Listener sentiment
Recent listener sentiment on Things Bakers Know remains overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising hosts Jessica Battilana and David Tamarkin as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely skilled at making expert baking knowledge feel approachable to novices and hobbyists alike. Listeners consistently point to the guest interviews, the listener Q&A segment, the deep dives into baking history and technique, and coverage of dietary-restriction baking (gluten-free, vegan) as the show's standout strengths, and many describe the podcast as a comfort listen that has revitalized their love of baking. The recurring criticism continues to come from a minority of more technically experienced bakers who feel the hosts' banter and personal asides crowd out deeper instruction, with a few singling out Jessica as overly talkative or "cringe" — a charge other reviewers push back on directly. Smaller but persistent gripes include the show feeling at times like a King Arthur commercial, verbal filler like "you know," a jarringly loud segment cue, heavy editing, and episodes that feel too short. The dominant through-line across both camps is an appetite for more: longer episodes, longer guest interviews, and more frequent releases.
Apple4.6 · 112
Summary generated Sep 28, 2026
