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“It’s not just the true story he tells but it’s the research and details behind it! He does his work!”
kbhollow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“I love this narrator and how he total gets into the story he’s telling. He’s passionate about what he telling us so you can really feel the gravity of the situation of each case. How fun would it be to travel the country and interview people about past murders and the chilling details...”Read full review »
MissyKayeM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
“I can’t speak to series one to three, having hopped in at season four, but the final episode of season four is one of the most unethical, unpleasant episodes of a true crime series I’ve ever listened to. The interview section is self-aggrandising and tasteless and the detailed, explicit...”Read full review »
L_R16 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/24
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“I used to feel like this guy was more objective, but listening to this last episode where he interviews the old man he thinks might be the killer was absolutely ridiculous and sensational. I lost count of the times he tries to build it up as “shocking” or “bizarre”; all it really sounded like was...”Read full review »
aaron5567 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“I think this is legitimate true crime. But something about the way the host narrates seems overly dramatic. Some of the audio clips sound very produced and recreated. At the end of some episodes he says these are dramatized re-enactments.
The host plays himself in the dramatized re-enactments. ...”Read full review »
stang12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“I liked this podcast to begin with, but the amount of ads is ungodly. I know these people are trying to make money, but the time allotted to ads feels like half of each episode. The later seasons feel stretched. 5+ minutes of each episode is a recap of what you already listened to last week,...”Read full review »
tennesseeD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Good show but really—do we have to hear some psycho killer old disgusting man barfing? No no no.”
Werley (Whirley) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Crazy in the last episode of season 4 vinita and Claremore Oklahoma are brought up and those are the 2 towns I grew up in. Still live in Claremore to this day”
ccall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“I cannot be the only one who found it disturbing that not once, but TWICE in episode 8, Phelps emphatically thanks God that one of the murder victim’s breasts weren’t mutilated. She had a terrible life in the foster system and was murdered, but “thank GOD for small mercies” that her breasts...”Read full review »
T Spolans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“First of all…WAAAAAAAAY too many ads! It’s actually ridiculous. Multiple ad breaks that are like 5 minutes long. This podcast is like half ads.
Sort of a spoiler warning (you’ll thank me): there is no conclusion! What is the point of spending all this time listening to these episodes only for...”Read full review »
Jjjbbbb1233 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Having to sign up for a subscription to hear the last episode is dirty pool!!! Too many subscriptions needed, can’t make ends-meet!!”
Clash it clan it of it via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Great show, I like the voice of the host and the interviews with those involved. However, I cannot stand the repetitive music in the background. I find it distracting and makes it hard to focus. I’m already doing something while listening to the podcast. Some people probably don’t even hear it,...”Read full review »
Figgy14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/24
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“Putting the final episode of every season behind a paywall is ridiculous. Classic bait and switch.”
HabenV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“I love the stories, but the adds take away from that a lot”
EllieCBR4223 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“I love all of Mr. Phelps shows. He delivers them full of emotion and raw anger towards the sick SOB’s that commit these horrible crimes- he would make a great detective or prosecutor ! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to season 5 🙌🏻”
moon7347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“What happening with Season 3?? All the episodes are repeated … pretty annoying to have to skip through every other episode, but other than that it’s pretty good. 👍🏻 Was able to skipped through all the commercials, as well. ☺️”
Hufflepuff Potterhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“Wasted my time. Can’t hear the ending without paying?!? Why not start with that. Was good till then. Not worth it”
Rogain420 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Very annoyed that the last episode requires one to sign up for a subscription. Would not have bothered had I known.”
casmus02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“This podcast is well-written and organized so it’s easy to follow and definitely very interesting! I’m eager to hear M. William Phelps’ other podcast (Crossing the Line) next. Hopefully he has plans for many more!”
MightyMouseRules via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Worth listening to, even with commercials.
As far as his delivery, you have to have AT LEAST 1/2 a brain to follow, so those who “can’t follow” maybe try children's shows. This is such a great show.”Read full review »
elorentz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
“I’ve tried to like these seasons but they insist on using such poor quality audio that’s it’s often impossible to decipher. Here’s a tip. Don’t play a long sequence of really bad audio and then have the narrator apologize and then recap what was said. Just do the recap or read a transcript or...”Read full review »
Grandesid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“The host is fantastic but the endless ads have halted me from listening to more than 2 seasons. I think I timed 12 minutes of listening to 4 minutes of ads. It’s painful.”
