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“UPDATE 3/6/24: This used to be my favorite show, for the reasons described in my initial review (below). Since it’s gained listeners, however, it's sold its soul & is setup to promote a subscription based model over it's original ad-generated revenue setup. I don't mind choosing to pay for something I use/value, but it's a total different ballpark when forced to do the same. It's entire library is organized with that as it's goal - intentionally misleading, forcing its "insider only" materials to autopopulate, & pretending to have special content but really just monetizing & promoting it's subscription based model.
I didn't think the exclusive materials it previously offered worth $50 for a subscription (given my limited ability to consume) & chose to suffer through the increasing ads to get to quality material. I don't even see it have any unique material anymore for it's subscribers, but an intentionality tricky library setup pushing people to it's preferred subscription model.
They've made it near impossible to start/finish a show: originally mostly single episodes are now broken into 2-3 parts, with the subsequent episodes hidden amongst identically titled episodes (available only to subscribers).
It's a shame, selling itself out like it has. Unsubscribing.
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I grew up reading true crime, & have worked many years professionally in this arena as a prosecutor. True crime has had a major boost with the advent of the internet (& its accompanying online sleuths), but most podcasts of this genre fail to impress (in large part due to their failure to understand the US justice system, or how fundamental rights apply to all citizens, suspect & victim alike). DNA:ID is unique in its adherence to reciting facts without injecting incomplete or unfounded opinions/commentary on police work or our justice system in general. I love that each episode gets bifurcated between the oft forgotten victim and the suspect/suspect's family. There are no opinions, this is a recitation of cold cases getting answered (& many of these cases were considered unsolvable prior to the current state of forensics). I look forward to each episode, and learning detailed histories of a victim, knowing we'll also hear about the suspect's family members (leading up to the ultimately fatal crossed paths). I recommend this podcast strongly to anyone else interested in untarnished facts and details about cold true crime cases, free from unnecessary (& often misguided) commentary. A+!”Read full review »
Witzah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I do love the content of this podcast. Hearing about cold cased being solved through DNA and genetic genealogy are so very interesting. I do think the presenter could improve her delivery a bit. She tends to sound like she's reading from a newspaper article, and she just whips through the...”Read full review »
queenofmerlot via Apple Podcasts ·
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02/14/21
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“I had to write a review because in the first episode “which is gross and illegal” had me laughing despite the somber story. I am sure it’s not easy to host a podcast but maybe adding some news clips or archival interviews would help break up the continuous narration. Otherwise the voice is...”Read full review »
Texancc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/21
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“It checks all the boxes for me! Straight forward content, little to no personal commentary in the delivery of facts, closure every episode! Genuinely fantastic podcast - thank you!!”
HYPER BEAST via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/13/21
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