Reviews
Rate ShowAlternate Reality NPR Meets Absurdist Humor
Greater Boston tells the ever intertwining tale of an alternate reality Boston. As the plot moves on, each character bumps into each other character or named places in ways you couldn't imagine. And everything, everything that happens in this show is caused by one roller coaster ride. Keep trying to remember that as you listen.
- Wastedarkcell
- Oct. 26, 2016
Delightful
Beautifully written and acted, goes down like the warm whiskey Michael is avoiding. Can't wait for more!
- LaurKate87
- Sept. 20, 2016
All the feels
As a Greater Boston resident, I love the familiarity of the references and even the sounds of the T. My favorite parts so far is probably Michael's internalized Leon ("Keeping your job is a game"), and Leap of Faith had me laughing at Mallory's recounting of the jump and sobbing at Nika's letter to her brother. This story has the best characters and does a great job of hitting all the emotions. Great work.
- jcraver1021
- Sept. 10, 2016
A work of art!
Dang I love this show. Every segment seemingly works as a standalone story, but when taken together, builds this whole giant world of characters that complement one another.
- RyanEstrada
- Aug. 29, 2016
Cool, Quirky, and Memorable
A very unique and somewhat surreal experience for both new and long-time podcast fans. A fleshed out atmosphere, great music, and likable characters gives it a down-to-earth yet still charmingly strange vibe.
- PrimaPuella
- Aug. 19, 2016
We'll rant and we'll roar
This show is great for a lot of reasons but here's a big one:
copious use of sea shanties.
Take notes, other podcasts. The center of the sea shanty/audio drama Venn Diagram is under-served and looking for content.
- Sean Kelley
- July 23, 2016
- RenéeLovesPets
- July 23, 2016
Nice start!
While the first episode was more like an audiobook, with three narrators telling three different stories, they were engaging stories nonetheless. I look forward to hearing more, and I'll give them a chance to give me reason to boost my star-rating. :-)
- Pete Lutz
- June 30, 2016
Right in the Feels
As a listener, this show is a delight. The characters are wonderfully deep, the narration only furthers my immersion, and the storylines are “quirky” in the best possible way.
But as a former Boston resident, this show hits me with such an overwhelming wave of nostalgia. This show really brings Boston to life.
- DoGudSnd
- June 17, 2016
- Corin Deeth
- June 10, 2016
Great, all things considered....
I downloaded an episode thinking it was a comedy podcast about how Boston residents can be backwards and obnoxious. To my surprise, what I got was a intriguing, serial radio drama.
- St Nickname
- June 9, 2016
What memories...
I'm origianlly from Massachusetts... Hanson actually. And something about this show reminds me of Creature Double Feature on Saturday afternoons and visiting Fenway to watch the Sox lose (this was back before they broke the curse). Great listen even if you are not from Boston.
- rickcoste
- June 9, 2016
Great story telling
Never been to Boston, never planned to either, but if the people who make Greater Boston live there, I'll definitely consider it just to buy them a round and thank them for making this podcast. Really great writing and story telling, big fan of this production.
- StillATwinsFan
- June 8, 2016
Quirky and magical
This show pays off more and more with every episode as we gradually see how the lives of the quirky, endearing characters are intertwined. Original, surprising, and extremely well-written and acted.
- Melusine777
- June 8, 2016
Phenomenal and Surreal
This soft surreal podacast is one of my go-to podcasts for a bad day. Amazingly written with an orginal take in format, YOU SHOULD ALL BE LISTENING TO THIS. The characters are all magnificent ridiculous people. SECEDE!
- IriAlexander
- May 31, 2016
Gorgeous
Slowly moving outword into something vast and beautiful. Great voice acting, with a big cast of odd characters to fal in love with. Every story slowly weaves together into something bigger than itself. Please give it a listen.
- taureleafsilver
- May 30, 2016
ashamed i didnt listen sooner
the way the individual stories are woven together into a greater story is incredible! the writing, the voice acting, the music, and the overall production quality blew me away. i can't recommend this show enough! i'm hooked for sure
- austin beach
- May 23, 2016
Wicked entertaining stuff
I usually don't listen to a lot of podcasts like this, but after the first episode I was hooked. Excellent storytelling and just beautifully done in general. Holds true to the spirit of Boston and all it's weird, quirky residents.
- Chicken_Toucher
- May 17, 2016
Completely Unique
I listen to a lot of audio drama and Greater Boston is different from anything I’ve ever heard, in the best way. It starts off very impressionistic but a bigger story is being weaved in and out of the smaller stories in a very interesting way. I’m so excited to see where this goes - the writing, the acting, and the production are all excellent.
- ghostboi8
- May 16, 2016
Unique Experience
Interviews and funny bits interlaced within an ongoing narrative allows Greater Boston to deliver a new and interesting experience each week
- Dollhair
- March 29, 2016
Very entertaining
Clever and well produced! Really looking forward to hearing what the rest of the episodes have in store for us!
- DrCorbe
- March 18, 2016
- Sirensugar
- March 18, 2016
Really Cool Stuff!
Unlike anything else going and an absolute must listen. Really looking forward to more!
- moglog
- March 18, 2016
Quirky fun!
Funny stuff with interesting characters. Super quirky, but not annoyingly so. At times really riveting and even a little moving. Excited to see where it goes.
- Coco Camel
- March 18, 2016