I really like this podcast. Excellent guests and well thought out questions explore a wider array of topics. Concise and not too chatty. scripted questions that the speaker is obviously prepared for (which is fine) however some follow up questions for particular answers during the interview might add another dimension

I only listened to one (because of the profoundly dumb takes) so my sample size is limited. But I was surprised by the surface level, lazy tropes disguised as “investigate reporting”. I didn’t feel like they were trying to provide facts and teach listeners anything, but rather shove a premeditated agenda disguised as Q&A. There are many better options out there.

Lynn is a masterful host who brings out brilliant insights from her guests with curiosity and precision. Each episode feels like a perfectly calibrated shot of wisdom—just the right depth, totally engaging, and wrapped up with three crystal-clear takeaways that stick with you. It’s smart, snappy, and incredibly satisfying.

Big fan of this podcast, especially that I can knock out an episode on the drive to the gym. Informative, expertly crafted, and consumable!

A fantastic and informative show with super interesting guests!

Excellent. Incisive, clear and important guests with issues superbly summarized by “three takeaways.”

Trust me, you have better things to do.

My favorite show. I have learned so much just by listening to 3Takeaway podcast.

I love Lynn’s show. She has so many interesting guests on her show who are experts at anything from finding new planets to the global economy to being a master spy. The three key takeaways are a great way to summarize the conversation, and all that in bite-sized 20-minute sessions! Highly recommend it to everyone.

3 Takeaways is a smart, insightful podcast with impactful lessons from some of the top minds in today's world -- always worth the listen!!

Most podcasts bore me, too slow, too repetitive, too chatty. Lynn does not waste your time. Best of all, she exposes you to useful, up-to-the-minute info from fields where you might not think to look. Bravo.

Thorough, engaging, and actionable. Really great

Lynn has an inherent talent to get great insights extracted from speakers. The details in the podcast are incredible and the speaker lineup is so top notch! You often don’t get to hear these speakers on other podcasts! Thank you Lynn!

I love the body of the work, but the bell sound is extremely harsh and disrupting. I hope Lynn will reconsider this choice. I’ll get my takeaways somewhere else until then.

Few shows provide such expertly insights into various domain of knowledge in a compact and engaging format. Absolutely an enlightening and informante podcast. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to get glimpses of the frontiers of civilization’s evolution.

Amazing speakers and insights! So excited to listen to more episodes!!

Insightful guests, illuminating content. I’m a big fan of 3 Takeaways

Lynn needs a new microphone. Rage Against the Machine audio but great content.

Informative and an interesting listen.

The host brings nothing to the table. My takeaway is that she lacks awareness of her audience.

Concise and to the point, no fluff, no fillers.

Amazing podcast! A must listen.

3 Takeaways is an excellent podcast that covers a wide range of interesting topics every week. The interviewer is knowledgeable and always prepared with good questions, but she doesn’t feel the need to talk over her guests unlike some others. 5 stars.

Love the episodes! Great guests! I learn so much from every episode.

Love it! Wonderful guests! I always learn so much

This podcast always has new insight for me to learn and develop new ideas! I listen to it on my morning commute almost everyday!

One of my favorite things about 3 Takeaways is the diversity of business and thought leaders and academics. Each episode is so different from the next but equally as interesting. I love that one week I can learn about how all senses affect taste and the next I can learn about how to stop AI from taking over the world. 3 Takeaways really makes you think and expands your worldview. Would definitely recommend.

Great podcast! Such interesting guests and thought-provoking conversations

So informative and great guests!! I'm hooked. You will love it too!!

I love 3 takeaways! The topics are always interesting and the guests always insightful. It is a morning commute must-listen.

great guests and stimulating conversations!

Three Takeaways with Lynn is an absolute treasure. Really interesting guests, deeply insightful questions, natural conversational tone, and even-handed treatment of the issues. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

It’s a pleasure to listen to your podcasts. Great questions in a calm tone.

Lynn Thoman offers a refreshing format - simple yet mesmerizing. She engages each guest with insightful questions. Surprised more people don’t know about it (yet!). And the length is just right!

The interviews are informative and to the point, and they would be perfect to assign for classes… I only wish the sound quality was better. Please invest in a good microphone or a recording equipment so the quality of the audio matches the quality of the interviews!

The podcast features f ascinating discussions with extremely knowledgeable people. I learned a lot from listening to these podcasts, and strongly recommend them.

Great questions for big-league interviewees who have fascinating things to say: CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward, Monty Python’s John Cleese, Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman, ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia, former Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd… the list goes on and on. And all interviewed with thoughtful, insightful questions by Columbia University Professor Lynn Thoman. She asks the questions I wish I had the wit to ask.

When you combine fabulous guests with excellent and topical questions, the result is this 5 star podcast. The hostess is knowledgeable and probes deeply rather than acting as a fan/groupie. Great content. Time well spent.

Lynn clearly does her homework. Great questions. Great guests. Great listen. The Goldilocks podcast!

The podcast brings in more of the highest-profile speakers (Bill Gates, Larry Summers, etc.) than any other interview-based podcast I have listened to. The structure is both to-the-point, but lets the speaker elaborate on his/her thoughts in a free form style. As someone considering entrepreneurship and in the process of articulating my mission, I find the content to be informative and encouraging.

By asking the right questions, Lynn Thoman covers a lot of ground over a short period of time, but she never skimps on the details . With fascinating topics and knowledgeable guests, this podcast might be titled 3 Takeaways, but you’ll walk away with far more.

Lynn has scored awesome guests for this podcast, it’s fun to see who is interviewed each week

I learn something every episode of 3 takeaways and Lynn does a phenomenal job letting the guests tell their story.

Great podcast, always feel like I’m left with good information!!

I recently graduated college and have been looking for podcast to help prepare for this next chapter of my life. It’s intriguing to hear from top leaders and learn from their experience as I step foot into my professional career. Very insightful podcast!

Definitely one of my favorite podcasts! I’ve loved each episode!

This podcast is awesome for anyone interested in learning from true change-makers in today’s world. The variety of content is my favorite part - no guest is alike!

Lynn did a superb job of preparing for my interview. Her questions were insightful and allowed me to share what was most important and useful for her audience from the new edition of my book, Influence. Lynn's genuine interest and enthsuiasm for my work was palpable and made our conversation even better.

I’ve listened to all the interviews in the 3 Takeaways podcasts series. While the Topics and guest are terrific, the glaring lack of diversity -not a single person of color- is unforgivable. The overwhelming if not all of Lynn’s guests are successful, white, higher academia, left leaning individuals Personally I have nothing against members of the aforementioned groups but I feel like they only served as an echo chamber and self confirmation for Lynn’s biases and interests. I wish there were more critical, dissenting views and opinions to provide the listener with a more comprehensive/balanced point of view - Lynn is very doting and never challenges or offers opposing views to her guests Overall the show is worth listening because it contains more advantageous information and advice than ‘fluff.’

It’s ridiculous how few women are featured on this podcast, especially since the interviewer is a woman! She’s also a boring interviewer and the episodes feel a little too edited. There’s no personality to it.