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“Would you do the Fall Out Boy version?”
Mr. Salamander123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/23/24
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“I really wanted to like this podcast. I think it’s a great premise. I started with the Peyton Place episode, and the guest is ridiculous. She says, “You know” every 3 words. It is impossible to listen to.”
ooh.boo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Fab show - cool and quirky. Quick note that the movie Grease has a great Doris Day scene and is referenced in the song sung in the Pink Ladies’ sleepover by Rizzo.”
TashaYar88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/17/23
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“I know of Billy Joel and of this song, “We didn’t start the fire”, but it was very clever of the hosts to seize upon the lyrics to describe in detail the history lesson Mr.Joel was giving us. I really enjoy the podcasts, and will try to go through all of them. Keep up the great work. Highly...”Read full review »
BillBlaster1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“I tuned in to this pod sometime in covid curfew here in Oman in my quick walks before we were locked up for the night. I think I discovered it about 15 episodes in, so went back & diligently listened then just got hooked. I actually bought the vinyl album this was on. Storm Front, I think it...”Read full review »
cybersnails via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/23
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“I can’t take anymore of the total liberal bias of the co-host Katie. The final straw for me was the Bernie Goetz episode where she proclaims her disgust for people who possess legally owned firearms for self defense. She’s obviously lived a comfy white privileged life and has never been the...”Read full review »
Zackally828 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“I never realized there was so much to be learned about every day life! It’s well presented and easy to listen to.”
this.name.has.not.been.taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/10/23
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““Conveniently he gets Alzheimer's” - If you have ever known someone or had a family member who has had Alzheimer’s you would never be so foolish and callous and in this case hateful to say such a thing. Shame on you”Read full review »
moving on-missu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Listened from the start and have enjoyed every episode. Hosts are spot on.”
Fragile Rocks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/18/23
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“Being a history teacher and constantly playing this song to my classes when doing the USA 20th century gcse unit, telling them it’s the soundtrack to the course anyway - meant that this pod was a dream come true!!”
Backtowork via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/23
“Go to the website via Apple links and there is no technical support. I haven’t been able to download the most recent episode since it became available on Thursday for subscribers. I’m a subscriber…but not anymore if I can’t even reach out and say, “Hi, can you help me with this episode?””
whynotpugs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/23
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“Genius podcast, “what more do I gave to say” 👏🏼👏🏼”
Lawless of Leek via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/23
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“Great concept and well executed. Listen to most episodes although not all are to my taste based on the subject matter, the podcast remains a good listen”
#enternickname# via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/23
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“Hosts trying too hard. Not funny even though they try. Ads that constantly repeat on loop is enough to turn off and listen elsewhere.”
Suuzebee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/27/23
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“I understand the need for ads. But these just cut in halfway through a sentence. Halfway though a WORD and then it’s often the same 30 second ad repeated 4 times in a row.
Sadly it makes the show unlistenable, which is a shame.”
HereBeMonsters via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/23
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“Love the concept and content - it’s just the commercial that are driving me batty. They’re endless and repetitive. Will keep listening though - ❤️ Billy”
uki_dani_77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/17/23
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“Great concept and well researched. Guests offer really valuable context and background
Unfortunately since about the Stalin episode the audio quality has great deteriorated and ad randomly interrupt the conversation, often multiple times in a row. Really frustrating
Persevering for now but...”Read full review »
Rea-Yumi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/14/23
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“I have followed We Didn’t Start the Fire from day one. Now I must bid a farewell to it. I refuse to pay to listen to a podcast that I have listened to for free for so long. You’ve made plenty off of adverts. Killing a wonderful thing.”
Donkey Dad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/22
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“Complete speculation and opinionated - lack of actual facts and draws erosion’s conclusions…”
4nVI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“Interesting premise for a show, mini history of each lyric to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." The problem with the show is how obnixious the female host is. Lose the kazoo , I'm guessing her idea, stupid, obnixious and annoying. Zero self-awareness. She compared...”Read full review »
SpongeBobbyHil589 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“The idea seemed like a silly idea but Katie and Tom pulled it off, an excellent podcast. A variety of interesting topics looked at in a very entertaining and considerate way. If you like history as remembered by Billy Joel it’s for you.”
darren1495 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/04/22
“I’m a huge fan of Katie Puckrik and came for her (shout out to her legendary fragrance reviews), and I stayed for the amazing slices of history in each episode. I’m starting from the beginning and still have quite a lot way to go, but I think the two hosts balance each other beautifully, they...”Read full review »
Kamui582 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“The history of this podcast and the song have drawn me in since we studied it for history in 8th grade. I was so excited to find this podcast and really enjoy it! I’m on episode 35 and while the history and the guests are amazing, the female host is annoying and says a lot of things we don’t...”Read full review »
Abcdefghijking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
“Constant unfounded comparisons to trump instead of talking about the topic on hand…. He talks like an idiot but made millions of peoples lives better to compare him to some of these animals is absolutely ridiculous!!”
dave2176 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/22
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“I was really excited to hear their take on the subjects. Within a few episodes I realized the lady hates at least half of America. Nope.”
peanut ap 43 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“Edit: Katie’s American bias is just so over the top in the latest episode on Castro: trying to hammer home this idea that he was manipulating his image, and ergo the only reason anyone could have supported him, ie just propaganda, while demonstrating how she (as she admits from the start!) has...”Read full review »
?Why do I need a nickname?? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/22
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“Just started the podcast it’s really good! A lot of trump bashing but it’s their opinion and doesn’t take away from the history being taught! Best part their voices don’t annoy me and I can actually listen! I love the guest speakers!”
