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I love this podcast... I first started listening when my fellow therapist, Trey Holt, was featured in the story of Rosa Mary Dean. I didn't anticipate to continue to listen to the other stories, but my found myself intrigued with each one more than the last. Keep sharing the awesome resilience, love and hope our neighbors have!
- Redmeg1234
- Oct. 26, 2016
Extremely entertaining and well-made podcast!
If you like This American Life, you'll love Neighbors! Every episode is an engrossing story about a local Nashvillian. Jacob and team does an excellent job and I'd highly recommend this podcast to anyone!
- deadwards
- Oct. 10, 2016
If I were to make a podcast. . .
This is the one I would want to make. Stories about connections and interactions between humans and each other and the world around us. Such real stuff. Thanks, Jakob.
- Sylverjay
- July 12, 2016
I love neighbors!
Hope to hear new episodes of this great podcast about people, human nature, their lives and experiences. Really like Jason too. A+++
- Inthecusp
- July 1, 2016
Important but Fun
What a wonderful podcast. I've been binge-listening since recently having "Neighbors" recommended to me. It's great storytelling that is a nice mixture of covering important topics and enjoyable entertainment. Thanks for making this show!
- Lark2727
- April 29, 2016
Great!
I really like this podcast. It's a great perspective on community in the amount of time it takes for me to drive to work!
- DooDooStick
- April 22, 2016
Refreshing Storytelling From Music City
It was a pleasure to discover this show today. I’ve already listened to two episodes. I’m loving this podcast! It’s refreshing to hear these types of stories from Nashville.
- @davedelaney
- April 9, 2016
Grateful Listener
Jakob is such a gifted storyteller, which comes from his exceptional ability to truly listen. His stories provide fascinating glimpses into the lives of our neighbors, who we otherwise wouldn’t have the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for sharing these gems with us!
- LeahinNashville
- April 6, 2016
Top Tier Storytelling and Audio
I just wish they were longer. From the very first episode, this podcast felt like that friend that you are always excited to see. One of those super interesting people who always has a new story to tell, and who tells it in such a way that ooh! wow, where did that hour go? and when you walk away you smile all the way back to your car, and in bed that night you wonder why your cheeks hurt. On a technical note, I think the mark of a well-produced podcast is that you never once think about how it sounds, and Jakob makes a well-produced podcast.
- dmblake
- March 22, 2016
I don't even live anywhere NEAR Nashville
Great podcast, it makes me want to hold story night in my backyard! (Originally from Seattle, currently living outside of San Francisco.) I love storytelling and listening to others' tales, so this is right up my alley. The food reviews are great too, because when it's not peaking my interest to visit Nashville, it's reminding me to stay present and revel in my food (instead of Hoovering it down like I did in college). Makes me happy just to listen to this warm and welcoming community. :)
- Steph-Fanny1001
- Feb. 19, 2016
Where are our 2016 episodes?!
I don’t like taking time to write reviews but I’ve been feeling guilty about this one because it is just SO good and, clearly, not enough people know about it.
Where are our 2016 episodes?! Please tell me that they’re coming…does NPR need to invest 10 sec of their time to get you some on air ads?! It is ridiculous that only 60 people have reviewed this show!
First of all the concept is timely. At the end of each show Jakob reminds us all to “Get to know your neighbors”. In a time when most of us maintain relationships electronically it's important to take the time to build relationships with those few people we actually do have face time with on a regular basis—our neighbors.
Second, I appreciate the gentle, underplayed manner of Jakob’s style. This podcast never hurts my ears and I don’t ever feel like I’m being hit over the head with a message. Rather, he takes me on his adventure and I make up my own mind.
Finally, the content is fantastic. Many of the interviewees are from his local area and I find myself wondering how he finds such interesting people. Of course, the answer is..Jakob finds great guests to interview by getting to know his neighbors!
Don’t miss this podcast! Join me in asking for more episodes!!!
- St Paul Susan
- Feb. 14, 2016
Fascinating Storyteller
Jakob is a fascinating storyteller who is creating great content and doing some awesome work with high quality sound engineering. If you like podcasts like This American Life, this is right up your alley.
- Charlie Bevelin
- Jan. 25, 2016
Story podcasts about “real” people
These stories are all about and often told by neighbors … the guy who lives next door, the person down the street, all people around Nashville. The stories are all true and they seem like people you might know. An exceptional podcast and worth checking out.
- Dragonlady Gigi
- Dec. 4, 2015
Binge Listening Now
Hey Jakob, nice job on the show. I love hearing about Nashville (being from NYC) and all the interesting and remarkable people you find. Excellent placement of music, too.
