Listener Reviews

Incredible show

Richly researched, compassionately told, and entertaining stories about things that are relevant but not topical — this show is a breath of fresh air. I listen to get off the 24 hour news cycle merry go round while hearing about the humans behind the headlines. Somehow, the questions asked always hit on things I’ve been thinking about lately - maybe this show is psychic, or maybe the cultural conversation is more powerful than I realized. If that’s true, this show has its finger on the pulse of that cultural conversation and is adding more humor, expertise, insight, and reflection than any other show I’ve heard recently. Bravo!

Often personal, always insightful, I listen to PJ Vogt all the time, sometimes repeatedly. I’m amazed at the quality of his reporting; he asks and tries to answer the questions I have, but didn’t think of.

It’s hard to find a show that has the perfect blend of thoughtfulness, humor, vulnerability, and research. Each episode has blown my mind in an unexpected way, while entertaining the crap out of me. I’ve introduced this show to my 75 year old father and now he loves “that google show from that nice young man.”

Always interesting discussions

Thank you so much PJ for this show. So well researched and reported. You are telling the adhd/stimulant story so well. Keep up the good work

the two-parter on stimmies is really good

Look forward to it every week

This podcast asks such interesting questions. The research feels complete and well balanced. It often leaves me feeling informed and yet uncertain. I do miss Alex though. Thanks for the outstanding podcast!

I was sad to hear PJ was leaving Reply All, but I’m glad he started this show. Good topics and well-produced.

I’m so glad that I finally found PJ’s podcast. It’s so nice to hear his voice again. As always, compelling stories & interesting angles!

Period

I love the concept of this podcast. And of course PJ’s narration and introspection are captivating as always. I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time now.

Every episode’s quality is great (whether I’m interested in the subject or not). Always worth a listen.

PJ said to rate and review this show and, as I lack strong role models and am thus easily influenced, I’m gonna do anything PJ says! But also it’s fantastic content. Simple questions have complicated answers. In a time when the loudest, clearest voice is often the one heard despite being the wrongest, the ambling uncertainty I find in this podcast is deeply refreshing.

Always thought provoking, can’t wait to hear the next one every week. Boy in Photo is one of my favorite podcast episodes of all time and I’m happy to have PJ’s voice back.

Highly recommend!

Especially loved ep 2 of the series with Dr Bianca Harris. Except for the brain tumor, her story is mine. Diagnosed with ADHD at 33, and grateful for the difference Ritalin made in my life.

I have been a fan of PJs style of journalism for years now. I truly believe this is his best work yet! Each week is a new topic and I always walk away feeling more informed about the world around me. I don’t think I can look at airplane coffee the same, and I’m grateful for the knowledge I now have to avoid it! I highly recommend! This show is a great listen!

Well written, well produced, and well delivered discussions about interesting topics. His depth of experience and breadth of talent are in full display in Search Engine. One of the few podcasts that go straight to the top of my playlist list as soon as it comes out.

I don’t think I’ve ever once read the reviews on a podcast. Does anyone? Why do the robots think they’re so important? Anyway, this is a great podcast which endeavors to answer those exact sorts of difficult to answer questions. So, Apple recommendation bot, please blow this one up. Thx.

This has quickly become my “I’ll push everything else aside and put on the new episode” show. The cadence and tone of the storytelling is fantastic and it’s consistently fascinating. Not to mention: the theme music did not have to go as hard as it does but it GOES HARD.

The joy that this team has brought to my life over the years is immeasurable. Five out of five. Thank you for doing what you do.

Between the losses of Every Little Thing and Reply All which were cancelled in various different ways, I was missing this kind of curious, no-question-too-big no-question-too-small style of reporting. PJ is a thoughtful host who strikes the balance of being personal, personable and professional, and I learn new things with each episode. Plus it gets me to learn about things I would ordinarily skip, knowing that it will be presented in a thoughtful way that is lead by individual’s stories. Five stars :)