Listener sentiment
LuAnna: The Podcast continues to command a fiercely loyal audience who value Luisa Zissman and Anna Williamson's unfiltered chemistry, irreverent humor, and the show's comforting, mates-in-your-ears quality — many listeners describe it as a daily staple for commutes, chores, and lonely moments, and praise its candid take on parenthood, relationships, and current affairs. A concentrated wave of negative reviews from former long-time listeners emerged between February and May 2026, driven by Luisa's relocation to Dubai and a perceived shift toward out-of-touch or inflammatory commentary on immigration, race, and social policy — several reviewers specifically flagged remarks they considered racist or classist as the reason they unsubscribed. Persistent production criticisms also surfaced during that period, including the move to pre-recorded bundled episodes (widely felt to have dulled the show's spontaneity), heavy ad load, and hosts frequently talking over one another. The most recent ratings have shifted back to overwhelmingly positive, suggesting the backlash has cooled for now, though the divide between devoted fans and alienated former listeners remains the defining tension in the show's recent reception.
Apple4.7 · 624
Summary generated Aug 10, 2026
