This podcast has some amazing insights and information, I really rely on it to stay informed. But the audio isn’t great, V always sounds far away and Sami is too loud. They also have a tendency to talk over one another, I wish they would get their timing down.

I enjoy the show but when you use terms like cis gender. That alienates me!! I believe I am not alone, I want political issues to get out of the bedroom and out from I between our legs. Give up the naming of the sexes, and stuff like unhoused people and we might get the Gulf of Mexico back.

This podcast is a breath of fresh air in the current climate. V and Sami are showing all of us how refreshing it is to ask interesting questions and leave room for nuance in all conversations. *HOWEVERRRR* omg the audio production is so bad. Absolutely impossible for me to listen to this in the car on the highway; I can’t understand a single thing anyone is saying. Keep up the good work and also Hire an audio engineer please! ✨

Love the content! Unfortunately there’s something going on with your audio. It sounds kinda hollow? V is pretty quiet compared to other people on the show and I have to have the volume pretty high in general to hear accurately.

Every two seconds from Sammy's mouth is a reminder that she's Jewish and that she's better than everyone and honestly it's getting very old and this is not meant to be anti-somatic. This is just a common theme. I've noticed with the show. Yes, we talked about her Catholicism, but not to be extent of Sammy and her Judaism and her privilege. It sounds really just disconnected from the average American.

I should have come to leave a review sooner, but after hearing all the M. Williamson hate I had to come by. AFD is incredible. Their guests are vital to the way we live our lives. Keep up the good work! Please.

Loving the Tim Miller shoutouts!!

These two keep me sane. This is legitimately reported news in a relatable, digestible format. Dustbunnies and betches unite!

I like this podcast and have listened to sup and throughout the American Fever Dream rendition. I feel that lately V has so much information but keeps saying very out of touch things. It feels like opinions are so based on social media rather than reality.

I really appreciated the thoughtful convo Sami had w the Reid on today’s (2/6) ep. The questions were legit and I noticed how to the point and short the interview was and loved that

On today’s episode (1/20) you showed how you’re not for the truth but just care about your reach and platform on TikTok. You spent an obscene amount of time dunking, again, on Biden about his weakness and deliberately chose to make no mention, whatsoever, of TikTok capitulating to Tr*** propaganda and explicitly thanking him and mentioning his name on the shutdown that was clearly a stunt. You even try to defend TT because “Biden didn’t say 3 words” Really?? Such shameful cowardice !! You won’t call out TT because you’ll rather keep your paycheck from there and look away as they become a propaganda arm of the new regime. I’ve tolerated Sami’s nasal “valley girl” accent and her hatred for Biden and V’s constant interruptions overtaking and monopolizing the conversations because I thought you at least had integrity but you clearly don’t. Unfollowed.

I’m a longtime listener and used to love this podcast- and still love it most of the time, especially Sami’s deep knowledge… but— I was genuinely APPALLED at V’s just absolutely ridiculous comments about people from the UK. Am I listening to a right wing podcast?! Is it okay to make hateful, nationalist comments about folks in the UK? This was the most bizarre take yet. I am honestly shocked they even left that in as I melted from secondhand embarrassment. Ugh. I’m a democrat but this is exactly the kind of hypocrisy that turns people off from the left. You go so far left that you’re actualky completely illiberal. Anyways, as the kids say… do better. Thank you Sami for your maturity and calm, tactful response to what was just gross behavior.

As a listener of other betches pods, I’ve been a consistent listener of AFD since its inception. It’s become an informative and at times comforting presence as I navigate through the current political and social climate. Although I generally share similar beliefs, I don’t agree with every take or position on the show. However, I truly appreciate the insight that this pod brings into other subcultures and opinions. It’s challenged me to think beyond certain viewpoints while feeling incredibly accessible and realistic - like I’m listening into a personal convo between my two good friends who I respect.

Looooove this, especially the combo of Sami and V! The banter is top tier & they make an overwhelming and scary politic climate easier to navigate. Plus they’re hilarious!! Big fan of the pod- please keep up the good work!

I am really bummed. I like V and Under the Desk, but this podcast is not it. I’ve listened to a few episodes and there were definitely some orange flags, but the most recent ep about Luigi… I turned it off and unfollowed within 10 minutes. You can’t understand why the public is siding with him, ARE YOU JOKING? Do you not see what is happening in our society?? Elitism and self-righteous blindness, no thank you please.

