Quite good but could be so much better
A smart and entertaining podcast that could be a lot smarter and more entertaining given its intelligent participants and meaty topics. Has good ideas, but comes up short on execution, as they are don't go too far beyond their own personal experiences. It does not measure up to other Slate Gabfests I have listened to (most notable the Culture Gabfest) in quality, where they seem to have more depth of knowledge and perspective, even on the relatively trivial topics on the Culture Gabfest. I echo the other reviewers who have said that the younger discussants have irritatingly babyish voices and teenager-y speaking tics, so beware. But like I support their right to speak anyway they like. I don't think a college student should come to class in a mircomini skirt and a belly shirt, but I support her right to do so and not get harassed. Also, by my assessment, they are pretty post-feminist, which might be a little irritating to feminists.Read full review »
ZedEm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/29/12
More reviews of The Waves
This is my favorite slate podcast - Hanna is terrific!
rablaine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/12
Not worth listening to unless you want to whine with them.
Poppymeister via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/22/15
Already avid listener to the Polital and Cuture Gabfests which are both highly entertaining and informative. Emily and Hanna together shoud be interesting. As least they won' thave to fight to be heard, Plotz and Dickerson like to interrupt alot ;-) Congtrats on the web launch!Read full review »
trubluSF via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/21/09
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »