wish i could listen to the catalogue again for the first time. happy subscriber - work the money.

The worst part about this podcast is the snarky comments that catch you off guard so you guffaw randomly in public, much to the chagrin of innocent bystanders. But seriously, the worst part about this podcast is that they don’t release an episode daily so I get my fix. Mkay fine, clearly I’m a fanboy. But seriously, I hope they never stop.

Peter seems to love calling women sluts. He also seems to think it’s chill because he means it “lovingly”?? But this guy gives major “angry meltdown if you sexually reject him despite him telling you he’s a feminist.” Take a drink every time Peter makes fun of his wife or says the word p**sy. Michael’s blind spots when it comes to women are enormous. Also, joking that Jay Z probably can’t read?!? This feels like a perfect indictment of what passes for critical analysis among an incredibly blinkered subset of self-important “progressive” dudes. Woof.

Peter + Michael are my funniest, smartest friends. “The Game” is my fav podcast episode of all time - but honestly every episode is golden.

Do either of you have kids? If so, are they in elementary school/middle school?! While you’re in it - your views may be different and may not laugh it all off. And did appreciate a lot of your insight and research!

steve harvey episode was A+ 🦞

I recommended this podcast to my ex and he told me it is ruining his life. Five stars!

Peter I will be the one to chastise you. I’m keeping a list of your gay jokes ready to publish when it’s time to Cancel.

is the one I drop all other pods for as soon as it pops into my feed. It always entertains me but, right now, it is keeping me from raging in the streets. Mostly. I mean, I’m still raging in the streets occasionally but that is just what democracy looks like.

Cry laughing. Thank you.

Seared-to-perfection takedowns of your uncle’s dumbest opinions

This is entertaining! For listeners: I find it funny to pair this podcast with the earlier episodes of “how to be fine”, where they actually live by these books for a period and report back about how it went.

Please do “the body keeps the score”

These guys are so entertained by their own thoughts and humor. As performers, they are their own biggest fans.

I enjoy Peter and Michael’s friendship - they have great chemistry. I can always count on this podcast to make me laugh and learn something. Thank you <3

I laugh way to hard while listening to this pod. The hosts are amazing. Always witty, hilarious, and well spoken.

My absolute favorite podcast (maintenance phase is a close second)!! Super informative, and definitely the most consistently funny podcast I’ve ever heard.

So witty and unself-conscious. Please keep reviewing dumb books!1

Love the hosts and am truly amazed how many of these books come down to nonsense conservative vibes and talking points.

In these trying times my parasocial relationship with the extended Hobbes-and-Shamshiri-verse (IBCK, MP, 5-4) is all that’s holding me together. If you’re also a queer person with a law degree you will probably feel the same. Join the Patreon, it’s worth it!

Thank you! So happy to expand my lesbian vocab!

I have never purchased a subscription to any podcast before. These two are so funny and I look forward to every new episode. So much fun.

I enjoy the content and listen to a lot of Podcasts. Now, very little free content. I do pay for two other podcasts that each cost $2.99 per month. A leap to $4.99 is too much if listeners want to listen to other podcasts. Please consider lowering the cost.

He makes great podcast but he gives up on them and leaves the listeners hanging. Started with You’re Wrong About which he just quit. Maintenance Phase has a slow to nonexistent release schedule and now it’s happening here too. I have to patreoned 2 out of 3 but I’m done getting invested in Hobbes’ projects.

Think what you want but this show does the work. The depth of research in that episode puts all other coverage to shame.

I stumble upon this podcast. The two folks have such a great banter. They’re very insightful with the information they provide outside of the book and analysis. Totally recommend.

I like Peter on 5-4 a lot, but these episodes often showcase that he doesn’t know much outside of law, though shows the same level of confidence for his opinions. The podcast is just them ranting and complaining (though perhaps that’s the podcast’s obvious reason for existing), and I find it tiring. They mock authors for not knowing what they’re talking about (perhaps often fair), but they also don’t seem to know what they’re talking about - they tend to present things in a way that makes them sound ridiculous so that they can mock them, when they themselves don’t seem to have the correct context or know what the science says.

Listening to this podcast is enlightening, educational, & also somehow comforting (to know there are men “out there” who get it). The dynamic between the duo is superb. Their wit & humor gives me much needed doses of comfort & joy. I listened to all the free episodes, then eventually subscribed to get the bonus episodes. Now I’m patiently waiting like a girl on Christmas morning for the next episode to drop. We all need more Michael & Peter… please don’t make us beg. p.s. Thanks for helping me declutter my bookshelf!

