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I've long loved Jesse Thorn's unabashed fandom and enthusiasm for his interview subjects on Bullseye. Here, Jesse brings that air and professional curiousity for his craft to this podcast. It's equal parts a revelatory search for what makes the titans of the form good at their jobs, but also a warm and personalized look at how varied these people treat their subjects and end products. I'm never going to be a radio or podcast personality, but I loved every minute of this show. [2022 Update: This show still rules. Ignore the haters.]Read full review »
joecapero via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/23/22
More reviews of The Turnaround with Jesse Thorn
I really enjoy the guests and their perspectives. But Jesse is, unfortunately, so insecure that it sounds as if he's fishing for compliments from his guests. It's like his own personal class on how to interview and I don't feel as if he has learned much. Someone like Marc Maron, for...Read full review »
InterviewJunkie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/12/17
This show has been one of my favorites in the last few weeks. It’s refreshing to spend some time not hearing about politics and fascinating to hear intelligent people discuss their work with such nuance. I hope there are more seasons to come. My only complaint is that Jesse Thorn, who I haven’t...Read full review »
ultraclay! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/28/17
I discovered Jesse Thorn on the Judge John Hodgman podcast. It is fun to hear him in a more serious context on The Turnaround. The collection of guests is outstanding, all the interviewing greats. The stories are interesting. In my work I often moderate panel discussions on diversity issues and...Read full review »
TerraHRVfan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/30/17
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