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“Love love love a leftist perspective on history. Especially enjoyed the historical materialism series, for obvious reasons.
Eleanor, please chill with the AAVE”
Jjlaxgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/24
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“Very interesting view on a time period I know little about. The hosts are engaging. And I wish I was also a failed lawyer.”
theladylazaeus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Such a lovely history podcast! I love Eleanore from other history programmes and the duo on this podcast is just great. Such amazing depth of information, delivered in a great, humorous and gentle way, without all the gimmicks of large podcasts, just great chat and buckets of really informative...”Read full review »
dearfromkent via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/23
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“Lots of stuff to know on things I know nothing about!!”
R. Stornaway via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/23
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“Really enjoy whenever Eleanor has the mic, but the other host makes this podcast unlistenable. The filler words, long awkward pauses, and lack of anything relevant to say are rough.”
emilyaustin901 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/23
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“Massive fan of Dr Jenega and have been enjoying this podcast from day 1. It’s a fantastic source of education and entertainment. The hosts have a great conversational tone and provide a wealth of historical details at a level that’s easy for anyone to digest.
However, there’s one aspect that’s...”Read full review »
Mythrandir_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/01/23
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“Long time listener, I wait for every new episode with anticipation. I am not sure who to put into words the energy that Eleanor and Luke have, but the best way I can is to say that I generally have conservative views, but I enjoy listening to this non conservative podcast. The liberal perspective...”Read full review »
J3FRS0N via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/23/23
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“The lady professor sounds really hot so what more could you ask for”
Illya1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“Always enjoyable and educational simultaneously 👍🏻”
Ckjrsw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
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“In-depth, educational, and well-structures. Had to stop listening once and for all though.
the professor’s addiction to words like homie and other aave slang isn’t so much offensive as it is annoying and crimge”
chilton93xx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“Great show!”
thisismenow57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“Re the last episode: I love this podcast so I’m still giving it 5 stars but Eleanor please. London is not the only place to live for young people who want to work. I live in the West Country and work a corporate job which isn’t unusual. Yes, it’s very white which can be unpleasant. However, not...”Read full review »
buckethattaco via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/23
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“Discovered you through Hell on Earth episode. I am really excited I found you now since there is 100+ episodes for me to consume.
The lack of neckbeard energy is very refreshing in the space of medieval history content. So thank you for that.
And thank for inserting random Bohemia/Czechia...”Read full review »
LateCapitalistNPC via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/27/23
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“Absolutely love the show and the content, and the hosts are delightful. Found out about the show from Dr Eleanor’s appearances on WTYP. I’ve especially enjoyed the heresies series when I get the chance to listen deeply.
My sole complaint is I find the hosts hard to hear sometimes, especially Dr...”Read full review »
Chloe the rock weirdo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/16/23
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“Love listening to Luke and Dr Janega talk about history! Even if they can’t do french accents oui oui
5/5”
Christophoros M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“Keep saying “umm,” Luke, live your truth.”
Dandy Guy, In Space via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“Interesting history, great host chemistry. Silly and vulgar, but doesn’t shy away from heavy historical ideas”
webramblin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
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“Are you kidding? Luke should be banned from every speaking into a microphone. His speach pattern is so difficult to listen to ..."Uhhhh, Like, Ummmm..." every other sentence. Eleanor however is more interesting. Luke- please stop...you CANNOT host a podcast.”Read full review »
Zippy2shoez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
“Enough with the 90s suburban teen ebonics”
jeremysw via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/23
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“Great Episode. I love the movie. I love the podcast in general. The informal approach to history is very fun.”
mrbii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/23
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“Perhaps leave your 21st century ideology out when interpreting history.”
Luke underwood28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/14/23
“I love the content and I think the hosts have a good style and dynamic. Really interesting topics.
My three critiques are:
Eleanor and Luke deliver at different volumes and it must not be adjusted during editing. So if you’re in a car you have to turn it up and down a lot, and so sometimes...”Read full review »
leannabananuh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
“Luke and Eleanor’s great conversational vibe in this podcast feels like friends in a pub nerding out about medieval history and it’s fantastic. Eleanor’s expertise is enlightening and endlessly inspiring. For any fans of medieval/fantasy stories and games look no further than this podcast if you...”Read full review »
J S💯 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“I love this podcast! It’s truly a fresh take on history which is difficult in this kind of saturated space. Both hosts are likable and knowledgeable! The one thing that is super distracting is the overuse of the word “like” and “homie.” Aside from that, amazing content and pod!”
Natalieang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“Luke Waters and Dr. Eleanor Janega are a blast. Listening to them is like listening to your nerdiest friends talking medieval history over drinks. I have been binging this podcast for days.”
