This is a truly great series and it’s a shame that it’s critically acclaimed run has now seemingly come to an end. There are plenty of interesting and fascinating stories contained within its many episodes and I certainly hope it continues in some manner in the future.

Now that this podcast has gone on indefinite hiatus, use this opportunity to give it some love. Download the whole back catalogue and chew your way through. Even if you only have a passing interest in old Hollywood you seriously will not regret that.

I find this podcast really frustrating as I appreciate the creator’s well-researched and critical approach, but cannot bear to listen to it. The dissemination style is sometimes engaging but mostly overworked, monologue verging on purple prose occasionally. It’s too easy to zone out of someone overselling the information in this way. If this were a lecture it would need slowing down and contextualising considerably, often locations/Americanisms are thrown up without definition. I finish a podcast feeling like I’ve gleaned less than I would have liked.

I love the creator’s voice! So easy to understand and not grating at all. However, the mixing between the spoken track and the background music is off - meaning the music overpowers the monologue often.

I’ve heard great things about this podcast so I’m going to persevere and try a good few more.

Why does Katrina speak so slowly and extend the words at the end of her sentences? Hollywooooooood Sisteeeeeeeeeers

Otheeeeeeeeeers...

Karina Longworth is a brilliant host and You Must Remember This is an object lesson in how to create a compelling podcast. I believe I have listened to every single episode and I’m constantly impressed by the depth of research that’s displayed here. Educational and entertaining in equal measure, it’s always a red letter day when the latest Karina arrives!

Let down recently by the use of a robot to provide incomprehensible readings. Otherwise, enjoyable.

Previously enjoyed this podcast very much. However, replacing the speaker with an automated voice in the latest series, for me, makes it unlistenable.

...although think the last series was fairly weak. And PLEASE no more robot, auto readers. Literally unlistenable.

Adore this podcast it’s my favourite but I’m so sad it now has robot automated voices it’s so horrible to listen to. The charm of this show is the eloquent storyteller it’s so grating listening to the awful robot voices I literally can’t listen to any of those episodes.

Love the podcast HATE the artificial voices. They are really jarring.

The presentation style is just captivating and the topics are really interesting. Would recommend to anyone, epsecially anyone with an interest in film and drama in general.

Awful drawling voice takes getting used to. Shame because the stories are interesting. Stop doing impersonations, you are not an actor.

Everything I want a podcast to be. Well researched, interesting angles, interesting connections and particularly wonderful to hear so many interesting women's stories told from a female perspective. Korina Longworth has got this so right.

The stories are fantastic. But more importantly, Karina’s voice is extremely comfy and nice to listen to.

Well researched and expertly told. The Manson series was my personal favourite but all have been fantastic. Thank you.

I cannot praise this enough - clever, insightful, measured, well researched, non-sensational. Brainy historian meets columnist meets film buff meets storyteller. Outstanding.

Great concept and a real professional. One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Would highly recommend.

I love the stories Karina chooses to tell. They are well told and her engaging style holds my interest throughout. I have always been fascinated by Hollywood tales, but so often feel they are manipulated and exaggerated; she has debunked so many myths and with her meticulous research presents a more accurate and believable story. This new series has been particularly good, unpicking Hollywood Babylon. Great stuff.

This podcast hits all the right notes, the right balance of flavors. Karina is an incredible presenter; gentle, fair, investigative, and a pleasure to listen to. The podcast has a great ability to string massive events or personalities and Karina is able to distill new meaning every time. A vital work.

Have recommended this to so many people - have literally taken their iPhones and added it to their podcast list. The Charles Manson series is incredible. So detailed and well told. You won’t regret listening. Thanks very much for this :-)

If you’ve read Hollywood Babylon don’t bother listening to this podcast as it quotes large chunks of it. This is stuff I already know! Brings nothing new to the table.

Always well researched. Excellent presenting and fascinating content. Please keep it up, this is my ultimate favourite podcast.

Absolutely fabulous - look forward to each new episode!

Hate the ads though - what a shame these have crept in!

I first heard about this when the Guardian newspaper recently listed it among the 50 best podcasts, and it sounded right up my street. It is. And I’ve been listening to them in order ever since, often to the neglect of new episodes of my usual podcasts.

Because I don’t want to sound like a shill, I’ll point out the negatives first. Writer/producer/narrator Karina Longworth’s decision to do impersonations of celebrities is misguided at best - they’re not good, cheapen somewhat the words spoken, and take this listener out of the moment. I understand that this decision may have been taken to add a little flavour, but it doesn’t need it. Just use your own voice please! Doesn’t have to be an intrusive “quote-end quote” deal. Your audience is smart enough to cope with that.

There’s quite a bit of crossover, but that’s understandable because Hollywood was a small town back then, and Longworth can’t be sure if the listener has just dipped in for a particular episode. She’s careful not to delve too deep into territory she’s already covered though.

Those are both very minor negatives.

Now the positive! It’s utterly enchanting.

