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“You ask her what her definition of music is; she gives you her definition. Then you tell her she’s not correct. I get it was from 2014 but JHC, Michael Showalter and Ian…. what a couple of Richard heads. And you sure are focused on the breast. Very condescending and rude. Phuck boys galore.
The 1...”Read full review »
Madame van Ox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“I must be a bit slow, because it took me a while to get all of the humor in this podcast. Yet, being a fan of MATES, I forced myself to dig my hands in deep and unpack a few episodes. Aside from missing Topicon in the pine barrens a few summers ago, I am not disappointed. As such, I will continue...”Read full review »
Elvis Hair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“The great thing about this podcast is that the only rule is there are no rules. The hosts discuss serious topics, but if something funny happens THAT’S OK. You might even have a belly laugh or two. It’s a great place to get your beak wet in some really meaty topics. Hopefully new episodes will...”Read full review »
coolesttttttt music via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/22
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“I love this podcast. And there’s that word ‘this’”
z1z2zeitgeber3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/22
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“My study group has been over and over each episode and we need more! Hoping Topicon can resume soon in person. I’ll need a work-study position again and I’ve been gathering bulgur & millet recipes.”
hnshsne s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/21
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“More informative than you’d think too”
notnownotnow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/21
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“This make you feel high”
penny nico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/21
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“The addictive, insufferable brilliance of the Michaels strikes again. #jazz”
thebatsquatch via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/13/21
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“best one”
emily minerva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/20
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“I originally got interested in this podcast because of Michael and Michael’s comedic background but quickly found out that this was a serious podcast about important topics. Although, if something funny happened, even a big belly laugh, that would be okay. The reason for this is because with...”Read full review »
ry180976443 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/20
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“I love that you don’t understand. It’s adorable. 4 7/8 stars.”
BlanketFortRecordings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/19
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“The episode on Jazz engages in a descent into racist caricature. Appalling.”
Easonia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/19
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“One of the GOAT podcasts”
reviewerco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/19
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“Detta är min absoluta favoritpodcast. Har på riktigt lyssnat om alla avsnitt minst 10 gånger. Minst.”
Simone Persson via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/25/19
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“I still get people in to this mockery of a podcast. Love how well these two can riff together. It’s like the best 30 minutes of long form improv.”
Ashrafff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/18
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“This podcast is a descent into the abyss of banality. These 'dudes' know nothing about anything. Their lack knowledge is absolutly disheartening... The fact that they are so high rated here is a great argument for the wave of ignorance rampant in the world today.”Read full review »
Gahmuret via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/18
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“Miss this podcast, literally made me guffaw”
JiminyCrizzle55 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/10/18
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“This podcast makes fun of highfalutin intellectual discussion with deadpan improv. An original concept, deftly executed.”
btpaybe13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/17
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“Please bring back more”
njandrewk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/17
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Rich D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/17
“Topics is a serious podcast for serious topics.
The podcast may feel dry at times, but it was only because Michael and Michael needed a serious tone for the serious matters in this podcast. Get together with your study groups and dive deep into these topics”
Slayner117 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/17
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“Really really funny podcast but you have to get their humor. Give it a listen.”
Tony Bromano via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/16
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“Profound explorations of the fundamental questions. The Michaels leave no stone--ok, 80% of the stones--unturned in their tireless pursuit of truths.”
crasqetsnall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/16
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“I really love this podcast, but it seems as if they haven't updated in a while :(”Read full review »
thelightenergies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/16
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“By too little I mean that Michael's and Michael's podcasts are not quite lengthy enough. Would Topics consider going to a 12 hour production, please? And by too late I mean that I wish the podcast was scheduled at a time other than 3:00 AM. It is a bit hard to set the alarm for 2:45...”Read full review »
Tricia49417 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/15
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“The depth of intellect and philosophy on display here is staggering. Two of the greatest minds of a generation coming together to make three of the greatest minds of a generation.”
Dukopotamus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/15
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“Can anyone give me directions to the connel inst.? Id like to take my lady there for a picnic/gift shop adventure.”
jusscake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/15
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“We get the joke. We got it all 15000 times you told it. (For those who think they are being serious, that's the joke). But these two, trying to beat that dead horse until it springs to it's feet and they ride it into the sunset, bore me to tears. Thanks for that though, I needed a good cry.”Read full review »
Rusty Rebar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/15
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“Michael plus Michael equals mind blown.”
nwinh84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/15
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“I am so glad that there's a podcast where comedians discuss serious topics. I also appreciate that when something funny happens, that's okay, and they don't edit it out. There are even a few belly laughs.
Michael Ian Black's knowledge of French cooking, and most notably...”Read full review »
splitthelark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/15
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“This podcast is very informative. So informative that I use the knowledge and information from it on a daily basis. Now I'm making important points in dinner conversations and I'm the toast of parties. Thanks Michaels!”Read full review »
Be-rad90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/13/15
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“Loved listening to the podcast, but there have been no new episodes for nearly 6 months.”
2for2tru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/15
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“I am a member of a study group in Pittsburgh, PA. We generally find that we are able to uncover 24% or more of a given topic, after the 80% covered in the podcast. At first, we were disturbed. Then, we discussed this "topic" for weeks and realized that the extra 4% could easily be...”Read full review »
Josefrijoles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/15
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“The microphones they use really allow the listener to hear what they're saying and the points their making.”Read full review »
bigwavebikerdave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/15
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“Again, incredible. Not from before, but from the subject line. This is my first review. Please comment rate and subscribe if you liked it. To my reviews, or Topics, or both.”
Beachball27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/15
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“Before I get into my review of Topics, the brilliant and thought-provoking podcast hosted by Michaels Ian Black and Showalter, I'd like to take a step back if I may and unpack the precept of "review" itself. If you break it into component parts "re", obviously derived from the...”Read full review »
Chris Nesi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/15
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“This is so completely informative that my brain has actually gotten bigger.”
cp287979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/15
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“A wonderful show about topics.”
dave ncc1701 42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/15
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“Despite MIB being a New York Times bestselling author, I find Michael Showalter's wit to extremely delightful! Great Podcast!”Read full review »
spoon027 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/14
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“My suggested topic:
Sausages and Cheeses”
Lenny Fanatic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/14
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“This is one gift horse you don't want to look in the mouth because as you will learn from this podcast, all that glitters is not gold. These two have their feet firmly planted on the ground even when they find themselves between a rock and a hard place. Even though you can't squeeze...”Read full review »
Melodie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/14
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“now i know, these guys are geniuses, not just comical geniuses, Love their use of the phrase ‘there’s that word’!”
Lobsterdust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/14
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“The one star review is hilarious! This show isn't for everyone, but if it hooks you you're in for a special podcast.”Read full review »
Mstr416 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/02/14
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“These guys are amazing. So deep. Every episode leaves me reeling from all I have learned and I can't wait to dip my beak into the next one. Love it!”Read full review »
Omn Nomn via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/25/14
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“There are no rules. If something funny happens, that's ok.
This is my favorite podcast hands down. Michael and Michael have opened my eyes to so many new ideas and ways of thinking. My study group and I are forever in debt to these two gentlemen scholars.”Read full review »
D. Ellsworth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/14
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