this is the only podcast whose ads I never skip
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“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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“I’m not a sports junkie so I listen to Hang Up and Listen just because it arrives as part of the Slate podcasts. But Gist has the same Pesca sensibilities and sparkling dialogue and no (or more limited) sports. Given my limited time, I anticipate this will bump HU&L. The only question is,...”Read full review »
zatch37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/14
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“I realize that I shouldn't write a review after only one episode but this is perfect. Ok, now I listened to them all. The sidebars and jokes and references and opinions and segments all make me happy. My only critique is the word spiel. I never liked that word and would prefer something...”Read full review »
cozmo buchar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/14
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“Well, I have generally liked Mike Pesca on NPR and other Slate podcasts. He has an interesting point of view, is usually funny, and is always insightful.
On the first episode of The Gist, he is in good form, though still working out what his new show is like.
But then, in his discussion on the...”Read full review »
The Word Warlock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/14
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