Popular Reviews of Greater Boston

Greater Boston is a really wonderful, immersive and emotionally engaging show. The Watch Factory is one of the most brilliant pieces of audio drama I can think of!

Such a wonderful and elegantly written show. Truly a unique audio drama. Unfolds like noel and continues to evolve with it's sound designs and concepts. A very underrated treasure.

This is a full-cast comedy/drama about community and interpersonal connection, how someone's actions, however small or seemingly inconsequential, influence other's lives. In the first episode, this is illustrated by two Sasquatch hunters mistaking the other person for a Sasquatch and is also exemplified through the line, "Hell is a city without her citizens." A series of events following one man's death leads to a train line becoming a city. This story also explores grief, how corporations gain control through political interference, and recovery. Blends stylistic storytelling, including: letters, recordings, Google calendars, monologues, narration, and real-world interviews. Weaves together the storylines of several distinct characters and makes them and their dynamics interesting and memorable.

This is what happens when you have no real insight into human behavior, but you DO have an ability to network. There is literally no reason for this crap audio drama to be so lauded. This is a garbage podcast. It gets so much about Boston wrong. And it gets so much about human behavior wrong.

Greater Boston has made me laugh. It's made me cry (like really cry on the MBTA in front of strangers). This show has some of the most gorgeous writing and stunning storytelling. It's a masterclass in character development and careful plotting. I cannot recommend it enough.

I'm still only in the second season but I really adore this show! I wasn't so sure at the beginning and took a break from it but after meeting the creators at Podtales I gave it another go and I'm SO glad I did! Seriously, such an amazingly written and acted show. Also, I don't know why the guinea pigs are there but I love them.

Gorgeously written, thought provoking, poignant without ever being heavy-handed. Even within such a busy universe as that upon the red-line, this podcast always pauses to dwell on the mundanity of humanity and I just really love that. Really well rounded characters that are allowed to be messy (but are still loved) and a satisfying story that never holds back. So excited for more!

The masterful use of language really serves the world building. It makes you want to learn more about the characters and environment. Highly engaging.

I liked this podcast immediately, but it took a while for me to LOVE it. But when it updates, it's one of the highlights of my week, now. Love, love, love!

One of few stories to ever make me fear the death of a character

This show is a hard one to explain to people but one I keep recommending! The world of Greater Boston is a treat that you must partake in.

This is a delightfully weird show, pushing boundaries of storytelling but with a focus on really well-thought-out and engaging characters.