Reviews
“This show was so good! Amazing commentary and the sound design was so spooky, I would get chills. I do want to warn everyone that they will be releasing season 2 on Patreon, which feels a little money grubby and I can’t support that. Patreon is for Bonus Content, not all of the content, and I...”Read full review »
xXQuinnLeeXx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/24
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“I’m listening to season one again to reacquaint myself with the case before season two comes out. I listened to the first season as it came out and fell in love with Father Joes story. You guys tell the story so well that I wish I knew him. My grandfather was in the seminary from a young age but...”Read full review »
Josette J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“Every episode has a portion with no sound. Really? Fix it. What’s the point in listening? Very dissatisfied. I’m out. You just lost a fan. Bye”
susanmilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/24
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“I want the male host to just let the guests talk and process things (esp. with elana and the other morgue tech, mainly, but also ash because she’s studied A LOT of true crime). I follow morbid. Elana and Ash do their homework.
Also I want the host/narrator to be less sensational/voice actor-y....”Read full review »
fatstuffalicious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“Yall did an amazing job honoring Father Rob. He seemed like a good person and that episode brought a smile and tears to my eye.”
Kristin Rice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
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“What did the cops put in casket? Maybe something to ensure that the casket would fail and the body would be exposed and disintegrate so as to prevent any future attempts to examine it. Were you able to speak to Father Paul Siles? Maybe Fr. Joe confided in him. He is a good man but the Catholic...”Read full review »
Holycol50# via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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“What a wonderful podcast, very well researched and narrated so well with great detail. It’s gripping, each episode delves deeply into each character and events and the profound impact it has made on those involved.”
spspscp via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/24
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“Very interested in this story and the cases ( Father Joe and Amanda W) discussed. Being familiar with both first hand, the cases and the concerns are valid but unfortunately this podcast did a sloppy job presenting the info. Details that should have been easy to get right, they couldn’t bother...”Read full review »
wnynative1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/24
“Podcasters, Rachel and Greg make this interesting story completely unbearable. The podcasters are redundant, at times hard to hear, and insert too much of themselves into the story. Their sarcasm and personal injections are in poor taste and makes the podcast 10x longer than necessary. Waste of...”Read full review »
Em17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“So interesting and and sad!!”
SniffelBug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/24
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“I’m finding more often that true crime podcasters insert more information about themselves into a podcast than the actual story. This seemed more about the two hosts than the actual victim, his family, his community or the crime.”
Westingmeagan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/24
“What a story! But, because these two jump around so much and repeat everything multiple times, not to mention the over abundance of Gregorian chants, I barely made it through episode 3. I ended up Googling the rest because I couldn’t stand to listen to them anymore. The absolute only redeeming...”Read full review »
MommaNinja via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“This is not a story presented or investigated by journalists or individuals who have any motivation beyond self aggrandizing. The story itself is interesting but there is no actual investigating beyond reporting hearsay. It is rather infuriating to listen to as the podcasters don’t uphold any...”Read full review »
Kendall Echols via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“I never write a review unless I love the podcast, but this is the exception. I stopped listening when the autopsy photos were analyzed. I cannot believe how they discussed the photos, these are photos of a deceased person, but the banter between the individuals was so completely unprofessional....”Read full review »
gmpe28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“Adding my voice to the distracting monastic chorus of people saying this is an incredible story that was presented absolutely horribly. I can’t believe that with all these compelling facts and people involved I had to listen to a whole episode of this man slow talking about a supposed prophesy...”Read full review »
doommother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“The narrator drones on and on about the most unrelated boring time consuming trash. We don’t need to hear her tell her name when she checks into hotel, separately for her last.. and then first name That’s just a tiny tip of the iceberg. Do not even start this podcast. In the entire first episode...”Read full review »
slopatty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“I was raised in a Catholic family and I resisted from an early age. My instincts told me it was ALL WRONG.
This well done podcast sadly illuminates the fact that it is still all wrong. Three priests from our parish were accused of child sexual abuse, 5 of my brothers were alter boys, three were...”Read full review »
jennlovesbluebirds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“The audio quality across the show is all over the place. And at times physically difficult to listen to. Episode 6 was especially bad for me. No one wants to listen to people interrupting each other over speaker phone. The story is interesting but gets lost in the inconsistent production.”
oversleeping2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
“As a catholic I am very pleased that this podcast has been put out there for all to understand the disgusting things that the Buffalo diocese is hiding as ways the obvious link between the authorities and hiding the truth- hopefully this will bring justice to so many who have been harmed in so...”Read full review »
jules613613 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“The story is interesting but the storytelling is poor. The redundancies, mispronunciations, and host opinions are endless. I kept waiting for it to get better because Wondery was typically the gold standard.
I’m genuinely confused as to how this came from Wondery.”
JessicaGottlieb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“Ignore the negative reviews, you guys are doing the work and the work might sometimes be hard or choppy but you’re doing what most wouldn’t and I’m proud of you! This is a must listen podcast!”
Nelly1414 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
“The story is really important, and amongst the incredibly odd conspiracy stories passed off as testimony, they try to bring attention to the very real abuses perpetrated by the Catholic Church. However, they talk about really disturbing topics and don’t provide triggers, allow for a lot of...”Read full review »
beccarab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/24
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“There is just so much irritating talk about the hosts and their goings about that I just couldn’t bear it any longer. Please stick to the story!!”
Katierunn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/24
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“Could not even finish episode 1. Too slow, too boring--narrator's style thoroughly uninteresting and bland.”Read full review »
Jerz commute via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“Big flop…
Also, this Frank truth episode was all conspiracy theory. I couldn’t hardly get through it.
