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There was so much opportunity to really give proper voice to Dr Naomi, who was pioneering and inspiring and it didn’t happen. A very small token gesture of respect in the end felt weak. Honestly I feel yuck listening and hearing that the family legacy has been to ignore her.
sabbath&lua via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/29/24
I really enjoyed this podcast. It just came up on my options. One day. It’s very well structured and easy to listen to the music and sound is all really great. I’m hoping that they can investigate other murder mysteries and do future seasons looking forward to it.
Ags2019 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/23/24
Nice cadence, kept me engaged, top reveals with genuine mystery which keeps the listener wanting more. What I would say, it’s bonkers how this lad walks right through that invisible line one has with their in-laws. Awkward family meal coming right up…. That needs to be season 2 🤣
Chris Telegramme via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/19/24
Have you listened to this one? Murder, ghosts, movie stars, genealogy, love, tears. So fun.
Oustm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/17/24
I thought this started off interesting but ultimately felt like a lot of cheap narrative techniques were involved to artificially maintain interest. Here’s a few; – From the very first mention of faithers incredibly long memoir I was suspicious of him. Writing such a thing struck me as very...Read full review »
RusticMachine via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/13/24
Why do we feel we need to deconstruct the past at the cost of our present self-loathing…
DylanOnTheMoon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/24
Oh my god…. This was absolutely invigorating. Binged all episodes in one afternoon. An absolute must listen. The gasps just keep coming and coming!! Well done. Hope family relationships can all be smoothed over!!
Ashley D 1976 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/09/24
I got to episode 4. I found this a little too drawn out & started to loose interest. Its not entirely gripping I have to say but some funny cringy parts like when the narrator stumbles upon evidence the ‘would be’ or ‘could be’ murderer had a spy background & he tries to pretend he didn’t...Read full review »
rb1£ via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/01/24
I loved this so much. I know some of the reviews find it quite self obsessed, and don’t understand why people would care about this family… but it touches on so many subjects. PTSD, sexism in the early 1900’s, family dynamics and of course some good old spooky stuff. I found it highly...Read full review »
Molliegroz via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/29/24
Great job! Listened to all episodes back to back on a road trip. Loved how true crime and paranormal activity come together. Will definitely check out your future works!
Ni:lza via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/26/24
Absolutely fascinating tale! Tristan has a very much Danny Robbins sort of vibe which draws me in more and more every episode! there has to definitely be a second series as this is one of the best shows I have listened to late
Lloydy17 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/22/24
Please make more seasons. I couldn't stop listening.Read full review »
Tera2009 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/20/24
Bloody brilliant! Also, very brave to investigate this case with his family relationship potentially on the line, superb story telling. I’m quite jealous of people who are yet to listen! I loved every moment, so gripping
Suzie-mc via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/19/24
I came across this podcast and I’m so pleased I did , it’s utterly compelling and I thoroughly enjoyed it , done it all in a few hours while travelling but I am definitely going to listen again , there was a teaser at the end about another regarding the faceless woman (no spoiler ) I genuinely...Read full review »
whyly89 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/19/24
My friend suggested this podcast as a way of convincing me that I will enjoy podcasts. I have for YEARS said podcasts aren’t for me. I am SO glad I gave this a try. What an incredible journey I’ve been on! Beautifully presented.
391SD via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/18/24
I love an investigation into people who lie, I love listening to a character be built up and then picked apart- I love wondering why people lie like this. But I couldn’t stand how the family are a mess because ‘oooh nooo he didn’t actually go to Cambridge:(‘. Like get a grip lmao, it could have...Read full review »
Nooooooiooooo via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/17/24
WOW
The simple title A Ghost Story conjured up a kids campfire story meant to scare and delight. This was nothing but complicated, mind twisting and completely entertaining. It’s is one of the top 5 podcasts I repeatedly recommend. I listen to many. It’s all that and then some. Press play, relax...Read full review »
PGHRhonda via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
I found this podcast incredibly irresponsible. Especially dragging out peoples objections to being featured in the podcast and ultimately including them when they’ve asked to be excluded. Speculating as to why someone didn’t want to participate is also disrespectful. Perhaps there are mental...Read full review »
Not a bad game 117474 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/24
Dr Naomi was definitely forgotten in the process of upholding John’s ‘reputation’. To end with a psychic instead of reviewing the input of several highly reputable experts when it comes to analysing murders says enough about the integrity of the journalist telling the story.
Joyce Division via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 03/13/24
There were so many ways for this project to go off the rails: so many ways to make an audience uncomfortable or skeptical, but because it's carried out with candor, respect, and thoughtfulness, it stays pitch perfect at every turn. It's riveting: spooky, tragic and even funny at times,...Read full review »
MaughamsBoy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/09/24
You think it’s going to be about a ghost in a house then it turns into a murder of the Dancy family’s ancestor. All of the men in the Dancy family are so committed to the idea of propping up the legacy of a man who was proven to be a liar that they excuse any and all of his bad behaviour at the...Read full review »
BISB_Lady via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/07/24
I was listening to this podcast, very engaging at first. I thought “wow, he’s investigating his wife family, and there’s a ghost, interesting!” Then I came to an episode of another podcast, Crime Analyst, and everything changed. I stopped this podcast in the middle, will finish it maybe later,...Read full review »
CricketKiller1992 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/24
Wow! This is the best paranormal podcast I’ve heard in a long time! I really hope there is a season 2!
