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“Hi,
I love love the Serial series! Season 1 introduced me to this type of investigative and important storytelling years ago. This season just feels like it has lost itself. H understandably feels close to this type of story but his bias is so apparent throughout the series I can’t believe it...”Read full review »
podcast enthusiast! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Also problematic how Hamza and Brian mention but brush aside all concerns related to homophobia and misogyny. Their reasoning appears to be that these are issues that exist everywhere so don’t really matter. Kids being told that wives have to obey their husbands and can’t say no to sex? That’s...”Read full review »
GigiThinks via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/24
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“Too many questions unanswered. Annoying and a long listen.”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/24
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“Brilliant! Captivating! Excellent! The kind of reporting the world needs more!!”
Hannamets via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
01/08/24
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“Thank you for dedicating so much of your time to uncover truth and shift narratives. I hope this opens people’s eyes at a minimum, and I am gravely sorry it has not led to more accountability in the UK regarding the extreme impact this has caused. I wish there were a way to convert the millions...”Read full review »
iMcAroon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“Thank you for taking the time and care to bring these realities to the forefront, this and many other stories need to be told to the public. Great job with your investigative journalism!”
asmaita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“In the early days of Crime Junkie the crime was laid out and the perpetrator was identified, tried and convicted. Satisfying. fast forward in the episodes are now more like a version of America’s Most Wanted. You hear the story about the crime, suspects may or may not be identified, but there is...”Read full review »
myselfandI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/23
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“Interesting story but for the love of all that is good, can you please listen to yourself before you publish? The vocal fry is horrible to listen to.”
Sgt Drill via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/22/23
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“Incredible work.”
snuffles 379 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“Stellar journalism and reporting as always!”
Emine Z Sharma via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
11/17/23
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“The descriptions of the humanist association were laughable. Malign intent was seen where there was not necessarily any evidence it existed in every organisation. I do not doubt that the right wing media and right wing government used and abused this story. But this podcast failed to fully...”Read full review »
MariaLouisaLopez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/23
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“Crazy that no one had any interest in who wrote the letter but were very happy to form policies and investigations. No interest in if there was any truth in it!
Left with so many questions, why are people hiding if they did nothing wrong!?!
The whole incident with the resignation letters the...”Read full review »
Shnapc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/19/23
“Great plot twist!”
galaxy_girlll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“Well done. It’s like a spy thriller, though not scary, in a small town way. Real issues. And real secrets. I enjoyed it completely”
r1e3v5i7e9w via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“Some woke journalists moaning about how the British government stopped schools becoming Islamic organisms within a Christian society. Turned it off shortly after the British educated trainee journalist presenter stated that he didn’t think of himself as ‘British.’ What a tosser.”
AR3942 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/23
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“For continuing to ingrain us with the truth.”
leapflow via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/12/23
“Great, informative journalism done for the of gain of well deserved justice. However, the whole series is delivered in an annoying, chumy and juvenile manner. Not worth the hours listening, just read an article and that will save you having to sit though this child’s first podcast. Don’t bother”
samtheking25 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/23
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“Great reporting!”
BAEH008 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“Fantastic examination of an important part of recent history. Includes not only the story of what happened but also the story of the journalists as they investigated what happened. That rare thing - a well told story that tells both the story and the process of telling the story.”
t8’sreviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/23
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“There was such a lot to unpick with this topic….but the reporting (from
Both the student and the professional reporter) missed so much information out of the podcast that it comes across as disingenuous and bias. I would have understood if they took the time to actually acknowledge some of the...”Read full review »
Wallywithabrolly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“Amazing investigation conclusion would have been really nice”
zayan zahraa shanzay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/23
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“I chose this show as a change from the usual crime podcasts I listen to and I wasn’t disappointed. The synopsis sounded interesting and it had me gripped from the start. I really enjoyed the relationship between the two hosts and I felt they took me on a thoroughly captivating journey through...”Read full review »
Big Pete - UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/23
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“Trying to tell a story to suit a predetermined narrative is not good journalism and insults the intelligence of the audience. I was truly interested to learn about this and disappointed with the lack of respect and unbiased reporting.”
