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“With my inherent sense of dread at a peak these last years, I’ve been avoiding Kafka, but hearing this makes a plunge irresistible. All hail to translators who open the world up and to their advocates who bring them to our attention.”
bechill59 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
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“To all those who appreciate the literary arts, this show is essential.”
Julien_Sorel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“Very engaging and wide ranged discussions with various authors and artists. It has introduced me to numerous authors I didn’t know of, and also to many books that I now have to buy and read! Really recommended.”
Delfonski via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/10/21
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“Step aside, Guy Raz. Gil Roth is my podcast crush now.”
Rose of Lucy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/21
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“There are so many interesting books that never make it to the top of The New York Times bestseller list. This podcast consists of interviews with established authors who may not be household names but who have written some very interesting books and lead very interesting lives.
Gil Roth does a...”Read full review »
NJwclawyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/19
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“Gil Roth brings his breadth of knowledge to comics, graphic novels, artists, authors and consistently hosts in-depth and insightful conversations rich in texture, nuance and humor. He’s the kind of guy you would like to share a story and a beer. Enjoy!”
SeattleKat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/19
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“Great host, great guests, great production. Glad I found this podcast. Keep it up, Gil.”
Branch Derridean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/19
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“This is one of the smartest, best literary podcasts around these days. 3 cheers for Gil Roth!”
Noah VS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/18
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“This podcast is one for the ages!”
@doc_nad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/17
“After having listened to several years worth of episodes of this podcast, what I find most amazing is Gil’s ability to draw fascinating conversation out of people whom often I would not have independently sought out. It’s easy to make me care about people I already knew and loved about prior to...”Read full review »
The RealScott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/17
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“Really enjoying Gil's interviews with all them crazy cartoonists! Lynda Barry, Jim Woodring, Mimi Pond & Wayne White and a really nice interview with Patrick McDonnell. Keep up the great work, Gil!!”Read full review »
Gary Fields Studios via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/17
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“I have listened to The Virtual Memories Show for several years and have enjoyed the many conversations between Gil Roth and his wide variety of guests. Although I tend to favor his discussions with literary critics (Harold Bloom, Clive James, Michael Dirda, and Edward Mendelson), essayists...”Read full review »
Lucilius5280 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/17
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“The Virtual Memories is such a wonderful podcast series, with host Gil Roth. The formula of the show is a smooth series of interviews with both Alternative & Indie Comics creators, as well as Authors from the literary world, with these being recorded one-on-one in person. As a listener, you can...”Read full review »
CemSelamet via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/24/17
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“Very thoughtful, interesting and inspiring conversations with writers, book critics, curators, cartoonists; the list goes on!
I highly recommend it! A great place to go if you want to delve into the minds of talented and creative people.”
VMac77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/20/16
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“I look forward to Gil’s podcasts and have discovered quite a few authors and artists by listening to him. He is witty, smart and entertaining.”
Barry Corbett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/16
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“Gil does a great professional job interviewing titans of thought and culture that will inspire you and make you think.”
Fmhansen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/16
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“Full disclosure: I’ve been a guest on the Virtual Memories Show, but I was an enthusiastic listener long before that.
Gil has just the right balance in his conversations: he does not try to lead his guests or impose his own views, but he is an active participant who is willing to take the...”Read full review »
Zachary David Martin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/16
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“Brilliant, especcially the comics episodes. Intelligent and culturally relevant conversations. I love this podcast.”
Sologlojuju via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/16
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“Love the interviews with cartoonists. most recently bill griffith/ derf/ peter kuper. Gil is a knowledgeable nerd in this area and has a real skill for making his subjects feel at ease. I’m not as fond of the more literary stuff, but that’s just me. I aint that literary. that’s not where my...”Read full review »
mr.steviebob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/16
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“This in the top 5 of my favorite podcasts. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves books and the and wants to know more about the people who write them.”
Roazbear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/15
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“I always enjoy listening to Virtual Memories. I appreciate how Gil Roth lets the people that he interviews go on and speak their minds. Roth asks thoughtful questions and then lets his interesting guests open up and talk. Virtual Memories is the only talk show that I listen to. Thanks Gil.”
intothemineshaft67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/15
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“A great example of a really thoughtful, well-read guy introducing you to people you’d never have met otherwise.”
dcarrnyus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/15
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“Great in-depth interviews.”
RebeccaLH1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/14
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“An excellent little podcast that discusses books, literary culture, and much more with the creators and curators of the written word. I was invited to listen in on the podcast by Roth and jumped in on the Stefan Zweig episode - I have been hooked ever since. A well made show with a surprising...”Read full review »
PerpetualImagination via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/14
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“Can't stop listening to this show since it was recommended to me a couple weeks ago. Whether the guest is someone I know or not, Gil Roth brings wit and charm to every conversation.
One of the very best literary/arts podcasts out there.”Read full review »
Dmitry Samarov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/14
“Discovered this accidentally. More people should know about it. Gil is intelligent, affable, self-deprecating, and a good interviewer. If you’re interested in good books (or Great Books), this podcast is for you.”
Mr. Bagodonuts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/14
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“Gil excels at creating exceptional content in a format that can often be unforgiving. He has the perfect voice for this work and the subjects he chooses are always interesting. The podcasts vary from humorous to thought-provoking, and everything in between. Give it a listen - you won’t be sorry!”
BWillers01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/14
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“I'm a friend of Gil's, and have also been a guest. My desire for Gil to do well aside, this show is really worth your time. The guests are interesting and Gil asks great questions, making for a good time, whatever the topic.”Read full review »
IanKelley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/14
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“I listened to the episode where Gil interviewed Peter Bagge and thought it was great. Lots of excellent questions. I found it very enjoyable and I'm sure you will too.”
musicfan1064 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/17/13
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“this has quickly become one of my favorite book podcasts. Gil, the host, is charming and intelligent. The guests widely vary in subect matter, which makes each episode interesting.”
Libbalo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/13
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“I went to grad school with Gil; let me get that caveat of bias out of the way from the get-go. & I love enjoying these opportunities, to sit back and relax while Gil and his guest chat about matters literary and news-worthy, often both; without being high-faluting.”
shirazbloke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/13
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“Interesting people talking to an interesting fella, what more do ya want?”
JudeKillKillKill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/13
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