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“Aaron’s father gets off WAY too easy on this podcast. He beat his wife and sons! Got drunk and beat his family! Then the host “wonders” who could have made a difference???? Aaron’s father was a demon. That’s where the trouble started”
neuvo99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Excellent!! thoroughly and truthfully investigated from all sides, exposing the Patriots failures and family dysfunction. I would never condone murder but this is a deep dive into how troubled he was, and how physical and emotional trauma affected him. It makes one question if Aaron Hernandez was...”Read full review »
KBoolay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Really good reporting. Thanks for being so thorough!”
Oceang1rlNY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“They podcast didn’t go into why Aaron killed his friend, didn’t explore or delve into his early life or upbringing. This was a general over view of case”
sarahandsylvia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“This podcast was compelling and easy to devour, and I credit all involved. Not being a sports fan at all, this surprised me. What I took from this was, what an absolute tragedy it was on every level, fuelled by a sport and a business to win at all costs. There were many victims, not just the...”Read full review »
nasthreehas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/22
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“No one held Hernández responsible for his actions ever. He got away with way too much. He was put on a pedal stool and everyone enabled him because he was a great football player. Change the culture and take responsibility both coaches and players and everyone involved.”
AMAEB262 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“Really well researched & written. I’d love to hear more from this acclaimed Spotlight team.”
Smyth042012 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/15/22
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“Well researched, reported, told and educated story, yet a sad one. Aaron battled his own issues and physically espoused trauma from an early age and speculatively didn’t want to nor could’ve break from those things.”
mwehrli21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/21
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“Thank you for telling his story. This podcast was amazing. While his acts were unspeakable, the backstory and history provide at least some context and humanize him.”
austin hehe :) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/21
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“This covers a lot of the same ground as the Netflix doc. It seems a bit padded to get extra episodes. Tons of repetitive, annoying ads for other Wondery podcasts. And it's a bit funny how the hosts keep name-dropping themselves throughout. "My SPOTLIGHT colleague…" Really coasting on...”Read full review »
zendog2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/10/21
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“His life seemed riddled with pain and confusion. I learned a lot by listening. Very well told and detailed!”
Air McNair Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/21
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“Unfortunate a sad story but an interesting story. I enjoyed listening!”
CGLR#1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/21
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“I am Australian and only know minimal information on AH. I did watch the Netflix program, so I had that program for context. I found this an intriguing story and am very surprised at how much I appreciated listening to it unfold. I binged it and am astounded at how his life unravelled. I am a fan...”Read full review »
JacRox71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/09/21
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“I expected more from this team, to be honest. The story is a lukewarm rehash, the production values are fine but there’s just not enough new material to make it worth all the annoying ads.”
nyalathotep via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/24/21
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“If Hernandez was bi, then so what?? This father son team see too desperate and contrived. Also, hasn’t it been proven that San Soucie was not the football star he claims to be?”
Anxious Mom 7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/21
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“I normally really love the research that goes into Wondery podcasts, but this felt like a watered down version of the Netflix docuseries. There are a few tidbits you get but not a ton. It was a good easy listen.”
missamandapants71189 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Very sad story on every aspect.
Excellent production.”
BestCoincidence via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/21
“Read the article series, and hoped this would be better.
This is nothing but crooning about who is responsible for the behavior of a sociopath who exhibited misanthropy and misogyny for *decades*. Terrible childhood, absolutely. But just because he could play a sport, he gets a pass at...”Read full review »
Whatever673 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/21
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“Football is kool”
Shane_1542 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/21
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“I love football. I always have. Listening to the Gladiator series makes me doubtful about the viability of football moving forward. I’m sure it will continue unabated, and Aaron’s case has just been another hurdle to contend with. Aaron’s entire story has been fascinating, and there was so much I...”Read full review »
SKwalter2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/20
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“This was an excellent podcast, enlightening and well reported. I love the details given that were unknown to me. Maybe in New England more of this was available, but for people in other parts of the country a lot was new to me.”
azisling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/20
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“You guys should continue with phone calls from jail. Amazing podcast!!!”
