Reviews
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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
- Roxybell ll
- June 17, 2024
Love all things PJV
I am so glad you’re back PJ! I have missed you so much since Reply All. Best podcast of all time … thank you and Shruthi for keeping its spirit alive!
Also updating this to say that maybe I felt God driving in horrific traffic listening to Zvika Krieger…. What a wonderful approachable interview.
- mrsk423
- June 16, 2024
Zvika Kreiger
I just listened to your interview with Zvika Krieger. It was excellent. Thank you for sharing him with us. Take his advice, surrender and pray.
- Tech support wake up
- June 14, 2024
Found hope without “searching”
This (my comment below) might not be your experience, but this is the kind of experience you can have with the amazing variety of topics and approach to those topics that PJ and his team create.
While I enjoy many of the episodes, the “what does it feel like to believe in God?” episode had an uncanny timing for where I’m at today as I struggle with the aftermath of a very painful situation. The approach to this topic has left me in tears with a growing feeling of hope.
THANK YOU for this podcast!
- T20T20T20T
- June 14, 2024
- mandiodienwbfudodne
- June 10, 2024
- Paul Aplin
- June 7, 2024
Apple Podcasts Sub/Love the Show!
Love the show, keep doing what you’re doing! I want to support the show but I really would prefer to subscribe though the Podcast app. I know you probably have to pay the Apple tax going through the app but I would pay a little extra to have it billed like my other podcasts. Just a thought. Thanks!
- RyanInOhio
- June 5, 2024
Solid Journalism
I’m consistently impressed and constantly in awe with the depths and lengths that PJ and his team go to in the investigative journalism process. Exceptional only begins to describe the work. Listen, Subscribe, Enjoy!
- j1bird2k
- June 5, 2024
My new go-to!
This podcast scratches my brain in the most satisfying way, answering questions I didn’t even know I had! I end each episode wanting more & hope we can have tons more Search Engine in the future! Love everything that this team is doing!
- sierrathomp
- June 5, 2024