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“Fantastic show, always insightful and a good listen. Cheers on the marriage! 🥂”
Lavz13131313 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“Dude you are a journalist. Life is hard and full of tragedy, your job is to report facts and analyze. This podcast is an unbearable listen at times because of the constant sniveling and self-pity expressed by the host. Its a shame because his heart is in the right place and the east European...”Read full review »
Klauski57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“He claims to be a journalist but he personalizes way too much of what he reports. He once ranted about being banned from Twitter after he admitted to threatening someone on the Twitter platform. And now he verbally threatens members of the EU. Also, he adds too much information about his...”Read full review »
Cuffy Meigs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“This guy is paid by the US military-industrial complex (see Eisenhower's farwell address). He seems to think that we Americans should risk a nuclear exchange with the Russians in order to defend small countries on the other side of the planet that most Americans couldn't find on a map.”Read full review »
SimbaWilliam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“Just started listening to this and am looking forward to getting a Balt perspective on geopolitics. But please upgrade your sound recording; the sound is not nearly sharp enough and it makes processing your accent and very quick delivery quite difficult.”
MarkT1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/23
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“Love this show!”
Cockiest1 2001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“Why is your country called Letonia in Spanish? I didn’t know Latvia until I found out we call it Letonia. Greetings from a Catalonian follower who lives in Florida. Also, you said Catalonia hates you? Wrong! We admire those republics who gained independence from their dictatorial empire...”Read full review »
Fcbmagda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“Kristaps is at his very best when he untangles the narratives and makes you understand what Russia is really doing.”
Ana5468 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“As an English listener I found the dialogue difficult to hear. Appreciate he is not speaking in his first language but he does zoom too fast on short bits of sentences, makes it hard listening. Suggest he slows down delivery, enunciates points slower with less of an American accent - to make his...”Read full review »
abellemed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/23
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“If I had a dollar for every time I heard “well um yea… so ya know… the thing” or “so yea” I could pay rent on a Manhattan apartment. Please stop using useless fillers to end statements or to avoid further elaboration on a subject.”
Jejbvse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“A first class show by Kristaps Andrejsons who researches his topic meticulously and presents with passion the views and experiences of the people on Europe’s Eastern Border with the USSR / Russia which we in Western Europe have so often ignored. Please follow this great show and follow...”Read full review »
Gngibson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/15/23
“His information is very interesting on the former Soviet Union and the Russo-Ukrainian War as he provides a unique perspective for those of us in the US. However, his guests tend to straw man issues occurring in the US such as the anti-interventionist movement or backlash against sexual...”Read full review »
Perfunctory Name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“Thank you for all your hard work keeping us informed.”
Gliiiiiitttttt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“Kristaps is doinig a brilliant job on giving an educated view on current events in Ukraine and many topics surrounding it. I have also enjoyed listening to many of his pre 2022 pods where he shows his high degree of knowledge on all things CCCP.”
Jimmy-K2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
04/04/23
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“I’ve been listening to the Eastern Border for several months - ever since the host was featured on another podcast I enjoy. He provides excellent translations of internal Russian discussions that I find useful for understanding the current situation, and his analysis of current on-the-ground...”Read full review »
Myske via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
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“Like most leftist advancing the elites leftist agenda is always the top priority. Talking about Ukraine is less important than promoting the leftist agenda. Leftist are so certain they are smarter than everybody else that they feel it necessary to impose their viewpoints on the rest of us.”
This Ken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
“I started listening after Kristaps went on the Telegraph podcast, and I am hooked! He gives a really unique perspective on the former Soviet Union society, and how it impacts their judgment. A must listen to when trying to understand modern Russia.”
Texas Podcast Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“Excellent informative podcast that is a pleasure listening to and educating on such matters that are important and impactful on life but all too much kept under wraps too much ….keep up the excellent work my friend the world needs to know these things….”
flumped right off via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/23
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“The Eastern Border is an essential podcast for understanding the internal politics of the Baltic states and Eastern Europe”
JanMasaryk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/23
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“Thank you for your hard work.”
CSKA Hockey Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“The author has the talent and insight to inform a wide audience about events in Eastern Europe. He is better than some of the podcasters he collaborates with, and I’d like to see him set higher aspirations and work for an experienced editor with a larger media organization.”
Modoc Pronghorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
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“Really good look at Ukraine these days (along with other horrors that a Russia are inflicting on the world). Really thoughtful stuff.”
Simon RD via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/23
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“I love this podcast. I get a much broader view of Ukraine and life in the former Soviet Union. As an American, this additional knowledge is so valuable!”
lmsw8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/23
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“I love this podcast. It’s a bit goofy, but Kris is extremely knowledgeable and I learn a lot.
However, the couple guys he occasionally has on are simply not at his level and as an American, I find them embarrassing.”
