Listener Reviews

Possibly my favorite podcast episode ever. What a wonders and inspiring story. Now for the noodles! Thanks!

Not enough content to be running ‘classics’ yet. Love the pod, don’t get lazy!

Since the way back I’ve followed and listened to PJ. Topics pulled from the ether of collective consciousness, always infusing humor, appreciating irony, consistently offering new/different/alternative ways to consider this crazy life. I love it!!

Updated June 2025, dude the episode of pj finding out why the online writer gal wasn’t fitting in socially was absolutely riveting he’s so good at seeing the nuances and explaining his takeaways from interviews in very objective ways I just loved that episode I love when pj interviews subjects it’s sooooo fascinating I can’t explain it 10/10 ugh so good of an episode We all came looking for him and his eventual and now present comeback, and once again he’s nailed his ability to produce an incredibly fascinating podcast

My husband and I love this podcast. We appreciate that the hose take seriously the minutia of life that is so often on all of our minds. It’s funny, it’s interesting, and the host is a genuinely likable person.

I feel compelled because I just listened to the “why is no one coming to my parties” episode and it’s a genuine masterpiece.

Thank you for producing well researched and interesting stories that shed light on the mind and humanity. Your podcast has an amazing balance of journalism and philosophy and runs deep. It has taught me a lot about life and is an amazing companion for long walks or rides. You make the world a smarter place.

I have had the biggest crush on PJ Vogt for years and years now. I have so many favorite episodes, and feel like I’m solving mysteries right beside the love of my life every time I listen to a new episode. Maybe because im ADHD too, but the way he talks I just follow right along with his storytelling SO well (always). I’m not even kidding- I love you PJ!!! SLAY QUEEN!

I’m constantly recommending this show to friends. There are hundreds of good things I could say about it, but I’ll just tell you this: PJ has a way with metaphors. I don’t often think about metaphors but PJ’s are so unique, colorful and descriptive that it gives me a new appreciation for the form.

The world isn’t black and white. It’s complex, nuanced, and full of interesting issues. Search Engine will tickle your brain to think deeper. It will challenge your assumptions. It will make you ponder while you’re driving. This podcast is for anyone that enjoys thought provoking context.

This is such a great show. The topics are always interesting and creative. PJ does a fantastic job with asking the guests insightful and deep questions, and the team edits the show together in a very clean, compelling manner. Always a treat to spend time listening to this one.

Very well done podcast. It's informative and interesting. I like that he covers such a broad array of topics.

Somehow, PJ Vogt and his team is so consistently able to deliver a very broad set of relevant topics without a sense of hidden agenda. As trust is not measurable, maybe this is a good alternate definition of trust while he challenges us on important topics.

One of my favorite podcasts!

If this American Life and Power User had a baby

I normally listen to podcasts on another app, but I love this show so much redownloaded Apple Podcasts so I could write this review. PJ has talked about how he listened to the full “This American Life” on burned CDs. I listened to it on 2007 iPod. He’s now making shows I’m sure aimless 20 somethings will treat with the same reverence in the future. If I recommended three podcasts to someone who was just getting into podcasts, it’d be TAL, 99PI, and this.

PJ and team have a special way of getting you to be interested in whatever they are doing a piece on. Great storytelling about whatever topic they do a deep dive on. From why office buildings can’t be converted to apartments, GLP-1s, and Self driving cars! You’ll never be bored and you’ll always have something fun to talk about the next time you are out for drinks with friends!

This is on my short list of podcasts that I always listen to new episodes ASAP. Always interesting, always thoughtful and well done

God I love Caity Weaver. You should have her on every episode.

This podcast is an incredible listen! Easy to digest, I always learn something new and unexpected. It’s produced well, the stories are consistently entertaining and go further in depth than anticipated. No matter the subject, I come away more fulfilled than I arrived. Keep it going!

I found Search Engine when Freakonomics featured their electric car episodes. Such a wonderful show! Topics of all kinds, genuine curiosity, lovely host! A new friend and a happy one. I have now gone through the whole archive and considering joining the incognito club. Lovely!

In addition to really enjoying the random and interesting topics, I have to say that PJ makes me smile while I listen. His laugh is infectious and I finish listening feeling better about the world and myself. Thanks, PJ, for a great listening experience!!

If you don’t listen to Search Engine do you even listen to podcasts? PJ is the best!

This is a great podcast. I enjoy it, but please stop saying “like”. It is so irritating and makes you and the guest sound like you’re HS students.