MrsB082020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/22
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“Got to say that although you might find some episodes not to your taste it is very educational overall and definitely worth a listen”
GMJ65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/22
“It’s getting all 5 stars for me! I absolutely love Tom and Katie’s attitude towards all of the vast topics covered. I was never a big fan of the song but the constant kazoo rendition and deep dive into its numerous sources of inspiration have given me a newfound appreciation. So far I‘be made it...”Read full review »
Peter Monroe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“So a lot of people have pointed out the political commentary and opinions that seem out of place. I’m not of the same political ilk as Katie and Tom, but it’s their show - I’m not threatened by their opinions and I hope we always live in a world where one’s opinion can be expressed without...”Read full review »
colsenNM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/22
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“Absolutely find the history lesson fascinating, love the Billy Joel song concept, only gave 4 stars though, would have given five but all the Trump bashing is so unnecessary and detracts from the history lesson. I will continue until it becomes ridiculous, hopefully it won’t I’m just finishing...”Read full review »
Dnahager via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“Hi Katie and Tom,
Love the Pod, great concept and not missed an episode. I’m catching up today on a bit of a backlog and am part way through Bridge on the River Kwai. Most disappointing! Your supposed expert guest Helen O Hara referred to the fall of Saigon not once but twice, the first time...”Read full review »
Muddyfella via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/22
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“I love this song. Always have, always will. Lots of critics decry it as just a “list” song and whatever, which it is but it’s so much more than that. It invokes and evokes an enormous amount of human history and culture. Greatness, humanity, tragedy, horror. I can actually sing the whole song off...”Read full review »
MonkeyBY25 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/22
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“I love the song, I love all Billy Joel, and this podcast is a lot of fun. I am so glad I found it randomly via twitter. The idea of talking about each lyric of the epic record is genius and the guests are always great. The presenters are wonderful - haven’t heard Katie for a lot of years and her...”Read full review »
TimGowen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/22
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“Wonderful podcast. I love every episode. Energising, stimulating, often astonishing doses of Postwar American history. Katie and Tom turbo-charge the air!”
AllFood62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/12/22
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“A fantastic idea for a podcast, and so much great info is delivered in every episode.”
tylerandjack via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/22
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“Very annoying and not ‘quirky or funny’ as you likely believe.”
DD0209 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/04/22
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“I enjoyed the randomness of the subjects, the only one that I didn’t enjoy was the Sugar Ray Robinson episide and that was due to Steve Bunce’s OTT personality. The others were great.”
pinkpam26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/22
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“Great idea for a podcast. Unfortunately the old hag’s pathetic Trump derangement syndrome ruins this within the first few episodes so I will now erase. Congratulations for destroying a clever concept for half the podcast population who just want simple entertainment and don’t give two ***** about...”Read full review »
Zeappfffdhjk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/22
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“First…lose the kazoos. So grating, obnoxious, and annoying….second only to Katie’s voice. podcast that could’ve been a fun, educational and interesting subject from this great source (the song) is instead a platform for this gals radical leftism. Why do these people refuse to resist the urge to...”Read full review »
Papa John 2017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/22
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“Professional, fun, informative.”
PW from GR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/22
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“Trump = Bad. We get it.
I just want to listen to a fun history podcast.”
Will101202 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/22
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“What a great way to get dollops of history while enjoying Billy Joels music. After each episode i go to you tube and watch the musuc video. But the history is tremendous, totally eclectic but all strung together around the lyrics.”
Shopper C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/22
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“I was a mid/late teenager when the song came out- I didn’t really like it because I didn’t really understand it. This podcast has changed so much!!”
paulsplanet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/22
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“Bit size chunks of history whilst on the morning walk with the dog, plus a kazoo based theme tune make this a winner in my opinion. Plus I never knew Donald Trump’s middle name is Jessica!”
donaldjessicatrump via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/22
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“Love the idea and there is some very diverse subjects covered, it’s broaden my knowledge. Tom is a good host, but Katie is annoying (sorry) , she needs to let the expert guests speak more. However you can play Donald Trump bingo, Katie normally gets at least 1 dig in on Trump per episode, my...”Read full review »
rodney43cricket via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/22
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“Daily dog walks have been enlivened more than I thought possible from various podcasts. Was listening to American vigilante when an ad for this played. Now just finished Richard Nixon and loving the interplay and obvious care and attention the hosts and guests put in. Live learning about the...”Read full review »
edwardoofshuttington via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/02/22
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“I enjoy the historical aspects of the show, but I have a hard time with all the personal political comments. I realize that some of the song lyrics are political topics, but not everything has to be a personal commentary on former US Presidents and your feelings about them. I would give 5 stars,...”Read full review »
Spdrcr80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/21
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