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“I’m not sure why, but This American Life has become extremely political in last year or two. I used to love this show because it was so lighthearted and fun to listen to. Each episode detailed unique and entertaining stories about people from all over. I’d laugh and sometimes cry. I just loved...”Read full review »
Looksloxs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/24
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“If you want boring news that will bum you out, subscribe to this podcast This show used to highlight fun and interesting stories that all Americans could relate to. You could listen to episode after episode with anyone in the car. This has turned into a left wing political agenda podcast with...”Read full review »
Davisrrrrrrrrr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/24
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“Great content but the accent is wayyy too distracting.”
Mi Corazoncito via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/24
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“IRA-Thank You for your incredible discussion on The Presidents historical decision to fold his re-election campaign.
Only you with your swifts and turns have calmed my nerves, until next week.
KHF- BIG FAN
Albuquerque, NM”
Kfschr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“I love your podcast! With that said, please stop it with the political views . Your turning off 50% of your listeners. I play your podcast to relax and enjoy the stories. Such a turn off to listen to the Democratic rhetoric . Please stop. Thanks”
fly girl 10015 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“I enjoy many stories this podcast publishes. However, they are so politically biased it detracts from stories more often than it should. Little quips and the undertones of liberalism that assume the audience shares their sentiments is alienating.”
Jesgramenz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“Intelligent, thought provoking and ad free.”
Bella Aoli Ciao via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/21/24
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“Pretty spicy”
StayHydrated! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“Thanks for the excellent interview with Rep. Seth Moulton (D). He was certainly direct in explaining his relationship with President Biden and his concerns about the Election if the president continues his campaign. Nice to hear a straight talking congressman.”
paj40 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“The ‘both-sides’-ing approach to covering Israel’s invasion of Gaza is unforgivable - I was a regular listener for almost ten years and have since unsubscribed. I will miss this podcast, but cannot bring myself to support a show that operates this way.”
Johnny Vulture via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/19/24
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“…my life without This American Life! Sometimes I go back and binge old episodes!
The production can’t be beat! Their choices of stories to tell are unmatched! These are my peeps!”
FNOMINL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“Simply some of the best story telling I’ve ever encountered! So addicted!”
MonkeylovesPig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
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“7-1.24 update: Episode 835 is a 51 minute hit piece on White Christians (a frequent NPR target). The orator has an interesting international work resume. In true Marxist fashion, he disparages family, religion, other skin colors and America. State sponsored NPR and their billionaire donors can be...”Read full review »
MkeY234Z62 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
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“TAL is the first show I started listening to regularly, back in 2010. The reporting is reliable, relatable, and has brought awareness to me regarding cultures, beliefs, and ideas which is priceless. Over the years I have recommended it to friends and family and look forward to each new episode....”Read full review »
clwire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“The most enjoyable podcast ever. Great stories, and smart, well-educated hosts. In 2024, we all know this is a very unique combination for podcasts. :) Keep up the good work!”
Savas II via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“Great episode”
Be kind! ❤ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/24
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“Very good show, cool stuff”
Ch show via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“I’ve listened to and loved TAL for what feels like my lifetime ….. I listen to ESCAPE the political nightmare that has become our country, on BOTH sides, not just one. Unfortunately, all it has become is biased (isn’t that the first rule of journalism?) reporting on topics that shouldn’t have a...”Read full review »
Jenniferdd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“Ira hires a bunch of kids with bad ideals who want to be investigative journalists but arent talented enough to be hired at legit newspapers. They ruined the fun that millions of people used to enjoy.”
Pierre-Paul Riquete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“Might be ok for a mini show? Especially cause I could only listen to about a third of this show. I gather it’s a replay, may be why I don’t remember it. Sorry guys, I love your episodes, but for 1 or 2 of them in all of your history.
Now, when it was said, “How long can you/I do this job?” Was...”Read full review »
ArtGirlSAH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Human. Enlightening. Varied.”
Linds in Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/24
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“I just finished the four part (?) series chronicling the trials of a Palestinian family and what their life has been reduced to; endless migration, anguished decisions and a former life that is destroyed right before them.
Unbelievable because not once do they point out the fact that it is the...”Read full review »
Barge Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“What can I say that pretty much every 2024 review hasn’t already said?”
NorCal Opinions via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“835 Children of Dave - Boen Wang
This episode by Boen Wang drew me back into TAL after years of being away. What a great listen! I love the sound and music editing; it’s perfect.”
AmyOddio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“I used to love TAL. Increasingly, the “American life” it stories is very, very narrow - one worldview allowed and if you don’t hold it, we’ll portray you in a bad light. Sad. Episode 835 is the one that prompted me to finally write a review. (Boen Wang’s emotional and thought problems were not...”Read full review »
Thisbeanisnottaken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/24
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“I used to be a huge fan for many years, until they started in with a lot of political opinion pieces or their new anti-Christian views. Those episodes get deleted w/out a listen. When it talks about personal stories, slices of life, those are the stories that I love, and they do them so well.”
