It’s not calm and it is not meditation because you just don’t stop talking

These podcasts are part of my morning mantra. Great way to start my day. Thank you Michael.

A really great guy, was a really solid message, however, I unfortunately had to stop listening because of a lack of volume control. His ads are so much louder than his voice that the abrupt cut to commercial breaks became jarring and frustrating.

I was looking for new meditation podcasts for 2025 and found this one. I wish I had found it sooner. It is exactly what I need. It incorporates both a discussion about the meditation topic followed by the meditation

Loved this podcast but extremely disappointed in the audio. I can barely hear the podcast but the adds can jolt you out of a stable mindset.

Enjoyed this for years. Sorry that I have to say goodbye, but whoever decided to put loud ads in the middle of a meditation ruined it for me.

So bad with the ads, I have to unsubscribe. I don’t a meditation with a spastic alarm clock.

The ads in the middle of the meditation completely ruin the moment. In the beginning of the podcast makes sense and maybe even after the meditation is complete, but the middle of a zen out moment is awful.

The loud ads half way through completely ruins the experience and the purpose of the podcast. Used to be great.

This podcast has been amazing in helping me fall asleep and meditate, until the recent addition of super loud blaring ads in the middle of the podcast. It startled and wakes me up every time. If there is going to be an ad mid podcast, at least have it said in a quiet relaxed tone instead? Super bummed, would love if this was changed

I have thoroughly enjoyed Michael’s calm and utterly honest insights for a couple years. It saddens me tremendously that the podcast has recently been completely ruined by the addition of advertising during the meditation. The shameless placement of loud and obnoxious commercials during a mindfulness exercise is heartbreaking.

I really love this podcast but the ads in the meditation are incredibly jarring. If your producer or studio is inserting these without your knowledge - please intervene.

I love this podcast so much I could squish it. Each message is so carefully put together and seems to resonate every day. I feel so grateful every time I listen. However. I will pay like…all of my money… to NOT have the ad bust in like the Kool-aid Man when you’ve helped me get my mind to such a peaceful place. It takes away big time and your content is too good for that. Or even put an ad in that isn’t some hyped up game day guy screaming at me to give him 50. Still five stars though I love it so much.

Love what you do.

love the meditations but the ads in the middle of the meditations totally ruins the experience

As someone who is just starting his mindfulness journey this is the most relatable podcast I’ve found. The ads in the middle of the mediation really kills it for me

This was the most amazing podcast for years, until a loud ad started appearing at the end of the mediation and now in the middle of the meditation. Please reconsider where the ads are being placed.

This was my favorite meditation podcast but now each episode is interrupted with commercials. Hoping this low review reaches the author to alert him. Otherwise, I really do love the show!

Great meditation and podcast, thank you! Getting ads in the middle of meditating takes away from experience. v/R

Bad placement and production!!!

Love this !

Micheal’s soft voice and words brought me to a calm I haven’t felt in some time.

As an ADHD’er, I never thought I could sit still long enough to meditate, let along enjoy doing it. After putting off trying for so long, I came to the realization that I desperately needed to find some peace. I zeroed in on Calm The Bleep Down because it felt the most “real” out of all the guided meditations I browsed. Nearly 6 months later I am hooked and have recommended to several friends. By being down to earth, relatable, and honest, this show has taught me so much!

I’m so very thankful for the guided meditations in this podcast. I find your voice soothing and very helpful in keeping me centered. Please continue to providing this much needed guided meditation to all of us who would aimlessly wander our thoughts and get lost in lists without your voice to guide and focus upon.

Thank you for returning to this platform. You have a kind and gentle approach to meditation that suits me perfectly, your voice doesn’t sound forced, or phony or too ethereal. Plus, and this is one of the greatest attributes of any teacher, you have humility! I am especially grateful that, at the end of each episode, there is a peaceful transition/ending that doesn’t shock one back into reality. Namaste.

found this podcast randomly and have loved listening to them for moments of meditation through out my day.

I really enjoyed this podcast but the guy needs a sound engineer. You think you have settled on the volume at which you will listen to the show but then his voice gets quieter so you have to adjust the sound again and this will happen often and at the end of the meditation the opening music kicks in so loud that it throws you off the calmness you just spent working on. Super frustrating.

It took me far too long to find this podcast, but I’m glad I did. Great wisdom, and meditations that aren’t super chatty like many of the others, Calm the bleep down is a must for those looking for a little guidance in their meditation without feeling their being lectured.

I’m experiencing a very stressful time in my life. In the past I have done some mediation so I think this is a good time for me to start using mediation again. What I like about this one is the fact that he acknowledges the fact that your mind wanders away from the recording. I can’t help this. However, he seems to have a knack for guiding you back to the mediation. Also, his topics seem to be spot in in regards to my needs.

Just found this podcast during self Q after testing positive, except for my dog I live alone and it adds a very grounding and intentional presence to my my day to day. Comforting. Hope you come back sometime. This is a habit I hope to continue.

I listened to four of these this morning to start a big day off right, with a clear mind. I know I’m going to be a regular participant already. Your voice is relaxing and your topics are applicable to all. I find these calming and perfect length to help my ADD brain feel confident I can focus and become successful at meditation!

Really going to miss you all as you take a pause; thanks so much for your many discussions, always enjoyed ; Be safe and hugs All Around !! Goodness Within

Like having a conversation with grounded, open minded friends. I love it.

Love the pod! The hosts are varied in personalities and viewpoints and it keeps things interesting. I enjoy the fun banter and tangents.

Well rounded casts and great content. Takes a lot of common thoughts or life occurrences and puts them into perspective. Doesn’t get overly spiritual and relates to many different outlooks. Helped me understand meditation and how to deepen my practice.