I really wish V had been on the Luigi manhunt episode. I had to turn it off, because the take of the guest was so off and frankly annoying. A touch bootlickery, and just very out of touch. It was surprising, to be honest. The people cheering on Luigi are not nearly the idiots you cast us to be, and no we aren’t about to go shoot the live nation CEO. Comparing anger over ticket prices to anger over death and suffering due to billionaires stealing our money via insurance is just…insulting. There were so many bad faith takes here, that indicated you aren’t taking “the people” seriously. Or the deaths of UHC insured people seriously. This was a bad take. Disappointing.

You’ve GOT to be kidding me with this last episode. I’ve been an AVID listener since V started this podcast, yet now I can see the class divide. I wouldn’t recommend this show to anyone within my tax bracket. Thanks for showing your true colors.

I follow one of the hosts on instagram for under the desk news and I thought this would be good as a podcast but this first episode I listened to was a bit too self serving. Lots of name dropping? Going to Kamala’s house, knowing lady Gaga way back when. I like those two people but this is cringe.

Wow they went in hard on PSA - it was really bizarre

This show was significantly better with Amanda Millie and Elise. Now it is just V whining about the fact that people don’t invite her places and saying she’s much better and everything than everybody. This is the second time I’m turning off your show.

I have been an American Fever Dream listener since June 2024. Post election, I have had to cut down on the media I consume and the voices I listen to. What I found after the election is that most men (and male pundits especially), absolutely cannot articulate what we are feeling as women and are uncomfortable to try OR invite female voices on. So my two main podcasts remaining in the weekly rotation are American Fever Dream and Hysteria. Plus I’ve Had It for some extra giggles. V and Sami give you information you can easily understand while also spilling the tea and making jokes. Information is power and I’m so grateful to have this podcast to take in the news while keeping my sanity. The roster has been cleared… but I would never ghost these two !!! 👑 👑

When this was betches sup: was very disheartened listening to episode 409 when Bryan didn’t even know what camp auschwitz meant when it was discussed that someone in the mob that broke into the capitol on Jan 6 was wearing a camp auschwitz sweatshirt. If he was as woke as he claims to be, he would know that auschwitz was a concentration camp during the Holocaust that killed 6 million Jews. Bryan, antisemitism is rapidly rising in this country and it’s very alarming, so please educate yourself on this issue like you do on others. Now, Sami has to constantly educate V on Jewish norms and she knows nothing about the Israeli- Hama conflict.

You have the perfect opportunity to find and lift up women podcasters who are going to be erased from this ecosystem as all this unfolds. Please do that, we need it. | Please please do not underestimate the bizarre devotion donolds minions have for him: i have spent several weeks with one 70 year old couple and one 80 year old couple both white, in Florida and the women of these couples shock me with the repetition of the absolute ludicrous things that donold says is true but are clearly lies. Freaking broke my heart

I have been listening to this show since the beginning, but I have really started relying on this podcast as my primary source of political information and SANITY! I love the dynamic between the cohosts and they help me make sense of the chaos. PLEASE NEVER STOP!!!

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Ty for this. It made me feel sane post election to have two women just as outraged about blaming of the Democratic Party but also giving a balanced review of how we can do better next time (although really how can a woman do better?) I hope one day it changes.

Trump voters get completely different news than we do-so there is no reaching them with facts. You seem to think this was a failing on our part. We were never going to win anyone over by addressing immigration the “right way”. We had to out vote them like we did in 2020- and we didn’t. We lost 14 million Biden voters and either 14 million disaffected pro Palestine voters sat it out lor Russian Bots hacked our election. No Dem sat it out cause of Beyoncé-we knew we were voting against Trump. Any Dem who say this out was a complete idiot-so trying to reframe our messsage is not the win.

This podcast makes me feel less alone especially after the 11/5 results. Only request is the Thur episode just be another ep of Sami/V and if either conduct interviews release as bonus episodes… podcast is at its best when Sami and V talk and have convos about current topics

I am soooo happy I came across this podcast! As someone who is genuinely interested in politics, it’s hard to find credible sources that explain things in a way that’s easy to understand as well as interesting! They bring on the best guests and I love the interviewing and editing style. Amazing 10/10

This used to be an informative, news-centric podcast with nuanced takes on current events. Since Sami has joined, it’s turned into an arena for her to spread Islamophobic and, frankly, antisemitic rhetoric. There are also frequent typos in the episode titles - learn how to use apostrophes!

