Stale
Gave this five stars when it started, but sad to say it’s become increasingly stale. Two nice enough chaps, and Rory sometimes says something interesting/unexpected, but you can normally predict the script just from the rundown of topics at the start…what is advertised as one Tory and one Labour person discussing the issues often becomes two lefties heartily agreeing that everything’s terrible because Brexit Trump Braverman etc. etc…I mean, I often agree with them on that, but *I’m* not fronting a political podcast, billing myself as a politico worth listening to - so it’d be nice to hear something i hadn’t expected/something original every once in a while. There are now similarly framed (but better) podcasts out there, so I wouldn’t bother with this one if I were new to it.
Name2157 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/09/24
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Great first pod! Every time I listen to Rory Stewart, I feel like a Bullseye contestant being shown what they’ve just missed out on winning. Okay, maybe I’m a dull, centrist, floating voter. But it’s refreshing to hear these guys making reasoned, intelligent comments around today’s issues. I...Read full review »
Colourbloke UK via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/05/22
What an excellent show - I love the interplay between Rory and Alistair. So many interesting anecdotes and plenty of courteous debate and challenge. More please!
ficjxgzgdnc via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/03/22
Your new Podcast is my new number one and is a must have! Witty, incisive and full of common sense and valuable insights and opinions. Many thanks.
WR9guy via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/09/22
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