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“I think you have to wait and listen to this is a binge, it’s barely worth listening to a 30 minute episode when at least 1/3 of it is commercials.”
Seasonmoore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“I liked following the two women’ stories and comparing their quests while they never met and were standing on different sides of the fence.”
Nanapovic via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/16/24
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“Hours I won’t be getting back.”
jakylla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“I will enjoyed the series because the episodes were not terribly lengthy and they were told with some tongue and cheek humor interjected. It’s actually a fascinating story because who amongst us hasn’t wanted to just find a deserted island and steal away and live the rest of our lives and peace...”Read full review »
Skipmco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
“There are a lot of reviews about the pronunciation of Nicaragua. Come on - the narrator is also from a country that somehow pronounces aluminum like al-u-min-ium, so ya know… 🤷♀️
Aside from that, I thought this story was fascinating and very well produced. The reporter did a great job weaving...”Read full review »
FitGirlSJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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“Interesting story, but it is extremely distracting and almost offensive how every person in this story seems allergic to pronouncing Nicaragua even remotely correctly.”
EmilyMart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/24
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“Just terrible! Please learn how to say Nicaragua correctly!!!!! How can you host a podcast and you don’t know how to pronounce the name of the country the story takes place at.
Embarrassing!!!!!!”
olivinha12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/24
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“Well done!!!”
Amsjacobs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“Sorry but the narrator is terrible! The story may be good, I wouldn’t know as I only made a few minutes.”
!pod $hopper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“I can’t listen to something where the narrator doesn’t even try to pronounce the name of the country correctly.”
Psht Off via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“It’s like having a horrible murder case read to you by a Kindergarten teacher, with a lighthearted music and strange jokes weaved throughout.”
Michellemaeb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“Alice is a fab story teller, great to have real snippets from the programme and the researches included too. Really interesting story. Thoroughly enjoyed”
LVLVictoria via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/24
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“Obviously wondery load this podcast with adverts front back and Centre which reminds me of watching TV in the USA in the 80s where you’d have about five minutes of TV to 15 minutes of adverts if you don’t like it become a subscriber… but I really did find the podcast itself superficial and...”Read full review »
frvggcgbvh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/24
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“Loved this!”
Nullity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/24
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“Alice Levin was great as usual. The story not so much.”
DinaForHill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/24
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“I'm only on episode 2, and this story is already making me want to scream, "Coloniser, get out!" It was ironic when Phil accused the locals of being racist—there's no such thing as racism against white people. I'm rooting for this family to learn a lesson that all entitled...”Read full review »
The Conscious Thinker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/29/24
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“Each episode got slower and slower but I trudged through so I hear I things got figured out. It was a big nothing at the end. Disappointed.”
Susie Snowflake16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/24
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“Promises the world, delivers nothing”
storystory123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/24
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“Excellent and gripping narration of an insane story! Well worth your time.”
SS1989AUS via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/24
“Interesting story, incredibly hammy narration which is quite distracting. Most irritating is the host insisting on pronouncing Nicaragua incorrectly over and over and over again, for a story set in Nicaragua that really should have been fixed because it starts to grate.”
AlbaOrla via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/24
“One of those true crime podcasts where it’s joking a lot and told like a funny story. When there is a murder included and the person the story is about didn’t want to be included maybe this story should have been left be and not retold. I listened to it so i have joined in the stirring up but...”Read full review »
Alicepirate via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/24
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“This was not up to the standard I’ve come to love about Wondery. The storytelling was meandering, awkward, and un-engaging. I stuck with it thinking “Surely this will get better.” I now regret the time wasted.”
cassidyhettema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/24
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“The mis-pronouncement of Nicaragua over and over by the narrator. Particularly when others pronounce it properly.”
thisnicknameistaken2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/21/24
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“The story of Janique is mildly interesting, but there’s not much to it, a fact apparently not lost on the producers of this podcast. In order to pad the content, they’ve added an entirely unrelated murder story, that is simply a distraction from the story we tuned in to hear.”