RachelS84 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/24
Unfortunately, the author is so worried about protecting his family and their opinions of their relatives, that the story comes across as unsubstantiated. Even with the last episode, the explanations are weak and one is left wondering why he bothered with this story in the first place. Definitely...Read full review »
addgdfyghuby via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/29/24
Wondery have done a great job of advertising this podcast. I’d heard the adverts everywhere and was intrigued but in all seriousness the people involved don’t come across well and are very privileged. This whole story should have been delivered in one hour long episode, possibly two episodes....Read full review »
cmontaldo via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/29/24
No
This is jsut made up
Bss23 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/29/24
Singly, the best podcast of its ilk I have listened to. My brother introduced me to what I thought would be a run of the mill and most probably, derivative ghost story. How wrong was I. It rapidly turned into an all encompassing narrative that has more twists than a packet of Quavers!! Utterly...Read full review »
GasFlash via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/27/24
Murder mystery and ghost stories aside, has anyone ever thought that maybe the family streak of intellectual accomplishments come from their maternal side? Why not consider Naomi Dancy to be the revered ancestor in the family?! She was a careered doctor and bread winner… in the 1920s!! Come...Read full review »
Matante Sogo via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/25/24
I really wanted to like this show. I absolutely love the idea behind the show, but the family got in the way. We all know that this is not how it went down. And it ended with a psychic? I thought maybe you knew better and then I listened to the question and answer, what a soft landing. It was...Read full review »
Mhysa Steph via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/24/24
I really hope you and your family will be okay and there wasn’t too much damage done. It was an incredibly difficult subject to research and unravel. I feel terrible for the family having their world shifted but I do agree with why you did it and Naomi deserved to have her life and achievements...Read full review »
Chastity De Vice via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/24/24
The story seems to be well researched, but told mainly through by one loud voice, the Doctor with many volumes of pages he wrote about himself. The crime was well researched, yet the facts were not all told, like the maid who was in the house who heard two gunshots revealed in episode 8, a...Read full review »
Scapee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/23/24
Can you really tell your relatives that the the male father figure was a sociopathic murderer? I was shocked about how much the family clung to false narratives and how much the murdered wife's accomplishments were minimized in that family narrative. Some of the best profilers analysis were...Read full review »
finntime via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/22/24
If you can get past the irritating, very affected, hipster vocal style this podcast starts well. There’s a possible ghost story and a possible murder mystery (if the original culprit wasn’t guilty). It all starts to unfold nicely over three episodes. However there simply isn’t enough meat to fill...Read full review »
AnnieJuly1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/22/24
An absolute eye opener to male privilege on a grand scale, I was cringing through most of it.
Suzie Brace via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/20/24
I feel like a podcast could be made ABOUT this podcast - about how a journalist succumbs to family pressure so as not to confront hard truths. It was pretty obvious to me that John Dancy fit the profile of a charming sociopath just from two things - his statement after the murders and his contact...Read full review »
emma33 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/17/24
I loved this podcast. Not because of the criminal aspect of who-dunnit but more because I’ve been obsessed with with my own genealogy for quite sometime now. What let’s down the podcast, as many have already noted, are the descendants of Naomi Dancy. The sheer biases they have are truly...Read full review »
Lisa Apre via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/17/24
This really is a mysterious and moving ghost story.
mj000333 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/15/24
I love this show. Highly recommend!
podheadfrombrooklyn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/24
This podcast was the perfect podcast. Mysterious, personal, gripping; gave me goosebumps more than a few times. Made me think about connections through time and space and how energies linger or are transferred… only downside is it’s now finished!
HouseofBambi via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 02/09/24
A fantastic listen!
laddie80 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/09/24
I love nearly all Wondery podcasts and the trailers had me eagerly anticipating this. What a disappointment it was. Tiny edited sound bites from crime experts rather than the detailed analysis I was expecting from them (their analysis had obviously been omitted) and more time given to a psychic!...Read full review »
southseagirl via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/06/24
Fadaa did it no two ways about it there is no such things as ghosts it is a very clear cut gaffa was a psychopath end of story
adele57 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/24
Started this with great interest but the longer it went on the more facts seemed to become irrelevant and the focus moved on to keeping the reputation of someone that all evidence points to being a narcissistic triple murderer. The victims are reduced to mere bylines. This is not a ghost story,...Read full review »
Jonboyfraser via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/05/24
Before considering this ridiculousness, pls listen to Laura Richards' analysis on Crime Analyst podcast. Another example of lies told by men to remove the importance of women murdered by them.Read full review »
LaLo12234 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/05/24
I really enjoyed the journey and especially how honest and forthcoming all concerned were in their evolving feelings regarding the investigation. Highly recommend.
Miatrnka via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/05/24
Production good, narrator good and a bit of star power (😉) but there is one agonising question that hampers my enjoyment so far (I’m on ep. 2): why on Earth would the ghost be haunting the house next door? It looks like reaching. Hoping he looks into the actual story of the house he lived in to...Read full review »
Ririgorbs 💅🏼 via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 02/02/24
Great story to follow along. So interesting and well told! I’ve listened to the whole series multiple times!!
Gracayyy via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/02/24
Thoroughly intriguing start gives way to Tristan succumbing to overt pressure from the Dancy family to adhere to the family narrative that Dr John Dancy was a brilliant hero, and that he had nothing to do with the death of his two wives in the middle of the night while he was there. If you get...Read full review »
Diiam via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/02/24
Wow I was gripped to this, felt it was such an interesting story. Great quality production. It felt like the Dancy family didn’t want to believe Dr John Dancy had done this! I have to say I felt the ending was an insult, I won’t spoil it for new listeners. But when you have 7 or 8 experts telling...Read full review »
LucyPa91 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/01/24
Why were Dr. John Dancy’s explanations accepted as fact? That both of his wives died under such conditions is not a coincidence. Shortly after the first wife’s murder, he contacts a crime writer to gloat about how “the killer” did it. The writer was disturbed by the conversation, contacted the...Read full review »
Beth Texas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/01/24
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