“I really love the set-up of Slate's podcasts & the Political Gabfest is def my favorite but this one is also one I make sure to listen to whenever a new one comes out…BUT! What keeps it from 5 stars is the voice of Jessica Grose! &, to the reviewer who said we probably all have vocal ticks, I agree, but we all aren't VOLUNTARILY putting ourselves on an audio podcast! That nasally baby/Valley Girl voice is almost TOO irritating to listen to for any time at all. There have actually been times I've replayed a part over & over for a friend to hear how outrageous it sounds! & she HAS to know what it sounds like! & I'm sorry, but if you had a stutter you'd work w/a coach so you could do a podcast, so come on Slate! Hire a vocal coach ASAP or a new host!!!”Read full review »
alaskaono via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/12
“Though I find the conversation in the Gabfest stimulating and informed, Noreen's voice is unbearable, not only in its sound and enunciation, but also in its immature tone. I enjoy listening to the comments of the others, such as Hannah, but cringe when Maureen adds her ideas. She so often...”Read full review »
Domenica Zana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/13
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