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“Love Dateline, love this! Such a welcome distraction from mundane job”
5) f fun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“It’s just all padding with quotes repeated again and again, the is maybe 2 episodes worth of content here.”
RenovatedInk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/24
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“My father was fooled by con artists using religion to get what they want, and I lost everything to get away. It breaks my heart that others are fooled by such monsters who seem to know how to progressively twist people’s minds.”
limbogini via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/24
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“This podcast should be called,
Stupid Disgusting Woman.”
jeannie_waitress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“I’m quitting a couple episodes in. Agree with those saying NBC and Josh are jumping on an easy-to-sensationalize story. And the sensational part is that “White male christian leaders brainwashed Christian women and had affairs with them; one ended up taking the life of his wife ‘in the name of...”Read full review »
ShootingStarOH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“The women in this podcast are idiots that hide and manipulate God and the Bible to do foul things just like Nick. They all deserve what comes their way.”
blackcrimejunkie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“I usually love the Dateline series, but this one was just okay. Not much story there, in the end. It really feels like it could have been a single episode.”
TarheelsInNj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“These women should be ashamed of themselves. How can they believe such utter nonsense from this man!”
Hlwhit via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/24
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“I think this podcast is blood curdling, exciting, and gives you that feeling where you go “I NEED to know what happens next!!!” Heh 😈. I love it 😍”
NiceCritic:) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“Very annoying story. This pastors ‘flock’ is just that. A bunch of sheep who speak in tongues, think they can raise people from the dead and have s*x with a fake christian cult leader. These ‘adults’ take zero responsibility for their actions. In marriage counseling with your pastor and he says...”Read full review »
I Love Hostory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“Josh Manks is a fabulous storyteller. I was riveted by this podcast!”
sadiebug37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“It felt more sensationalist at times than investigate or documentary. I would have liked more detail and less editorial. Just not my style of podcast, I suppose.”
kvvvvvd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“This was sad to hear that Nick Hackeney thought he was god — he is/was no more human than me. Like Annette said, God gave us a head to think with and, in lacking wisdom, we are to come to God and ask, and He will give it to us as He promises—man’s promises are empty. Also, the test of a prophet...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“While the story is interesting and heartbreaking, the host made it frustrating to listen to. There are times he’s overly empathetic and forgiving of those involved; then with others he interviews who were in similar (or more forgivable circumstances) he attacks and judges them while interviewing...”Read full review »
halekid25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“5 stars for Joshy Mank.
-2 stars for this story…Not sure why this got stretched out into its own podcast.”
GillyATC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“This podcast is boring and Josh is weak on the subjects involved.”
erikabn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“I'm not sure this even needed to be a whole podcast. All the people in this story are "victims?!" Give me a break. I didn't hear any of the women take any accountability for their choices. This is just another story of religious freaks who can't think for themselves so they...”Read full review »
Cyn257753167 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“Reminds me of the cult in The Leftovers (The Remnant)”
Cda613333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“The way christians can manipulate the facts, behaviors, and beliefs never ceases to amaze me.”
unknown6545674335 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“The podcast was too short; I would have loved to hear more about the case if the episodes were 45 minutes to a little over an hour. I would have liked to hear more about why Nick turned to work farming instead of the explanation we were given. I also agree with some reviewers about Josh; he is...”Read full review »
hayley_carter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“This whole story is crazy. This is why people need to read the Bible for themselves and not trust the pastor because s/he is a “interpreter of the Word”.”
sporte6713 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“Josh Mickiewicz never lets us down. He is a great storyteller and he was respectful with a difficult subject of a horrible sin committed by a pastor and the people of the church who ignored red flags in the name of faith or whatever. I appreciated this story.”
Dori8910 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“This place sounds more like Waco, TX or Jim Jones clan. Brainwashed fools.”
lilhuggy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“This story is entertaining and I did listen to it all, whatever that means. The Dateline format is exploitative and sensational. I think they’re also somewhat responsible for opening the door to the flagrant misogyny in some of these other reviews. Y’all are weird for placing blame on the people...”Read full review »
Cshel789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Great podcast overall to binge! I agree with other reviews in that it was frustrating how the women involved were treated as pitiful victims, and not held more directly accountable for their decisions. Though I can’t imagine they would have agreed to be interviewed if they couldn’t control the...”Read full review »
equitonic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“This podcast is not a new story; it aired on Dateline television years ago.”
SherryPisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“Good for killing time during a long road trip but not one I’d openly recommend. Highlights are pretty wild and entertaining but when it comes to facts about the case itself, it’s very super level.”
Tom from New Hampshire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“This is why we should encourage the education of women. Gross.”
FrankieBlackbird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“How stupid were these women. They were nutcases”
karen8196 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/30/23
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“Dennis! This is masterful storytelling. The dead wife’s mother?!? I can’t.😂 Deliciously scandalous. Happy New Year to you & your family.
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chocolatecityusa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“I understand that the manner of interviewing has been Dateline’s “thing” for as long as Dateline has been around, but the way he speaks to and interviews people who were clearly manipulated into a coercive controlling relationship with a narcissist makes me think the host hasn’t done sufficient...”Read full review »
mackmu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Journalism lecturers should set this podcast as mandatory listening for the next level interviewing skills on display, particularly with Dawn’s mother and the senior pastor.”
Ahjtcjkid via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/29/23
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“I can’t believe how gullible these people are. No wonder these ‘religious’ folks don’t want their followers educated, they might just start to think for themselves. Doubting Thomas”
doubting donna via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/28/23
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“This seems like the most sacrilegious podcast I’ve ever seen dressed in “Christian clothing””
FatPeopleArentSkinny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“They should be ashamed to treat real humans like this. Dateline only sees profits. Not humans.”
B3asy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“I love ALL things Dateline and ALL things Josh M., but..... I had a harrrrrrd time finding sympathy in my soul for the women who allowed themselves to be so ridiculously manipulated by that man. My jaw HIT THE FLOOR when Dawn's mother revealed her little secret and I was so disgusted by it,...”Read full review »
#smithereens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“And it completely frustrated me how they were treated with kid gloves. They even call the victim’s mom who boinked her daughter’s killer, all while cheating in her husband of 30+…oh and father of her murdered daughter, a good person. That garden tool should feel like trash forever. Others may...”Read full review »
Ajbuda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“If I ever needed another reason to stay FAR away from very religious people this is it. The story is good and well told by dateline but most of the people involved are NUTS!”
Hds345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Only on episode 2, literally can’t stop listening. I’m drawing characters”
FundyFoxFan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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121664 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/23
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“If you ever needed proof that religion is actually a cult - this is it.”
Stephy800 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
“These women are ridiculous. “We had sex because a man said it was part of God’s plan. It’s not my fault.” Stupid. I have zero sympathy for them”
Maiden M via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
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“—Except for the fact the self-professed “prophets” are scammers who are given weight and respect they don’t deserve. They are just another version of fortune tellers except that they dishonestly, delusionally, or arrogantly use God’s name as THEIR brand to justify themselves.”
Buhnanie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
“The first thing that comes up is a few more questions”
Jsnsjbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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