DesperatelyFrustrated via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“Really enjoy the show. Dr Janega is so incredibly knowledgeable. I find it interesting that there are a handful of reviews complaining about how she speaks but not a single review about Luke’s usage of ‘like’ every third word (which only intensifies when he goes off on a rant.)”
Banh mi temptress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“I love listening to Eleanor. She is such a funny, engaging and entertaining historian.”
Kaddi. J via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
07/30/22
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“The expert host has the speech pattern and abundant sarcasm of a 15 year old. I hung on for 3 episodes hoping it would get better, but it never did. She also states with great authority incorrect information. The final straw was during the episode on hygiene when she said toothpaste did not work...”Read full review »
Handyrae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/22
“I searched for Eleanor Janega podcasts because I enjoy when she’s a guest on other ones talking about medieval sex. Been binging this one, which is nicely very broad in scope in medieval topics and world regions. Only things I would critique is Eleanor overuse of the word “basically” in her...”Read full review »
MurAndDa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“Love this show! Luke and Eleanor rock! It is like having a glass of wine with two super cool friends who really dig history. It is light hearted, entertaining and I always learn stuff - what could be better? Well, taking an actual history class with Eleanor perhaps! Thanks for all your hard work...”Read full review »
CAMA0530 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/22
“I just wish Dr Janega would cut out the AAVE and Twitterspeak. also, the shtick of having one host pretend to be a neophyte is a little played out. but i do appreciate the insight and analysis.”
keith van horny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
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“After stumbling on this a couple of months back, I find myself tapping my fingers as I wait for the next episode. History from a fresh perspective presented in a way that both educates and entertains.”
Joe The Actor Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/22
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“Equal measures insightful, intelligent, informative, and hilarious.”
SDOWPG via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/08/22
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“If sarcasm is pepper, this dish is way over seasoned . I listened to the first three episodes and Dr Janega gave some interesting tidbits about the period. That said, while at first the light hearted back and forth was fun at first, quickly wore off. It just got annoying to listen to and came...”Read full review »
ChristianLemon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/21
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“Howdy Elenor and Luke! I discovered Elenor from your appearances on WTYP and your lecture style, wit, and humility really captured me. I’m healing from a broken hip and tailbone right now and discovering your podcast proper has really gotten me thru this hard time.
I practice and teach...”Read full review »
kwhord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/21
“This podcast feels like those times at college when you’d bump into your favourite professor at the pub, and you’ve caught them at that rare perfect moment when they’re feeling just a *little* too feisty not to sit with you over a pint and quietly let you in on all the cool, funny, arcane, angry...”Read full review »
TheStuffOfMemes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/21
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“This is literally everything I ever wanted in a history podcast! And it’s about medieval history. It couldn’t get better if they tried harder. Thank you for everything you’re doing! Love every think about this podcast!”
Baby E's Mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/21
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“The content and hosts are as great as the intro tune is awful”
Ch de Bourbon via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
10/02/21
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“Super accessible and funny!”
m00nstar92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“Just on the first few eps but I think Luke and Dr Janega have a fun conversational style. I absolutely love Dr janega’s deep dives and the overall nerdiness of the show. Glad I waited a bit to have a backlog to binge.”
evan_i via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/21
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“Well worth a listen.”
NampaFlier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“Eleanor is so great at making history fun to learn. I love her Going Medieval blog and i’m loving this too!”
showoru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/21
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“As someone who’s always had a casual interest in medieval history this show is perfect! The two hosts have a great dynamic and complement each other’s styles exceptionally well. And I love Eleanor! She’s so funny and down to earth while also extremely knowledgeable and helps make a potentially...”Read full review »
LP6736 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“Fantastic podcast, really enjoying the content!
My only pointer would be sound quality but from a content perspective this is my favourite history podcast!
I’ve just read Caliban and the Witch which got me interested in this period and I would love to get your POV on this text!”
jcxixi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/21
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“Always a great listen on the way to work. Good laughs, informative and great hosts.
Was a little slow and unsteady at first but it’s good to see you both have found your feet, presenting-wise.”
RobinsonBritt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/18/21
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“Love the casual conversational tone of this show, like if you were out with your friends having a discussion on medieval life. The topic is fascinating and relevant to today’s issues. Keep the episodes coming, please!”
Dash Against Darkness via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/21
“Absolutely digging this show. The vibe is very much like a good introductory history seminar - Eleanor is the omniscient but not ultra-pedantic, dry TA, and Luke is like the student who actually does the reading. Coming from the perspective of a PHD dropout who’s used to amateur “popular...”Read full review »
aristotlesmasterpieceontheside via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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“Yes we love medieval history, but the hosts make this pod; anyone leaving bad reviews here is listening to the wrong pod - pls go away and either read some books to get what you want information-wise or make your own pod hah :-p as a history buff (who once managed to get the only A+ on a final...”Read full review »
shipwreckblues via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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