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“Each story from California City to the Nuri Martinez exposé is fascinating. Emily Garin is a thoughtful writer and storyteller keeping me anxiously waiting each week for the next episode to drop. Keep up the excellent work! And thanks!!”
alohaangellily via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“California City has been a special interest of mine for a while, so when I heard about this podcast I was really hoping it would be good. It certainly was! I binged the entire thing while cleaning my house today haha.
I’m a bit suspicious of some of the low reviews. I can imagine some people in...”Read full review »
SweetChrissy483 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“You have no idea the stories and things that go on in this town. Honestly. This place has always been something else and sure is not short of crazy stories and bad things. Not all bad… i guess. Its cool to hear these podcasts about the city i was raised in and still live in. Info i havent heard...”Read full review »
RefusedNickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/23
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“Excellent podcast, fantastic reporting! Lived all over CA my whole life and never knew about this or even knew it existed; thought I knew CA like the back of my hand. Thank you Emily for not only this great podcast but helping uncover the truth and helping those affected by what happened in CA...”Read full review »
d00dles4science via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/22
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“This show perpetuates racism and hate and it’s gross. Sad they feel they have to do this to get listeners.”
johnnyswmi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/22
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“Excellent reporting on a crazy story. I hope the water wastage is no longer happening”
ellemac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
“I loved this podcast. I grew up in the antelope valley, not far from California city. To me, “ Cal City” was a crappy town to go ride dirt bikes and nothing else. Incredible to hear this well-told tale about its history and the people swept up in the scams of a “desert paradise”. Incredible...”Read full review »
Dunerider88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/22
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“Randomly stumbled upon this series. Very interesting, great reporting!”
BeArete.net via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/22
“I didn’t get beyond the overly described introductory scenes.”
Frankoguin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/22
“Investigative journalism about predatory practices affecting communities far beyond just California.”
amy_d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/21
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“This podcast was so much more that I thought it was going to be. The research and storytelling was phenomenal. The twists and turns come at you so unexpectedly in every episode. Even if the topic doesn’t *seem* like it’s your thing, give it a shot and you’ll be instantly sucked in! Bonus Points...”Read full review »
I. Sweatbutter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“Literally all the first episode she can’t stop pointing out how poor/slow/foreign/underprivileged everyone is I’m so put off by her attitude towards the victims of this scam. “I flew all the way in from LA for this?!””
gudfludluxu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/21
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“Fantastic storytelling ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
JPBell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/21
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“I live in Bakersfield, and have been to Cal City. I had no idea that it’s history was so diabolical and dramatic!”
LeoFlash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“And it just keeps getting deeper and deeper! I loved the story and the intense journalism that got us there. My favorite part is when you can tell the host is just exasperated and she just pauses and sighs. Great, personal storytelling. I felt like I was there in person.”
Becksta71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“Emily, chill with your political jabs. We get you are a flaming lib and hate conservatives but the need to throw in analogies like, “Rudy Giuliana’s fixer” are comical at best and diminish your credibility. Couldn’t get through one episode without having your political leanings interjected at...”Read full review »
Pfunk40 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/21
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“Pair it with a virtual tour using google earth to get a really great visual!”
Honzy65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/21
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“I listened to all the originak California City episodes, loved it, highly recommended. But now an entirely different theme, Yeah No I'm ok? Not loving that and shouldn't run under California City, trainwreck. shouldn't cannibalize your channel and focus with completely new subject.i...”Read full review »
Tikicafe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/21
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“This story could’ve been really compelling but it just wasn’t executed well.”
Mistletoe Whistler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
“A long time ago I went camping in this area with a conservation group. I love the desert, its skies and its contrasts, even with its pockets of heavy industrial activity and junk piles that never decay. But like many places it is great to visit but not buy. Where is the nearest hospital? ...”Read full review »
Middle Talon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/21
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“When I began listening, I wasn’t sure this story would interest me much. However, Emily has done a very good job of investigative journalism (seriously lacking today) and exposed fraud & a universal warning IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE...Probably because it IS. Great work!!”
jennnnifffer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
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“Nothing to do with city. Just about her family and ads. Boo”
Bobbytigereye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/21
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts and am pretty picky, but the storytelling style is riveting. I actually really like the detours, the different sides stories about the people involved, and the universal truths that seem to pop up. Having just taught and discussed The Great Gatsby to with my 11th...”Read full review »
kikisandoval via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/21
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“Thank you foe this podcast, explained how people specially immigrants (like me) could fall for the scam. I remember when I just arrive in Colorado 24 years ago I saw an advertisement for “beautiful land in Wyoming for sale”. The ad had wild horses running and beautiful mountains in the back. I...”Read full review »
Su Glez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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“An objective story might’ve made this enjoyable. Trying to make the parallel between economic hardships of the 70s, which occurred under vastly different circumstances than today, within the first 30 seconds, makes it insufferable.”
