Reviews
“Going to start this off with this is a five star review for a reason because I love these two women and the way they communicate. Women and crime is brilliantly produced. I have listened to every episode and I appreciate your respect for each other so much. I typically don’t enjoy two people on a...”Read full review »
cccatchem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Listening to the podcast i really believe that Melanie could be innocent, but i saw an interview of hers and her body language its telling she is guilty, either way this is a sad case, those kids lost both of their parents and a life was lost.
Great job on this podcast Megan and Amy”
Goratti M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
“Melanie is clearly guilty, this is downright silly. Amy shlosbeeg, was more objective, but still too persuaded by Meghan.. Meghan sacks was too biased; she was too close to Melanie which caused her to not be objective. Even the questions for Melanie were too soft; I kept thinking that Meghan’s...”Read full review »
perezistas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I don’t think there was any bias with Meghan and Amy. I believe that Melanie is innocent, but I respect Amy’s POV and theory. I definitely agree with the slaughterhouse idea! Great show. Love you both!”
Avid_Reader45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“Why are you both allowing Melanie to complain, bash, and whine about Bill? The man was brutally murdered, and even if she didn’t do it (which I think is a long shot), why does she continue to bash him in death, and you give her the platform. She’s small and couldn’t do it? Precisely the reason...”Read full review »
Wiggen out via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“I have to say I listen to your other shows and I am a fan. That being said I think you were objective in Melanie’s case but I feel like in Ryan’s case you just assumed he was innocent from the beginning. I do think Melanie is innocent after listening when I felt that she was guilty before...”Read full review »
Taraannabelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/23
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“This has become my favorite crime podcast! Well documented. Educational. Entertaining. The hosts do an amazing job of explaining the case while given a legal analysis in layman’s terms. Excited for a season three.”
CJTH61 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“I listen to every podcast you make. Direct appeal is easily my favorite. I was super surprised at some of the bad reviews? If you want to hear two incredibly educated and passionate women speak this is the show for you. They blow every crime podcast out of the water.”
mrsimms13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“Way too much interrupting and cutting each other off constantly so points can’t get across. Slow down and let each other finish a sentence. Other than that I like and don’t care about the bias it’s interesting either way”
Stevie.Nix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/23
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“Come on ladies! Melanie is guilty. The second hosts theory is way more plausible. The first one got way too close to Melanie. This podcast was so well done. I think her father in law was most likely involved.
Now I am listening to Season 2 and changing my rating. This podcast is beyond biased. ...”Read full review »
Listener2021:) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
“Your podcasts are very well researched and I thoroughly enjoy your intelligent and thoughtful insights. Thank you both so very much for your endeavours.
I only wish that you didn’t speak as quickly as you do, as sometimes this senior’s mind needs slightly more time to truly absorb what is being...”Read full review »
KSacrossPOND via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/09/23
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“But for how many Wrongfully convicted people are in prisons, it’s a bummer to see they are covering very reasonable convictions. Sad.”
sleepybabe1995 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“I had not heard of this case prior - and it really captured my attention! I love listening to these 2 hosts and hear them explain certain things in the legal system that I just don't know. I don't think they are being biased just truly listening to what happened and basing an opinion on...”Read full review »
KAB11.11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/23
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“Ugh. So I had a difficult time figuring out what I wanted to rate this. But geez - Melanie is so so guilty. This podcast isn’t unbiased. They’re basically defending a murderer. Clearly Melanie did and said certain things to clear herself (all murderers in her position would) but to think that...”Read full review »
JessieGirl0720 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Season one was really fun because it wasn’t so cut and dry. Both of the hosts are brilliant (highly recommend their other podcasts women and crime, and Campus killings), so it was fun hearing all their thoughts/questions/concerns. This season was not as fun because it felt like they came into...”Read full review »
Emmrhodes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/23
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“I was more convinced and was more drawn to the case covered in season 1. The podcast is well researched and I love the two hosts. But the case covered in season 2 just didn’t grab me the way season 1 did.”
ygjbdyvjg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“I appreciate the thoroughness of the Widmer investigation, but think the hosts are too willing to give him a free pass. I think the evidence clearly points to him, and am always a bit disappointed when women go to such lengths to defend a man convicted of femicide. Abuse is private, of course...”Read full review »
Beverly Knight via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/19/23
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“Listen to this if you want to hear two podcasters pretend they’re unbiased and analyzing cases but you can already tell by episode 2 of season 2 that they are going to do the same thing as season 1 and spend the whole season explaining why someone is innocent. It’s fine if you think Ryan is...”Read full review »
Neebonator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/23
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“I love these ladies! So well thought out, the Podcast comes from a well informed place. I’m willing to listen to the argument and give the defendant a fair assessment. I look forward to hearing all sides of this case.”
MonicaAnneHy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“The deep dive style of podcast is great and I’m thrilled Ryan Widmer is getting some new coverage of his case and his trials. I will continue to listen, but the number of times the hosts say “you know” to each other while they talk and share the story is so distracting that it detracts from the...”Read full review »
Gone in the Fog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
“I enjoyed the style of this podcast but to me it seems really obvious that she is guilty. I’m surprised the podcasters so clearly see her as innocent.”
momclrh2o via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“I am so excited to see that you will be covering the Sarah Widmer case. 🙌🏼🙌🏼Cannot wait to hear your thoughts and opinions.”
