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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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
Brilliant and entertaining! I was SO bummed when his omnibus NPR program got canceled, and SO thrilled to see this podcast! Proof smart doesn’t have to be dull!! Thanks, Mike! This is one of those podcast gems like Snap Judgement and Radio Lab that make getting through a potentially boring...Read full review »
dogspace via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/12/14
Do youself a favor and listen to Pesca's podcast. It is great stuff. I look forward to it every day.Read full review »
ItsBunch via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/14
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