Edith!

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Rosamund Pike stars as Edith Wilson in "Edith!" a scripted comedy podcast exploring the untold true-ish story of America's secret First Female President.After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a massive, paralyzing stroke in the White House, Edith Wilson did the unthinkable: she told no one. And for almost a year following the end of World War I, Edith Wilson acted as the de facto unelected President. She would sign documents as him. She would fire people as him. She would even cause international incidents as him. And all along the way, enemies both internal and external, inched closer to finding out her secret. New episodes every Thursday.

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  • Blairbear23
    Captivating and juicy!
    Not a history buff but after listening to Edith! I want to dive into her life and learn all I can about Woodrow Wilson. Such a great listen!
  • help-wanted
    Cannot Play!
    I have QCODE+ but I cannot play any episodes of Edith.
  • melissaannrichmondgarcia
    Fun, feminist listen!
    Loved this show! šŸ’š As someone who works in the women in politics space, I appreciated the historical details and modern perspective on Edith Wilson.
  • 1126Carol
    Edith
    What a great story that most people has no idea about. It was funny and interesting at the same time. Loved it
  • JeanBru
    Brilliant!
    Funny, fast paced and the actors are great!
  • PJChi
    Holds a top spot
    Seriously one of the best written and acted podcast I’ve listen to. Phenomenal.
  • rewrww
    Absolute Favorite Podcast
    The creators of this podcast absolutely nail the balance between historical storytelling and charming, self-aware humor. I like audio dramas but it seems that they are all in the sci-fi/mystery/crime thriller arena, so this factionalized historical tale, was an amazing change and a real treat. Perfectly written and perfectly acted! I have listened to it twice and regularly check back to see if they’re doing another season. Perhaps another episode from US history? Please?
  • Bethc1415
    Loved it
    Rosamund Pike is a gem. It was a fun ride with Edith, and poignant and sweet and sad at times. Two thumbs up.
  • letsgobills
    Couldn’t Stop!
    I was re-listening to an episode of of Lovett or Leave It this evening and he played the first episode of Edith! I was hooked from the start- it’s funny, engaging, and has a great mix of history and comedy. It’s very different from any other podcast I’ve come across and o hope they make more like it!
  • Shell0987
    Love it!
    Love it!
  • c-phif
    Excellent
    So, so good!
  • Slim Shady's friend Andre
    One of my favorites and so unique!
    Like other reviews have said, this podcast is so unique in the sense that it’s the perfect blend of humor and history. The story is super compelling and interesting, while still maintaining the comedy. The voice acting is excellent, especially Rosamund Pike, which should come as no surprise. The script is fast paced and witty, and production wise it’s very well done. Love this podcast and would love to see more like it!
  • 88th88mv
    Great history drama that feels like non-fiction drama
    I was looking for some interesting history podcasts that were not about WWII and that were not super dry. Wow! This one hit the spot! Great acting, great writing, dry humor- I love for Edith’s snarky put downs and Trudy’s dorky one liners. Hope it goes past nine episodes. Just truly entertaining.
  • Knuckleheadwife
    Don’t skip this one!!
    Great series!! If you like a little history, with a pinch of drama, and swirl in the comedy, then this is for you. Once wasn’t enough so I played it all twice.
  • Moorekb
    Must listen
    Absolutely enthralling. I adore Rosamund Pike and history, so it seemed obvious I would enjoy the podcast. However, I was blown away by all aspects of it. Well-acted, witty, wonderful.
  • yasorangio
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    I really love this story and voicesšŸ˜
  • Samdretti
    Love love love this podcast!
    Really a great podcast. QCode always puts out great content. Thank you.
  • TheVirtus
    A True 5 Star Podcast
    I don't write reviews that often but I wanted to write this to thank the production team and anyone else behind making such a flawless masterpiece. Sound work 10/10 Acting 10/10 Characters 10/10 Story 10/10 Ending 10/10
  • Mom of 5 and 7 year-olds
    Totally entertaining, educational to-boot
    Hilarious, well written, well acted, and well produced. And educational, to-boot. Feels sadly relevant today. My 13 year-old daughter and I listened to it together and loved it.
  • Audrey is My Spirit Animal
    Fascinating!
    I was just going to listen to a quick episode before bed and then couldn’t put it down so-to-speak. Binged the whole thing! Rosamund and Esther are so charming and compelling. Excellent voice work all around including the always-hilarious Stephen Root. 5 stars on the writing and sound design!
  • Mooj58
    Very entertaining
    Can’t wait to hear what’s next from the creators.
