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“Discover amazing and interesting queer people as Matt keeps the conversation pithy and interesting. The springboard is talking about queer media but ultimately it’s about how we as gay and bisexual men don’t learn about life through our parents, we learn through good books, shows, and podcasts. I...”Read full review »
JinTanooki via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/12/23
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“I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Matt and also having him on my podcast, The Ivory Tower Boiler Room. Matt's infectious analysis of cinema and pop culture keeps me on the edge of my seat to see who he's bringing onto The Sewers of Paris. This is a must listen for all arts and...”Read full review »
AndrewRimby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“Over the pandemic I came across some of Matt’s YouTube videos and loved them. Seriously, I am obsessed. I recently heard about the podcast and decided to check it out and so far it doesn’t disappoint. I love how Matt draws his subjects out. I also love seeing deeper dives into queer lives, this...”Read full review »
nimbusthegreat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/21
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“A great premise and a great podcast. Matt is a great interviewer and a great listener. I also love that he interviews “regular” people and not just celebrities.”
Alden8394 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/20
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“Usually I can not listen to a full podcast but this podcast I can listen to every episode every day which is rare for me I also love Matt Baume’s YouTube channel to.”
cheyguy08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/20
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“I love Matt Baume’s YouTube channel and this podcast is great! It’s funny, and informative, and sometimes really sad, but always entertaining and very heartfelt.”
naomi291 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“I am a listener from Queens of Adventure and transitioned to listening to this podcast as well. I absolutely love this concept and have found it so informative. I just finished reading the novel from Victoria Lee because of your episode on her. This podcast has helped me normalize and relate to...”Read full review »
dvndaniel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/19
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“Wow, wow. Matt Baume is an incredibly insightful and kind interviewer, always making smart connections and posing the perfect questions to his guests, while equally making sure to treat everyone compassionately (and make sure they're compassionate to themselves, too). Sewers doesn't shy...”Read full review »
gray darling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/19
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“These interviews make my day every time I listen to them. Keep bringing us this great content!”
Runningwolf270 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/19
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“I've listened to every one of Matt's episodes and he's an amazing interviewer, somebody who makes smart connections between pop culture and the person joining him each week. This is a great podcast with lots of energy and heart. Thank you Matt!”Read full review »
GaygirlinGermany via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/19
“My title says it all. This podcast is a treasure. It should be taken from the beginning and every episode heard. It is evergreen, so older episodes are still worthwhile. This is a valuable historical resource for those who want to know the many ways gay men's minds are "molded".”Read full review »
pno4tay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/18
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“I love this show! As a person who loves to listen to people's stories, no matter how boring, this is the perfect podcast. It's the perfect blend of storytelling and a "you should watch this" show. Thank you Matt Baume, thank you!”Read full review »
kitcatcadywak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/18
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“I love this podcast. Its nice to hear stories from people with similar experiences. Listening helps me remember how much I love the topics discussed and sometimes gives me ideas for new things to try. Definitely recommend!”
treyjohnso8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/18
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“As gays we have no direct genetic link but knowing that over continents and timespans there are things that we all have in common, a shared experience that binds us together is super comforting. This podcast made me realise that we all are both individuals with our own quirks and interests and...”Read full review »
TAE-08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/19/18
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“I came to the show through Queens of Adventure and I’m so glad I did. Matt has such a natural, conversational interview style and let’s his guests share their experiences in an open, honest way. Is Matt Baume a national treasure? Listen and see for yourself!”
Cappafeo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/18
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“Matt finds some fascinating and eloquent guests, and his questioning is always really insightful. If you’re interested in gay stories and culture, check it out.”
AdamSmith520 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/10/18
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“A rare podcast that helps you discover something about yourself while learning about others. Funny and heartwarming. This is a must listen.”
Alestrial via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/09/18
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“Such a lovingly crafted show with an unique and fascinating concept. A truly fabulous podcast with fabulous guests. I love it.”
6060AJP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/18
“Is there a more important question for gay men than “What media has helped shape who you are today?” You’ll be surprised to find the very broad diversity of answers to this question in this poignant, insightful, and unapologetically queer podcast. This delightful show is lovingly crafted by...”Read full review »
EQuint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/18
“Matt’s interviews with a wide variety of cool gay men are often insightful, funny, brilliant, heartbreaking, empowering, educational—sometimes all in one podcast. Since starting to listen on my commute to work four months ago, I feel better about life during these trying times. Sewers of Paris...”Read full review »
darebearla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/17
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“Hearing the lives of other gay men, their successes, their short fallings, and their fabulous sex lives has helped me understand my own story and how I can resonate with my journey. Your host Matt interviews guests in such a way that enables them to express deep thoughts that are so often locked...”Read full review »
DroidCX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/17
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“The Sewers of Paris är en ögonöppnande podcast som kombinerar populärkultur och HBTQ-frågor i ett lyssnarvänligt paket. De intressanta gästerna har alltid tankeväckande och personliga historier att berätta om sitt eget liv som HBTQ-person. På samma gång får man också höra om kulturpärlor som på...”Read full review »
Nordbon via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
10/14/17
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“Matt makes an intelligent and smart podcast with great guests and excellent interviews that are deep and thought provoking. It is always an interesting and enjoyable experience. I put this up there with This American Life as one of the best informational podcasts, and certainly the top of the...”Read full review »
ACozz333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/17
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“I wonder if Matt Baume knew, when he started this podcast, what a gift he had for getting people to open up. Or was it just one more of the many unexpected insights that are a staple of this show....Almost every episode, the guests say something like "Whew, thanks for this, it was like a...”Read full review »
marshlc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/09/17
“The Sewers of Paris provides a dialogue between the probing Matt Baume and his guests on the influences of the queer zeitgeist on their own identity formation. This is my go-to podcast for road trips because the subject matter is simultaneously so universal to almost every gay man and also...”Read full review »
JodyWade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/17
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“Utterly intelligent and well informed. One of the best podcasts out there!”
