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“I’ve been listening to Karina since 2015; she is phenomenal! I enjoy her modern feminist perspective, sense of humor, and impeccable research. She covers so much! My favorite series are her 12-part deep dive into the Manson Family and their connection with Hollywood, Erotic 80’s, Dead Blondes,...”Read full review »
Veronica Rural via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
“it’s a shame that i have the same complaint as everyone else. i had to stop listening, against my will, because the delivery is completely insufferable.”
m_inaway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“There are plenty of great reviews of this pod for many years now and deservedly so. However, many if not most of those reviews include mention of Ms. Longworth’s voice in the delivery of her stories. I honestly cannot believe she is unaware of this and just stubbornly refuses to remedy the issue...”Read full review »
j- diggity dawg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
“So glad I’m not alone. The verdict is in: Karina Longworth’s voice work is terrible. It’s a shame because it really is a good podcast - well researched, informative, perfect for film buffs. Congratulations to Longworth for writing and producing. Absolutely no thanks for the narration. How did...”Read full review »
mblly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
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“Absolutely love this podcast, well researched and beautifully delivered. Will not find a better podcast on this topic”
Melissa Louise87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/24/24
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“This podcast is impeccably researched and Karina is a delight. I have been listening for years and am never disappointed.”
noporunner68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“I really tried, but the host over-enunciates like crazy. And she hits the Ts like they insulted her family. I just can’t. I really wanted to like this podcast. Please learn how to speak normally”
aesthetictiger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/24
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“I just paid an expensive subscription and Karina hasn’t published since March?”
Laurariascos via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/12/24
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“THE MO ST AGG RESS IVE PRO NUN CEE A TION EV ER HE ARD. LI KE AN IC E PI CK TO THE BR IAN.”
Dill BeBasio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/24
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“love it... always so interesting we need more”
ch26do via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/27/24
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“I adore this podcast; Karina really does her research and cares about her seasons. I always learn about a new (old) film that I need to see! Just the best for anyone interested in films and the stories behind them.”
Poodle Shoes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“The research and writing are great, and the subject matter is interesting. Every year or so, I try again. But I just can’t stand the host’s delivery — it is just grating to me.”
MishiBurg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/24
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“I wanted to love this podcast, because it’s very interesting and well researched, but the way the narrator enunciates words is incredibly irritating and distracting. Seriously, who speaks like that? If you lack public speaking skills, just use an AI voice to narrate your show.”
Asthmaticx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
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“from the vocal fry to the fake pronunciation of T’s to the overtly unbearable millennial speech. hard to listen to what is being said.”
RTS2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“I’m sure the beautiful Miss Novak struggled a great deal. But to hear this person talk about her “character’s struggles” is friggin ridicules. Her “characters “ aren’t her.
Hopkins “struggled” with Hannibal?”
redwolfhopw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“The podcast is well-researched and interesting, but Longworth can be a bit sanctimonious, and the over-enunciation is a bit much”
NCC1453 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
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“I would be willing to bet I have learned more from YMRT than I did during my four years of college film studies. Longworth’s contribution to film history cannot be overstated.
Now more than ever we need to revisit the often biased reporting of the past, as well as recontextualize films through...”Read full review »
angelabrittain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/24
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“I love the content but the commercials are way too annoying. Can’t listen anymore.”
Julie bug $$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
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“Great research, very interesting podcast about the early history of Hollywood.
The host. Speaks. In a… very. Stilted. Way.
I don’t know if she was told in a public speaking to class to speak slowly and took that too literally, but she sounds like she’s trying very, very hard to be understood....”Read full review »
Teem Dodger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/24
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“I used to love listening to this podcast a few years ago but now she uses this insane, annoying pronunciation . Really, who convinced her that was a good idea .”
corry22a via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Just love this podcast - so many stories I never knew about or had heard a few things…. Clint Eastwood/Sondra Locke - how unfair - what a nasty piece of work he is…
In-depth information
Fabulous storytelling
Well done!”
Mychel💜 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/24
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“I miss this podcast so much. I have listened to each episode multiple times as the content & voice is amazing. I wish there were more stories of old Hollywood stars - I know Karina is probably tired of it but she really is the best. I wish a series about the beginnings of television too. Her...”Read full review »
carrieboosh via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/24
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“The commercials are worse and more frequent than any other podcast I’ve listened to. It makes it really hard to enjoy the depth of the research when there’s 3 minutes of commercials for every 5 minutes of content.”
Fdiebxgs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
“This affectation makes an otherwise entertaining podcast almost unlistenable. Please stop pronouncing ‘letter’ as ‘leTTTer.’”
tjb11590 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
“Please and thank you”
jellyntoasy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“Absolutely fascinating. The atmosphere, narration, research, and deep empathy combine to make possibly one of the most candid collections of information on Hollywood to date.”
Epthp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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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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