This is a great podcast. Well researched, well written and great effects. Jason’s not just repeating - or accepting “conventional” wisdom about change. Instead, he’s tracking down the real change story and communicating it in a way that leaves you wanting more. Can’t wait for the next story!

Fantastic show with extremely informative and well researched topics.

Jason is an entertaining and informing communicator. He tackles complex subjects in a practical way through great storytelling. I love this podcast!

Very informative podcast with incredibly delivery. Our friend Jason Feifer is a very good host and asks just the right questions. (Check out his newsletter; also very cool) It’s clear that a lot, A LOT of time has been spent on this podcast. Big names come up and there are lots of perspectives explained. The content itself is very interesting and helps us, well, build for tomorrow. While the upload time takes about a month, it’s still worth subscribing to and listening to every darn episode. The upload time personally doesn’t bother me, as I can see all of that time put in to the amazing quality, but I understand it might to some people. Well worth the listen, and super helpful, informative, perspective-changing and preparatory! Thanks all! :)

I listened to a few of these. They had some cute tidbits but definitely not worth subscribing or keeping in rotation. Mostly a waste of time.

Loved this podcast! Very interesting and u unique episode that are hard to put down and stop listening. I loved the episode about being bored and how it can actually help you. Keep it up!!

This is one of my favorite shows of all time. Why? I not only learn something new every time I listen, I feel differently and better about the world each time I listen. Almost every show I start listening thinking I know how I feel about a thing, and then Jason radically changes my mind and makes me feel better about the inevitable change that is a part of history and every day life. 10/10 recommend.

I love this cast! Interesting stories about historically hilarious pessimism! There is truly nothing new under the sun! Enjoy! Addendum: I would love to hear business wars from further back in time. Standard oil anyone? East India company?

The realistically positive approach to these subjects and depth of research is extremely refreshing, as well as thought provoking. The host is a great interviewer, and strikes the right balance of no nonsense discussion without oversimplifying the topics discussed. I find myself as encouraged by the thoughtful empathy of his approach to these topics as much as what is actually said.

I learned about BFT from a friend at a technology center think tank. I wasn’t much of a podcast listener before then, but this podcast made me realize how well podcasts can feed my lifelong urge to learn. I now listen to several different podcasts that teach me just super interesting stuff, and it’s all thanks to Jason. Thank you for continuing to be a beacon of new knowledge in my life!

Jason Feiffer dives into issues in a fascinatingly complex way. Take a look at the episode titles for a sense of the great questions he is asking. He consults with experts in fields for research and at the end of an episode you are always left with interesting questions.

Incredibly informative and would high recommend. Worth a listen and is some really thought provoking content.

This podcast is like listening to your most interesting friend. Great (and unique) topics and lots of fodder for conversation afterwards.

I absolutely love this podcast! Jason Feifer has a wonderful way of bringing the past to life through storytelling and guest experts/historians/voiceover talent. It’s nice to hear details about subjects that I may have learned about briefly in the past, and the production quality is also top notch.

Love Jason’s perspective and knowledge. A great listen!!

Great podcast

Bring back pessimist archive

If you like facts and not just opinion then give this podcast a try! I think this is my first podcast review. I’ve been listening to this podcast for a couple of years. It’s part history, part study into human nature and all interesting. I think the name change was a good idea. It was hard to get my girlfriend to listen to it because she kept on seeing it and thinking “I don’t want to listen to something pessimistic”

What an interesting, informative, and entertaining podcast and host!

So goooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There really aren’t enough stars at all. So good 😺😸😻

I love this podcast. It’s so well produced and the style is so interesting to listen to. I’ve learned so many facts to impress people at parties and meetings! I’ve shared this with everyone.

I only planned to listen to a few minutes of this podcast and Jason is such a fantastic storyteller 58 minutes later I was listening to the closing credits. He mixed storytelling, with history and made it apply to the future. Extremely unique and extremely well produced. Bravo!

I’m hooked! Great voice and great storytelling.

I've absolutely LOVED "The Pessimists Archive" and wasn't sure if I was going to like the new focus. If the cocktails episode is any indication, I had nothing to worry about. This podcast is dynamite.

I was annoyed and skeptical when I couldn’t find my favorite podcast in my feed. But now that I listen to this episode I understand the title change and I absolutely love it. Will continue to use this podcast to encourage my friends and colleagues and will continue to suggest its use for my friends writing amazing lesson plans in their classes (HS, since there’s no edited version lol).

These are great podcasts. I’ve been listening since the pessimistic old days and have been consistently pleased and intrigued by the ideas presented and the presentation.

This is a great podcast!!

Love this podcast and recommend it every chance I get! Heard about it a from a panelist at a confrence I attended last year on automotive tech and immediately subscribed. Also love the name change as previously people were skeptical when I raved about it. I think the new name will help!

Listened to the episode on whether advances in technology makes us “dumber”. Very well done! Loved how you sprinkled in interviews, the history of shorthand (who knew), and your reference to losing our contemplative side. Amazing stuff.

Awesome finishing and completeness of every topic covered. A great remark on the use of masks and the San Francisco anti-mask League

Jason has always been interesting. To read his posts, to hear him speak at events, and also of course, to listen to his podcasts- he puts a lot of thought into what he presents and you can tell. The end result is a treat.

Nothing better than having this show in my routine now Jason!! Always great to have a fresh perspective on the world, especially when the world seems to be crashing down around us at sometimes. Be sure to tune in to this show if you want to be sure you’re not passing on the opportunities this amazing world provides for us 🔥

Jason does a great job of providing insight into what’s to come in the world of business as the future continues to unfold!! Love the show!

Really appreciate how genuine and authentic the material is. Appreciate all the information A+ Podcast!

Love his insights.

Really great style! The host Jason does an amazing job. Make sure to tune in!

Pessimists Archive is not only interesting and fun. Jason is an A1 storyteller. Each episode is fantastic. Keep them coming.

Really great show especially if change is hard for you to deal with. Keep up the great work!

This is such a great antidote to the wildly apocalyptic news cycle when it comes to tech reporting. It really demonstrates the way humanity pushes back against but ultimately reconciles itself with change and technology. Thank you for broadening our perspectives!

Jason is awesome! This show is great & I know you will love it too.

This podcast is definitely an interesting one. The research Jason put behind each episode is amazing! Some of these episodes makes you think and I love that about it!

Jason is a BIG thinker who makes tough concepts approachable and fun. Love learning through his story telling!!

Jason thanks for such a great podcast! I love the style. It gives me a whole new outlook on the world. I highly recommend listening to them!

This podcast has such a unique spin to life, and really makes you think. I highly recommend you listen, it’s a well done show!

Feifer’s words and stories have truly inspired me to look at life with a new purpose. I highly recommend listening!

Jason’s show sure stands out from the typical podcasts you hear everyday. The stories you hear on this show are second to none.

Jason takes a really incredible idea, and truly dives in. The production is great, and I truly think this podcast can benefit anyone!

Jason does an amazing job of packing each episode with wisdom and insights in a truly entertaining way! I have caught several of my negative bad habits thanks to Jason and always find myself simply feeling better after listening.

Jason does an amazing job at crafting his message in this podcast. Anyone who rates it 1 star has no idea what they’re talking about haha!

Absolutely love Pessimistic Archive! Also love following Jason on socials especially LinkedIn because he always posts great content that’s actually worth checking out!