Listener Reviews

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!

i’m always surprised by the topics they cover and always impressed

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.

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.

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.

Not trying to be cheeky but I missed PJ and the OG reply all after the whole cast unnecessarily cancelled themselves.

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!

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.

Informative, entertaining and delves into topics in intelligent, surprising and thoughtful ways. Absolutely brilliant.

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.

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!!

PJ Vogt is such an important voice and excellent interviewer.

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.

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.

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!

High quality research, and PJ is such a great host!

Smart. Entertaining. Thought-provoking.

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!

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!

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!

I loved “Reply All,” and I think this show might be even better. Please keep up the amazing work.

I absolutely love the intro music. That’s all I have to say. Thanks

The title of this review references the end of the “Trigger” show, but every episode is a gem and PJ is a formidable talent.

I just wanted to make sure you guys are aware that no ads are playing in your ad breaks (at least in most recent episode - listened on Spotify) - I love this show, was sad when reply all ended and so glad you’re doing this, thank you!!!