JordacheApples via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“Sensational coverage by this podcasting duo. I was 100% convinced of Melanie’s innocence until hearing of her and Celine ostensibly dining at Red Lobster… in NYC?!?!?!? Give me a friggin break! GUILTY.”
Joshuausher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“There’s no real conclusion and from the evidence or points that are discussed over many episodes I felt that it must go somewhere……..but it doesn’t, she’s still in prison and only at the very end is the question asked; who killed him? The podcast was, for me, screaming out to have that aspect...”Read full review »
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/23
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“Evenhanded in my opinion. I felt like I could come to my own conclusions. I understand why they formatted the show the way they did and I feel that it was respectful.”
Zeeplo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“Melanie McGuire is guilty as sin!!!”
SaH750 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/23
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“I made it a while but I give up. It’s really tough to see so much attention on this case and things like Scott Peterson when theres so many people that actually do get railroaded in the court system. And hint hint they’re mostly not white and middle class.
And I can’t believe nobody sees the...”Read full review »
panda for life🖤🤍🙂 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“Body parts wrapped in blankets from Melanie’s work were found in her suitcases but no way she had anything to do with it.
If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you and you won’t have to call the next day to erase all traces of you taking it.
Don’t waste your time with this podcast....”Read full review »
Tollie527 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/22
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“Really enjoy the deep dive and the hosts”
TheOnlyCloClo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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“After much contemplation, the thing that clinches it for me is Melanie’s insistence that her attorneys intended for her to testify at trial. Impossible that they would ever have condoned this. There has never been a witness more vulnerable on cross. I now doubt her credibility in everything....”Read full review »
valeriemia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“Love listening to these ladies! I love hearing these cases and their opinions on the whole trail.”
Nabeccab21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“I love this podcast! It’s serialized which I prefer and they make courtroom nuances into fun but not too fun drama, just like I like!”
Duncanomics via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/22
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“Alright podcast. I managed to listen to it all. The hosts killed it for me sometimes.”
Bdub225357 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/22
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“Love this podcast! Now I listen to Women & Crime because of the smart, thoughtful coverage that the hosts provide.
MM is guilty for sure.”
Jojoh1991 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
“Just learning about this case so very interested in listening to the episodes.”
Nowlflr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/22
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“The Iceman was actively killing at this time in NJ
1. Melanie’s attorneys were mob attorneys - if she felt her husband had issues via gambling… then easily it could have been him being taken out. And staging her guilt due to all of the media attention this death received.
2. Why didn’t she...”Read full review »
Rachel_NJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/22
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“I first discovered these two from the podcast Women and Crime, which I listened to in its entirety. They both are so respectful to victims and their families in whatever discussion they may have. And this investigation was, in my opinion, unbiased and so thorough. The fact that they’re both best...”Read full review »
K.Ello via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/22
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“Interesting but seriously, and quite obviously, the boundaries have blurred, and she is so obviously guilty.
All of those circumstances lead to no one else.
I watched the trial in live time.
I have read and researched deeply.
She is guilty.”
princessgina67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/22
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“This was one of the best investigative podcasts I’ve listened to in a long time. I was hooked and binged whole season. It’s a must listen…great details, interesting facts, and interviews with Melanie. Hosts are knowledgeable and have a synergy that just “works” for crime podcasting! I truly hope...”Read full review »
standard poodle lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/22
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“The pod is now grasping at straws looking for any new angle to provide additional episodes and content. She comes across as a bitter convict looking to revisit or knit pick every issue at trial for a miracle loophole rather than an innocent person wrongfully convicted based upon glaring new...”Read full review »
nixfinity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/22
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“Looking forward to the new season. Women and Crime is great too.”
diana va 18304 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“Hi Meghan. Hi Amy. I have been listening to Women in Crime for many months and finally decided to check out Direct Appeal. I have no idea what took me so long, but I am so happy I finally decided to tune in and listen. First of all, you guys make a fantastic duo! You are so fun to listen to and...”Read full review »
tinyRDH via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/19/22
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“Amy’s questions are the cherries on top of a yummy cake.
Thank you ladies!!”
miniredtri via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/22
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“Loved the story and how each episode was both fast paced and detailed. The story telling was great - covered all angles.
Please advice if you two do another podcast on any True Crime story!”
Won’t Open via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/22
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“I mean, how is this not getting media attention. This is so so interesting and scary all around.”
Compty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/22
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“I love how this podcast takes an in-depth look at the case; it indeed has revealed reasonable doubt (although I do think Melanie did it, just not where and how the prosecution alleges.) and the flaws of both the prosecution and the defense. Looking forward to more seasons!”
Beverly Hebert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/22
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“I was screaming at my phone when the hosts were confused why Melanie felt like she should leave after her husband tells her he is going to kill her. They also are saying he would have to be very anal to get mad about a dryer sheet. It’s not about ‘being anal’ it’s about being controlling. I get...”Read full review »
ICFANTW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/22
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