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“Brilliant interviews and insights- fantastic show”
avavshsoksavsm agsvsbsa via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/01/24
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“This show is what I call “soft” Russian propaganda. Notice how the themes are centered around the “plight” of Russians living in Germany or Latvia or Lithuania. Listener beware.”
Stephen_Grant1977 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/23
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“Thumbs up Kevin, great podcast, thanks for all your efforts. Very positive, as well as very useful and informative.”
Cap_ Nemo via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
10/08/23
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“Great show and interesting topics. Thanks!”
gabfanatico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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“Truth; no trivial borscht here.”
conaninspace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
“Really interesting topics which go beyond the usual Media outlets output. It has been fascinating to go back and listen to casts from a year or more ago to find out how the current situation both inside and outside Russia has developed.”
Pliny Jr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/23
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“I’ve been listening to the podcast for more than 2 years now, since I’ve learned about Meduza from my Russian language teacher. I was delighted to learn that apart Russian language podcast they ofer this one in English (Russian is my third language and English is my second, so it is a bit easier...”Read full review »
fantasticania via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/02/23
“Thank you for providing this in English! Americans and others need to know. Since funding is hard to come by now that Russian readers inside face jail, more than ever Meduza depends on those of us outside to support independent Russian news in this grotesque time.”
animundi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“Thanks team! I love tuning in to this informative podcast. I am grateful to have both yourselves and your guests reporting on stories that I mightn’t otherwise hear.”
Jacsta1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/08/23
“I’m sorry I only discovered this podcast and Meduza’s English language reporting this year. The podcast doesn’t shy away from academic guests, which I always appreciate when a host treats the audience as intelligent and able to, well, hear from academics with layers of dumbing down. It’s great to...”Read full review »
Nytp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/23
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“I particularly liked the episodes on Wagner and the Russian right-wing group”
Lavadus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/23
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“I absolutely love Kevin Rothrock and this Meduza podcast. I’d love to see the critics in the other
comments host and produce this show; it’s not easy. He always brings attention to things that are going on in Russia that I’m not aware of. Thank you!”
Hygdfgbxbnm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“I want to learn more about Russia and support Medusa against censorship, but the podcaster is a very difficult person to listen to. His questions meander and last an uncomfortable period of time. He needs to prepare short and very directed questions in advance. Also, he interrupts his interview...”Read full review »
Y2856Y via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“Extremely informative. Important topics. Thank you.”
Fuboboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“The upside to relying on Academic interviewees is you get concise and contextual commentary. This has lulled the team into a soporific comfort with this method of getting information to the listener. The downside is that when the Academic is clearly bonkers Kevin doesn’t have the inborn immunity...”Read full review »
Stuff and Nonsense via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
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“I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to hear authentic Russian voices talking about Russia. In Western Europe and North America we exist in our own cultural bubble. It means we don’t understand the perspective of others. This podcast helps rectify that.”
MBelderson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/23/22
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“In his questions and discussions, the host of the show betrays a remarkable ignorance of Russia. I don’t understand why exactly he was hired by Meduza. Is he even fluent in Russian? Some guests offer interesting insights, but the host himself offers nothing of value. Additionally, his...”Read full review »
Vikramkr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/22
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“Thank you for the podcast, my english is evolving now😸”
благодарный человек_2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
09/24/22
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“Meduza is needing support. One of the most needed relentless organizations in the search for truth creates a podcast. To listen and review is free.”
SAFE-T- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/22
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“I am so happy to listen to an independent Russian podcast that I can share with my English-speaking family and friends to keep them up-to-date on things that are going on in the world and especially in my home country. Thank you so much for that”
KatherineJordan93 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/22
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“Just thank you! I love your podcast❤️”
Cheedana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/22
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“Intelligent analysis from a slightly different angle than you’ll find from the best Western media. Surprisingly, the rigour and wit of the analysis leaves a sense of optimism that maybe all is not lost in Putin’s Russia. I guess the test is how long the podcast can keep going.”
Nostromo2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/06/21
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“Interesting, open-minded, approachable. Gives non-Russians a good glimpse at what modern life in Russia is like, warts and all.”
