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“The minefield presents an interesting discussion and exploration of ideas. Very enjoyable listening.
In relation to disinformation and conspiracy theories in history, these were at astronomical levels around the French Revolution and between WW1 and 2 in Germany and in Rwanda prior to the...”Read full review »
gino21980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/24/24
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“Such an informative and interesting discussion. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more by listening to The Minefield podcast.”
chateau10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/24
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“Dear Aunty, This program is too important right now not to find a way to continue broadcasting. While we “look at the numbers!/Don’t look at the numbers!”, there are larger meanings, truths & wisdom that we will miss without the guidance that this program brings. While our material...”Read full review »
Jam Jon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/01/24
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“Dear Minefield,
Thank you for existing in a world jammed with meaningless noise!!
Every week I look forward to driving to work with your thoughtful, probing and deep insights and reflections. Your podcasts reminds me I can find meaning in the madness !!
Keep it up!!
With much respect, Robyn”
Robyns existential ponderings via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/08/24
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“Interesting subject matter and fun listening. However, I find Scott’s flowery use of language annoying. He seems to need to use three words when one would do. Sometimes I also think they could do with out their guest because Scott is too busy talking to let them say anything.”
jrad98 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/24
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“A brilliant, insightful and thought provoking podcast that goes beneath the surface film of current affairs or the quotidian to address existential and moral matters. These guys absolutely rock!”
Toma Benny via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/24
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“Seeing one or two controversial reviews here .. seems Aussies still have this anti-intellectualism attitude in Australia .. I love that I don’t always get it at first but this podcast makes me think HARD and contemplate .. great brain food for the mind ! How can you not love Waleed’s soothing...”Read full review »
Claire Fischer via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/24
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“If you like listening to the self-appointed smartest men in the room, you’ll love this intelligentsia banker festival between two blokes who are so high on their own supply, they need a parachute from their superior intellectual altitude. It’s precocious, pretentiousness all the way to 11.”
Dizzy Point via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/24
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“I listen regularly but Scott Stephens tends to dominate the conversation and I want him to stop talking and let the guest and Waleed Aly speak more. He makes valid points but he takes so long to make them.”
Mpg don't via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“A huge fan. Need an episode on the virtues of Prog rock. Really enjoying the “Not quite a book club” specials. Great fun.”
SimonAlfref via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/17/24
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“Try as I can to understand these podcasts I find I do not have the specific knowledge required. e.g. a throwaway reference to Beck vs Cant - what? Many of the topics sound interesting, and I can keep up with about 75% of the general comments but then I’m lost. Sorry, I can’t keep listening to...”Read full review »
sistermags via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/05/24
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“Saturn devouring his Son. OR
Saturn devouring he’s Son
I don’t know, correct me, tell me what it should be
Hendrik, Carlton”
Hendrik from Melbourne via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/07/23
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“I think this podcast would be great if Scott could control his love of hearing his own voice. Often he talks so much that Waleed and the guests don’t have enough time to respond in depth. Maybe Scott could just have his own podcast so that he doesn’t have to share the airspace at all.”
Indy28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/23
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“I’ve recently discovered this podcast and really enjoy it. A couple of comments though: Scott in particular is I feel reluctant to reconsider his strongly held points of view, and he can be pompous. Waleed is more measured, but I don’t think you need this contrast for the hosts to have chemistry....”Read full review »
Furst--review via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/20/23
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“This show is the perfect combination of thoughtfulness, heart, personality and depth. So love hearing their insights every week.”
Zaphes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/04/23
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“I must admit that when I first heard this program I thought it was called ‘The Mindfield’. I’m a bit surprised that it had taken you pair this long to question the name of the show.”
DarrylKerrigan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/23
“As the title says….Scott often interrupts Waleed to continue making his point. Hell often say “can I just make this point?” just as Waleed is halfway through making his. If you can sort this out, it will become 5 stars for me. Thanks guys.”
DigiTechTeacher via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/30/23
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“Great episode, but the actress at the end of The Graduate is Katherine Ross (Elaine) not Anne Bancroft (who played Mrs Robinson)”
Japestiger via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/09/23
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“I first fell in love with this podcast because of their respectful disagreement in the dark ages (the LNP/ Trump playbook), but now I love the podcast for the sheer intellect and thought provoking critique to our world.
Thanks Walleed and Scott for bringing me into your sphere and your heads!”
Chooks42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/23
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“Appreciate this podcast insightful and thoughtfully presented”
Elke Kora via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/23
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“I don’t always listen when released but it’s perfect for a philosophical mood. Thanks to hosts and guests.”
