Great podcast even if you don’t often do fiction pods
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“I am NOT a frequent listener of fictional podcasts, though not for lack of trying! Every once in a while one catches my interest, but usually I struggle to get through even one or two episodes. Weird, because I love audiobooks and actual plays.
Arden is an exception. While some aspects are a little silly for my taste, most of it is pitch perfect. It has the kind of referential world building that makes you feel smart, and adds up to feel like a substantive engagement with genre and form rather than a pastiche. The fictional ads are always a chuckle, I always smile at the Karina Longworth reference, and there’s an extended Kenneth Lonergan allusion midway through the second season that lands super well. Also, the cast is strong and the two co-leads have amazing chemistry.
The only part I don’t understand is how it retells Romeo and Juliet, but not being much of a Shakespeare head hasn’t impacted my enjoyment. If anything, knowing that kept me from trying it for ages—if I had realized that it was a fictional true crime investigation about celebrity worship in the aughts I would have picked this podcast up much sooner. The first season is great! I am excited to hear the rest!”
feathered via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“I won’t talk about the story too much but this is just phenomenal. You should definitely listen to. it I enjoyed it tons!!”
adamwilliamward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/19
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“Arden is a brilliant feat of true crime parody by shaping the characters into relatable, hilarious, and well-thought out people. This audio drama makes pointed commentary at the moral ambiguity that true crime podcasting while still being a delightful and compelling story. The story truly is more...”Read full review »
RPG Casts via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/19/19
“It’s so good!!! I’m in love!!!”
SpookedListener via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/18
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