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“I’m so sad this show is sending. I never missed an episode. All are engaging regardless of the subject or sport.”
jgoal1907 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“Listen to the show daily, and appreciate miss the great reporting and insights that the host have. Sad to hear it will not continue in 2024!”
wmw42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“This is such a great show - boo to Wondery and The Athletic!”
amyrchapman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“I am sad to hear the news that the show will not be continuing. I have listened to it since Day 1. I have enjoyed hearing the in-depth sports stories. It has been a delight. I am glad the Starting Five will still be available. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate it....”Read full review »
Tarhawk23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“I think that this podcast is AWESOME I LOVE sports 🏀 so this is a greeeeaaatt podcast album for me!”
gkdgvdbfj via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/09/23
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“Very bad no soccer?????????????👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽”
Mr.Gary123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/23
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“Just listened to the Marvin Gaye episode and loved it. I knew some of the story, but this episode went deeper. Very cool.”
heyheyheyjj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/23
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“I just listened to the recent Bill Russell and Vin Scully podcasts, both richly detailed tributes to two great men.”
deutcrobes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/22
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“At last, a sports podcast for those knowing nothing about sports, by those completely ignorant as well. What niche is this? Very curious, and definitely worth a miss.”
docjkm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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“This used to be my favorite podcast (not just on Wondery, but in general), but now they hardly upload, and when they do it feels totally thrown together. I’d be willing to change my review if they came back in the way they used to be. The whole point of the show, at least as I understood it, was...”Read full review »
Runnerperson3638 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/22
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“So disappointed with the format change. New approach is like listening to the radio; I can get short takes anywhere. Not sure why the producers decided on this change, but it is flop for me.
I enjoyed the single subject, deep dives into sports stories. Go back to original format, please.”
mrh2250 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“Hosts often fall short of any creativity or originality. Anders is boring and basic, Tiffany annoying. Inaccurate sports coverage. Empty neoliberal lip service to representation with no real grasp or commitment to change and diversity.”
Celia Parker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/22
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“This podcast gave me enough Motivation to go from only being able to do one pull up to being able to do a one arm pull up in a couple of weeks.”
bobs sin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/21
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“Omg Tiffany Oshinsky, stop with the giggling !!!!!!!”
Bludmn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/21
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“This Canadian thanks you for Joshua Kloke's great story about Joe and Gord. I’m fans of both men and appreciate this story that I knew nothing about before hearing your podcast.”Read full review »
Shennnanigans via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/01/21
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“This is the first podcast I listen to every morning. It’s diverse so I hear about sports I don’t typically watch, which has been a great way to learn more about them. And I loved listening to the March Madness predictions where Gonzaga was picked to win!
I think the podcast has been a great...”Read full review »
ymfbrooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/21
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“I love this show SO much. I listen every day. I love how in depth the show goes with the stories. They really bring sports to another level. I’m so sad to see Kavitha go.”
JStukes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/21
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“Hey, Mike Lombardi said to listen so I did, that’s good enough for me.
By the way he was right.
Love me some Bill Walton!!!! More please!!”
mrb55OR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
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“I used to love listening every day, but now there are a few good episodes a week. Overall, great pod.”
Da Boyzz freal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/21
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“keep to sports. Only like 2 good podcasts a week worth listening too”
gobravesboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/21
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“Only averages two good shows a week - I delete most episodes once I see the topic. You will occasionally get a decent story.”
LincChap via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/20
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“I really enjoy this podcast but there are way too many episodes about soccer. I used to listen to them all but now I skip some”
Jodyyyym via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/20
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“Please just keep the sports. That’s all.”
tretugh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“Enjoy the variety of topics. I wish there were more sho s like this with everything available to cover. Quick to get through and really entertaining.”
Jojo4300 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/20
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“Due the pandemic, so many sports are currently happening at the same time. Let’s focus on those instead of getting caught up in the politics/social justice. It’s getting old!”
Sportz Momma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/20
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“I really enjoyed this every morning but now there is way to much political views expressed. Please get back to your sports based focus.”
