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“one of my favourite podcasts. love maddy and anthony so much”
nutmeg240 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/12/24
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“Anthony and Maddie do a great job of not only telling the stories but setting the scene of the period and what else was going on at the time. Keep up the good work guys.”
Stella180 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/12/24
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“Creepy history told in respectful, insightful way. The hosts are wonderful story tellers.”
fragit via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/10/24
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“I love this podcast. If you’re a huge fan of history and the darker side of it this is for you. I have relistened to each episode again and again and always get excited when a new one is released.”
Hayley Ditchburn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/24
“Titanic episode great until truly awful readings of eyewitness accounts. Not hard to find decent actors surely?”
mannekins via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/24
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“I love this podcast and the adjacent documentaries. Maddy and Anthony work so well together it’s seamless !”
Lydzh13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/24
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“Other podcasts only really catch and hold my attention sometimes but if there’s a new episode of this podcast, I am always ready to listen! Such engaging hosts and the guests are always interesting to listen to. Great podcast, most certainly my favourite!”
EttaHarman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/07/24
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“I discovered After Dark last week after seeing an ad on Instagram (they are good for something) and I've been hooked ever since. Maddy and Anthony are so good as a pair and are great at setting an atmosphere for each episode. I am left so interested in what they have spoken about I find...”Read full review »
fpower91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/24
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“If Anthony and Maddy had taught me history I reckon I’d have gone on to study past GCSE! Absolutely brilliant podcast. Learnt more from these guys than my whole school experience. Fascinating stories and holistic look at the people and periods in history. Guests are fantastic. Faultless podcast.”
Shhhhhhjess via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/06/24
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“Dark History is hands down my favourite podcast. Maddy and Anthony expertly combine historical fact with atmospherical story telling.”
AmyED87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/24
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“Maddy and Anthony are delightful hosts, and the podcast is captivating, exploring shadowy events and untold stories from the past. With deep research and empathetic storytelling, they delve into the eerie and unsettling, in a way that makes history engaging and brings it to life! Highly recommended!”
tea.eff.bee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/24
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“This is such a wonderful podcast. The stories told are all very interesting. Great production quality and the hosts are awesome.”
Citybluesgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“Can’t get enough of After Dark. Maddy and Anthony are such great hosts, and the subjects of the episodes are presented with nuance and consideration for listeners and the actual people they feature, as well as (dark, obvs) humour.”
JayneHatKat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/24
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“I recently discovered this podcast & I’m so glad I did — the topics and stories that Anthony & Maddy tell are right up my street. I especially love social history & historical crime & they are both so well covered.
There are a lot of references to Newgate Prison but I haven’t...”Read full review »
SJKing via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/27/24
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“A suggested podcast as this is right up my street, but what a show to discover!
Deeply thorough research and full of fun. This podcast explores in great detail, all things on the darker side.
Episodes are eerie, extremely informative and every topic takes you on a clever educational journey....”Read full review »
Fox and Moon Magic via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/24
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“Great subject’s covered week in week out by two excellent presenters if I could give it more stars I would keep up the good work guys 😊”
Geejayok via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/21/24
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“This is my favourite podcast. I love the skillful storytelling and appreciate hearing the insights of historians. Please keep exploring the dark stories. They tell us so much about the past and our understanding of it.”
tarrylong via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/21/24
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“I love the way this podcast brings true crime events from the past to life well providing a contextual setting. They treat the subject with sensitivity and awareness that they are talking about real peoples lives and deaths, but also add an element of drama to make it vibrant and interesting.”
ckjetowen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/24
“Listened to every episode. Look forward to getting another. The chemistry of the two of them really adds to the excellent research, their ease in tackling taboo subjects and quality production. Bravo.”
Jonners T via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/18/24
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“This podcast is utterly captivating. It sheds light on some very dark times in history. Maddy and Anthony are brilliant hosts and I could listen to them all day long as they share their knowledge and research. Fabulous narration of fascinating real-life cases, told in a sensitive way. Really...”Read full review »
Mrs Mackerel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/17/24
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“This podcast is so good that I’m writing a review, which I never do! It is well-done, interesting, and much more educated than the majority of crime podcasts that are out there. If you like true crime but worry you’re rotting your brain by listening to your typical podcasts, give this one a listen.”
Greta Reed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“Well researched; told with warmth, intelligence ( love how they often weave in political and moral analysis expanding the listeners thinking) and excellent story telling skills! If you like the gory ö but not the tacky this is the show!”
Ladybug07 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast. The hosts treat their tales of the dark and macabre in such a sensitive yet entertaining way. This is definitely my favourite history podcast of the lot!”
Alicent25 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/24
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“These two could make a description of paint drying interesting. Both are excellent historians and their enthusiasm for their topics is infectious. I am loving this show.”
