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“I love the guests and interviews I’ve heard on this podcast so far. Great choice of interviewees!
Two ruses need reconsideration: the first time you listen, having the rules explained is fine. Upon the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, it’s a little unbearable to sit through all of that, but also to hear...”Read full review »
KansasCoaster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/24
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“I am loving this show, Rachel Martin makes it into something funny and rich. A real conversation that makes you think.”
Jenn Jenn13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/24
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“The random nature of each episodes questions makes this show pretty fun!
I might not listen to every episode (there are too many podcasts!) but I always check out to see who the guest is.”
The Chula Vistan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/24
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“I love Wild Card. I can’t stop listening and telling my friends how meaningful this podcast is for me. I find myself making that little noise made when I hear someone saying something that touches me deeply. Every episode has a different flavor, with Rachel’s constant guidance. Do yourself a...”Read full review »
Laurie/Reader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/24
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“This podcast launched around the same time as the New York Times’ “The Interview,” and I vastly prefer this one. Where “The Interview” is somewhat haughty, self-important, and indulgent to the point of parody, this podcast is fun, lighthearted, yet deeply sincere. It takes you placed you’d never...”Read full review »
Ghester42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/24
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“I started listening to this podcast as soon as it dropped, but since then it has become my go to calming and centering podcast. It already has conversations about the existential thing that I love to ponder and think about, and then when we’re in this crazy world of upsetting news every other...”Read full review »
KP-HP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“This is without a doubt one of the best new podcasts I’ve heard in awhile! Well done and keep up the good work.”
Gilbert Taylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/24
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“This podcast is so refreshing and fun! Kudos to NPR for putting out a winner!”
Naturedr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“I enjoyed several of the episodes but I can’t get past the “political neutrality”/both-sidesism and talking about the relief people are feeling after a fascist who wants people like me dead got elected to the White House”
sqthdw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“I love this podcast so much! A new staple in my podcast rotation! Thanks to everyone who puts it together.”
DHuser590 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“Amazing podcast that highlights the origin stories of so many of Hollywood's famous actors and actresses.”Read full review »
TylerS1602 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/04/24
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“Amazing idea, and it gets super emotional and deep very quickly, but sometimes the guests are very B-list BUT the very good episodes are so deep and full of wisdom.
The Jenny Slate and Levar Burton eps were my favorite.”
Raincloud06 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
“I’m not sure how I stumbled on this, but it sent me into a deep-dive of previous episodes. Absolutely fascinating and very personal takes from smart & successful artists and creators. Sprinkled with raw, unscripted emotions and stories along with brilliant guidance & questions from the...”Read full review »
Pretendlibrarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“It starts with cringe. Which card will the guest pick? OH MY GOSH! IT’S SO SUSPENSEFUL! Then it’s just blather from a self-involved B-list celebrity and a fawning host. I actually feel embarrassed for the people on this podcast whenever I hear it playing on my local NPR station.”
Aero Star via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“I tried, but I just can’t believe how bad this is. The idea is that guests choose a card with a question, and this is what they talk about. The questions are faux-deep and invite all sorts of self-centered, over-long answers about nothing. If you like to hear C-list celebrities prattle on,...”Read full review »
NPR Big Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“I absolutely love Wild Card. The best word I can use to describe it is “lovely.” Sometimes funny, sometimes a little sad, but always illuminating and fascinating. It’s the podcast I put on when I want to hear something that’s mellow and feel-good.”
SaraInLA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/24
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“Listening for the time tonight and I have to immediately say this show is special and something different. The personal one on one connections, interesting and probing questions, really makes for an easy and impactful listen.
Well done Rachel!”
nickdico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/24
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“Great guests and a well-thought out format makes this one of my favorite podcasts! I look forward to it every week. Rachel Martin’s easy rapport with guests and the true authenticity that she brings to every conversation brings me joy!”
katlat 66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/24
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“When will NPR start selling the cards used in the show?”
Storyteller335 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“Ponderings of abstract questions pulled at random (or intuition?) with integrity, wit, and realism . Thanks Rachel!”
TheWatertree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“Always been a big fan of Rachel Martin. This is a great format that focuses on the guests. Though I find I want to provide my own responses. Always excited when a new episode drops. I think you should make a “Play at Home” version.”
Olympic Superfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
“Very deep emotionally and intellectually engaging podcast I could not stop listening and ended up, listening to every episode in one evening. Looking forward to more! The guests are all exceptionally bright and self reflective. the questions are just excellent. These are the types of...”Read full review »
Professional trainer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“I like Rachel and the guests, but the cards are just too gimmicky and I don’t quite find that this is more fun, interesting, etc than a proper interview. It can be a bit cringe tbh, “oh which card?!” Really? I get you don’t want to be just another podcast where you interview celebrities, but it’s...”Read full review »
nadi624 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/24
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“I’ve always enjoyed listening to Rachel Martin, the joy in her voice, her style. This is an excellent format for Rachel, it’s obvious she’s having a great time. So far, I’ve enjoyed the LeVar Burton episode the most.
Thank you to the whole team behind Wild Card.”
JFBmusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/24
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“I have been hearing this advertised everywhere and I generally like Rachel Martin, so I checked it out. I’m unimpressed. The cards are silly; they don’t add much besides gamifying the same interview questions that all celebrities always get asked. And the cards really disrupt the flow of...”Read full review »
Sarah Angel14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/24
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“I like Rachel Martin’s style in this podcast. She’s gentle and good at asking questions and is, at least to me, very curious about her guest. The Nikki Giovanni episode is my favorite. I give it five stars, not super long, or too short, intriguing guests, and a genuine host - I think it’s...”Read full review »
Ohla00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
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“This pod started so strong. However, chopping up the episodes so as to partition off sections behind a pay wall just hits wrong. It's so disingenuous a thing to do to a podcast and host that centers on the genuine and the idea of being real. I am out.”Read full review »
Boyinthepenaltybox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/24
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“Every now and then there’s a good moment. But every time a guest starts to say something interesting, instead of digging in, Rachel says, Well, onto the next card! The format is fine in theory but for me, doesn’t beget the kind of conversations that make interview podcasts interesting. My other...”Read full review »
elkando via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/24
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“I listened to Wild Card for the first time today and chose the episode with Ada Limon. I was drawn in immediately. Once I understood the way it would go, I knew I’d be hearing things I’ve never heard before from her. The questions were interesting and surprising. They made me feel like I was...”Read full review »
Floating thru summer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“It's that simple. You finish the episode and go "what was the point of listening to that?"”Read full review »
jrosey24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“What a delight. It’s candy. The best podcast to listen to while traveling.”
Avid Gay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“It’s very gimmicky with the cards, which ultimately prove to be pretty boring. The promos play it up, but it’s just kind of dumb. I’ve tried to listen because it’s been featured on other podcasts I do like, but it’s just so bland. She’s not a v good interviewer and after trying to listen a few...”Read full review »
SSSStephK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“But too bad Ted Danson is a jerk. Thanks for helping me see that before I wasted my time with his pod.”
Crapwreck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“I absolutely love this show. I don’t think I’ve ever fallen in love with a podcast before. I really enjoy a lot of them. But this one…this one is like food for the soul. It’s the kind of conversation I would love to have with friends. And I love when answers of my own come to mind and I love when...”Read full review »
MelissaFromSC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
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“I didn’t know that this was just the podcast I was hoping for. It’s like a perfect meeting of The Late Show’s Colbert Questionert and Esther Perel’s game, Where Should We Begin - a dive into shared humanity via the ease of conversation. Well played all. Thank you.”
timmyheck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“The format of this show is fantastic. The way the questions are posed allows for an organic discussion so you won’t hear the same stories from the celebrities doing the podcast rounds. You get to hear realtime answers to deep questions. Love it!”
Shanniseven7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“if I have to hear another commercial about your special deck of cards I'm going to vomit.”Read full review »
please talk better via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/24
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“Love the deep dives and the laughter 💜”
tanyamara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“This is a real pleasure to listen to. The combination of accomplished personalities, great questions, and wonderful interviewing has made this my favorite podcast.”
Fabulous Conversations! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/17/24
“This is another junk interview podcast. Normally I wouldn’t leave a negative review. But I have heard commercials for this garbage podcast 10-20 times a day for the last 4 weeks. I tried to listen to one episode and it was awful. Stop advertising this podcast so much. Everyone has heard of it, so...”Read full review »
C$$$$$$!48:!/ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
“The host is completely obsessed with the supernatural in a way that’s boring, inappropriate, and incredibly off-putting. It’s like listening to someone discuss in detail how they cut their toenails and listening to them excitedly ask celebrities how they cut theirs. If that sounds revolting, yes...”Read full review »
Lllffzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“Rachel is SO good at this and so thoughtful that it seems like her guests authentically enjoy the time they spend recording this podcast. The answers feel genuine, and I appreciate that it doesn’t *feel* like just another opportunity to promote work.”
Radar'sPerson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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“I like the idea of gamifying a talk show. The promos for the show bill it as part game-show. We need more game shows in the ilk of WWDTM. This is not it. This is an interview show. There is no game. The interviewee is simply pulling question cards that the interviewer could have just asked. The...”Read full review »
ToneDeafRabbitt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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“This is what I wanted most interviews to be, yet I had no idea until now. This is those late night conversations in the dorms or the time right before you propose or when your therapist’s next appointment cancels last minute and you get a bonus session.
The production is simple and beautiful...”Read full review »
Steev Why via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“I’ve listened to many podcasts, and this hits the perfect note for me. It is engaging while also thoughtful. Rachel Martin is a joy with her warmth and intellect. She brings out introspective responses from guests, who we may only know previously from more superficial, anecdote-driven...”Read full review »
SoFreshSoCLE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“In just a month, this podcast has sailed to the top of my personal chart for podcast listening. The questions and conversation are smart and exactly the scale of human life. More of this, please. (I actually love this podcast so much that I’m leaving a review, which i don’t think I’ve ever...”Read full review »
Mshields76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“I have missed Rachel Martin's upbeat, caring, thoughtful, open approach to the world since she left Morning Edition. Now she brings all that, plus a lot more of her own personal experiences and insights to this wonderful show that gives us a chance to connect deeply with other people's...”Read full review »
Yogi_scientist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“In just a few episodes this show has managed to strike a balance between fun celebrity interview and simple but deep questioning. Now I just need to know when/where I can buy the official “Wild Card” question deck! 🤓”
rharer1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“This is a deeply personal interview show disguised as a game. When I was listening to the first episode with Jenny Slate and the rules of the game I was expecting Jenny to come up with witty answers for our entertainment. I was completely wrong. The questions are designed to inspire self...”Read full review »
True Duck Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/24
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“This is a lovely show that inspires self-reflection, appreciation for connection and living life. Wonderful conversations! Thank you- a new favorite podcast!”
Fayerty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/24
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