Bettynofavor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“Great reporting and love the host. This story is wild!”
Andrea Dunlop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“A woman buys an island and it turns out that the local people didn’t actually consent. Woman and husband turn out to be low-key racists. Do they deserve to be attacked? No. But are they the victims? No. Just read the buzz feed article. It’s quicker and better.”
crunchytuna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“This story had me gripped from the beginning to end. It was told with an unflinching yet compassionate tone. Really well done!”
Susan V.B. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/24
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“Love Alice!! Great story telling.”
kyrie el via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/17/24
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“I love this podcast deserves 5 stars just love the way Alice tells the story. We need more like this.”
mazzy20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/24
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“I don’t like podcasts but was ADDICTED by this story and the brilliant narration and sound effects! It’s really unbelievable”
Pan 1993 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/24
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“Loving this and get excited each week when it comes out. Can’t believe this story is real it’s wild. Good production too from Wondery ✨”
rcrozcroz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/24
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“So many ads and long intros/outros feels like you only get a few minutes of actual story telling at a time”
amyeuphoria via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/15/24
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“I enjoyed this. It’s a compelling story and I think Alice Levine is a great choice as host/narrator”
rigby, e via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/24
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“The bad reviews initially put me off but it’s a brilliant podcast. I just skip the ads….”
gfh00 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/24
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“Needs another host.”
JY7777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/24
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“This story is FILLED with unbelievable twists and turns, and seemingly fictional characters. Almost can’t believe it’s all true! Very engaging, playful narration, nothing negative to say here.”
aisforabby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“I thought the topic sounded interesting then heard your voice, Alice, and I knew this would be a well-researched and well-told story. Love your sense of humor and your ability to make any story interesting!
* If you like this podcast check out the pod “British Scandal” where Alice and her...”Read full review »
cwinter2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“I was super into the story then episode 6 goes silent for a good 10 min. I can’t figure out the story!”
Dgitfhklpgsqxbi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/24
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“The attitude of this British couple is so naive at times that it’s comical! Interesting story that’s requires you to play attention to keep up.”
CLSNZ via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/09/24
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“Really enjoying the show so far, although it is crazy what they did isn’t that the whole entertainment of a pod like this. All of it is elevated by Alice’s narration which is, as always, first class, funny, engaging and enjoy her ‘posh pod voice’ - good work all round”
Cav RJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/24
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“The story is interesting. The narrator keeps making these jokes to herself as she tells it which just sounds awkward. Does she tell jokes to herself when she’s reading a book as well? Also continues the trend of podcasts that provide enough plot movement in three episodes that could have been...”Read full review »
Ricky R Richard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/24
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“Really annoying ads every few minutes.”
🟩⬜️🟧 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/07/24
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“This sounded like an interesting story. However after listening to the first episode (my poor ears) and hearing that awful screeching seagull voice of that woman, AL, I cannot continue to punish my ears with this.”
Teesh909 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/24
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“I don’t know why people are making such a big deal out of Alice’s pronunciation of Nicaragua when literally every other Brit on the podcast says it the same way. Clearly, that’s how they pronounce it! Good grief!”
2mnypetz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“🇺🇸(or at least me) Nic-Ooh-Rag-Wah Vs 🇬🇧(or these people) Nic-Yoo-Rag-Wah
Ad-Ven-Cha?
Mur-Dah?
Yeah a lot of dah and hahs and blah blah blah if you listen hard”
Hammering Dancer 81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“This could be an interesting story were it not for the mindlessly busy production and the presenter’s awful, hammy narration. Thank God she’s not an actor! The overly frequent adverts were the last straw for me — they take up more time than the actual story! This is just outright greed.”
Radionoush via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/24
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“Managed to last 2 episodes but the terrible sound affects and poor voice acting were just too much!”
HanBoHo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/24
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