This story has such potential.”
Emily12749502 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“Wow how can people make an interesting story this boring? They managed to do that. Interviews pointlessly drone on. The woman host talk about themselves and the sound quality is torture. They seriously need an editor.
This is an amateur podcast. They also sound too excited about the...”Read full review »
Haudoin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“Important and interesting case however the male host’s obnoxiously slow and overly dramatic narration is really challenging to listen to. The audio overall could use some work, lots of background noises and odd translations. Then joes vocals were always so much quieter. Did you guys forget to mic...”Read full review »
Bkuss248754 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“There isn’t a lot of real investigative reporting which takes time to research and interview so many different people and organizations in a single story. Fantastic job. Looking fwd to more!”
newbie989898 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“This true story as told in this podcast is gripping. Each episode has left me on the edge of my seat….anxious to hear the next.
Born & raised in Buffalo NY, I knew of Father Joe through local media, friends and family who attended churches he served in. He was the man described in this...”Read full review »
78ha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“The female host interrupts every person she speaks to… makes me dread listening her talk to guests. And I think they focus on weird aspects, 90 seconds of her describing her hotel room? It’s pretty annoying, especially when they’re covering something so important. She never skips an opportunity...”Read full review »
abalvi123456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“but, it’s just awful. Believe the review that called the hosts “influencers” trying to do journalism. Believe the reviewer who said this could have been GOLD! It’s so over-wrought and condescending. And to agree with yet another review: Such a shame that other far better podcasters didn’t get to...”Read full review »
angie mcq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“You lost me at the “Frank Truth” episode. Throughout the series, the story is propelled by interviews in which guests share opinions and suppositions that are not independently fact checked, yet allowed to stand in the record. Very “my 2 cents” reporting. However, the “Frank Truth” episode...”Read full review »
175680 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“Story needs to be told and heard but the overly dramatic hosts and seminarian guests make it less effective.”
DeacRipps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“Just listened to the first episode… well produced. I can’t wait to get to the next one.”
baddiewinkleAllison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/23
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“Good job guys! You have successfully created the most boring and drawn out podcast I’ve ever heard! You win the boring trophy.”
five tries later via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/23
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“Really gave it my all to make it through this podcast but the choir music is played out and annoying and the reporting is S L O W and amateur. Mediocre show at best.”
Sweeteaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“Bad audio quality, weird structure, irrelevant details and just kind of irresponsible ‘journalism’. I feel like comedians and wannabe influencers should leave stories that include accusations of child abuse, government corruption and literal murder to people who have dedicated their lives and...”Read full review »
KirbysCorner via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/28/23
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“The hosts make themselves central to every episode despite this story being so incredibly interesting and sad. It is impossible to listen to them, their narration and focus on themselves is so distracting.”
Bartending blonde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
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“Very good 👍 sad for the family story has to be told”
sas train girl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/23
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“Even the priests that are against the abuse, including the priest that passed all had knowledge of abuse and didn’t report it. Even your “heroes” in the podcast are villains…they’re all complicit”
Gregzxzv5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
“i *think* this is a compelling story and would love to hear actual journalists cover it, but this podcast sounds like two influencers trying to show their depth and compassion while they consistently prove they have neither. the husband reads his corny narration interludes between clips of the...”Read full review »
ohgodireveiwedsomething via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/23
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“As a cradle Catholic, I really am appalled by this horrendous expose. It’s sad that this is rampant and I appreciate your shedding light on these kinds of “buried” secrets. My only negative comments about the podcast is that the background music is way too loud and distracting. —RCC”
Give me back my life! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/23
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“The hosts of this podcast were clearly outclassed by the other players in the story. They often presented themselves as the central characters, interrupted guests, conjectured, and rambled. And oh my god, the PAUSES, and the MUMBLING, and the mispronunciations. It’s “pastor,” not “pasture.” The...”Read full review »
12asdsafjklfds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
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“Listening to first episode and when the podcaster starts getting emotional at the description of the opening of the casket felt like bad acting and doesn’t have a place in reporting. Then she goes on to talk about her experience with the smell of decomp - what? Aren’t you supposed to stay out of...”Read full review »
August1017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“If I could give this podcast 10 stars I would! Everyone should listen to this! Especially if you live in Erie county. It's clear that we need a new DA.”Read full review »
Ljcasscass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“I’m not from the east coast but I am a Catholic from birth and can say this is the truth of every diocese in every country without any fear of it being lies my family of 10 was impacted by this pass it on behavior and this podcast actually gets to that truth for all of us who know from experience...”Read full review »
Jo mo Jo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“Great pod & Father Joe clearly didn’t shoot himself. Just wanted to note that the comment about suicide being a selfish act (episode 16 3:55-4:00 mark) is beyond inappropriate. Not sure from who’s prospective it was said from, but that act is a side effect of depression & should never be...”Read full review »
ShannaS999999999999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“Way too much about your hotel stay. I can’t think of one podcast out of the 100s that I’ve listened to that I’ve wanted to turn off and quite. I’ll stick it out to the end of the episode. Your hotel experience, niagra falls, etc have nothing to do with the story and is distracting.”
Bre Reis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Just finished listening to Frank Truth episode. Clearly this is not journalism. And to be fair, I don’t think you ever said it was but for so much to be stated, and go and unchallenged, well, or just into unfounded conspiracy theory. At this point, it seems to me.”
kidzrock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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