Disappointing
Mike seems like a good sports reporter, but his attempt to be funny and insightful here accomplishes neither, so I don't see the point. It's just glib. Really just the worst aspects of slate combined with bad jokes.Read full review »
Ian Desmond via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/09/14
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I've been listening to mike occasionally on npr but most frequently on hang-up and listen. He has a certain patter that, while amusing and sometimes inciteful, it doesn't seem as thoroughly reasoned and thought out as others in the Slate podcast pantheon. However, this works. He's a...Read full review »
HurdlerAT via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/15/14
So glad to hear Pesca finally getting his own forum. Heard him sub for Lopate and he was a natural. Funny, intelligent stuff.
Lakstout via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/16/14
Very good start. Energy, wit, and diversity. Mike Pesca is a very smart guy but since he's a talk radio fan, I don't resent him. The Gist is a must listen (for the last two weeks) and I am looking forward to Monday's show. Whatever it might be.Read full review »
old guy from Chicago via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/14
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