Metamora Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
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“He repeats chunks of information and pieces of interviews that have occurred in previous episodes. It’s one thing to give a brief summary of some facts covered in an earlier episode if needed for context of the new material. But if it is a longer reiteration or replay, it’s just filler and...”Read full review »
LBS301 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
“This is refreshing journalism in a realm where people seem to be getting all of their information from Wiki and Facebook.🙄 Really easy to listen to. Paying to get rid of the adds is definitely worth it, as other PC's on this channel are thoughtful, well written and produced.”Read full review »
StepSue87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“So annoying. Thinks he knows way more about the criminal justice system than he does. Never again.”
KeithMorrison97015 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“But the commercials and making us pay for the last episode??? Such a downer. This has happened before and I should have known better. It’s not worth signing up for a subscription I can’t afford and forget to cancel. Goodbye🫵🏻”
AddsP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“Why would you think that’s a good idea”
Rosie185936 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I don’t think I have ever listened to a podcast episode that has nothing to do with the prior episodes more. no tie in no explanation nothing it’s like this is a different podcast”
sesswea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/24
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“This is about half content half commercials and into.
Commercials in the middle is a no no ruins everything. Why is this chopped up into small episodes? We like long format that’s the point of podcasts. This guy obviously doesn’t get the format and is just trying to make money off these peoples...”Read full review »
DanDolo510 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“Just hearing the intro music is the boost I always need. Your delivery is amazing.”
Calsop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“I usually like true crime podcasts but this one was so boring I couldn’t get through the first episode.”
The Ivy Moon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
“I've listened to several of his podcasts & I love all of them! He does the investigative work listeners are interested in. However, the iHeart radio commercial with the static makes me never want to listen to the podcast again. It is the worst! I hope you'll consider removing it!”Read full review »
Kati J. from Florida via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“Unfortunately this podcast goes into the “trash true crime” bin. Full of shows that take the horrible deaths of real people and turn them into LISTEN TO HOW GRUESOME! ISNT THIS AWFUL! Click bate reporting. My last straw was the episode titled “Mommy wake up” (Eye roll at that title) in which he...”Read full review »
Barb1631 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I hate this it is so boring and there’s so much ads take it down!!!”
👋genna👋 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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“I’ve loved this show since it started but I’ve had to unfollow because you have a new ad that plays very loud static. It is unbearable - please remove this sponsor or ask them to change their ad.”
Caitlyn871984 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“I have listened to a few of his podcasts and find them presented very well. He seems to be very diligent in doing his research and he ensures no pointing of the finger unless the evidence is shown that it fits. He also seems to be very respectful of those he interviews unless he feels they are...”Read full review »
DF37311 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“I'm not able to listen to this really because there are so many ad breaks. And even worse it repeats the same ads multiple times in an episode.
If you're not able to finance your podcast without annoying your listeners you probably should do something else.”Read full review »
Grobi-wan Kenobi via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/18/24
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“More ads than content.”
Znamenity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Can’t stand people who think it sounds important to put their initial first.”
whogivesadamnaboutaname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“Addicting to listen to. Yes there’s a lot of ads but I just skip them. Great investigative style, stay respectful of the victims and families.”
yveselise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
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“I like this story telling style. Interviews with the characters is great! I’m hooked”
eycastsz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
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“The host just goes on and on and on and on and on. Every season is awful. Blah blah blah blah”
pete1698214 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“But way too many adverts. I realise the content can't be free, but it's insane the amount of adverts. They go on and on and cut through the story repeatedly. I may have to give up...”Read full review »
Happy1974! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/24
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“So far, so good. My only complaint is…I wish he pronounced “especially” correctly. It’s not “eXPecially”.”
Ksmjg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Easy to listen to. Sad that this young girls murderer has not been brought to justice. He was a coward and a monster.”
Vereecke via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/05/24
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“Hi all-i love everything about your podcasts! I like your plain language, i feel you are ‘one of us’ and you are speaking for our children, our parents, our relatives and friends. These little known stories are very important to me. We have had a few murders in a couple of towns i lived in and no...”Read full review »
sammyrnlv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“Phelps’ delivery is overly dramatic and sensationalistic. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised; I’ve seen him on true crime shows and he was the same way. He has only 2 modes- outrageously shocked by details of the case, and tough guy talk about the perpetrator. It gets boring.”
Angry Redhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“The podcast begins as a free (open) podcast about a 30 year old cold case in Benton County, Arkansas. Then, it becomes a subscription. 😡 Really testifies to the podcast’s motive of profiting from a cold case rather than assisting in the resolution. #abduction #murder”
AssociatingbyPinner***yuk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“After two seasons, i can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the intro, in which he literally introduces himself as M William Phelps. Author of 44 true crime novels. WHO introduces themselves this way? His name as it turns out is Matthew. If you’re spending sixteen hours listening to somebody,...”Read full review »
Kellybee1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/03/24
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