Compa memo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/20
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“Great podcast but not long enough. Certain parts like his relationship to Tanya and others are not clear if you didn’t see the Netflix show.”
We(h)r via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/12/20
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“Humanized story of a young man that was gifted but so troubled.”
soulfulblues via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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“Brian McGrory is a sexual deviant.”
DeeGram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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“I really like how there is no attempt to justify anything that happened with him, but try to show us everything that influenced how his journey turned out. Excellent narration.”
stenellalong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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“Informative and well told.”
GardeningSeamstress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/20
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“Great listen!”
Spin 15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/20
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“Can’t believe it and it was very tragic and being in medicine and I can relate to his Brain damage. My father died of this too.. love to talk”
Bombdiggitty.com via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“Bob and his team did an awesome job on this. I listened to the whole thing on my way back from California. I’m not a huge football fan, but appreciate the game. I’m also from CT, so the story is close to home - I remember when this was in the local/national news cycles.
I look forward to...”Read full review »
TK81c via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/20
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“Such a great podcast and really kept me interested. They really put things together well and presented it in such a respectful way.”
Bugs with v 2.0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/20
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“Well told. Like a page turner for podcasts.”
Jimmyjoedresser132 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/20
“I don’t care for football and didn’t know much about Aaron Hernandez. But this fascinating podcast takes you behind the scenes and sheds light on a world where rules are bent and violence is rewarded. Really loved this!”
idv8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/13/20
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“Well researched and presented in an orderly sequence. The reporting is exceptional. Thanks to The Spotlight Team.”
LilyViolet$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/20
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“Is this classified as investigative journalism? I’m not sure, but it was extremely slow moving and basic compared to other journalism lead podcasts I have listened too. My favourite ad (there are tons) included the host saying “It’s riveting” in the most dead pan tone. Hilarious.”
cblacker50 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/20
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“This is a great series, I wish it was on tv..lol...I been following all the shows on him. Thank you!”
Hookah37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/20
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“Calling this podcast Gladiator as though Aaron Hernandez is some kind of hero is disturbing. He’s a murderer who played football for a few years. He is NO Gladiator. This is so messed up.”
Brynabee521 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/20
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“Really loved the narration followed by the interviews and sound effects, you really get caught into the story with everything combined into one!!”
Stoneform2142 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/20
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“Very detailed and well thought out and changed my whole thinking process”
Brojerrr via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/27/20
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“I don’t like football 🏈 probably not very good”
cat#dog face via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/20
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“I absolutely loved this podcast!! I think it’s my favorite one by wondery!!”
Amyy Lynn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/20
“I understand the need for adverts however as it gets into it jumps to more adverts.”
daniellmitchell via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/20
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“A 5 minute google search shows Dennis wasn’t Aaron’s quarterback, he wasn’t even listed as a qb also didn’t play the same years as him. Don’t continue putting out wrong information”
pround1221 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/20
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“Gave a lot more info and background than the Netflix doco, which is also very good. Watch the doco, then listen to this podcast.”
bhuvidya via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/01/20
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“After watching the Netflix series, I decided to listen to this podcast and the podcast did a much better job at explaining the story.”
dmlovelife via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/20
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“Great content
Like the show very much
Excellent work”
Sebuel via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/17/20
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“A PERFECTLY named series that dives deep into football culture and all of the darkness the players carry with them.”
GothamGargoyle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/20
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“I think this series as well as the Netflix show failed to focus on the trauma A. Hernandez suffered as a physically and sexually abused child. This most likely contributed to his behaviors also.”
Runnymascara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/20
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“It’s a shame that Nobody did anything to help Hernandez! It also a shame that he became part of the 27 club, that is much too young to lose your life.”
Trish Miner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/20
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