I Think I Have to Let Crime Salad Go
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“It’s gotten to the point where I find myself cringing at multiple points throughout the episodes. What I appreciate about true crime podcasts as a criminal defense investigator, is the presentation of cases from content creators who research their cases thoroughly, have a polished presentation style, and stay in their lane. Crime Salad has gone off the rails on those last two points. I appreciate true crime podcasts that center victim’s stories and advocate for better processes to support all the victims of crimes both after the crime has occurred and as “justice” (or some version of it) is pursued, which most true crime podcasts claim they are trying to do.
However, I have grown tired of the constant psychoanalysis of behaviors and event analyses coming from our hosts of Crime Salad. I feel as if they speak with a sense of authority, as if they have specialized knowledge where I don’t believe they hold any. Our hosts have been slowly moving away from simply presenting facts for us to think about in the context of the human condition and how we treat one another and are now often speaking about cases through the lens of their own biases, beliefs, and judgments. For me, it is really dragging down the listening experience.
In this latest episode, Ricky actually asked why we have yet to find a way to humanely kill someone. First, how is that germane to Jennifer’s story?! Second, if you wanted to alienate those followers who don’t believe in state-sponsored murder, well done, Ricky. After describing in detail how a man likely choked to death on his own vomit during a botched and untreated execution method, you decide to follow it up with that disgusting comment. Brilliant.
I started listening to this podcast with the understanding that it wasn’t going to be used to push the creators’ personal politics in our faces. I think it’s jumped the shark.”
CAW8ZA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/24
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“I just started listening to this podcast today and I love the content and the way it’s told! My only issue, which is probably an opinion, is the voices seem so monotone and it seems everything is read directly from a script, even the little side comments.”
mysterious maddie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/19
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“They just started but what a great podcast!
Their coverage of current cases is so interesting and so well done.
These topics are difficult to cover and their compassion for the victims is always palpable.
Thank you so much!”
Merny436 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/19
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“Been getting into some Crime stories of late, and have branched out and found these guys. A great listen, well done! Thanks :) Cathie”
Cramstankin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/02/19
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