Tokyo side trips via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“I appreciate the firsthand accounts of what is going on in Ukraine and the personal perspectives on Soviet history. However, the author does not seem to understand the worldview of non-Eastern Europeans, which is much of his audience. He does not seem to understand what many Western (especially...”Read full review »
EmperorCharlemagne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
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“The newest program asserted that Russian tanks are being damaged just by firing the gun, there's soooo much wrong with this propaganda in a full feild of ridiculous propaganda that this POS stands out”Read full review »
Rflats771 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/22
“Kristaps does a fantastic job bringing clear, detailed accounts about EE and the war in Ukraine.
My only suggestion is not to suggest listeners to donate to the Red Cross, which has been terrible in Ukraine. Many other alternatives (some of which are also mentioned here).
Thanks!!! Pls...”Read full review »
Georgeeeeeeeeee76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/22
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“Its Ukraines fight go win or lose and we(America citizens) shouldn’t be paying for it either with our tax dollars and this point there is no return on investment for the American people”
nonpoint44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
“I discovered this around September when Mr Andrejsons was a guest on another great podcast Explaining Ukraine. Since then I’ve been hooked.
Although he’s not a native English speaker, he’s fluent enough. Comparing his early efforts with the more recent ones, I’d say drop him in the US for a few...”Read full review »
bw097 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
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“Thanks for providing the window into another culture, another system, different experiences. I was really hoping there would be a podcast where I could hear what life was like for the people in the USSR and this podcast was exactly what I was looking for.”
B Skid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/22
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“Like to compare this report to Graham Philip,Patrick Landcaster, George Eliason , John Dogan Russel Bentley”
Infidel Atheist via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/11/22
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“Not a reliable source of the facts on the ground. Merely entertainment value and wishful thinking for the NATO coalition.”
J.Wisley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/22
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“I love this podcast, kristaps is very informative about all things dealing with the Soviet era Russia and is knowledgeable about nuance of the Russian federation . He goes to great lengths to get the story about what’s really going on in the Ukraine. Thank you for what you are doing and keep up...”Read full review »
Henslme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/22
“I used to worry the show didn’t have enough support in the early years and was my only monthly patreon donation for years. Excellent to hear him on The Political Orphanage and other shows I already listened to, keep up the good work Kristaps!”
Detroit Jack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/22
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“Thank you so much for all the work you’ve done on this show it’s so valuable to people who don’t have the time to do so much digging themselves! Keep up the great work! Also you should try exporting audio in mono!”
Cars0nRyan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/04/22
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“Great to have the perspective from someone young and affected by this horrible war. Thank you for your information and sacrifice.”
jules7293 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/24/22
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“I discovered this show after the 24 Feb full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Since then, I have listened to all of Kristaps previous episodes and will continue to listen for as long as the show continues.
A massive gap in my understanding of the Baltic States and the history of the USSR has...”Read full review »
runduf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
“This started out as a podcast about countries that rid themselves of the Soviet Union.
Given Russia’s attempted invasion of Ukraine, the host has been in Ukraine since the early days. He provides excellent analysis with a personal touch.”
Ordovician via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/12/22
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“The easter border is the one you need ot be listening to. Esepcially about the war im Ukraine”
Marcbbteng via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
08/27/22
“How can one possibly describe listening, no, accompanying a host into a life on the edge. A life on the edge of being a witness to a society becoming post soviet and embracing western values to the extent that it improves and heals the past. A life on the edge of respecting and holding dear...”Read full review »
greasemandan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
“Unbelievably sincere and real. I have grown to love this show and care deeply for the host as a friend whose voice keeps me company in the dark abyss of the void reminding me that, “Happiness is mandatory.”
Do svidaniya, tovarishchi.”
Natclark541 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/22
“June 22, 2022: I don’t recall the ad disruptions in past episodes, though I do recall them at the start. Ads are a personal pet peeve so I’m sorry but unfollowing.
I’ve only listened to one episode, the most recent as of April 21. It was very interesting how his perspective mirrored those I’ve...”Read full review »
bGuiles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/22
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“I really enjoy this insightsful reporting on the situation in Ukraine. Keep up the good work!”
Cecili-e via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
06/19/22
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“Great information, perspectives, and personal humor! Keep up the great work!”
Pmuglywump via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“This guy really captures the regional view on things. As eastern european I get his vibe - there are things that should be happening and there are things that are happening. This is core of our existance for centuries. Greetings from Polish towarzysz - keep up the good work.”
jkittus via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
06/15/22
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“Podcaster seems quite knowledgeable about the ex-Soviet “space”, the issue is that he seems to viscerally hate Russia and Russians (not just Putin, but Russians in general), which leads to simplistic and one-sided analyses.”
SVC100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
06/15/22
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“Not the CIA”
Maurizio Sanders via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/22
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“Kristaps basically reads off whatever Radio Free Liberty says in all scenarios and glazes over anything that the Russian propaganda he is so mad about happens to be correct. He is a borderline fascist in his thinking. I listen to this so I can understand what CIA assets think about the world. I...”Read full review »
Joseph LB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/22
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