reviewed: In Our Time
Sound editing?
I really enjoy the deep intellectual conversations on a variety of topics; it’s something I started missing immediately after graduating from university. However, I simply had to knock the review down a star because when Melvin Bragg isn’t talking, all I can hear is his breathing, coughing, shuffling papers, etc. His mic is extra hot because he’s the host, but a pop filter and sound editing software can split the channels and kill out all the plosives. You can literally Google how to do it. It’s distracting and sometimes hard to plow through.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Love the show, upset about the paywall changes
I’m a huge fan of the show, but I was displeased to see that certain episodes have been placed behind a paywall recently. This only seems to be the case here on Apple Podcasts and potentially other podcast apps, since those same episodes are available online for free. The website version also does not contain ads. So essentially they’re charging Apple Podcasts listeners for the convenience of listening within the app where they are already running ads. Seems like a decision that will alienate users and put a dent in ad revenue rather than sell subscriptions.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Thought provoking
Knowledgeable guests well moderated by M Bragg. The conversation is lovely and engaging. I’ve enjoyed podcasts on subjects that I thought I had zero interest in EG King Cnut, as the panel always bring them to life. The outtakes are particularly engrossing.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
In our pocket
I love this show but hate the new subscription thing. It’s not that expensive but ALL these subscriber fees just add the heck up, and I just can’t pay; this means the show always hovers at the top of recently released pods and I rarely even listen to eps once they’ve come out from behind the pay wall, because they’re so far down the list. Is this really necessary? I mean Bragg is worth money but I’m poor and confused.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Great Pod Except for Host
Incredibly interesting and informative podcasts with great guests. The reason for only 4 stars is that the host interrupts the guest so often
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
One of the Best
For an 83 year old Melvyn Bragg still produces one of the best podcasts with the occasional jewel that is literally world class , the most recent one being on Cnut. He shows his displeasure for guests who waffle or refuse to answer this question and unlike most podcasts of the sort isn’t just about producing a book. We will miss him when he retires at 106 !
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Always amazing
I just realized I’ve been listening to this podcast since 2011 and I still love it. There are so many episodes that I’ve heard time and time again and I feel like I keep learning new things. This show has been with me through thick and thin. Thank you to the BBC, its producers, and Mr. Bragg for this jewel of a podcast.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Greed took over
It is a shame that greed has taken over a podcast I have been listening to for so long. 4 out of 5 episodes are now subscription only. Absolutely shameful.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Mercantilism has come to podcasts
This used to be my favorite podcast of the many podcasts that I listen to. I used to vote it as the “best podcast” when BBC sent the survey. Now, the podcast media, probably after forming conferences and listening to the attending consultants who see the wide and developing audience of podcast listeners now they have constructed a market of us and transformed podcasts into a tool for monetization. Well, understandably that is the productivity of the Internet. However, for me, the good from this now will be that I’ll listen less to podcasts, and I will pull the books from my library and read the classics. Thank you conferencing consultants for the stimulus to return to reading books.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Suffers from Sound
Great podcast I like and value a lot. Unfortunately- I can't hear what your saying. There are not that many ways to make a podcast audible, especially for mumbling and the elderly. Please fix this. Thank you.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Suffers from Sound
Great podcast I like and value a lot. Unfortunately- I can't hear what your saying. There are not that many ways to make a podcast audible, especially for mumbling and the elderly. Please fix this. Thank you.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
I really want to like this podcast …
… but I absolutely find the interruptions by the host unbearable. The scholars slated for the podcast are just that … scholars. I’d love to hear more from them and less from the host. If one looks through the reviews, it is quite obvious that there is a history here. To the producer, your audience is pleading with you to do something about this obnoxious and patronizing behaviour …
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Interesting, well-informed, but rude (male) co-host
Though this is a very-interesting BBC podcast, with interesting subjects, and clean language (all of which I do appreciate much), its co-host ruins it, by being dismissive, and quite rude to his (female) co-hostess. He does not do the same to his male guests, and/or co-host. It is set in a “panel discussion” format, with the co-hosts (apparently 3 of them, one of whom is a female), this (apparently) main host frequently cuts off and interrupt the co-hostess in mid-thought, and mid-sentence. I don’t think she’s ever truly allowed to finish a sentence. His behavior makes clear he is dismissive of the (female) co-hostess, doesn’t care for what she thinks, or is (at the very least) an ill-bred man. I want to LIKE this Podcast, but his behavior towards her is an annoyance. Since I listen to Podcasts to both be informed, and for idle-time entertainment, his behavior makes this otherwise good podcast, intolerable to me. I’m unsubscribing🙁
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Love the Topics, host needs help
The topics are very unique and interesting. The host, however, cannot seem to stop interrupting the female speakers on the show. Somebody, please, tell the host to show some respect to the female experts on the show!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Amazing
This podcast is amazing and the included reading list on their website is growing my library exponentially. I’ve learned so much from listening to this podcast and have discovered so many topics I never would have explored on my own. I wish the episodes were 2 hours long. 10 stars!!!!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Always stimulating and erudite
I appreciate the variety of topics, especially regarding history and culture, as well as the expertise the guests bring to the discussion.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
The Best
Perfect. I’d be happier if there were more podcasts like this one.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: In Our Time
Optimal topics
Please focus on discoveries and accomplishments of greatest impact toward a sustainable and healthy future. Discard demands of favoritism by sex or other genetic factors—especially such demands that are self-serving from women or persons of non- European ancestry. Focus on the best regardless of their genomes, and ignore the noise from mental runts.
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