From “Join me, won’t you?” (Yes please, because your podcast is amazing) to “That’s me” I have found every episode absorbing, enveloping, and captivating. Some of the tales I already knew either most of the story or elements of it - I’m 30+ episodes in after about two weeks - but most of them were unfamiliar to me and a handful featured people I’d never heard of. It’s a history lesson, delivered by a woman who clearly knows her stuff. The depth and breadth of her research shines through in every sentence.

Naturally it errs toward tragedy, so there’s something of a melancholy air hanging over this podcast, but if you love movies - particularly old movies - then this is essential listening.

I’m writing this review because an episode or two ago Longworth invited listeners who enjoyed the podcast to “tell someone”. I’ve told every podcast-savvy movie fan I know already. And she invited listeners to rate and review on whatever platform they get their podcasts. I’m happy to do this.

I am in awe of how much work goes into this show. Every episode is so full of fascinating stories that have been researched in incredible detail - shared by a natural storyteller. Enjoyable and so informative.

i cant over sell this podcast its is meticulouslly reserched, well presented, scored everthing is done perfectly, and then you have the content which never fais to be facinating and stays with both my wife and myself for a long time. ( there nothing like working in a nursing home and busting out an obscure reference to something ive lerned from the show and have the residents clock it)!

Great stories, well told. This podcast is highly recommended for anyone who considers themselves a fan of old Hollywood.

The best podcast ever! I’m an old Hollywood nerd and I have learnt 90% of my knowledge from this podcast. So interesting and informative, Karina’s voice is wonderful and I love this podcast more than life’s itself💖

Wonderfully researched, engaging gripping podcast with a real feminist perspective a must for film buffs and those like me who were brought up on old movies whatever your age ( I'm 40) .

Unmissable.

Particularly loved the Jane Fonda / Jean Seberg series, am gripped by "Dead Blondes" now.

A perfect podcast for anyone fascinated by the tales of vintage

Hollywood culture and it’s stars. Karina Longworth is an engaging narrator, and her research and presentation is superlative. I love it!

A podcast full of great stories and biographies that get under the facade of Hollywood glamour and stardom. Karina Longworth makes for an extremely engaging narrator.

Please come back soon :-)

Really interesting stories, in-depth and well told, not sensationalist - just the facts told with brilliant insight

If you're interested in Hollywood history, particularly its 'golden era', then this podcast is a must.

Entertaining, informative, well produced, it's worthy of your time.

Throughly enjoyed your podcast. Hoping you will make more about James Cagney.

Karin tells the secret and or forgotten history of 20c Hollywood, she goes into such detail and makes you connect with the subject so much that you feel you have a different insight into that Hollywood star after listening.

Currently relistening to the Dead Blondes series, they’re slightly heart breaking but fascinating at the same time and Karina tells the stories brilliantly.

I love these podcasts. Not only have I learned a huge amount about Hollywood from its beginnings, but also politics of the time, fashion, social history, screen writing, gender politics, film making... Karina Longworth opens up a treasure trove every time.

Just listen. It’s good even if you think you are not interested in Hollywood.

I love this podcast, superbly doone and the host is knowledgable and funny.

Absolutely recommend!

Fascinating so well researched, love it.

One of my favourite podcasts, keep up the amazing work Karina, what a gem!!

My favourite podcast of all time. Superbly researched. Constantly insightful. Always engaging. I can’t listen to a single episode with telling someone about it. This Podcast beefed up my Hollywood IQ and lead me to watch a lot of great films.

Very well researched and satisfying! So far I have only listened to the Joan Crawford series but really looking forward to exploring this more! Would highly recommend.

I've listened to every single episode of Katrina Longworth's wonderful series on Hollywood's secret and/or forgotten first century. It's been an illuminating journey which has inspired me to watch all those old classics and read up on all the various colourful characters she's brought to life so eloquently. Can't wait for the next series!

I am always in awe of Karina's work - I love the way she tells stories, her snarky asides, fantastic voices (her own and her guests), and especially how relevent these stories of Old Hollywood are to modern life. I especially recommend her series on the Hollywood Blacklist, and Dead Blondes, but all of them are great, you won't be disappointment

I came to this podcast on a friend's recommendation. I was really looking forward to it as I've long had an interest in the history of Hollywood. Sadly, I find it impossible to listen to because of the persistent 'background music'. I find it incredibly distracting and soon lose the thread of what's being said; the music is so pervasive. You have such great stories to tell - have the courage of your convictions and dump the unnecessary noise.

Karina Longworth‘s YMRT is the greatest podcast of all time. Interesting stories, brilliantly researched and imaginatively crafted. Compelling and moving. I can’t wait for the next season!

Just perfect, wonderful.

You Must Remember This is a must-listen for anyone interested in cinema and/or history. Karina Longworth is an always engaging narrator and she tells a good variety of stories about remembered and less remembered Hollywood stars and movies. Also, if you like true crime podcasts, the series about Charles Manson and his links to Hollywood will be of particular interest.

Loved listening to this podcast. Have only heard the Manson story, but Katrina delivers a gripping and unbiased storyline and well researched story way better than any tabloid or autobiography.