this is the only podcast whose ads I never skip
When The Gist launched, I heard one episode and called it quits. Who has time to keep up with a 30-minute daily show of news that I'm already reading on the same six news outlets that the host seems to follow? A year or so later I gave it another try and now it's the only podcast I never miss. Pesca is independent, clever and conscientious. He's a quirky voice of reason and respect in a media audioscape of screamers and haters.Read full review »
andersem via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/19/24
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Love hearing Pesca on Hang Up and now he comes every afternoon. So far a good mix of topics and news. And it has been good about not covering all the same standard stories every other show does. Mike is funniest riffing and making puns so it's best when the guest or topic allows. But...Read full review »
lookoutcoffeemaker via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/15/14
Love the show. I listen to All Things Considered as the main course, then I enjoy The Gist for dessert while walking the dogs. Pesca is phenomenal!!!
HuffQA1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/16/14
I wasn't sure what to expect with this new podcast, but since it came from Slate, I thought I'd give it a try. Now it's one of the podcasts I most look forward to listening to. Mike Pesca is informative, entertaining and keeps a great pace. Well done!Read full review »
henryclear via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/08/14
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