18
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“Not sure why I heard Donald Trump’s name mentioned 5x in the first few minutes of this podcast. Completely biased and false pretenses.”
gAZI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/18
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epicsuccess9372 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/17
“Love it”
acm_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/17
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“Really enjoy this show and Kim Master's style of interviewing - friendly, firm, concise. The recent Shawn Levy interview was especially inspiring. I just wish the show was released more frequently.”Read full review »
mari_hendrix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/17
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“Starts with week's indsutry news "banter," which is helpful to get once a week. Then goes into a guest who is always interesting. The host isn't the best of all time, but this is a good one for people in entertainment!”Read full review »
Lyss Brick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/17
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“This is an excellent podcast. In the first section, they discuss current industry news and how it affects studios, networks, and different professions. The second part is a timely, in-depth discussion with someone who should already be on your radar. Thanks for keeping me updated on industry news!”
SallySeven7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/18/17
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“Always entertaining and informative. A must listen.”
Adamethancrow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/01/16
“This has been one of my favorite podcasts going back for years now. Kim Masters has a great voice and always puts her guests at ease when she's talking to them. I especially love the "banter" at the beginning of the episode that keeps you up to date with all the latest headlines.”Read full review »
clay_vickers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/16
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Mooj58 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/16
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