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“I like to listen to podcasts to relax, sometimes to listen to as I fall asleep. Karina Longsworth voice is soothing. Unfortunately every commercial is several decibels louder so it is not only incredible jarring but if you are falling asleep it shocks you awake. Or if you unfortunately fell...”Read full review »
former listener22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
“This is a good podcast, the content is high caliber. But what’s with the over pronunciation on the ends of words? It’s like the narrator is trying too hard to be perfect, and over annunciating, esspecially evident when she is narrating the ads/ sponsors. It’s very distracting, and makes it hard...”Read full review »
frustratedfsn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/24
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“The pronunciations of the Ds and Ts and the “sounds” at the end of almost every sentence is infuriating. The content is of interest to me and I listened to some of the movie episodes from the 80s content (maybe 4 episodes). I then tried to listen to something newer to see if adjustments had been...”Read full review »
SarahSmokesCigars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“So well researched with critical analysis of the Hollywood industry.”
TheSmallLebowskiIrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/04/24
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“Update: turns out, Karina Longworth is a real person! Not a computer! In fact, she’s pretty brilliant. I heard her on Maron podcast and have listened to even more episodes than when I initially wrote this review. She’s awesome.
The writing is incredible, the stories are compelling. I’m only a...”Read full review »
HighlandsBoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/24
“I thought I was going to learn something about old Hollywood. What I learned was lefty views are forced into everything. This podcast covers mostly the accomplishments women in Hollywood and when they fail it’s because of men and when they succeed it’s in spite of them. All the bad behavior by...”Read full review »
petethekiller030 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I LOVED this podcast early one and it’s been sad to see it become so sententious. Do we need to be told for the ten thousandth time that some men treated women poorly in Hollywood? lol.”
Fairnhonest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/24
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“I’m an old Hollywood buff since childhood (although now some of my favorites from childhood are considered classics.) I’ve completely enjoyed hearing Karina talk about the actors and the place that have entertained me for decades. My favorites have been those of the earliest days of Hollywood,...”Read full review »
MichiganGal1027 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
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“This podcast is wonderful- in my top 5 of all time. Fell in love at “Dead Blonds” and still look forward to every season. Went back and listened to previous seasons, too. All 🔥”
BlamelessAphid5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/24
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“A transcript read by a bot. Hard pass.”
etienne m via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“If you love movies and Hollywood, this is the podcast for you. Longworth digs deep beneath the hype and “official mythology” and shines a light into the parts of Hollywood Lore that usually remain in shadow. YMRT is critical, but stems from a deep love of this crazy business…warts and all. I love...”Read full review »
weewilliestylz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/09/24
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“So happy I found this podcast! I wish I had been listening from day 1… however I’m so glad I will be able to listen without delay for maybe a year. Thank you for assisting in my preparation for some nonexistent film test that will never be given to me! But if it does I’m more and more prepared to...”Read full review »
Stefmichkr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“Karina, I love your show, listened to every episode. Congratulations on 10 years of podcast shows, much love💗”
lkulm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/24
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“I can't put my finger on it, as this is outside of my normal listening genre but I am hooked! I really enjoy Katrina's critiques and she captivates me with her presentation style/voice. I am intentionally trying to pace myself because I don't want to run out of episodes!”Read full review »
Xjrsx1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“The vocal fry is maddening!”
nicafromnowhere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
“I have been enjoying this podcast off and on for several years now. I remember while I was in Hong Kong I popped on an episode on Yvonne De Carlo, and felt this gal knows her stuff, but also, perhaps more importantly, knows how to deliver.
One thing that I know could either be regional...”Read full review »
Slowdive23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“What an accomplishment! I believe I’ve now heard every episode, and enjoyed every one.”
willa catheter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
“As a member of Generation Jones I’m old enough that I grew up in a time when silent films and early talkies and black-and-white movies from Hollywood’s golden age were used as filler for TV programming. People my age were immersed in this stuff as kids and we soaked it up like sponges. Karina...”Read full review »
bazuemague via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“Found they were about to rip me off fr $129 annual fee to this podcast. No way to cancel uncalled for subscription. So I cancelled my credit card to deny the cheats access.”
Muzz from Oz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/27/24
“Hard to follow and her attempts at the above are really distracting. Better movie podcasts out there!”
chicagoCK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“Simply amazing! A rich crash course in Hollywood history from its inception to the modern day. Karina Longworth presents this century of film and industry in a well-researched and abundant(!) programme, tied together by a mix of historical, thematic, and cultural issues. I’ve listened to the...”Read full review »
les.seachelles via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
03/19/24
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“It’s like listening Roseanne Barr sing a good song.
The worst impersonator ever and the weirdest speaking style. Also becoming more sanctimonious and preachy.