Best Mum Ever via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/23
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“This podcast is not worthy of the Serial branding.
The whole thing is about a ‘Trojan Horse’ letter about a school administration & Islamic fundamentalist plot to take over the school- instead after investigation these administrators turned out to be engaging in extreme homophobia &...”Read full review »
InvisibleLeopard via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/23
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“I just wish the approach was more honest on the fact that religions are a breeding ground for sexism and homophobia. I think the fact that the whole investigation is conducted by minds keen to accept that the idiosyncrasy of a religion is an argument to respect any sort of abuse, led them to try...”Read full review »
Elecece via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
07/04/23
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“The real magic of this podcast is decision to interrogate the entire journalistic process - one that, by seeking to be impartial, often upholds the worst stories.”
danielbartolini via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
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“Ican follow all the serial podcasts easily. Not so this one.”
beertens via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
05/27/23
“Great journalism done over an important issue that absolutely needed to be aired. I especially loved the interviews and how those were presented. The way this was handled was truly a folly of the century and I’m glad that Brian and Hamza made it a mission to shed light on the issue that was so...”Read full review »
Graaffinator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
“Much of the story is about the thoughts and feelings of the journalists and so at times it seemed to lack balance and the space to allow the listener to draw conclusions. Although they tackle and expose interesting themes and obviously invested a lot of time and energy into this.”
HontheHill via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/23
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“If you like investigations that speak truth to power, and attempt to right past wrongs, this is the podcast for you. It was extremely compelling, a story well-researched and well-told, and offered a spotlight to the rampant Islamophobia present in British society. Everyone should listen.”
ClaireLaxton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/23
“Intriguing, thought provoking, great podcast”
McGreavsey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
“An own goal.”
taash.2. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“I’m not going back to the gym but I’m going back to the house now to go get my car back from tyyy”
tkgsvmm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Good show but, this show is not about solving the mystery of who wrote the letter ( they come to their conclusion in episode 2), but rather it is about figuring out why what happened after it appeared happened. Also the ending is a bit unsatisfying so dont be prepared for an exciting climax. This...”Read full review »
suresh_family_sharing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“This podcast is so compelling. The dynamic between the two reporters is so interesting to listen to. The story is fascinating. Highly recommend.”
kso789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/23
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“I will listen to anything Brian Reed puts out. I hope Hamza kept with the career. He was very engaging.”
a10555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/23
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“I am becoming a big fan of Brian Reeds podcasts. I listened to The Trojan Horse Affair mainly because of his excellent S Town podcast. Like S Town, Trojan Horse will pull you in and keep you listening till the end. Maybe not so much on the edge of your seat, but it’s some very interesting...”Read full review »
MacTheRick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“I’m honestly quite confused about why this is on so many respected peoples’ top ten lists for best podcasts of 2022. I kept waiting for something to happen, or for there to be some big reveal, and it just never came. Is the premise interesting, this letter and the events surrounding it? Sure. But...”Read full review »
T33NW00F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“Coming from a Yank across the pond well over a decade from when the incident went down... I found this really interesting, well-made and engaging. (Now we need Achmed the Dentist to get his very own podcast - because that would be riveting and interesting as well.)”
Tee927 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“Strong start with a passionate host who admits to being at the start of pursing a career in journalism but the initial humble beginner becomes an arrogant opinion peddler.
The effort to find the truth though kept me hooked and constantly embarrassed of a society in which I grew up.”
season two please via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/29/23
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tom hanx11 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
01/27/23
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“Essentially a portrayal of how small local issues were picked up by govt , investigated as it should have been ( and shock horror govt fails ) and sensationalised by main stream media
This could possibly have been a decent explanation of their failings however is was simply just so jam packed...”Read full review »
20years voda via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/23
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“I am a Canadian , i cried more than once at the injustice inflicted on the teachers and all the individuals involved.
When will they see justice?
I think individuals that have white privilege will never understand the daily injustice inflicted on other cultures so sad.”
gossipmpk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/23
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“A fantastic listen in the search for justice. Leaves you wanting a second season.”
Apple.pear.monkey. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/06/23
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