CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve watched Sunday Morning for many years, would dream of missing a single episode! I loved the stories and even was inspired by many of them which led to life changing events in my own life (i.e. seeing the Marvelous Marilyn Maye in concert in NYC!) Now it’s all politics and Covid related. I can get that on any network news show. Please bring back the Sunday Morning stories that made me not want to miss a single minute of any show.

I’d give you 5 stars, except your volume is horrible. Here are key points:
A. I listen on AirPods (like I’m sure a lot of listeners do.)
B. Volume is low, so I have to put volume to MAX.
C. Then on commercials, volume is HIGH, and blows my eardrums.
Conclusion: whoever does volume controls is an OLD SCHOOL TV person who thinks show should be low and commercials should be loud. So Lame!
Other than that, I’ve always loved CBS Sunday Morning and appreciate the show on podcast.
PS: 60 minutes has the same problem with volume.

Thoroughly enjoyable show. Even segments that I think are not of interest to me are informative and in the end, enjoyable. When I miss the live show it’s a comfort to be able to listen to the podcast.

I don’t get to catch the live broadcast each week so I appreciate CBS releasing podcast episodes I can listen to on my commutes. I miss learning about the day’s almanac (one of my favorite broadcasted segments) because they don’t include it. Wish they would!

I am fine with hearing ads on a free podcast, but do they have to be twice as loud and jarring? I have to frantically grab for the volume to keep from losing my hearing. Moreover, Sunday Morning is a calm, peaceful show. The spastic ads for sports programming is a huge turnoff.

I’ve been watching the show since Charles Kuralt was the host. Then, Charles Osgood took over and I ℓσνє∂ him. He was one of the main reasons I watched. He brought so many amusing, intriguing and fascinating stories to the show. The stories from him were the kind that would take you behind the scenes of a persons’ job or hobby. Plus, he always included where the passion, to do what they did, came from. Mr. Osgood always had such a lighthearted demeanor to him. For me, I just relaxed and enjoyed the show. Also, I have to say how much I miss his piano playing and singing. Those were my favorite parts of the show.
When he left, I didn’t think I would be able to watch it anymore.
But, I’ve been trying and I really don’t like it as well as I used to.
Replacing Charles with Jane Pauley was a shocker! She brings nothing to the show. I don’t think she even likes doing the show. You can’t tell me that there wasn’t someone, within the entire CBS family, that could have filled Charles’ shoes better. The position needs someone with personality, humor and someone to breathe life back into the show. I’m not sexist but I do think a man is better for the position.
As I scroll through your list of correspondents there are some names that pop out which, in my opinion, would be much more interesting to watch. They are: David Pogue, Mo Rocca, Steve Hartman (allow him to show case his good news stories every Sunday), and Nancy Giles. All of these people have attributes that would bring the show back to the caliber it once was.
Also, I must mention that the show now focuses on more negative and political type stories. If I recall correctly, back in the Charles Osgood days, the focus was on the positive side of humans. Sometimes, I feel like I’m watching a medical show.
I like stories about humans who do captivating things, like unique ways people have adapted to living a green life or the families living completely on solar power.
In closing, the show needs a few tweaks. Don’t get me wrong, I like Jane Pauley. I just don’t think she’s the right person to host the Sunday Morning Show. She just doesn’t have the personality for it.
You need someone who can play the piano, tell a few riveting facts about something and has a lighthearted contribution to the show and who also connects with the viewers.
Thank you for your time. Have a fantastic day! \(*_*)/