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“Dr. Hassan has contributed a wealth of information to a very narrow, specific topic that has helped many. He has not recognized that his model is not easily applicable to other areas and contorts his framework to misuse his expertise beyond it’s scope. The inability to allow others to speak is a...”Read full review »
Anime noise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“I found this topic interesting and, I was a bit disappointed that the sound quality of your guest was less than stellar. I had a lot of difficulty hearing all of his content, or I should say hearing it clearly and crisply. It wasn’t so much an audio malfunction per se, but periodically the ending...”Read full review »
Sagely Warrior ML via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“RE: Dr. Shulman episode (February 2024)
Dr. Hassan please check audio quality before posting an episode. I missed so much of what your guest was saying due to his lousy audio system. Either get sound engineers to clean up audio, or better yet: make sure your guests have proper audio delivery...”Read full review »
JCASEA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“Really interesting but the guests keep getting knocked off their train of thought by Dr. Hassan. Please stop and let them get their ideas out without interruption.”
Abby Roared via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/19/24
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“But please listen a little more and let the guest speak.”
bean.view via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Thank You Dr Steven Hassan for hosting and interviewing so many guests.”
AZTune via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Many thanks to you, Dr. Hassan!
This podcast stands alone in each episode, connecting the dots between manipulative coercion and myriad predatory, dangerous groups and belief systems.
We all need to learn this!”
Calamity Drey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“I started one episode - the one with Daniella Young - because of my interest in cults but I couldn’t even finish it. The host keeps interrupting. Sometimes that can happen if the host wants to clarify something but this guy does it to put words in the guest’s mouth at inappropriate times. It’s...”Read full review »
Dtkbcx via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/27/23
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“I admire Dr. Hassan so much. I aspire to have the patience, courage, energy, dedication, and love that he demonstrates by helping people navigate their way out of a cult lifestyle. His commitment to educating the public is so noble and so necessary. I believe that his work has helped so many who...”Read full review »
Lolita6370 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/23
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“I am sure Dr Hassan is a great source of knowledge. Sadly, in my opinion, he is a poor interviewer. He seems more interested in his own views, experiences and observations than listening to his guest. He often talks over, interrupts and make himself the most important speaker in the interview....”Read full review »
stopenguin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“This is a marvelous podcast. Dr. Hassan, please stop interrupting your guests!! It's either interrupting, or going on for so long that they can't speak. Please give your guests all the room to speak that they need.”Read full review »
Grandma Melby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“Dr. Steven Hassan is articulate, intelligent, and a great source of knowledge about his subject. I recommend his books. Unfortunately, He is not a good podcast host because he does not let his guests speak! A great example is his interview with Pam Hemphill. I had to stop listening after 20...”Read full review »
Kim MacAfee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“There are very interesting people on this podcast. Sadly, they are never given a chance to say more than a sentence. The good Doctor cannot seem to let his guests actually tell their stories. He tells his stories! He talks about himself endlessly. He’s had an interesting life, for sure. However,...”Read full review »
VtheSequel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/23
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“How can most MAGA be good or decent deep down when their leader states extreme racism, disrespect for all others, and misogyny!!! Why can’t you see that, makes you suspect.”
me ahimsa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“I was excited to listen to an episode but it was so uncomfortable to listen to because Dr. Hassan just spoke over his interviewee. It was so awkward. He is very knowledgeable, but if he wants to have guests he should let them speak. If not, just have a podcast where he speaks!”
Livbernheimer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“What a beautiful episode! Thank you!”
Da IEEE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“Really wanted to hear Pam’s story so I had to find her on another podcast that didn’t have her constantly being interrupted.”
Rtegc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/23
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“Please allow your guests more room to tell their stories. Please give them the floor and refrain from interrupting their flow. Thank you very much for your work!”
NYTreview via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“After listening to these two talking I think people may be interested in True Sunlight Podcast.
Malignant Narcissism is the most dangherous mental health issue on the planet.
Thanks to Dr Bandy for shining a light on the issue, one day her knowledge will be in the history books, under I...”Read full review »
Wind in the sails via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/23
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“Excellent podcast!”
love a story too via Apple Podcasts ·
Malaysia ·
08/31/23
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“The constant interruptions are so frustrating. The moment the guest starts to say something fascinating, they’re interrupted and we never get to hear it.”
Cuyoah27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“People don’t realize how what happened to Dr Hassan is happening all around us. I thank him so much for educating everyone on mind control and highlighting the parallels between cults and Trump. Religion, authoritarians and capitalism controlling people are so similar to cults it’s unbelievable!!!”
Cassie8Rice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“Dr. Hassan, your podcast is great but please stop talking so much about yourself on every single episode. You often monopolize the conversation. You can talk about your experience til the cows come home when you’re a guest on other people’s shows and podcasts but on your own, you need to learn...”Read full review »
Nickname N. Nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/23
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“Dr. Hassan has a wealth of knowledge and is an expert in his field, but the episode with Pam was a lost opportunity to gain knowledge from someone who was in the cult of Trump. Steve talked 90% of the time about himself and his experience, one that we hear about in almost every episode. The...”Read full review »
ReesieCup562 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“It is so difficult to listen to this because Steven constantly interrupts and talks over his guests. I, like some other reviewers, had stopped listening but I really wanted to hear Pam so I took a chance. He barely let her speak and I found it so disrespectful to her. I also found his remark...”Read full review »
met1716 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“The episode with Pam Hemphill was very disappointing.