Rousse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/21
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“The show quality really depends on the guests. Sometimes guest who are experts in one field are invited to discuss a separate field, in which they are not experts, leading to poor quality shows. Also, the host’s knowledge of Russia is sometimes suspect, as well as his Russian language.”
Sampson 1917 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
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“Please, for god sake, adjust the flipping volume of the jingle. It has annihilated my ear drums. I’m going to sue you, swear to god”
Кіт за 40₴ via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
01/30/21
“Not only is Kevin a wonderful human being, with a rich and beautiful voice and a shining personality, but the podcast is just as wonderful. The topics covered and the way they are covered make for a truly great show, which is both, informative and entertaining.
Plus, what makes the podcast stand...”Read full review »
undead_pumpkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
01/01/21
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“From the title to the music to presenter, Kevin Rothrock’s, wry take on what’s going on behind the news, this programme is always worth a listen. He selects interesting subjects - sometimes very micro-level but with macro implications - and a wide range of guests. The latest edition on cleaning...”Read full review »
Pearl marmalade via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/13/20
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“I listen to a lot of current affairs podcasts. It's very easy to make an average one. Certainly not the case here. The main guy is very good. The podcast is very informative and the interviews with contributors/academics are always interesting”Read full review »
EleanorM1997 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/20
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“Great podcast for balanced view on Russian affairs - only thing is sometimes the interviews don't flow well and end up confusing. Also what is Medusa? Otherwise really fab I listen to every episode and always learn something new. It's nice to have them download straight to my phone - I...”Read full review »
hikergirl89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/20
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“Great podcast looking at a variety of Russia-related topics! Funny, thoughtful and ambitious.”
1010567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
06/17/20
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“Hey, I’ve been listening to you show ever since the very first episode came out and found it super interesting. It’s cool that you talk to real experts and professionals and have them explain things and express their views. It’s very educational and sooo fascinating!!! Keep up the great work!...”Read full review »
the fffffffooooorce via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
05/30/20
“Podcast has a great approach to discussing the latest events in Russia — goes beyond the Western think tank speculation on Kremlinology to dissect these events against a more academic and nuanced background. Easy listen that packs in a ton of information and insight.”
JKohlbrand via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/20
“Keep it up.”
cassca55 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/28/20
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“Great to get some fresh news on Russia that isn’t filtered heavily filtered by my government or Russia.”
Famke Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/20
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“Very interesting to look at Russian news from foreign perspective, although each episode makes me sad”
grumpykittenhacker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/20
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“Some initial episodes were well made and shed additional light in conjunction of Meduza’s coverage and reporting. However, a blatant biased political episode threw me off to a point of dropping the podcast subscription. Why would anyone need to listen to “unscientifically” selected 7...”Read full review »
Dimate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/20
“Кев, ты красавчик!!!!!!!”
Влыва via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
02/27/20
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“An excellent and very well written podcast - with quite detailed and comprehensive coverage of topics with different views on the subject. Nice job!”
I386VGA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/20
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“Very well produced and researched. Each episode has been very interesting, providing a window into Russia in a way not too basic but still giving the context needed for someone without a lot of background. Also no ads! Thanks so much for making this. I look forward to each episode”
yummykiwi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/20
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“A great podcast for in depth Russian reporting.”
Houses2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/20
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“Great content. Interesting. Some of the contributions are poorly recorded. Get them to record themselves close up on their phone and send the recording to you after the interview!”
richard pendry via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/20
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“Interesting podcast for English speakers who would like to learn more and understand more about Russia’s life and politics”
Simhomer via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/17/20
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“I’ve only listened to the first three podcasts so far but really appreciate the in-depth treatment that is given to elements of Russian society that does not make the headlines. It’s perfect for a Russian news junkie like me, presented in a digestible format I can listen to while doing other...”Read full review »
WJGuy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/21/19
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“Love it ! Thanks”
фвуекрыке via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/19
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“A podcast that tells stories from news like it’s an action movie”
egor_berdnikov via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
12/17/19
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“Очень круто- но было бы ещё круче начать с Колпаковгейта!”
iostrovskaya via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
12/07/19
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