Blues3902 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/20
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“It’s a so so podcast but because so many trumpers gave it one star I decided to give it five to balance out those crybabies.”
imabuki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/20
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“Besides the fact that Ms. Davidson sounds like a valley girl which is maddening and the very clear fact that this podcast hates the current President and conservatives it can be informative.
If they would simply focus on sports without the political/cultural bias it would be much better. And...”Read full review »
Jh5aik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/20
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“Used to be alright but has since turned into a type of political platform dripping with liberalism and anti-conservatism. Needs to be a sports podcast, not a pile of leftist bull crap.”
Kawhi4president via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/20
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“Obviously they’re struggling with content due to the lack of sports, but even with live sports coming back on I won’t be sticking around. Biggest sin they commit is the lack of intellectual diversity. Every day it’s the host and guest nodding at each other in agreement which leads to a dull...”Read full review »
nbkutz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/20
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“I love the variety of guests and the fresh information each day provides on this podcast. I also really appreciate the length, usually fifteen to twenty minutes. Easy to keep up with either running a quick errand or doing a chore around the house. Also, I really appreciate the range of sports...”Read full review »
k.hooper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/20
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“In depth analysis of a broad range of topics. Not popular with Trumpsters, Deplorables and Racists!”
petermann250 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/20
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“This show does a good job of focusing on a variety of sports topics and bringing in experts to take each story a little deeper.
However, telling listeners to “leave a 5-star rating” isn’t how it works. Ask for a rating, whatever that might be, to get true feedback on how you’re doing!”
bobkat0731 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/20
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“I like that they do episodes on both obvious news-linked topics (Green Bay drafted a QB: is Aaron Rogers on the way out?) and more deep-divey pieces (does Bill O’Brien have too much power in Houston?).
During this time when there are no sports I’ve kept this podcast in my rotation because it’s...”Read full review »
Kate I. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
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“Decent podcast, but the unfortunate trend for the athletic seems to be more ads, less content. Bummer.
Update! Realized that if I listen on their site rather than on Apple podcasts, I circumvent the ads! Kind of an inconvenience, but whatever.”
Kenpile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“I don’t listen to many podcasts, but this is a great one to listen to on the morning commute. Very insightful.”
klauriat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/20
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“This is the most well-rounded sports podcast I’ve ever listened to. The Athletic is known for approaching sports journalism in a more holistic and human way than just scores, stats, and viral stories. The team at The Lead stays true to that approach and packages it into a truly enjoyable product...”Read full review »
NG1010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
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“I’ve been following The Lead since it launched and have loved it since the beginning. The Athletic provides some of the best reporting I’ve seen and I’m happy to report The Lead is no different. They’re able to get me interested even in episodes about sports I don’t follow, and they often use...”Read full review »
mulwaetweep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
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“Super informative podcast I look forward to every day for sports news!! I especially love the frequency of female guest journalists on the pod for all sports, I didn’t expect that initially for a sports podcast but I appreciate that so much”
JoannaGR1217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/20
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“I love The lead because it showcases in-depth and behind the scenes sports reporting! I like how they look at the cultural side of sports too.”
sportynutmeg321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
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“Thoughtful commentary that you don't hear on every (or any!) AM sports radio station. I appreciate the work. I don't agree that Cam Newton is an all-star, though!”Read full review »
Russo Bagwell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
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“The Lead is an awesome podcast. Every day, even when there are no sports being played, they take a sports event or issue and dig into the angles and perspectives. It’s essential listening for any sports fan.”
Mahler123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
“I didn’t care much about sports, but this podcast has made me much more interested in the goings-on of sporting events and sporty people. Each episode has a personal touch, and encapsulates on the humanity of sports. Big fan. I will keep listening!!!”
audio4ever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
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“The length of episodes and variety of content is great. I love that I never know what to expect from it on any given day but I always end up interested.”
Duvall til I die via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
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“One sided reporting with an agenda. They are absolutely shocked that anyone would possibly believe that sports could be back on track for the fall. Don’t get me started on the WNBA. The fact that the league isn’t profitable or that sponsors pay a fraction or that nobody goes to games and that...”Read full review »
Lari's Music via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/20
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