Jen from State Farm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
“I have been listening to podcasts for years and one of the first ones I followed was TAL. It is by far a favorite and staple in my weekly routine. Recently, I had a nine hour drive to the beach and I listened to TAL the entire way- I laughed and was completely engaged in listening which made the...”Read full review »
Larsen Crew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“Love the show. But it sounds like Ira is eating and talking at the same time. A little annoying.”
Fabian_LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“I remember some time about 20 years ago, before smartphones, scanning the car radio because I was tired of the same music on repeat. I stopped on the Public Media station because there was a girl telling her story that instantly caught my attention and drew me in. Unfortunately I arrived at my...”Read full review »
Yellowtales via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“Love the fact that it talks about politics and funny dumb stuff, crime, and rats
By far is the best show I’ve listened to.”
bxtsjavzhxuxbzfsksosv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“This show has had some great episodes. However it isn’t really a snapshot of American life anymore as frequently the host or correspondents are not even from the US. Either change the name of the show or hire people who are actually from the country the show is supposed to represent.”
Ricky R Richard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
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“Hello,
I was wondering what happened to That American Life? It can’t have been a fever dream I had because I loved that show. Are the episodes archived in the TAL vault, I would love to listen again. TYSM!”
JovialJune via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
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“Episode 797 is an excellent podcast. All your podcasts are brilliant”
RBLawrence via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/24/24
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“I am a hard core true crime listener but this podcast hits me in the feels and makes me smile. I can re-listen to all the episodes without getting tired of it. I love it so much.”
BV88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/24
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“Yousef’s story is everything to help this American and her life understand the world at large. Thank you so much for your diligence in opening my world.”
lily-creosote via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“For the past few weeks, I have been wondering what has happened to him and his family with everything going on in Gaza and the attacks in Rafah. That was where we were left last time which was awhile ago. This is the realest testament of what is going on.. I am so glad they have survived.. thank...”Read full review »
SlothSlays via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
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“Pretty telling why you’re not pushing him to share this particular story. Also, “seemed like Hamas had accepted the cease fire resolution” but then there was no cease fire…. But of course you don’t say “because Hamas lied and changed the conditions”. Flour is $200 a bag when it is coming in for...”Read full review »
LoveDelilah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/24
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“My mental capacity for global awareness flourishes with every listen. I am grateful for this show’s voice!”
Fiorella 👻 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/24
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“I look forward to this show every week so it's extremely frustrating when American life repeatedly double dips and uses other podcast I've already heard. What is the point of paying for the New York Times audio app so I can get this a "day early" when really I'm not getting it...”Read full review »
please talk better via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Been listening for the last 10 years and This American Life continuous to be fantastic!!! Best part of Monday is listening to the new episode. Thank you for what you do”
Ben9358 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/24
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“I wonder what Yosef think about Hamas? The truth is Palestinians overwhelmingly support October 7. One poll shows %72 said October 7 was a correct move. If you hide criminals and celebrate rapping women then there should be consequences.”
Zakaria_Iran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“So over half the new stories are about places outside America like the UK or Gaza. It’s time to change the name to be honest.”
Troyky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“This used to be a decent show. Now it is so dripping with political leftist bias, that it’s become a blatant propagandist mouthpiece for the DNC. The piece by so called “journalist” Dana Ballout was so outwardly anti-semitic that it’s troubling that she’s allowed in the US. The Trump derangement...”Read full review »
Jewsfortheright via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“No discussion about the hostage’s family and their plight. Really disappointed with this show!”
F&Kay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“I am so thrilled to have come across this gem of a podcast purely by accident. Although I’ve heard the show come up in my periphery, I had always dismissed it, thinking what is the relevance of “This American Life” to this Australian life across the pond. But one of the episodes in the show came...”Read full review »
Magdalene Marx via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/17/24
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“This used to be one of my favorites, great human stories, an interesting theme, sometimes funny, sometimes moving. Now it turned to cliche of the worst kind of political show.. Siding with Al-Kaida terrorists??? Feeling sorry for a terrorist trying to blow up innocent people? Siding with Hamas...”Read full review »
NBA heavy user via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
“I listen to this show to hear about average people and funny , common or interesting situations. I can relate to a lot of it. What I don’t like is when the show almost becomes another news podcast. I can go to a million other places for Gaza stories or Trump stuff. So that part I don’t like. But...”Read full review »
Brett42891 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
“Not really interested in the sagas of other nationalities- have other podcasts for that. How about sticking to This AMERICAN life?!”
Chaichai18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Used to be great show, but now you have some pessimistic people expelling negativity in their reporting. Everything is depressing when they report. Then you have others that READ their reporting; he said, she said, etc... no background noise, no production value, just someone reading an...”Read full review »
Inginious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
“Werner Herzog as the poetic voice of an AI bot directed to write poetry is first, a massive laugh & then shocking. … I’ve listened to This American Life since it started; it still moves and surprises me each week.”
Seraphina14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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