Bringing the heat
Mike has always welcomed and thoughtfully engaged differing perspectives. In recent episodes he seems a little less dispassionate and has drop a little bit of the journalistic remove and, frankly, I love it! I’ve been a devoted listener for the last four years and have benefited no small amount from the show. As soon as they offered the subscription option I signed on and I am not a the subscribing type. The ad-free and longer form is so worth the price. There are people in my life who might describe me as a Mike fanboy, which I think is unfair - I just believe he delivers some of the best value to be found in the marketplace of ideas.
Travelnuts via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/08/23
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When I first heard this in the Slate Daily podcast, I thought, oh my gosh, not every day - too much to keep up with. That lasted through 2 episodes. Now I'm completely charmed by Mike Pesca's humor and the wonderfully assorted subjects he tackles. Don't burn out Mike! This is so much...Read full review »
JM 42 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/22/14
Mike has an excellent wit, is fast with a cultural reference and the topics presented are varied and interesting. All this and I can tell after a couple of weeks the show is still getting better and tighter. Keep it up.
mmascolino via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/20/14
Have enjoyed Mike Pesca on Slate's Hang Up and Listen podcast for quite a while now. With The Gist Pesca has brought his wit and personal style to a daily podcast that has truly delivered. His guests are entertaining and knowledgable, and Pesca's "Spiel" segment is always a...Read full review »
DF175 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/17/14
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