Jkason12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/17
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“Matt is one of the best, most insightful hosts in the business, and his intereview are always worth a listen. I never miss this podcast. Neither should you.”
scott.zona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/17
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“He is a good interviewer but in the end the episodes seem all alike viz. another drag queen's struggle story. They weren't various enough to hold my interest. I will tune in again sometime to see if things have improved.”Read full review »
Urspo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/17
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“I can't say enough about this beautiful podcast. Start with 107, the episode with Guy Branum. Be still my heart.”Read full review »
certainlydavid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/17
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“Discovered this after Matt appeared on Throwing Shade - it is absolutely brilliant. Rare to have an interviewer who gets so much from their guests whilst keeping it natural and on track! Thank you - really enjoying catching up on something I've clearly been missing out on.”Read full review »
GirderClamp via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/09/17
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“Huge props to Matt, who in every interview, weaves seamlessly between the hysterically funny and the deeply intimate, the politically urgent and the culturally fascinating. The Sewers of Paris is fabulous, fierce, and fearless -- a must listen for those interested in LGBTQ culture and personal...”Read full review »
Bearleft via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/17
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“I'm so grateful for this podcast. It's such an insightful, perfect angle to approach the stories of gay guys. The episodes are inspiring, funny, touching, and engaging. Start with the Guy Branum episode and you'll most likely be instantly hooked.”Read full review »
SingItBack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/17
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“This show has inspired me to be my own gay self. Thank you Matt Baume”
RandySchmitt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/17
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“I loved your interview with James Jordan. Fascinating man. Parterre Box is a wonderful opera blog for everyone.”
LouAnn103 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/17
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“Matt has a way of allowing the conversation to flow but acheiving the goal of truly understanding how entertainment has affected the lives of each guest. The finished product each week is done with fantastic care and elicits emotion that is hard to contain within on occasion. I'm very...”Read full review »
Ksmalls89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/17
“I've been listening to this for about a week now and I feel like I've made a bunch of friends I haven't met yet. Really helped me come to terms and think about my own journey. This is now on my list of media which has influenced my self-discovery.”Read full review »
Nicknok93 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/22/17
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“Amazing weekly listen of gay and queer voices having great conversations about movies and adjacent media.”
Avazque via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/17
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“I have always had an aversion to NPR/ Podcasts/ & Talk Radio because growing up in Cincinnati, OH my Mother would ALWAYS keep her Car, Kitchen, & Living Room Radio tuned into Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Laura, & G. Gordon Liddy. THEN CAME MATT BAUME! This man is one of the most intelligent...”Read full review »
danodav via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/17
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“Always a joy to listen to, I love how different the people interviewed are and Matt does a great job keeping the conversation going.”
Mirri Maz Duur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/17
“There's a very select list of podcasts that I listen to weekly without fail, and The Sewers Of Paris is on that list. Matt Baume, the host and creator, is insightful, doesn't insist upon himself, and facilitates great conversations with gay men (mostly artists) about the culture that has...”Read full review »
HartmanJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/16
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“For a lot of us queer folks, our only way of connecting with queer culture when we’re younger and/or before we’re “out” is through books, movies, etc… It’s affirming & delightful to hear about that varied & powerful connection from so many different voices. (I just wish there was a...”Read full review »
Colin Ames via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/16
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“This show is a must for everyone who have had thoughts on what gay culture is. Matt Baume is a great host that knows how to get the best out of every conversation. The guests are as varied as the media mentioned. And the bonus is the increadible life stories that the guests share.”
Lillskank via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/18/16
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“The Sewers of Paris is far and away the most informative and entertaining LGBTQ podcast I've come across. Matt Baume is exceptionally knowledgeable and funny, and his guests are always top notch.”Read full review »
joshsfitz61885 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/16
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“I need Sewers in my regular rotation again, because he unveils the wit and smarts and LIFE that spark the work his subjects do.”
The Tree of Heaven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/16
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“Matt is a fantastic interviewer. The guests are interresting, and the stories entertaining.
So many times when I listen I get reminded of great entertainment that I loved in my own life.”
Dave_A_T via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/16
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discoboyfw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/16
“Matt has the conversations you want to have but are sometimes difficult to come by: deep, engaging, comprehensive. What's more, each episode expands the venn diagram of the gay experience. There are so many commonalities (Sondheim and Soloflex commercials) in the gay community and so much...”Read full review »
Tyjinks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/16
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“I absolutely love this podcast! I never fail to connect with whomever Matt interviews, and consistantly think of my own life and what has made me into the proud gay man I am today!”
Keekee Shaliqui via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/16
“This is now my favorite podcast. I just found it a couple of weeks ago, when I listened to the excellent (hilarious, poignant) interview with flawless drag queen Robbie Turner. That episode and others have led me to rediscover pieces of culture that have been important to the gay men featured...”Read full review »
Chrischadw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/16
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“I found Matt Baume by accident and what a find he was. I first heard him on The Savage Love Cast talking with Dan Savage about his book, Defining Marriage. Matt is a true gem, sharing wonderful conversations about our community. As a slightly more mature gay man, (over 50), it’s wonderful to hear...”Read full review »
Yarrapinta via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/05/16
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