Every theatre show I go to is filled with women. Go to the national and try see a masculine man who hasn’t been dragged there. There are very few. Yet the woman proclaims on this that cultural is the preserve of a certain type of white man. Ha
5 stars
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podcastthinker
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2021-09-24
Best podcast of all time.
Still worth listening to
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Andrew265
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2021-05-20
I sure I listened to Laurie Taylor as a kid in the 1970s (unless I’m mistaken, but in any event a long time ago).
I’m very glad he’s still around and still a presenter very much worth listening to.
Typical bbc
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very funny and clever pod
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2020-11-14
Everything is about the fAr right,nothing about the far left. Anti trump bs
Same old same old BBC
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allotment30
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2020-10-08
If you think the BBC is “a national treasure” you will like this programme. Indeed, I used to. But in fact it’s just typical BBC output - sneering at everything that isn’t left-liberal luvvie. I’ve had enough and am unsubscribing.
Sort it out, BBC!
Thinking Allowed
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damme lorraine
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2020-04-30
Serious sociological analysis and fascinating insights from research. Love Lauries relaxed interviewing style.
interesting subjects well explored
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Tom_1357
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2020-03-07
The guests are a bit hit and miss but some of the episodes are great
chewing gum
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Run rig
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2020-02-28
chewing gum for the mind
Laurie Taylor made me sleep
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miranda hayward
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2019-08-17
I fell asleep listening to this boring ducking podcast (in a good way)
Brilliant
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fishstewtonight
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2019-02-21
Absolutely love this podcast, largely due to Laurie Taylor’s excellent , deft , funny and mellifluous delivery. There must be much skill in making it sound so easy and fun. More please!
Usually brilliant but prone to the occasional mis-step
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MBelderson
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2018-12-11
Oh dear, it would be this week that I decide to post a review. The current episode—White Power in the US—was a bit of a train wreck and saved only by the polite forbearance of interviewee Kathleen Belew. By linking the entirely irrelevant Waco Siege to her work Laurie had either not read her research or, worse still, decided to ignore it in order to plug a BBC podcast about Waco. Prof. Belew gently corrected him but he appeared to double-down on the error. I’ve followed this show since its very beginnings and considered it one of the gems of Radio Four’s crown. I never thought of him as a curmudgeon until this episode, but I do now. Such a shame.
One step too far
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Chriss_M
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2018-11-02
Very left leaning, and I think that was always clear and not particularly a problem. However, the latest episode on “white privilege” was too much. It wasn’t just a left wing perspective, it was from the perspective of three hardcore ‘identitarians’, a niche hard left group of ideologues who selectively present evidence and anecdotes to paint the bleakest view of contemporary society as they can.
This particular episode not only presented this deeply divisive ideology unchallenged, our presenter himself “relished” in it. I tune I’m to learn new ideas, but propaganda is one step too far. I’ve chosen to unsubscribe.
Insightful, erudite and enlightening!
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Lego4all
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2018-09-23
Studies of subjects across a wide cross-section of issues affecting society today.
Thinking Allowed
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Gladdis
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2018-07-22
One of the best Radio 4 has to offer. Challenging to preconceptions, and a window on the world of Sociology.
Proud to be a sociologist
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Marple Leaf
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2018-03-17
This is a great podcast. I’ve always been proud to be a sociologist, even for the 25 years I worked as a business journalist.
A treat
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Moomintroll1980
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2017-11-23
I love to binge on these when I’m doing the housework. Laurie is very personable and an excellent host and interviewer. Always interesting guests and angles. Heartily recommend.
Liking allowed
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Breadman'84
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2017-06-11
The show's title is a pun. What more do you need?
Good Corby Fun
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Leave me alone, girls!
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2017-03-15
A must listen for anyone NOT tuned in to the Guardianista vibe. The odd economy related stuff can be hilarious. Also some real eye openers on where your research tax gold disappears.
Absolutely
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Stoug Danghope
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2016-06-17
Generally superb and thought provoking, with Laurie's warm, learned and slightly witty delivery...however, the guests almost always pepper their conversations with "absolutely" when they just mean "yes"..or start each sentence with "so"..it seems to be a Radio 4 thing and once you notice it, it's intensely irritating. But I don't blame Laurie for this, although it does sometimes detract from a wonderfully insightful programme.
Excellent
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Van_uber
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2014-04-22
One of my favourite podcasts
Inspirational
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virtual3
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2012-10-10
I look forward to each episode as the topics are always surprising.
Makes my brain smile
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AtkiTeach
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2012-07-28
Always interesting and the wealth of topics covered rarely fails to engage.
Engaging
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Silas1
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2012-04-25
Intellectual but not exclusive, informative but not lecturing and always thought provoking, a well deserved rating, don't ever retire please.
Such a great podcast
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laurie fan
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2011-11-08
I love this podcast. It covers a wide range of social issues and educates me a lot yet Laurie keeps friendly approach to sociology.
Great listening
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Andrew Kay
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2011-04-14
Makes my commute to work that much more interesting. Love it.
Pure Pleasure
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SM_8
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2011-01-11
This is always engaging and pleasurable listening. I love this show. Who says sociology was not interesting.
Honey
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denisehugs
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2010-03-31
Funny, cheeky and absolutely riveting. Laurie always asks the questions I am dying to ask myself. Oh and he has a voice like honey, very easy to listen to...
Public Broadcasting at it's best
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henleyregatta
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2009-11-11
As a confirmed hard science fan I should find the softer subjects less interesting. But Laurie Taylor brings such enthusiasm, insight and wit to every topic that this really is a highlight of the podcast week for me. Highly Recommended!
Nothing but praise
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RobertElectribe
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2009-09-02
This is one of the highlights of radio 4. In fact I often find myself saying "I heard an interesting item on the radio..." and then talk about TA. Subscribe and you won't regret it.
Civilised
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JohnCoumbe
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2008-07-19
A very civilised and thoughtful podcast, and an excellent example of Radio Four public broadcasting.
A joy
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simonedward
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2007-09-19
laurie's programme is a joy to listen to whether like me you were an undergraduate social scientist, more closely linked to the world of academic social science or just an interested listener - having it on podcast has made it accessible: it was impossible to tune in at 4:30 on Wednesdays!
an intellectual delight
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big_salad
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2007-08-14
Sociology gets a bad press -- who wants to listen to a show about that? Well too bad, if you don't then you'll miss the most intellectually engaging show on British radio. Professor Taylor is a great presenter: lucid, curious and humane. And very funny! Thinking Aloud refreshes the parts other programmes leave behind...
