Odd Lots - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve listened to this podcast for years, and give them credit for consistently finding a different or refined view on current economic news.
They have interesting guests, and their questions are spot-on to what you may ask yourself.

Odd Lots is by far one of the greatest podcasts ever created, hands down. The intro music brings a smile to my face, the guests are always exceptional and well-versed, and Joe and Tracy are always well-honed and prepared, let alone their exceptional chemistry. It’s like a show I wish was on every day but I have to keep waiting until the next one. A lesson in patience and quality. Without a doubt, an all-around tremendous podcast. Joe, Tracy, and the whole Odd Lots team - you guys ROCK! 🤘 🤘🎸🎸

At some point recently—last couple of months, probably?—the ad breaks got quite a bit longer. Previously they were, what, a minute or so, which was bearable; now they’re well north of two, and somehow it feels really unpleasant when I’m in a situation where I can’t skip. (I’m not in finance, and I’m a little hesitant to shell out for a Bloomberg subscription just for this podcast, as great as it is.)

I was a very happy and pretty regular listener for maybe three or four years, but I find myself dropping down to only listening to the most interesting-looking episodes. The interviews are great, but somehow the longer ad breaks make it an unfun experience.

It’s an interesting set of topics, but implementation is mediocre. The hosts do too much mindless talking. Audio quality is surprisingly poor in places…volume varies more than a professional podcast should. Some guests are great, but content often rambles. The transition music is annoying, and often sharply increases in volume. Surprising that Bloomberg would put out something of this mediocre quality.