  • claire*calhoun
    Meh
    Cast is outstanding! Script is not great. Dialogue seems farcical at times. This podcast is too realistic to be a spoof or a satire, but too cheesy and anachronistic to pass as historical fiction. Listened to the whole thing because I have lots of time on my hands, but wouldn’t recommend this one to friends or family.
  • TildaJean
    Needs to be rewritten by a woman
    Especially the friend Trudy whose behavior is prepubescent. It just doesn’t ring true.
  • ExhaustedAthena
    Very Entertaining
    Incredible cast and wonderful performances. This dramatization is funny at times, moving at other times, and always interesting.
  • Yohgurt0203
    Loved it!
    Loved the story and cast. Thank you. Must make another one please . šŸ’œ
  • Franks Dungeon
    Love it! ā¤ļø
    Such a funny, smart, and complicated story!
  • Bethani14
    The best this year
    This was the best podcast I’ve listened to this year. It’s intriguing and definitely entertaining.
  • Aupair1995
    NOT AD FREE
    I started listening because it was listed under ā€œad freeā€. Pretty sure none of the podcasts under that are actually ad free. I thought it would be a great way to advertise your podcast. To release a few ad free episodes. But it’s just a scam. Premise seems interesting tho. Doesn’t pull you in fast enough in the ten minutes before the second ad tho.
  • bjohns383
    Trash
    It’s bad and you should feel bad for having made it
  • Babshageg
    Completely Unique
    Never heard a podcast quite like it! A witty, comedic historical fiction
  • enickel8
    My Favorite Fictional Podcast to Date
    Brilliant execution. The journey Edith takes is so compelling that it’s honestly a bit jarring when things change. This is a masterclass in how to make an ending that’s not really a twist feel like it is. The cast was fantastic, the story was gripping, and the two together makes me feel like I can’t handle it if there isn’t more. Give me a miniseries, you guys. Please? Edit: I still adore this show, truly, which is why I subscribed to qcode in the first place. Besides listening again to the episodes I’ve already listened to and no ads (which don’t bother me) there are no actual perks. I see no reason to keep subscribing at this point. Is there going to be anything extra that makes the subscription worth it?
  • FashionandFaith
    Brilliant!
    I love this so much! I don’t want it to end! More, please!
  • loulou1929
    Love It
    It’s a new story to me, and it’s well told. The script and the cast are amazing.
  • hugeholstein
    boring
    Boring and not an untold story besides
  • RMG8776
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  • Neefer Duir
    Funny and engaging with a bit of social commentary
    Edith Wilson as a young Boomer or old GenX transplanted to 1920 is hilarious, and it is vaguely historical.
  • MAKAC
    Boring
    The only boring podcast I’ve heard from Qcode so far.
  • LBM275
    Wonderful!
    Just the right mix of comedy history and a smart way to tell a true story!
  • Rainbowiphone
    Funny
    Great piece of podcast work fiction.
  • hot thang1
    Excellent! Actors are so good! Loved it
    Worth the listen , so entertaining
  • Angel_Ahjhai
    Great Story!
    Trudie is so funny and cute, and her friendship with Edith was beautiful. The ending gave me the feels, I cried. Thanks for an amazing production, Crooked Media!!
  • Eagle treehouse
    Very enjoyable story
    I was legit sad when this podcast was over. Loved the characters, the plot line, the intrigue. I really enjoyed Trudy’s transformation. Listen to this podcast… it’s very enjoyable.
  • GeorgeWashington201
    Highly recommend
    I highly enjoyed this audio drama boasting a talented voice cast, engaging plot, and complicated characters. Honest and creative ā€œcould have beenā€ history. Humorous with an unexpected, but moving challenge to its audience.
  • Suz park
    When your brain needs a break
    This podcast is what we all need to cleanse the palate in between in my case political and murder podcasts.
  • y3ntru0c
    Awesome voice acting!
    I throughly enjoyed this! It was very well written and the actors portrayed theirs roles so well even through audio only!
  • Bnvn
    Surprising find
    I’m mostly unimpressed when it comes to comedy podcasts, but this pod made me laugh every episode. Felt like I was was watching a tv show, and could picture the characters in each setting, despite just listening. Well done!!
  • think globally, act locally
    Fun writing, great performances
    Highly recommend
  • Conchytonkin
    Great show
    It’s an entertaining listen.
  • ohhughes
    5 stars
    Was so surprised by this podcast. Was so funny and interesting.
  • AMJM1992
    Well Made and Interesting
    This show is interesting, if anachronistic, and incredibly well produced. But some of the hokey voice acting really does me in 🤢 I almost crashed my car when Esther Povitsky was pretending to be drunk, just to stop listening
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