Listener Reviews

You know that feeling you get when a new podcast episode pops up and you get legit excited for how you’re spending the next 30-60 minutes? This is one of those. It’s basically [insert cool/weird/fascinating topic] for dummies with incredibly engaging and well written content. I’ve never recommended it to anyone who didn’t love it.

This show is incredible. If you know him you love him and this new show is such a direct line to his kind, brilliant, honest, hilarious, creative, genuine, humble, inquisitive brain. I can’t think of anyone else I’d trust more to keep safe and help answer those impossible questions that keep me from sleep at 3am. So excited for the rest is the season.

As someone who consumes 3-4 hours of podcasts a day, my timeline has become bloated with content that started with promise, only to lose creative steam. Does that stop these tired hosts from posting? No. Instead, they double down with increased content to wring as much advertising revenue as possible out of this medium. Which I completely understand…creatives need to eat too. So when a show like Search Engine comes along, I’m reminded why I fell in love with this medium in the first place. It’s one of the rare shows that drives me to scroll past pages of podcast releases, most of which will age into obscurity before I hear them, in hopes that I’ll find the morsel I crave above all others. It’s a great day when Search Engine drops. PJ Vogt is a unique voice, whose personal style is both engaging and informative, without informing us against our will. His research is compelling, his conversational approach is fresh, and he’s able to cross all demographic boundaries. When PJ laughs out loud, so do I. When he feels anxiety, I feel it with him. I discovered PJ on Reply All after hearing one of the greatest podcasts of all time, “The Case of the Missing Hit.” I’ve played that show for literally dozens of people, it’s that good. Since starting Search Engine, I’ve been mesmerized by Berghain even though I’m not gay, been gripped by a mysterious Buckingham pool even though I’m not an Anglophile, and purchased a Smarter Scrubber even though I rarely grill food. That’s the power of Search Engine. You won’t be disappointed.

What are the best podcast out there always look forward to the next episode.

This is one of the best podcasts out there. The questions and topics—whether serious or silly—are always engaging and thought-provoking. They’re presented in a way that really makes me think. PJ and his team are incredibly talented at what they do. Thanks, guys!

It's just such an interesting show and the production is phenomenal

podcast had become one of my primary sources of information and this one is both entertaining and informative. Five star stars!

PJ always seems to ask the questions that I want to ask, and then some questions that I didn't know I wanted to ask.

I consider this podcast essential listening, do yourself a favor and get on board. Thanks for the art.

Incredibly detailed and well-researched show. It’s my family’s new favorite. We especially loved the Viruses in the Air episode, and the history of the Wells family (coming from someone who works in public health). Bravo! Can’t wait for more episodes.

Love how interesting each and every episode is. I love the guests that PJ brings on and love the format of the reporting. Also, listening to PJ is always so fun!

Similar to having “comfort” TV shows, I also have comfort podcasts where I love listening, regardless of today’s topic. Reply All was my favorite podcast of all time for both the subject matter and the hosts - and I loved their dynamic together. I listened to every episode. I’m so happy to have another PJ - podcast. I admit, I dont always find the subject matter as compelling- but I listen to about 85% of the episodes because there is something about PJ’s delivery and laugh. My favorite was the multi-part episodes about fentanyl and why it ends up in so many drugs and causes so many deaths - something seemingly bad for drug dealers/makers. It was a great subject and great delivery. Keep up the good work.

thry do their research and save me time plus they are entertaining!

Such a fascinating podcast. As a longtime lover of the Reply All podcast, it's so great to have PJ back doing a very similar kind of podcast -- just about way more than the Internet and technology. Great deep dives on so many topics!

PJ Vogt is back with his thoughtful and fascinating takes that will surprise and move you to think and feel in different ways. One of my favorite podcasts out of hundreds I listen to.

One of my favorite podcasts on this planet! The episode on the USA Made grill scrubber is exactly what the world needs right now. Keep up the good work!

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Great reporting and great storytelling. Thank god PJ is still on the internet, the world needs this.

I’m constantly sharing episodes with my friends and find myself thinking and talking about them. The latest one on AI and homework is like a happy smorgasbord for my brain.

I missed this style reporting!!! So glad you’re back!

Most unique podcast out there - PJ and team make any topic and question to answer a fascinating ride

It is the best of the best I listen to many podcasts and it is my favorite I started listening to it on my 98th birthday and it has been the best years of my life

Loved PJ from his previous show. He goes really in depth on some cool topics. Makes you feel like you’re talking to your friend while he sits on your couch and tells you a wild story.

i cannot get away from this podcast, my brain is always bringing me back to it. Im obsessed and im not usually a big podcast person. 5/5 LOVE.