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“I love it so much, the story, the writing, the ambiance. The one thing that is driving me crazy is the audio editing. I know the shows over but the constant background rain noise (rain? Is it meant to be an old tape recording noise?) and the intermittent metal “whoosh” noise (it sounds like a...”Read full review »
amateurpoetryenthusiast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“Our narrator, David, has such a quiet and gentle melancholy but most important of all, what a brilliant ending.”
Mstoat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/24
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“Close eyes, relax and visit Eskew, an alternative world where nothing is as it seems and sanity is held, barely , in the narrator journal.”
Joanne Brooker via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/24
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“Great and intense story telling and very enjoyable voices! Like velvet. Love it!
Not for the faint of heart..”
Qschmuggel via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/21/24
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“Podcasts to novels, to YouTube horror. It’s the story telling for me. I’ve been chasing that feeling as a kid that I got at the campfire, when my Grandad would scare me out of my mind and wake me up in the middle of the night in my sleeping bag. I love this so much I think because the protagonist...”Read full review »
Katie7169 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I keep repeating this podcast, weird is good. I’d love another season or even something else from this podcaster….please.”
periperiwoopdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/02/24
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“I’ve been a fan of horror books and movies, and this podcast has some unusual stories. I enjoyed it.”
abc_1111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“I started listening to I Am In Eskew some point in late 2018, when I had just started dipping my toes into the horror genre, and during a frantic hunt for more podcasts to listen to. I cannot stress enough how influential this podcast has been on me. Even now, 5 year on and several dozens of...”Read full review »
benjamith via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/23
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“I didn't think i'd ever find anything to top Knifepoint horror until i found this podcast. Subtle, unsettling, beautifully written and completely immersive. I'm still thinking about it days after finishing. edit: omg why did they remove these to listen to?
Edit: does anyone know why...”Read full review »
sarpod44444 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“I like listening to this to fall asleep at night”
CYB3D3CAY via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/30/23
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“So good. Just listen to it, you won’t regret it. An ongoing surreal nightmare. Find the episode where he goes to therapy for the first time. It’s my favorite so far — it wasn’t delivered humorously, but the content itself was a hilarious commentary on therapy. He just can’t figure out the...”Read full review »
Alix!17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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“While the writing and storyline of this series is actually quite good, the delivery makes this podcast mind numbingly boring. The only thing I find this good for is putting me to sleep as the constant sound of rain is quite soothing.”
PrettyMinniee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“I can’t think of a way to accurately describe what this podcast is about or the feelings it elicits. I wasn’t prepared. I’m a horror fanatic but I had recently gotten bored with my usual horror content. It started to feel like everything was just a ripoff, a lazily executed ripoff, of all the...”Read full review »
allkth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/22
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“I love the writing and the general mood, and the voice acting is incredibly well done. However, the editing I think could use some work. I’m only 6 episodes in but the weird breaks of silence where the VA and background sounds arent stitched close enough together, and the sound affect they use...”Read full review »
Malcompliance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/22
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“I’ve listened twice all the way through. If you love eldritch horror, this is for you. If you hate jumpscare horror, this is for you. If you like to feel weirded out by your own surroundings every once in a while, this is also for you. Occasionally gory, so use the content warnings as your guide....”Read full review »
Cap'n Boxhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/22
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“If you like the Lost Cat podcast, you’ll like Eskew. Conversely, if you like Eskew, check out the Lost Cat podcast. They share DNA for sure.”
Danny J and the Downbeats via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“You’re going to walk away from the first episode feeling dirty and slightly confused. You’ll suspect there is some information; some orientation that you missed. There is a tickle in your brain that might just be because you’re not sure what you just listened to, or it might be one of the small...”Read full review »
SnailHugs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“This...wasn't for me.
I'm not saying it's bad by a long shot, obviously a lot of people love it. And I can certainly appreciate the work that was put into it. I'm sure it's not easy to make a podcast like this.
But this wasn't a memorable experience in the slightest. I...”Read full review »
Witchelny Wiz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/22
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“Very unsettling from the overall tone to the occasional unconventional gorefest. Masterfully made surreal horror from start to finish. Not a good ending, but a Good Ending™.
Serious note: a lot of the story plays out like a prolonged dissociative episode, so if your mental health may be a...”Read full review »
Cyanalkal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“finished this today, and absolutely love the ending. I have been spoiled in audio fiction, esspecially horror, as my introduction to the genre has been shows in the top tier, so a few things I didn't find here may not be fair detriments. That said, I am glad I listened to it, and love how...”Read full review »
Htrostle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/21
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“This is one of the all time great podcasts, a fantastic work of weird, surrealist horror, fabulously voice acted, every story has such facinating twists and turns. Highest recommendation.”
Apple is awful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“This is so brilliantly unsettling and well done. I love it.”
senior squeaky-pants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/21
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“This is the best horror podcast I’ve ever listened too!!”
EndlessSerpents via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/21
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“I started listening to this wonderfully creepy and well written podcast. Sadly now it won’t play any of the episodes. I hope the episodes will be available again soon.”