david3850 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/21
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“As a professional storyteller for many years I enjoyed the podcast about the phony ranch investment. But the current one about the bank robbery takes too many detours. Short digressions can add to a story. Those that are too long distract from it. The people involved with the podcast are too...”Read full review »
ruckus451 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
“I am 43 and grow up in San Diego going to my grammas house on the north Salton Sea. And had uncle and 3 cousins on the west side in Salton City were I spent about 2 weeks every summer with my cousins. I remember going to fundraiser to clean up the sea and see flyers how great it was all going to...”Read full review »
the guy the wrote this. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/21
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“Phenomenal writing and editing of a story that California just keeps trying to bury. Excellent journalism!”
Fishbowlbabe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“Stop what you’re listening to and start listening to California City. Emily is smart and fearless. The content is captivating and so well written, I only wish there was more!
Great job, Emily. I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
OhPharoah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/21
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“This is a very interesting subject and it has some compelling findings. It should've been 5 episodes, not 10 - the music is so annoying, especially at the beginning of each segment when it escapades... I had to skip it several time, I think the purpose was to raise the intensity but it did...”Read full review »
faissal26 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
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“Why didn’t you ask the Assessor what the official assessed value for property tax purposes was? Then give examples of what they were sold gir, even giving an example of any piece resold two or more tunes and the price sold.....it’s sll public records! It’s not illegal to be an idiot and overpay,...”Read full review »
robvale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
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“Took a gamble on this one after listening to several “bingeworthy” podcasts. This one actually merits that description. It’s wonderful journalism, a sufficiently complex story, and engaging narration.”
SryChrlie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/21
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“Loved it!!! Will you be doing a podcast on the 2 Baby’s that just went missing from California city 3 weeks ago m??? I think the attention would help find them! Just a thought. Thank you for the podcast!!”
cleon2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/21
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“This podcast is so well done, and Emily’s narration is professional and soothing, even. It’s clear she’s an actual trained journalist, and knows how to get answers. I really applaud this work! Great all-around, and thanks for uncovering this massive scheme of deceit.”
OhGoodForYou via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/21
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“This is an excellent investigation into an opaque and still ongoing real estate scam.”
Chianne61 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/21
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“Would have been nice to here the truth without the political agenda. Tried to listen through all of the bull but it was too much.”
speaking biblical truth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
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“I can’t get enough of her exposing the evil people who preyed on vulnerable victims!”
Food admirer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
“Thank you, Emily Guerin, for creating the best financial crime series podcast I’ve listened to all year. The whole thing was incredibly well-paced, thoughtful, detailed, and smart. The confrontations within were savvy and respectful, without being too gentle or encumbered by doubt. I danced...”Read full review »
piewife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/20
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“Mid-way through the first episode, listening in the car. Material is engaging but OMG the sound mix quality is terrible Have to leave”
SuzannaETC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/20
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“Narrators audio is normal, everything else is so low I can barely hear it! I had to turn up the audio to hear but then the narrator is way to loud!”
JoeGuts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“This fine journalism answered the many questions that go through my mind when I pass by a California City reference sign. Well done Emily!”
nbangler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“This is a real nice example of longform investigative journalism.”
Rilke2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“Emily Guerin I was so surprised to hear the name of the prosecuting Attorney Ken Donney that murdered his wife. I searched Google to find a photo, finally found one on a newspaper, and amazingly it was the same Ken Donney I graduated with at John Burroughs High in Burbank in 1964.
He was in our...”Read full review »
😎smarty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
“Emily Guerin and her deep research into the scam that has been California City is presented in a detailed and entertaining way! Looking forward to her next project!”
alexkoster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/20
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“The best journalism. I love the touch of adding real audio recordings, recordings in the car or walking across the parking lot. Really makes it more dynamic when listening too. I literally listened to the whole podcast in a day. It sucked me in! I was born and grew up in California City so as my...”Read full review »
calcity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“This was super interesting! I’m usually into just true crime podcasts but this really caught my ear. Great journalism and hosting.”
Leslie.hanson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“Awesome show, binged it right to the end!”
PatBarnes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“Great podcast, very well researched.”
teedeeblows#1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/20
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