As someone who hates grifters and terrible writers, I am the intended audience for this podcast. This is one of the few podcasts that makes me laugh out loud in this bleak political climate. However, if you don’t personally lean left, you might not find it funny. Michael Hobbes is such a great researcher, and Peter is super sarcastic and biting in an entertaining way.

Got here from maintenance phase and stayed as it’s just as informative and entertaining.

The girlies love Peter. And I’ll follow Michael to a new podcast every time.

This podcast is such a comfort to me. It's informative, fun, and admittedly reiterates my views to think twice about the information I receive (not in a weird, far right fake news kind of way). Also, when they make eachother laugh it's infectious because then I start laughing. Thanks for some joy in this current climate.

First thing: I am LOVING your podcast. Found out about it from another wonderful book podcast, Overdue. And while I understand your time and insights are valuable and worthy of monetizing your podcast, as a trans woman who just this past summer was able to find a job in her profession after 10 years on SSD and food stamps, it was disappointing to see that your episode on trans people was “subscribers only.” I realize your minimum monthly subscription cost is very reasonable, it still struck me as just another way for trans people to be excluded. BTW: I would be writing this in an email, but as near as I can find out you need to be a member to email you. Anyway, yeah, for 10 years my income was dangerously limited and there were times I had no place to live. If you were to change just one subscriber episode to a general audience episode it would mean a lot to me, and perhaps to trans people who are being targeted in ways that are increasingly barbaric ways. Again, I love your podcast—you guys are hilarious and smart. I also love the queer friendly nature of your podcast. Maybe don’t send a mixed message about that? Sincerely, Radiance

Easy relaxed yet informative and intellectually engaging listening, with great dynamic between the hosts and a few good LOL moments. I love everything Michael Hobbes has ever made and this holds up. I don’t know how to email you guys so I’ll write it here: in response to your request in the latest episode, as a dedicated lesbian I can confirm I have never heard any of that lingo from the latest episode. Your suspicions were correct - it’s totally made up. Also, Mike did another interesting pronunciation (which I now forget) that went without notice, after the werewolf one. I like listening just to see what new and witty pronunciations I’ll get to hear from Michael. 😊 thanks for your great work !!

Best fake podcast

How dare you Mike

I have to wait too long between episodes. Love the hosts’ dynamic. 5 stars.

I love Mike’s takes on everything! But every once in a while he pronounces something in a way that makes me question if english is his first language. Wierwolf made me wonder if Earth was his first planet. No where in the history of the english-language-diaspora, from Beowulf on, has WIERWOLF been the correct pronunciation. 😂

I listened to multiple episodes of this podcast and it took me a while to realize that what I should be doing is listening to the authors that these podcast hosts are criticizing, and not them.

wierwolf

Saying what needs to be said about pop science. Super entertaining. Great dynamic between Peter and Michael. Highly recommend for people who want to laugh and also learn a lot

This podcast is perfect. Intelligent and well-researched, but also hilarious. Love Peter and Michael, they balance each other out nicely and have great chemistry. 10/10 podcast.

SERIOUSLY THOUGH it’s “where”-wolf (werewolf). COME ON, Michael.

I love this podcast! Would you consider reviewing the defining decade? I just finished it and am very curious to hear what you’d say about it.

we’re wolves

I instantly knew I’d love this podcast when it was announced. Michael and Peter are fantastic hosts. This is a bastion of intelligence and fun in a world of increasing ignorance and misery.

I get so much joy out this show whether I’m familiar with the book or author up for discussion for the episode or not… And I’d like to thank Michael and Peter for inspiring me to leave my career and become an author and life coach

I tried to like it. But it’s like listening to a toddler explain to me how the college student didn’t do his calculus right based on what he heard from other college students. The college student probably got it wrong but I’m not sure these guys got much right. For all the criticism of pop science this is just the same thing but from an opposing side.

This is absolutely a five star podcast but I’m docking a star after Magic the Gathering caught a stray in one of the latest episodes. There are dozens of us that play Magic as adults! Dozens!

As a science & psychology teacher I can’t get enough. Very insightful, gets you to question popular punditry & psychology, and the hosts do a lot of research and leg work to make their case (almost always debunking). And I laughed a lot at many episodes such as “Who Moved My Cheese?” which was both evil and ridiculous. See also, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.”