Monumental - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This is exactly the kind of podcast on this subject I was looking for. I know that a lot of people enjoy the subject of “why our older monuments are so “bad”), but this show smartly goes beyond that and proposes next steps forward that are realistic and actionable. This is clearly the result of the impeccable research and preparation that is evident in every episode. The music is perfect, too! The double bass lends a a certain gravitas that is a perfect match for the subject matter. I look forward to listening to every episode.

Every one of the episodes I’ve listened to has been a thoughtful blend of personal and systemic analysis and I’ve learned a ton of untold American history. Major kudos to the Hawaii team especially for their great sound design and expansive vision!

Found myself expecting more out of this podcast considering how many awards I’ve seen it nominated for. I thought it fell a bit flat, episodes felt drawn out and extremely repetitive.

Very few of us consider take the time to consider what the many monuments in this country actually memorialize. I was especially moved by the episode about the The Soldier’s Monument in Santa Fe.

The content was obvious and predictable. How long can you stretch out talking about almost nothing? The meaning and impact of monuments upon history spoken from an extreme contemporary point of view just feels a little short sighted, and narcissistic tbh. I thought this was going to be more substantial. Production was good though.