I was very interested in her story but Dr Hassan immediately hijacked the interview and began yet another rendition of his own story. He tells his story in every episode.
The rest of the episode was yet another lesson in how to communicate...”Read full review »
Mooliver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/23
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“I was excited to hear the recent interview with the woman leaving the cult of Trump but the guest was interrupted and talked over so many times I couldn’t continue listening. The host talks a lot and dominates the interview -ultimately extracting less interesting stories from very interesting...”Read full review »
JenniferRawling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“Unfortunately, as many other reviewers have noted, the host doesn’t ask his guests many questions and when he does, he interrupts, speaks over them and talks about himself. It’s clear Dr. Hassan is passionate but I stopped listening because it was so frustrating. Then I saw he was interviewing a...”Read full review »
iamacoach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“I truly love Dr. Hassan’s work, but unfollowed after fast forwarding through 75% of Pam Hemphill’s episode trying to find a place where he wasn’t talking.”
Ultimate Eliza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
“Dr Hassan often apologizes for interrupting but continues to do it. He is so wise and generous with his help except in his willingness to let his guest speak. Often after he introduces a guest and then says “tell us your story” he follows almost immediately by interrupting his guest to tell his...”Read full review »
Shabalabaloo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“Steve I love you BUT please let us hear more from your guests…. I have heard your stories soooooo many times. Please let guests tell their stories more details and how they got in and out.”
adyb24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“I really want to like this show, but I have to ask, is this an interview show? I don’t know any more about the woman who left MAGA than what Steve Hassan stated in the introduction. Every episode seems to be a copy of the previous one. I know alot about the host and the Moonies. I’m not learning...”Read full review »
Urban Dog Walker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“I appreciate your work and research, but we don’t need to hear your own story every single episode. Please let your guests speak without the constant interruptions.”
huppster31 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“Several minutes in on the latest episode and I want to scream LET YOUR GUEST TALK. I don’t know if this is a common thing on this pod, but I listen regularly enough to know the story of Dr. Hassan, and he should let the guest talk at the top. He gave her a long intro and then asked her to tell us...”Read full review »
Mobonney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“I really respect Hassan’s work and subscribed because of that. But hoo boy, please do some work with a coach in relation to doing interviews. If you’re interviewing someone about their experience, your voice shouldn’t be taking up half the conversation. Work on asking cohesive questions (not...”Read full review »
Bookgasm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“This is such an important podcast, but please - producers, host - re-listen to the first few minutes. The host says he will let the guest tell her story, but when she’s a minute in, he completely takes over, starting with saying “I was there!” He continues to tell HIS story, and subverts her...”Read full review »
stacey_vl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“I like this podcast but you ALWAYS interrupt your guests. You constantly repeat YOUR story and don’t let your guests tell their story. Just let other people tell their story. Isn’t that the point of this podcast?”
laura06027 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“The subjects and guests are very interesting, but I also, like others commented, find it very hard to listen because of the many interruptions from Dr. Hassan, interruptions which he uses to talk about himself. No one needs to say what their past was or their accomplishments are during an...”Read full review »
Mokyin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“I listen to this amazing podcast for its eye-opening insights into our inner-world. The positivity and the love are also a balm for the psyche in our troubled times. A real gem.”
izme2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/17/23
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“There is a lot of good practical information in this episode. Anyone raised in an authoritarian group would benefit greatly from listening to this podcast.”
BlueCelt08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/23
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“The two of you are my heroes. Loved your discourse today and all the shows so far.”
CMJRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“Great episode guys! You two really are on the same page intellectually and your expertise is immense. Thank you for putting yourselves out there in defense of our democracy.”
drjeffsup via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/23
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“Have to agree with other reviewers that the guests and topics are interesting, the host never misses an opportunity to interrupt them and talk about himself. It is incredibly irritating my and stops the flow of conversation numerous times in each episode. The host should learn to listen better...”Read full review »
dave184758493 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/23
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“Thank you for 6.5.23 quote:
“We need each other ….to lift each other
up in truth, in love, in humility and compassion”.
Dr. Hassan, You are appreciated!”
pleasehelpplayers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
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“Dr. Hassan:
You are to be commended and admired for laying down your life in the service of others, ministering to the most vulnerable and to the least among us. “Store up for yourself treasures in Heaven,” my Brother (Matthew 6.20a).
Dr. Hassan, would you do something for me? Many, many years...”Read full review »
Pastor Roberts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/23
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“As a recently retired psychotherapist, I find Dr. Hassans passionate and expert work about all the types of cults; political, religious, etc. to be a gift to all of us who care about the state of our world. In an age where political cults ( his book-The Cult of Trump is excellent) are such a...”Read full review »
NC Word Warrior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/23
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“Very important information.
However I get frustrated when listening as Steve tends to dominate the conversation and talk over his guests.
I appreciate he had important stuff to share but important to make room for other peoples voices.”
Exmormtherapist via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/23
“I listen to every episode, and learn so much every time. I enjoyed seeing a younger you on the Heaven’s Gate special on CNN.
Please consider doing an episode on Hasidic Jews is Brooklyn. So much terrible behavior happening right under our noses. They should not be allowed to treat women and...”Read full review »
marynute via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/23
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