Bethangwen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/24
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“Your not responsible for reporting on historical stories with a 21st century woke perspective.
I am tired of the constant insistence of feminist ideals and the insistence women are under some constant sexual violence.
Get a grip and tell the story you have no responsibilities here.”
no middle names via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/24
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“I’ve subscribed to a lot of the History Hit podcasts and they are all excellent but After Dark is by far my favourite. They are fascinating to listen to and deal with a side of life that I suspect most of us, on the quiet, find fascinating. I know I do. Thank you for providing them and I look...”Read full review »
Fan of the Georgians via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/24
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“My friend sent me a link for the Jack the Ripper podcast of who isn’t Jack the Ripper and I must say I was impressed with how it was handled and discussed. Love the new perspective. I will definitely continue listening.”
Nopers826372 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/24
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“Huge fan of After Dark! Maddy and Anthony are fantastic hosts who tackle difficult and dark subject matter with real sensitivity. I love the guest episodes but particularly enjoy it when it’s just Maddy and Anthony - you can tell they’re good friends as well as brilliant historians. Thank you for...”Read full review »
enicholsons via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/10/24
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“My newest binge-listen! Dr. Delaney and Dr. Pelling are both erudite and engaging. I love how the stories are examined in their historical context, and how the insights gained can inform our experience today. Definitely recommend!”
Chuckster0179 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/08/24
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“I was sceptical about a series of Jack the Ripper, but that was really excellent. Thank you!”
Alex Smells via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“I’ve been listening to After Dark from the very beginning, it’s one of my favourite podcasts. Maddy and Anthony are always thought provoking and thoughtful. I have just finished the Jack the Ripper series and felt it was time to (finally) leave a review. Thank you Maddy and Anthony for this...”Read full review »
arthurninesheep via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“I regularly listen to several of the History Hit podcasts, but this topic never appealed to me. After listening to a couple episodes, though, I found myself absolutely addicted! Both of the hosts are fantastic and the scripted sections are captivating.”
The principal Mittens the cat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
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“Listened to quite a few episodes and enjoyed them but listened to the Harry Potter episode and about the folklore of the creatures. Was an enjoyable listen until the end when the hosts decided to go off and attack and attack JK Rowling. Spouting utter false drivel. It’s put me right off from...”Read full review »
AggyAce87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/24
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“Love this podcast! While the ads are sometimes frustrating as they interrupt the content, I love the way the topics are covered with sensitivity around queer and feminist POVs on history. Difficult topics are covered in an appropriate yet interesting way. Perfect for fans of darker stories of...”Read full review »
staysexyanddontgetmurdered via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/06/24
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“Interesting topics, well researched, but often meandering and moralistic.”
Linda Kirby via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/24
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“Maddy and Anthony are fantastic hosts and I love the subject matter. This is one of the best history podcasts out there. Keep up the fantastic work!”
MCTC082 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/24
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“Anthony and Maddie have a great chemistry, and make all the stories so much fun to listen to!”
Jim Ankrum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
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“All the best topics with clever storytelling.”
slanky3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/28/24
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“Love this podcast and look forward to each new episode. So very interesting and well researched and you are both a pleasure to listen to. Thank you”
MichaelGOSullivan via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/27/24
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“Love the passion the two hosts have for history and how they bring various elements to life with great story-tellling.
They have a great way of not taking them too seriously as well which makes listening very easy.
Fantastic work!”
Geoff-Adelaide via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/24
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“Sadly a lot of this is very biased and frankly incorrect. The bias follows the Inquiry of the Mutiny where Christian’s powerful Naval backers made sure he came out better than Bligh- mainly as Bligh had ’lost’ an RN ship. The views expressed do not give justice to the unquestionable ability of...”Read full review »
CocJok via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/24
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“So glad I found After Dark pod cast. I can while away hours listening the sometimes creepy &/or gruesome histories. But its so informative as well as entertaining.
(To the show: “Dick Turpin” episode eon Jan 24 - just listened now. This seems to be rather similar to the life of John Nevison...”Read full review »
Cabbyhaze via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/24
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“The hosts have a delightful ability to weave fascinating and riveting stories based on historical facts”
Artworkbylinda via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/23/24
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“New to the world of podcasts and so morbidly delighted to have stumbled across this gem. It’s now my daily go-to, and I enjoy all of the episodes ttemendously. Highly recommend!!!”
Freedlcrft via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/24
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“Some really interesting topics covered, but from such a revisionist point of view. Everything is assessed in terms of whether it’s racist or based on gender or misplaced ideas of masculinity - all very 2024! For example, I just found out that the reason I am intrigued by the mystery of Roanoke is...”Read full review »
Furman14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/24
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