Reviews
Rate ShowSincere exploration and quality story telling.
This podcast is a sincere attempt to answer questions about modern life that you would like to Google but know you don't have a week to dive into the rabbit hole. Well PJ has a week, and access to experts, and he is good at story telling.
- Commuter54389
- July 8, 2024
- Olive;Cat
- July 7, 2024
This is simply art
This podcast should be studied as the example of a perfect podcast. So interesting and filled w passion and heart
- rach1836
- July 6, 2024
Exceptional
I heard about this through Freakonomics podcast. It’s so interesting, so entertaining. The production adds to what is great writing and delivery. Ultimately, PJ is just a spellbinding story teller. Really enjoyable, I wish this team all the success in the world - they deserve it.
- Sean X A
- July 4, 2024
My favorite podcast
I miss the days when the podcast scene wasn’t so oversaturated with famous people interviewing famous people. Search Engine is a gem of a show, filled with niche topics and fun stories, delivered via the trusted, relatable voice of PJ Vogt. You have to work really hard to produce a show like Search Engine, which is why I’m happy and even eager to support the small team behind it. Thank your for your continued commitment to independent journalism!
- Retárd
- July 2, 2024
German club scene episode was so well made
The pod is overall very well done, but some episodes take the cake. The one about Berghain is a clear example. So informative and kept it interesting and engaging all the way through. Gold star
- actually123
- July 1, 2024
I really missed PJs lough!
Good rhythm of a podcast. PJ is interesting as always, thank you for coming back. Can’t wait to next episodes!
Two things to add in end of season 1:
1. This podcast started strong and just became better and better. It feels like we’ve been in this rodeo before but this time it’s more experienced, mature, down to earth, smart, sophisticated.
2. At times it felt like we’re a fly on the wall in PJ’s and Sruthi’s therapy sessions. The search engine is actually into their own soul, open questions they have for themselves, about their past and how to navigate life today, as an adult that already felt some success and some failure. Every episode I get a moment of - oh, this is what they went after!
Thank you!
- Ymeiner
- July 1, 2024
Gem of a podcast
I’ve recommended this show irl to so many people I felt I should give it a review here too. If you are a curious person, give this a try. It’s a nice change of pace from all the news doom and gloom and manages to balance silly stories with more serious topics.
- J Bonila
- June 30, 2024
Glad for the show
Great show, I agree with most of the points in the most recent (how to survive…). I learned that I do not like Ezra Klein and will do my part to see less of him on the internet regardless of how smart or informed he is. His need to insert veganism as his example is incredibly glib and weakens his perspective and credibility, and I don’t think his perspective as a “capitalist” will age well. Cool.
Update: I am interested in the Berghain episodes, but I stopped 4 minutes in. I have never had a strong determination to go to Berghain, but I worry that listening to these episodes will preclude me from getting in if I ever do. Having those expectations and trying to meet them sounds like the worst way to start a night.
- m_wit
- June 30, 2024
Stop searching, just listen
The podcast I immediately play whenever it drops in my feed. It’s always unique with beautiful storytelling and incredible production quality. Don’t miss it.
- Thomas Watson
- June 30, 2024
My new favorite
So happy that PJ has a podcast. Absolutely incredible interviews. Eagerly awaiting the next episode.
- DannyBananee
- June 29, 2024
It’s hard to explain
How f-ing great this show is. I literally refresh every week waiting for the new episode. It’s ALWAYS entertaining, informative, esoteric, and funny. Incredibly researched and always shareable with friends who delight in idiosyncratic stories. Follow and rate 5 stars!
- flychicken
- June 28, 2024
Better than ever
It’s so rare that a sequel outperforms it’s predecessor, especially when that predecessor exceeded all expectations. Search Engine is not a direct sequel of Reply All but it’s easy to trace the line. I love this this show. It’s creative, witty, interesting and phenomenally well produced. A+
- Ivánlh
- June 28, 2024
More than just a sequel to reply all
I absolutely love what PJ and crew have shaped together here. A show that says yes to innate curiosity, passing whims, or big incongruities in the world.
Every episode is a journey, most you may want to go on, others you may be just on the ride. But PJ’s personality shines through whether explaining policy, recording on city streets, or interviewing smart people.
Impeccably produced and researched, but humbly made. I’m glad this exists and I cannot wait for the next set of adventures!
- Meandering Mage
- June 28, 2024
any new episode goes to the top of my to listen list
i’m always surprised by the topics they cover and always impressed
- Kitteywov
- June 28, 2024
Always absorbing whatever the question
The thing I love about this show is how the topic can seem like something you wouldn’t care about, but then you listen and get completely drawn in. The German dance club episodes is a great example. That world sounds like the opposite of fun to me, and still the episodes were fascinating.
- JoeMac7345
- June 27, 2024
Hate to love it but I do!
Can’t deny that PJ is a great storyteller…the magic that left reply all at the end, turns out that was him. I am really enjoying the show and look forward to each episode, one of my current favorite pods.
- Jen305484
- June 27, 2024
Questions answered thoroughly and thoughtfully
Search Engine is a delight. PJ is a thoughtful host who is excellent at explaining and guiding you through complicated answers to legitimately fascinating questions. He asks excellent questions of the people he brings on and helps get to a larger conclusion than the story’s parts. If you liked Reply All or enjoy Radio Lab, you will love this one.
- Mishymumu
- June 26, 2024
Glad to hear PJ again after he cancelled himself
Not trying to be cheeky but I missed PJ and the OG reply all after the whole cast unnecessarily cancelled themselves.
- Old Kell
- June 22, 2024
This show just keeps getting better and better
I’ve been listening to Search Engine for a while, but this last season has been pretty glowing. This turned into one of my favorites!
- Hadarj
- June 22, 2024
Love
PJ described himself as ‘uncool’, I disagree. Love your perspective and voice throughout as you follow around your sincere curiosity, giggling often. Feels like catching up with a friend I don’t get to see often enough.
The sensitivity, compassion and wisdom you demonstrate as you dig in to the fentanyl issue was very much appreciated—you held space for the loved humans trying to find their way through, instead of dismissing them as addicts with moral failings who deserve to sleep in the bed they made. And kudos for how you handled the criticism you faced at gimlet. And for how you moved forward after. Thanks for not disappearing.
- BubbaGooby
- June 21, 2024
Terrific podcast
Informative, entertaining and delves into topics in intelligent, surprising and thoughtful ways. Absolutely brilliant.
- dhjc2
- June 19, 2024
Nerd fodder for all.
I Stan PJ . It’s kind of weird how much I love this podcast , but I think it’s just a testament to how well made it is. I live the life of a hobbit, I mean I’m a clinical herbalist by trade, I love on a farm and I made my bread from scratch I’m THAT kind of nerd. But this podcast gives me so much joy and insight in the broader world. Or sometimes a more narrow part of the world that I didn’t even know about.
I obsessively wait for each new episode and am eternally grateful that PJ and the tiny team is still cranking out some of the best listening content there is.
- yaddayaddatostada
- June 18, 2024
Search Engine
This is a great podcast. I stumbled across it and have been listening for a couple of months now. This is a podcast to check out if you are someone who has a lot of questions about random things. This podcast has helped me feel more comfortable with a lot of topics I wasn’t sure were possible!! Great podcast and very thankful for PJ who is willing to put this content out!!
- Waterspirit97
- June 17, 2024