Listener sentiment
The Foster sisters' podcast remains broadly beloved among its core audience, with the majority of recent ratings praising the signature sister banter, relatability, and the hosts' willingness to get candid about dating, fertility, parenting, and self-worth. Loyal listeners describe feeling like they're eavesdropping on friends, and standout guest interviews — including Gwyneth Paltrow, Dr. Shefali, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver — draw particular praise. However, a growing and vocal minority of long-time fans have soured on the show, and their complaints center on two distinct issues. The first is political: a cluster of negative reviews from early 2025 onward specifically call out Sara for repeating right-wing talking points and conspiracy-adjacent commentary on topics like DOGE, which several former devotees cite as their reason for unfollowing. Erin's pro-Israel social media posts have also alienated a smaller group. The second, more recent criticism — concentrated in 2026 — is that the podcast has lost the authenticity and vulnerability that made it special, with reviewers feeling it has devolved into a showcase of celebrity connections, industry parties, and thinly veiled ad segments. Recurring but secondary frustrations include an increased ad load, the hosts interrupting expert guests, and loud eating sounds during episodes. The net picture is of a show with a passionate fanbase that is experiencing a real strain as some listeners feel the hosts' growing celebrity and political commentary have pulled the show away from what made it resonate in the first place.
Apple4.4 · 719
Summary generated Jul 1, 2026
