Reviews
“There are great interesting stories to tell. Wish the host(s) would just let those stories shine on their own, without so much dramatic intonation to imply criminality. It harms the credibility of the pod, cause when you realize someone is embellishing like crazy, you start to question everything...”Read full review »
JamesMcNally000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Look. I love true crime and ren fairs, so this felt like a perfect listen.
But it’s full of issues- I’ll keep listening and adjust at the end, but there’s a lot about how this is presented that I find frustrating.
For a specific example- the team spends a couple days going around and...”Read full review »
miss cgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“I’m a podcast nerd, and I’ve listened to shows that the writers did in the past. This could be my favorite of them, mainly because of how bizarre this world is. Reminds me of Joe Exotic, which one of the writers also wrote. Trying to figure out which parts people think are scripted though. The...”Read full review »
fadingcaptain1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Six episodes in and I’m riveted. The writing is great, and the host feels like your one friend at the bar who always tells the weirdest stories. I’ve heard rumors about this ren fair, but this is wild.”
chelsea473 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Good lord, there is nothing sensationalistic about this podcast. It all sounds so familiar. I know a lot of people who’ve been on the inside of TX ren fest, and people who’ve had their lives ruined there in ways that are just as bad as some of the stories in this podcast. All for the sake of...”Read full review »
TX-rennie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“A little too much editorializing baked into the exposition from a guy who couldnt be more square. Like i couldnt even listen at points cause i just couldnt handle the host.”
heavens no via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
“It’s a fun listen and there are great interesting stories to tell. Wish the host(s) would just let those stories shine on their own, without so much dramatic intonation to imply criminality. It harms the credibility of the pod, cause when you realize someone is embellishing like crazy, you start...”Read full review »
JamesMcNally000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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“Due lack of content this season about King George is extremely repetitive.”
krikukac via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/24
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“Far too scripted and fake-sounding. Overly dramatic. And then the last episode is locked and you have to subscribe. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.”
DrDominee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/24
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“This is a great podcast. It’s a unique and relatively unexplored topic with a personable host. Lots of characters and some important, terrible stories. Is it “overly dramatic” — nah. A Renaissance festival is one of the most dramatic, bizarre things out there — surely it would yield some wild and...”Read full review »
GenXMeg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/24
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“I feel for the couple who was drugged, but overall, the hosts are so dramatic in being “chased” and “watched.” They said themselves that you know what you’re getting in to when you leave the actual fairgrounds and go to the campgrounds. This podcast is reaching for drama that isn’t there, so...”Read full review »
Bicycle88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/24
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“This podcast feels like a highschool newspaper making a true crime radio show. It's over sensationalized and they read bad omens into everything.”Read full review »
8lah8lah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
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“I’m from SE Texas and grew up with Ren Fair tickets being sold in local grocery stores. Been a few times and even camped one year, was thinking of camping with some friends this year (2024). I didn’t realize how bad the drugging of people’s drinks were though. May just hold off for another...”Read full review »
srmcbroom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“I’ve lived in the region that’s had the TRF for roughly 15 years and the podcast is presenting the whole atmosphere very credulously and dramatic. There’s nothing endemic to TRF that “encourages bad behavior” any more than the same behavior on a public beach during the summer, or any other large...”Read full review »
Violiav via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“I love a solid investigative podcast but this one is so weird in that it’s scripted. The premise is great but the awkward fake scenes and conversations are so bad. The actual investigation elements are also full of conjecture and nothing tangible is ever presented so it never feels like anything...”Read full review »
Beskartom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
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“As someone else mentioned, this is full of weirdly scripted interactions between hosts that pull me right out of it. It’s not too well written and the drama feels very fake. The episodes are ridiculously short for something you want me to subscribe to.”
CrackedV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/24
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“I’m a Tx ren fair enthusiast (maybe once a year). The locals already know about this. It’s really not so bad…during the day. Just like any other big event. I’ve had my own experience there being followed. Maybe for another season, I recommend researching the Go Topless Weekend (jeeps) in Texas....”Read full review »
katkaye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“I played all 4 and got to #5 only to see it must be subscribed to. That’s really crappy. Definitely not purchasing.”
Super annoyed77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“This podcast is fascinating. It is well researched and written. The compelling manner, in which it is told will leave you wanting more. Listen to it before you go to your next Renaissance Festival.”
Ptop5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“Ren fares are really just a ridiculous Excuse to get together for debauchery. I don’t know why you wasted your time on covering this trash when there are millions of better things that you could’ve covered.”
Nullity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/24
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“Super scripted and horribly cheesy. I live near the Texas Ren Fest and have gone there many times. It’s a rowdy festival and everyone around here knows that. This podcast tries to make it sound really nefarious, but it’s a bit excessive. Not a fan.”
kcpodcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
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“This is really interesting, can’t wait to see where it goes!!”
JJ_T2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/24
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“The story is interesting and the hosts are hilarious and captivating!”
Tbmeade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“Absolutely ridiculous. Everyone knows that the TX Ren Fair was all about meth head losers looking for boobies. The real story was the inherent white racism, sexual and animal abuse, and how these people disintegrated into evil Trumpsters. ICP without the clown makeup. Shakespeare this is not”
nixfinity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“This is insane. I can’t put it down. Did anyone know about this?”
nicky.s2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/24
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“I wanted to enjoy this, but trying to pass off obviously scripted conversations between the hosts as off the cuff just annoyed me and pulled me right out of the story. If you’re going to do that, get actors. Good actors. I couldn’t keep listening.”
athenienne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“This is such a great story! Psyched to listen to all the episodes!”
grochman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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Britt1983 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/24
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“Curious to see how this unfolds!”
RamRam63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“Well reported and interesting.”
gigascott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
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““The planets greatest threat = climate change😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣”
Sissarae27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“I live in Bow, NH and Dr. Mallove lived in my neighbor’s house. I had no idea about any of this when I started listening! Such a well done podcast and a fascinating story that is well worth telling.”
Pads Paws & Claws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“Loving this podcast. Great story, gripping music!”
qwertyqepdr1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“Great show, excellent production! Need a subscription option to continue listening as I would pay to hear more now.”
JCBillz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“A really compelling and thoughtfully-investigated story that should appeal to history fans as much as true crime fans. Beautiful, polished presentation (especially the music and sound design) is a plus!”
Olivia1312 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“Kusher’s stretching, over-enunciating “podcast” narration is infantilizing.”
TheRestIsSound via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/11/23
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“Loving the series thus far and couldn’t be more timely with all the renewed interest on cold fusion.”
HaterSupreme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“Can’t wait to hear the rest of this!”
Anonymous 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“This is going to be the next big conspiracy theory. Cannot believe this is a real story. I love this and can’t wait to listen to the whole season.”
Loyalfan1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“Literally made for me”
Gumtree2016 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“Love this so far, can’t wait for more episodes! Insane story!”
Smackjohn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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