Keep up the great work. You deserve all good things.
- GataBlancaTara
- Nov. 18, 2015
cool idea
Cool idea for a podcast. Love the “local” angle but also that it’s interesting to people anywhere. Good stories or interesting people. Worth a listen!
- Mr. Clever
- Nov. 15, 2015
One of the best podcasts period!
Jakob is a fantastic story teller. He is also a curator of fantastic stories. Listen to "The High Five" and you will see what I mean.
I feel lighter after listening to Neighbors. This podcast will make your day if your day needs making.
Thanks Jakob for making podcasting and art form at the expense of improving people's lives :-)
Cheers!
Lij Shaw
Recording Studio Rockstars
- Thetoyboxstudio
- Nov. 7, 2015
- skinfish
- Nov. 4, 2015
Great Stories About People in Various Walks of Life
A friend turned me onto Neighbors, and I now always look forward to whenever a little (1) appears next to the icon in my podcast app. The stories are told with real empathy, and the tellers don't shy away from tough subjects such as funerals and homelessness. Some of my favorite episodes are definitely in the Sans Houses series, which tells the stories of homeless individuals in a very honest and humanizing way.
Neighbors bridges the gap that can sometimes seem a fathomless divide, shaking a sense of complacency and of security, though with the effect of filling hearts with more caring rather than more fear.
- caeltaylor
- Sept. 22, 2015
Real Life
Jakob Lewis is a master treasure hunter for great stories!!! Listen to this podcast, you will laugh and cry and much more!!!
- Agentwings
- Sept. 17, 2015
Wonderful in so many ways
Expertly crafted stories. Poignant, honest and beautiful. I just discovered you through Jonathan Hirsch's ARRVLS and I'm SO hooked.
- Cquilling
- Aug. 14, 2015
One of my favorites
I love this podcast. Jakob’s style of story telling is engaging and fun, and the stories themselves are always interesting, regardless of the topic.
- capt obvious
- June 2, 2015
This is the real thing
Neighbors does a beautiful job of taking me by the hand and introducing me to people I wish I knew. Doesn't shy away from the hard stuff, and yet leaves me feeling hopeful and wanting to hear more. Incredibly well-produced, intelligent, thoughtful.
- Smack_is _listening
- May 15, 2015
Real People
Somebody once told me that the real message of the movie Groundhog Day is that if you could stop time and get to know every person in your daily life, all the extras, you couldn’t help but care about, or at least sympathize with, every single one of them. This podcast feels like one man’s mission to do exactly that. Each episode is a story, but the people are the focus, and the host clearly cares about more than just getting those people's stories. He cares about about getting to know them and making them real and vibrant, as people, for the listener. And it’s amazing,
- iron-rob
- May 8, 2015
Excellent, personal podcast
Neighbors is a great podcast for thinking about people around you. It’s an excellent dose of empathy, and Jakob does a great job putting the stories together. He has a great mission, and is doing it very well.
- andrew.conkling
- May 8, 2015
Great find
Rivals the storytelling and production of some of NPRs top story shows. I highly recommend it.
- Erikajc81
- March 23, 2015
Great Stories!
I love this podcast. Sometimes I listen in bed before I fall asleep, sometimes during my lunch break. Always good stories that really make you feel like your right there with the people telling them.
- JRC250
- March 4, 2015
The ultimate glocal - feeling connected from miles away
Based in Nashville, Neighbors introduces listeners to people across the fence and lets you feel like you really had a conversation with them. Insightful story-weaving, great music, and interesting topics.
- granbizzle
- March 2, 2015
I LOVE!LOVE!LOVE! Neighbors!
So- remember This American Life back in it’s hay-day when it was young and refreshing and new and vibrant and cool and hip and all about the people you knew???
That’s what Neighbors is.
It’s an amazing audio sonic journey where every episode takes you to a different corner of nash-vegas (sometimes beyond!) where I feel like I know and end up falling in love with these people— all because of Jakob! :)
- LN Lurie
- Feb. 23, 2015
We Need More Neighbors
We need more neighbors, precisely because they are everywhere. They are part of the fabric of our lives, and Jakob Lewis's new program explores with heart, intelligence, and intricate craft how next door hits home. This is an incredible show with a very bright future. I recommend that everyone listen, and get to know their neighbors a little more.
- westsidelistener
- Jan. 6, 2015
Great new podcast
Just listened to the latest episode - The Pace of Wonder. I love the feel of this podcast - the writing, host narration, and music are used to great effect. Looking forward to hearing more!
- nesslowe
- Dec. 18, 2014