I rely on this podcast for my weekly dose of information including top level announcements and deep dives! I love the lighthearted takes and charismatic explanations. This is a great way to supplement the dispassionate MSM news with a better, more whole understanding of what’s going on with understandable breakdowns and laughs along the way. Civic lessons are a HUGE bonus in these discussions!

Great episode!!! Will continue to listen.

I miss the old podcast so much, was my intro into engaging with politics. Just isn’t the same!

Noah Tishby is the worst of the worst when it comes to Zionist/anti-Palestinian rhetoric. I only followed your podcast for about 1-2 months but quickly unfollowed once I saw that you gave her a platform. No thank you!

Love the podcast, my brain can’t handle the weird bracelet or pencil sounds on the How did trump get this way(paraphrase) the background sound is making me nuts

I was such a huge Sup fan and it was one of my favorite podcasts. Since the change, I just am not connecting in the same way with it. I miss the lighter side of sup and the comedy, it was much more enjoyable to cover serious topics but also have a light side. I also feel like this is just propaganda for the Democratic Party. Don’t get me wrong, I always vote democrat and will continue to do so. I’m very progressive and I feel like there used to be nuanced discussion about issues whereas now it’s like they’re scared to say anything bad or negative about anyone in the party. We can support and promote people while also acknowledging the things they’re doing wrong.

This podcast is so easy to listen to while also being exceptionally informative. Both hosts are clear and concise and bring great perspective to the news they report. Keep it up! Love it!!

Love the content! Love the topics! I find it hard to get past the vocal fry. Maybe a cough drop will help or perhaps check to see if there are polyps? My brain just begins to wonder if there are long jeweled nails and Valley Girl hair flips behind the fry and it makes it difficult to take the information seriously. Like seriously, M’Gud. But great content.

Jodie Foster was 18, not 12, when Reagan was shot. Get it together.

since replacing Amanda with Sami (which I totally support Amanda’s choice to step down, protect your mental health queen), the takes have become so weak. they come across like they’re afraid to criticize the establishment because they’re scared that Dems will stop coming on their show. the most recent episode basically argued that the place for diversity is in the cabinet and not on the presidential ballot. as an elder Gen Z who grew up with Betches, I am really disappointed to see that the opinions are not reflective of Gen Z at all and they’re going to lose their audience if they don’t get with the times.

As an OG Sup listener, I never missed an episode. Sadly, Fever Dream doesn’t hit the same way and I often go weeks without tuning in. It’s sad, because Alise, Amanda, and Bryan became a really important part of my week, and I feel like I lost good friends when they stopped recording. I don’t connect with V or Sami, even though I have alot of respect for them.

One of the best podcasts. Informative. Kind. Hopeful.

Idk how they do it…today’s news delivered in a way that feels like a warm cuddle, which is wild. They are so smart, analytical, and critical-thinking.

I like the hosts a lot. They’re got great energy and a lot of fun. However, they are just wrong so much of the time. The basis facts they report might be right, but the analysis and explanation is way off. For example, Sami’s explanation as to why Macron called snap elections - its not because Macron recognizes a loss of support, it’s to shore up his majority in the French parliament which has a different electoral system than the EU system. That said, the worst is their coverage of legal matters. I had hoped that this would bridge the gap between episodes of strict scrutiny and pod save america, but no such luck.

Black Americans created Hip-Hop (as a culmination of inspiration from rhythm and blues, funk, jazz, and rock and roll which are historically Black genres as well) not “Black and brown people” Black Americans laid the groundwork so other groups ended up being able participate. If you’re going to use your platform to spread a message, please let it be accurate.

Long time betches fan, I’m very disappointed in the lacking coverage of Palestine and the campus protests. What is discussed on the pod is blatantly pro-Israel with an agenda. So frustrating and disheartening :(

I miss hearing information and research from Amanda. Also the fact that you’re a news podcast pretending that Gaza isn’t happening is a joke. What’s going on w betches these days?

Appreciate this podcast but just doesn’t hit the same as betches sup ❤️

I love this podcast. Thank you for adding timestamps!!

I’ve largely been liking American Fever Dream after being a long-time Sup listener, but for the love of god, I do not want to keep hearing about Taylor Swift! I appreciate that they started putting time stamps in the show notes so you can skip ahead to the parts you actually care about…but the time stamps were completely wrong. For example, the most recent episode had them discussing Taylor Swift at the jump and according to the show notes time stamps, the main news started at 10:00 - except the main news didn’t start until 23:36 and they literally talked only about TS up until that point. Please, make a separate podcast if you want to talk about her.