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“Really enjoy the format and breaking down of the aspects of fiction that are often taken for granted… by me anyway.”
Canadian Matt Mahon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/03/22
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“It’s so good to stumble across a really good podcast like this one. The themes are interesting and always done well. The host is a great interviewer as well. He has a lovely voice, which makes it very easy on the ears. It’s unusual to find something that is as intelligent and well constructed as...”Read full review »
nudders via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/29/20
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“A fascinating and wide ranging exploration of the intersection of writing and the world. Every episode adds books to the to-be-read pile, which is both a blessing and a curse. Discovering historical and current connections between ideas and happenings that may, on the surface, appear disparate...”Read full review »
Xianart via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/05/20
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“This is a very enjoyable literary podcast looking at the works, people and events that have shaped popular fiction. The topics are thoroughly researched, the episodes are briskly paced, without feeling hurried and sprinkled with humour. Conor Reid, has created a little gem.”
wexant via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/20
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“One can learn an astonishingly mass of new information in a shor timeframe.
In this podcast, it is also in a very animating way!
Also: I like the voice, calm and relax and with an irish lilt.”
Miss Annette P. via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/13/20
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“A podcast about reading and books across time, genre and culture. Clever, insightful, full of “ Did you know...” facts with a gentle warm sense of humour”
David Lewis via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/09/20
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“Fantastically interesting, unusual explorations into literary topics with authoritative guests and an amiable host, all in about 30 minutes or less! My new favorite literature podcast.”
sarahelize via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/19
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“I learn something new in every episode.”
DataTater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/19
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“This podcast takes me back to the absolute best parts of my literature degree - minus the wordiness. The stories it explores are told simply but engagingly, with knowledgeable guests and plenty of topics I have never learned about before. The narration is also really well done.
Consider me hooked!”
Amy Meyer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/19
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“I am always on the hunt for interesting book/reading podcasts and am soooo happy to find this one. I love how in-depth Connor’s topics are and that he finds really interesting experts to interview. There’s so much great info in each episode that’s leading to new reading experiences! Really...”Read full review »
Cmerc45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/19
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“I had never listened to a podcast before so I downloaded a few different recommendations to listen to on a flight and Words To That Effect was definitely my favourite. Excellently researched, written and edited, no rambling ego trips into the microphone. Each episode deals with fascinating ideas...”Read full review »
purekatearama via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/24/18
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“WTTE has quickly become one of my favorite literature podcasts. The host has a great voice, and the topics are smart and compelling. The neurasthenia episode is particularly good.”
Yogademia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/17
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“Great podcast! Really informative and the perfect length.”
dr. con via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/04/17
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“Really interesting, well researched, bite sized stories! Perfect for an inspiring morning commute.”
LoftPod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/23/17
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“The show is great! I particularly liked listening to the invasion fiction episode as it peaked my interest! So well researched and informative without becoming tiresome! Kept me in my seat (so to speak). Keep it up!”
The Music Pod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/22/17
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“Many podcasts are bloated and take too long to get to their endpoint. Not so with this one. It's a succinct yet informative show that covers interesting topics. Worth a listen.”Read full review »
Dusty Baker Street Irregulars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/17
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“great production that unleashes a whole new world around literature and answers the questions you may never have thought to ask”
LisaLuFashion via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/12/17
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“Fascinating show on genre fiction, history and more. Always insightful. Good length at 15 mins too. Definitely recommend!”
Dermot124 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/28/17
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“An incredibly interesting show that is delightfully smooth to listen to. The topic of each episode seems to intrigue me again and again, and the content is delivered in a way that is practically cinematic!”
HunterWaggs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/17
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“Bite-size chunks of smart, original, and excellently produced content. Really worth clicking subscribe for the delight when it pops up in your feed every two weeks. Great stuff.”
jtdward via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/24/17
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“This is the best show about Irish literature that I've ever heard! Love it. Thanks 👍”Read full review »
Soundblob via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/24/17
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“Fantastic podcast. Engaging, interesting and just the right length. A perfect bit of intellectual stimulation on my morning commute.”
*_Sean_* via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/23/17
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