That said early seasons were well researched and often interesting. Karina is smart and interesting but lacks performative talent. She...”Read full review »
M Mudville via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/18/24
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“Also boring”
Gleeben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I love this podcast. I could listen to Karina Longworth’s voice all day. The team behind this podcast are incredible in the research and details they provide in each episode. It really makes commute times/ work go by quickly when you have such interesting stories to listen to and an engaging...”Read full review »
Lola-Elizabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/15/24
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“Not as good as The Secret History of Hollywood. It’s ok.”
James@Jameswest via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/13/24
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“This is the podcast I didn’t know I needed. Thank you for all the research. And for joining forces with Marc Maron; where I first heard you.”
Netty White via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“I’ve listened to every episode multiple times and the Polly Platt series is my favorite podcast series ever. I knew nothing about her before listening, and learned that she was key in at least three of my all time favorite films. Thanks for highlighting the work of this brilliant woman. Now we...”Read full review »
bunba hotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“So impressed with the work that goes into each episode and season. Absolutely obsessed. Kind of sad I just discovered it (2024) but kinda thrilled I have so many episodes to binge!”
Teejaye4556 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/27/24
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“Has good information but the host never misses an opportunity to inject left wing Trump hating politics. She always mentions that someone was a “white man” as though that condemns them automatically. Take everything she says with more than a few grains of salt.”
Listener12344321 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
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“Could not stand to listen to her narrate this podcast. Wow. So bad.”
Lola60626 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“Love this podcast, but it makes me cringe whenever Karina mispronounces words with “t” in the middle as “d”. Examples: important, button, Burton (Richard) are being pronounced as impordant, budden and Burdon. 😖”
Grammar Maven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“This woman can’t pronounce the letter “t”. I think that should matter on a podcast.”
JRHassan59 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“I LOVE this podcast!!… except for when I don’t. The content is absolutely perfect for me. I love the long, deep dives into 20th century Hollywood & every aspect of a subject. The topics are interesting, and told in a very engaging way.
However, in the post-2016 episodes, there is about one...”Read full review »
Luminara from Narnia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/24
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“Lots of good information here but the podcast is long winded. Do we really need 10 shows on Louella and Hedda? So much useless garbage. The minutiae on the Martin and Davis episodes made me stop listening.
A perfect example is the podcast on The Blue Lagoon in which the host thought it necessary...”Read full review »
Yankee Doodle 30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“I can’t believe this podcast is successful. The hosts narration is annoying and the research is amateurish. I can pick out at least one mistake in each episode ( Jay Sebring never drove a Ferrari, he drove a Porsche, for example) but anyone under 30 would never know that.”
JAM 1972 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Please stop speaking like this. The hard Ts in EroTica and the vocal fry along with the cadence was too much for me to bear. Is this for real?
I cannot listen to this delivery.”
Mrsteevee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“Made it 36 shows. I love the stories but can’t stand the voice (so forced and deliberate, completely unnatural), the pacing, the targeted ads (I get capitalism, but they are for products of zero interest or value). It’s just not worth it. I’m unfollowing.”
setah5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“No one speaks like that normally. Very distracting and unpleasant.”
CeeJay W via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/02/24
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“I love everything about this podcast.
I have learned so much and the research is astounding. I cannot wait for the next season.”
Cracked Cacky via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/29/24
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“It’s clear you’re an apologetic and believe that white people should be ashamed and disgraced by the color of their skin.
I had a hard time listening to it, because you have some good content, but your bias, and how you view things shine through in a concerning way.
Terrible”
Tommymoore1313 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Stopped listening after a few minutes. Content is interesting and I really tried, but the narrators way of speaking was making me actually angry. The hard “T”s, the additional syllables and extended vowels on ends of words, comes across as fake and as if she’s trying way too hard....”Read full review »
Lorenz12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
“Bring back Karina!”
N. Warthog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/24
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“Just finished the Erotic 80s and Erotic 90s series, and given everything that has been covered in this podcast before, these really pay off. With these, Ms Longworth makes plain what wasn’t obvious, as well as what was groundbreaking and what was regressive. She always provides essential cultural...”Read full review »
nzcane via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/11/24
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“(you’re welcome)
Excellent analysis!”
Ihatepodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“Have I listened to these wonderful stories. As many biographies I have read having been enchanted by the "Hollywood" mystic and often wondered what is the story BEHIND the story. Well, wonder no more! The stories are so well researched and purrfectly delivered it is EVERYTHING! Thank you...”Read full review »
JohnnyMia1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
“Too bad this used to be the best film history podcast around now it’s one of the best feminist podcasts around but that’s not my taste. And now she’s looking for shadows where there aren’t any in the past to fill-in agenda so I’m not gonna waste my time with you and neither should the rest of...”Read full review »
pbarn2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Brilliant, engaging and I love her voice almost as much as her insight. Her narrative delivery seamlessly guide you entertaining and educating you thru film history.
Thank you”
Woomsical via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“The content is great but reached the tipping point with the amount of ads. The fake Earn In story repeatedly sent me away.”
Difab4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“Turned off within 5 minutes. I really tried. Nails on a chalkboard type of feeling. Her way of speaking makes me … angry?”
SadieAce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/24
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