Greenbean33 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/16/23
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“Love waleed, I always enjoy listening to him and search for him across all media! I am struggling to understand Scott though, sometimes there is a lot of chat and it’s not clear what he is trying to say. Bit more succinct would be nice”
frankielouise10 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/01/23
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“I’m listening to your repeat program about political comedy, and while I’m appreciative of your intellectual review of comedy, and how it has become political etc etc
Here’s a thought….comedians satirising politics and politicians….isn’t one reason comedians do this, is to make us laugh at a...”Read full review »
mzgenie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/21/23
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“I’m a long time listener and I find Waleed & Scott’s topics and discussions highly stimulating and challenging, often articulating - or assisting me to clarify - thoughts and ideas I’ve been having. Their contrasting styles and affectionate/respectful relationship works well (although I do...”Read full review »
Hungry4Ideas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/25/22
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“Long time listener, however the topics and discussions are becoming less interesting. Starting to lose me.”
Rating 0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/22
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“I have been a long time listener and whilst not every show is to my taste intellectually, I have generally enjoyed the hosts and guests. However, Scott’s pontificating about Assange on a recent episode was not only unbearable but ill informed. He clearly harbours some US centric disdain for...”Read full review »
SPKeast via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/22
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“Listening to you both, knowing I can rely on you every week, I am saved! Please don’t change or stop. I am in love with you both!”
angiebar via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/27/22
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“Splendid podcast, best one this year! Reminds me of ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle and the deep contentment that silent awareness brings into our life.”
M.G.Gaede via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/14/22
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“Wonderful, thought provoking analysis on relevant topics of the day from two highly intelligent and articulate hosts”
OzCan Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/22
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“I enjoy Wally and Scott’s discussion. As a student of buddhadharma, I am regularly frustrated by the lack of input from the massive contribution to ethics and morality by scholars from the east, animists and others.”
TheNeighbour via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/04/22
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“Having discovered the show in Australia, I have taken the habit overseas with me by podcast. This show almost always makes me feel a little more optimistic about humans and our life together. Thank you.”
A serenade via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/24/22
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“Scott and Walid’s perspective on everything from TV shows to major world events is essential listening for me. I’m hoping they’ll do an ep on “community resilience” and how Governments and others in positions of power who use it as an excuse to not properly resource responses to disasters.”
The little bear11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/17/22
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“A must listen if you want to think a bit deeper about current affairs. Two of the most interesting gentlemen on the planet!”
Damn Africa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/05/21
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“Here we see another example of the reason why the ABC is absolutely essential to the intellectual health and well being of our nation. Programs like this, and almost anything on Radio National, are sources of fact and reason, and civilised debate. Topics and issues, untouched by any commercial...”Read full review »
Dr?Strangelove via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/28/21
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“I have followed this podcast series since it started and there have been so many great discussions but I crave a forum to see what others think. The most frustrating episode for me was the discussion about whether journalists should be on social media when neither of the hosts are. It cried out...”Read full review »
LogicGoddess via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/25/21
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“Scott is mesmerising. I never want to leave the world of thinking he has taken. Then Wayleed has reason that makes me say out loud yes that’s it. Then the guests sit in the middle. Thank you, it’s the perfect collaboration. Jilly”
jilly field via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/22/21
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“Please do an episode about animal rights, ethics and justice!”
RenéDescarte via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/01/21
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“i am still enjoying your podcast.. however i have to let you know your 'guests' and their views/discussions are sometimes ( not always ) too tedious and/or esoteric for me to engage with, so i turn off. there is so little discussion in regard to contemporary moral philosophy issues on...”Read full review »
BacktoFront333 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast even when I have to re-listen to an episode because it takes me two takes to absorb the very intellectual arguments!”
Jessilee83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/21
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“First of all this is one of my favourite podcasts of all time. I love how the show oscillates between the ideal and the practical sides of the “moral and ethical dilemma”. I think the two hosts have a great chemistry.
Here is my request - please do an episode on Seaspiracy! Would be super...”Read full review »
kana_banana via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/04/21
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“Because there’s always soooer dooper interesting stuff happening there! This podcast (which I’ve somehow only just discovered) is yet another testament to that! He’s been able to capture my attention & imagination since he guest lectured on the topic of Islamaphobia for a class I was taking...”Read full review »
Tzmw via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/21
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“Crisis of outlets - I’d love to hear an episode on this”
bidvid via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/16/21
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“18 March - Does climate change challenge our concept of moral responsibility?
I really enjoyed the deeply considered discussion about ethics, responsibility and climate change. It is beautiful and uplifting to hear subjects explored like this.
Waleed and Scott do a great job every week and...”Read full review »
Save the Climate via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/22/21
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