Reviews
Rate ShowSo glad PJ is back!
I loved PJ on his previous podcast, so was super excited when I learned of this show. I love the deep dives he takes into various topics. Some are things I’ve thought about as well and others are things I’ve never thought of, but all are entertaining and informative regardless!
- Princessandrea80
- Nov. 17, 2023
Insightful, charming, kind - it's just good
I'm learning and laughing, what a gem of a show. Thanks for making this - keep going!
- maryn1287
- Nov. 17, 2023
Personal and Universal at the same time
PJ brings so much of himself to this show. He actively grapples with his own biases and assumptions in a way that you almost never see from a host. It’s vulnerable storytelling in the best way. But at the same time, he brings the stories along to reveal universal human truths.
After each show I want to go journal my thoughts so I don’t forget the insights.
Glad Reply All agreed to put the show in my feed. I wouldn’t have know about it otherwise.
- AKJ 70
- Nov. 17, 2023
I ask myself a lot of the same questions.
The homeless episode and the bill of Wall Street are my two favorites. The bill episode is so cool. The history behind it all. Amazing. Thanks.
- coronaglen
- Nov. 16, 2023
- Zack_show
- Nov. 16, 2023
Boring episode title? No, that's good, too
Some of the episode titles may intrigue you. Some may not. But all are excellent.
- Studying in Taiwan
- Nov. 15, 2023
Better than ever
Search Engine is podcasting at its best, and PJ’s gift for storytelling shines brighter than ever here. This show is the perfect combo of deeply researched rabbitholes and deeply human questions and conversations, narrated through PJ’s signature combo of snappy humor and vulnerable realness. Chef’s kiss—perfection!
- lsp2120
- Nov. 14, 2023
Does the work
So, so many podcasts out there where the host wakes up, puts on headphones and starts talking to guests (or worse, nobody at all). No respect for the audience’s time. The exceptions are rare and notable. This is one of them. It’s worth your time.
- Nickname94711
- Nov. 13, 2023
Entertaining and Interesting
This is one of the better entertainment first & informative second, style of podcasts I’ve listened to. The pace and tone are good and the shows are interesting, without pretending to be authoritative. The Episodes about fentanyl, with Ezra Klein, and about prescribed stimulants for ADHD all stand out for me.
- TeoLa22
- Nov. 13, 2023
The Bull of Wall Street
You did it again. Your story telling and humor is the best. Your podcast is one of my favorites. Keep the episodes coming. Love Love Love!!!
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- Ceanne 11
- Nov. 13, 2023
The Reply-All Replacement We Needed
How happy was I to find this podcast and realize I could get the old, “Reply All” feels back, thanks to PJ! Gimlet gruesomely destroyed the old show, to the point I couldn’t even listen anymore. I walked away and tried to forget all the good times we had. It was too painful. Even Alex seemed checked out once PJ left, but I understand his need to collect the coin and pay bills, even when the revamped show was a pile of sell-out crap. Thank you PJ for starting anew!
- Katie Potatie Pie
- Nov. 13, 2023
Your new favorite hour of visceral and outstanding journalism!
The most fascinating stories told by the highest caliber of audio journalists and producers. My favorite episode so far is “What is it like to slowly go blind?”
- nerdprime_704
- Nov. 13, 2023
Gifted and Thoughtful Storytellers
I’m a huge fan of PJ and Shruti from their time on Reply All. There was a huge hole in my life when Reply All ended. I’m so glad that I get to hear their perspective again in Search Engine, which is really wonderful evolution for the two of them.
Their content is some of the most thoughtful and well researched content on interwebs. They’re also amazing story tellers. They have a special talent for dissecting and peeling back the layers of a story.
I don’t think it’s overly broad to say world is a better place when they’re sharing their perspective with us. I know for sure that I’m a better person for having listened to and contemplated their perspective.
- Fahlones
- Nov. 12, 2023
- BenjaminMullin
- Nov. 11, 2023
A Master of Storytelling!
PJ has a way of making any story…interesting! Whenever a new episode is released it makes me feel like Christmas morning. He is authentic…and hopefully if PJ reads this review it doesn’t cause him to stress out because he simply needs to keep doing what is his doing. He’s a natural!
- option investor
- Nov. 11, 2023
One of my favorites
When my podcast queue backs up and I get to select what to listen to first, I almost always select Search Engine. The variety of stories never fail to entertain. I can’t wait to hear what is next.
- Nip Slip Confidential
- Nov. 11, 2023
Always surprising & engaging
Been my favorite podcast since I stumbled across it. I listened to the ones that looked good, then the ones I didn’t think I’d like, but turned out I loved, then I was convinced enough to listen to the cryptocurrency ones, which again (against all expectations as to topic) I loved. Very human, very surprising, funny & heartfelt, smart.
- Grumblethorpe
- Nov. 11, 2023
- Natewey
- Nov. 11, 2023
Unique and Engaging
I’ve loved PJ since the early Reply-All days. His specific brand of storytelling and the personality and heart he injects into each episode makes even topics I wouldn’t normally have an interest in so intriguing. Crypto Island was good but I love the change to Search Engine with its wide variety of topics.
- Rachy McRacherson
- Nov. 11, 2023
Podcast Bliss
PJ Vogt was born to be a podcaster. This series builds on and continues what I’d been missing since Reply All.
- Raygorian
- Nov. 10, 2023
- melgeebo
- Nov. 10, 2023
Glad he’s back!
Always enjoyed PJ on Reply All, so I was very happy when I found Search Engine. I have listened to all the episodes so far—enjoy the unique approach.
- Iowa Liberal
- Nov. 10, 2023
Fabulous!
The host is perceptive and the way he weaves storytelling into the interviews is creative and tastefully executed. I needed a new podcast that was different and original and this is it. Highly recommend.
- LPaz81
- Nov. 9, 2023
Hitting stride
Former reply all fan, been listening to a few of the new shows here and the recent ep about loving one’s job was really fun and loose. Great stuff , cheers from Mexico- Shauninparadise
- shojocro
- Nov. 8, 2023