Think Like An Economist - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I am an economist, this is an awesome podcast, it’s a great content, and a great reminder for what I learned at school and helpful tool while planning my biz. But the ads are annoying. They first one is 3 times louder then the rest of podcast so it startles me every time. Then the hosts add even more ads in a show that’s less than 20 minutes long. Would have rated it higher but the ads make it borderline unlistenable.

I really like the content but I cringe each time Betsy talks. It sounds like she reading off a script and addressing an elementary school class. It's SO close to being good but I literally brace my self for each time she speaks. It would be nice if the moderator pushed back on the concepts and ideas, instead they just sound like scripted questions to bring out the scripted answers. Ironically there are so many great sounding, well produced podcasts with poor content. here we have great content wrapped in a barely listenable presentation.

The volume of this podcast is all over the place. In order to hear the words the chill man is saying, I have to turn up the volume SO high the woman’s voice is extremely piercing. I really enjoy the content, I’m not interested in changing the volume levels between speakers.

I think the content and presentation are amazing for this show. I love the length of the episodes and how much thought went into their flow. Everything is explained well and with easy-to-understand examples.

I just wish that Betsey Stevenson wouldn’t get louder as she’s making a point. I’m already sensitive to noise in general, and noise variation in a podcast is actually a big consideration for me when I decide whether or not to listen. If there’s a little more modulation in future shows, I’ll definitely keep listening.

These are 2 very highly regarded economists but this podcast is just a flop. Dull and basic, it’s almost as if they are reciting an old econ textbook for children. The moderator Nes doesn’t add much value to the conversation. If you want engaged, insightful, nuanced dialogue on econ and society, listen to the Freakononics podcast.

Very informative, but way too many advertisements.