Barbieluv23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/21
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“Weird and engaging horror podcast”
Anne Onimous II via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/21
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“I saw the 5 star rate and thought this must be pretty good. I listened to the first episode and thought “ what is all this hype about? It’s good but not amazing” and I’m now in maybe the 10th episode and I AM BLOWN AWAY. THIS IS the best writing, I’ve seen, in maybe a year; the voice actors do a...”Read full review »
Z0L0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/21
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“I am in eskew is so great. i love the writing and overall tone of the show, it’s one of the few shows that scares me in a sinking feeling sort of way. the writing is also really good it makes me want to write essays about it, i love the body/spacial horror and commentary on cities. (i’ve lived in...”Read full review »
not minna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
“This was an excellent podcast fir listeners who are into weird horror. Very well produced and great quality. If you enjoy podcasts like Alice isn’t Dead, Within the Wires, The White Vault, The Left Right Game, Welcome to Nightvale, or Old Gods of Appalachia, this podcast is for you.
One word of...”Read full review »
True Crime Listener 4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/21
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“Eskew is exceptional in its flow, exquisite storytelling and ability freak you out. I’m absorbed.”
25court25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/21
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“If you like The Magnus Archives, you’ll probably like this!! The storytelling is incredible, the narrator’s voice amazing, and all-together very well done! The sound effects leave something to be desired, but I that’s also just my personal opinion. Highly recommend!!”
.Airlin. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/21
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“i was looking for a new horror podcast with the completion of the magnus archives and arrived in eskew. and i’m so glad i came. very reminiscent of the early episodes of the magnus archives, the slow, melodic narration of david perfectly outlines the creeping horrors within the city of eskew....”Read full review »
Calliya via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/26/21
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“Like the nightmarish lovechild of imposter syndrome and paranoia: A man trapped in a city where everything is just a little bit wrong... I loved it, but it did put me in a weird headspace, so take care.”
Annie027 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/21
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“Extremely good and actually scary. A nightmarish city twists banal unpleasantries like corporate jobs and apartment living into a hellish funhouse mirror of genuine horror. The narration is restrained and free of theatrics or overdone sound effects. Loving every minute of this show even when...”Read full review »
eye_b4_e via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/21
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“I've been listening to audio dramas for years and this is by and far my favorite. It is bleak and hopeful in turns and through the entirety of it, the motifs and symbols and thematic strands build into something amazing. I've listened to the entire thing several times but the last three...”Read full review »
LeonByandBy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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““A horror podcast? How does that work?”
“Yes”
“Yes”, a second voice says.”
can code better than this via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
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“A GREAT podcast. Normally I’m not scared of horror, but a lot of the stuff in this was actually terrifying. Great characters, I really liked David, though I feel like he’s not supposed to be likable. I loved the ending, but it did hurt. I love the individual stories just as much as the metaplot,...”Read full review »
Leo/Knives/Teeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“Listened to this over Halloween and now I want a second season !”
Cpt_James_Purcell via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/20
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“I’m so impressed by this show. The use of a city, a place, architecture as your main antagonist is so well executed here that I Am In Eskew shines out amongst all other similar shows of the same idea. Eskew COMMITS. And David Ward (writer) makes deep, visceral connections between the uncanny and...”Read full review »
Scarness via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“I was lucky enough to find Eskew just as episode 3 dropped.
I was swiftly sucked in to the sound of constant driving rain coupled with the dulcet tones of David’s voice.
More than horror, it’s an exploration of the loneliness and confusion so many of us face every day.
I’ve never enjoyed audio...”Read full review »
Jarboguts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/20
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“It’s rare to find an inventive and well done podcast that stays good right to the end. Body horror, city horror, and psychological horror fans should give it a try”
H-en via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/20
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“I am in Eskew is more than a scary story, though make no mistake it WILL scare you. David Ward brings an incredibly creative, original twist to the horror genre. Certain lines are nothing short of poetry. 10/10 subscribe now!!”
Daveiii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/20
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“Just finished the series and it’s some of the best writing I’ve ever encountered in a podcast. Thanks for the hard work!”
Co Z via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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“Sometimes, fiction and metaphor speaks more clearly and truthfully about actual lived horror than factual non-fiction can. There is such in this podcast, accompanied by beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking writing, diverse cast, and excellent sound design that makes Eskew and the characters you...”Read full review »
Carrion Byrd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/20
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“I love listening to these. Despite the “coldness” that emanates from Eskew, these feel warmly made. They’re super calming to me despite their eerie and gruesome subject matter. Love how the narrator’s own mental state becomes part of the unstableness of Eskew as if a line dissolves between them....”Read full review »
casserole666 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/20
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“Lucky to have found such a well performed and creepy podcast. There are not too many episodes, so I try not to listen to all of them too quickly. A great listen.”
BaileyCookie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/20
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“This scratches my brain and spine the same way that Magnus Archives does, where the world and the stories are so beautifully unsettling, and the world of Eskew such a vivid, funhouse-mirror echo of normalcy. I love the incredible, understated, chillingly subdued narration of this strange place. ...”Read full review »
Chaotik_lord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/20
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“it’s disturbing, unsettling, and uncomfortable horror, which has me really invested in it. both the entire story and the individual episodes are supremely clever, and i just really enjoy it. <3”
bladehaver via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/26/20
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“I absolutely adore this podcast, they’ve created such a vivid world. The minutiae of life in Eskew is as fascinating as the plot. Great narration and production!”
Kai RM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/19
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