Reviews
Look forward to each new show as I’ve been introduced to so many artists I now follow. Hosts are great interviewers as well. Keep on🎶
gypsydjango via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/27/23
the musical guests are great but sound stifled in conversation with the awkward/vanilla hosts, who have the least personality of anyone in podcasting. it’s occasionally funny to listen to their canned Q&A routine with artists but it’s mostly like listening to someone read you their music...Read full review »
ParkerBatterson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/12/22
Love this podcast and the view into music and musicians it offers. Awesome hosts, diverse guests, and always a great listen!
Philly soph via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/03/21
Fantastic music podcast with bite sized episodes and unique live performances. Was very pleasantly surprised to hear the Waxahatchee episode.
Bvdabeast via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/05/20
The podcast guests that are interviewed as well as the content of the questions and the great music these guests share with the audience are top-notch. The only suggestion I have is that Raina back-off on identifying herself every few minutes of her interviews. Not sure if she’s not aware of...Read full review »
mountainlake2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/20
I for one, like this podcast, and if you hate it…THEN WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE TALKING ABOUT IT?!?!??!👿🔥👿🔥👿👿🔥👿🔥🔥🔥👿🔥👿👿👿🔥👿🔥👿🔥🔥🔥🔥👿🔥👿👿🔥🔥🔥🔥👿🔥🔥👿🔥👿🔥👿🔥
Digiverse via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/01/20
I love Talia but not crazy about the contributing host.
*Mike O* via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/19
Fans for years and dropped off afterDavid left the mic. However with a little sample here and there, I feel in love again. Happy to be back in love the interviews and the positive energy of the show.
tomtombearclub via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/03/19
Short cuts of songs =👎 Unable to view whom is host each episode = 👎 (love David, not so much of a talia fan) Unsubscribing after a decade of listening....
jimismycat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/19
This was well done. Delicate questions for a delicate soul. I felt like he may be a closet opera singer, and I adore opera. (His temperament I’m referring to.) This interview was relaxing and special thanks to the host and the guest. Thank you.
lizmeister7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/18
This is the only music podcast where I feel like I'm actually learning something about music as I go along and it exposes me to artists I never would have heard of otherwise. Highly recommendedRead full review »
Zbouis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/27/18
World Cafe provides an informative and introspective view on current and past artists. Interviews with Sting, John Mayer and Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) have been insightful and given me a different and broader perspective on these artists.
CTR cut the rope via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/28/17
Love this podcast. I'm sure the reason why all the sessions recorded for the show can't be podcast is related to music rights issues, as is the fact that only partial songs are used. That being said, overall this podcast is great. World Cafe is a gem.Read full review »
BMWXPN via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/11/17
NPR has lots of great music programming, but World Cafe is my favorite. I always learn something new about the artist being interviewed and the live performances are beautifully recorded.
Philly Music Guy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/07/17
Talia Schlanger is doing a killer job as host, and the music interviews and performances are as engaging as ever. I really value this pod in my rotation of music podcasts.
GabeRosenberg via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/17
I don't like pop music. I like musicians who play musical instruments and speak about real issues. The artisits on World CAfe are my kind of artists. I don't love every artist, but many are great!Read full review »
babylonfalling via Apple Podcasts · Italy · 05/23/16
Love when it's an all music podcastRead full review »
Goranger22 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/07/16
I've supported David Dye and WXPN in Philly for years. Went to shows there in the old and new studio, concerts, etc. and always enjoyed the programming. However, this podcast does not keep up with what's happening on World Cafe'. If you want to promote your podcast as one with new...Read full review »
Spaceman of OB via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/14/15
The shows you want are not here and if you find one you would like to listen to it isn't complete.Read full review »
Tom in Maine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/22/14
Excellent way to discover new music, and a fine mix of stuff you may be familar with. Highly recommended.
Torgo3000 via · 12/31/13
A relaxing interlude during a busy day. Always look forward to the download.
Actuary via · 11/26/13
I listen to an episode as I am falling asleep. Keep 'em coming!Read full review »
thecrazylibrarian via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/23/12
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Maribos via Apple Podcasts · Croatia · 07/22/11
Ok. I've been listening to this program for around 8 years and have found many of my favorite artists on here by being able to listen to full songs. You cant get the real taste in only 30 secs of a song. Typical copyright mess. SkipRead full review »
JFish 162 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/08/10
I thoroughly recommend having a listen to World Cafe. The presenter David Dye is a sort of American Bob Harris who is clearly a fan as well as an afficionado. He has some great guests from a wide variety of musical genres and the sessions are relaxed and intimate sounding. Definitely worth tuning...Read full review »
Robhavelock via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/17/10
Yes, the first few reviews are definitely outdated. Now they play three to four full length songs, as well as the interviewing. Really the best music podcast I've heard.Read full review »
Alejandrap83 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/09
All these comments about the 30 second excerpts must be an old issue. I've been listening to these all day, and the feed has full songs and interviews now. Wow ... greatest non-news NPR show of all time. If only more affiliates would embrace music from this century ... it does'nt always...Read full review »
plurgid via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/31/09
As far as I can tell the full 20-25 min show is being podcast. I love world cafe and don't get it regularly where I live so this is a great fix! Thanks NPRRead full review »
PostModGuru via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/09
The show is about the music, and even though the interviews are interesting, they should be the icing on the cake, not the bread and water.
Salgarious via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/08
I agree with the other comments. You feel like you're listening to a 20 second sample of a random excerpt of every song, not enjoying a great live performance. I didn't know how great "uncut" was until it was taken away. :(Read full review »
Erin Glynn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/10/07
There are several shows from World Cafe that we'd like to listen to. Andrew Bird was recently interviewed and his show is not available. How can we pick and choose?Read full review »
World Cafe Listener via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/16/07
The iTunes store says one time - the actual download is approximately half that time. Please put it all there, cancel this mess, or charge for the full show if that's what it will take. 30 seconds of a song is a waste of time.Read full review »
El Kentro via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/09/07
I'm shocked at how poorly done this podcast is. Cutting the songs down to 30 second samples is just absurd ... I might as well just listen to iTunes samples from the albums. The interviews are moderately interesting, but not enough to make up for the frustration of cutting off the music.Read full review »
mr. barksworthy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/07
This is awesome.. I just wish you would put on all the artists.. Eric Church is one that I am looking forward to having on this if possible... Great work!!!!
JenL via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/06
This show is utterly maddening. They have edited all of the life out of the show for the podcast. Instead of live performances of songs, you get a frustrating 30 second snippet, followed by a fadeout. I'm assuming it's for copyright reasons, but for whatever reason, it makes for terrible...Read full review »
Huey Pierce via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/26/06
I think it's great that NPR has put a World Cafe podcast up. I strongly request that they put put all their shows on here. For example Will Hoge, Thursday, April 13th. It was on the world cafe website, why not put all 23:44 of it on to the podcast site.Read full review »
Drew Perrin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/14/06
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