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“I heard about this podcast 1-1/2 years ago but just now binged it (January 2024). It kept me hooked to the “twisting end.” I had a hard time following the French names as I don’t know any French, but I did some internet searching to help me better understand the various relationships between...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“Loved the show and looking to more (I hope) can never imagine what it’s like figuring out your friend is something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than you thought, and you’re just sat there wondering.”
cq18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
11/10/23
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“This podcast is well narrated and produced, packed full of information without being dry. Fascinating story and delivered to a high standard. Really well done.”
kekkkkkkkkkkkkkly via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/21/23
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“Interesting story, fantastic research, satisfying outcome but REALLY wanted to listen to Chikli himself”
Al-Russ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
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“Awesome”
concerned medical professional via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/23
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“BRAVO! This is so well-researched, produced, edited, and read. The turn it takes towards the end was really surprising. Nicely done!”
NexStitch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“I loved every episode of this podcast. It is a truly astonishing story, expertly told.”
matthewtorney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/20/23
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“Interesting story, we researched and well told. It remains engaging and informative throughout.”
Geumpyhistory via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“Episode 2 hasn’t been working for the last day - I was very interested but I’ve done everything and it always tells me it’s unavailable.”
Marie6764 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“Loved this series. What great reporting with brilliant editing and musical score. Wish it was longer….”
Chris rothacher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/22
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“Love your podcast! Has got me interested in scammers and scams! Please do another one!”
lorymom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/22
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“It takes you to a different world full at mysterious turns.”
shakle18 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/08/22
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“Boring and drones on. I have repeated episode multiple times to see if I follow as feels like I’m missing something.”
yoyo1ma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/22
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“More people need to listen to this. This is great reporting, solid leads, solid explainations of peoples motives and a fair shake for everyone involved, self reflection included. Nicely done!!”
Djthomas9676 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/22
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“I stopped listening halfway through episode 2. Seems like a great story, but the way it’s told, I could not engage with it. Might have something to do with the characters not being introduced in a personal way, so I felt less compassionate. It become a big jumble if names and places.”
nms37 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
08/19/22
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“This should be called Israeli deception not French Description or even better yet, the Jewish deception
Very well made
Can’t wait to listen to another Jewish screamer”
arabic liaison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“An amazing story destined to become either a movie or TV Series.”
JohnnyV8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/22
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“This podcast was amazing. Thank you, this was very well told. The details/facts presented were provocative and wow you opened my eyes to world of grifters. I googled a lot of during this podcast which for me is a sign of a great podcast. I hope you’ll find another topic you find interesting and...”Read full review »
blsimm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/22
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“Do you ever feel like the news is just announcing the upcoming story’s? I would like them to get the point. Time management is key sounds like they are trying to stretch the story. I appreciate the research but hard to follow.”
hanftz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/22
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“Stunning story, brilliant unraveled by the journalism team”
vpn les user via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/22
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“Thanks- I am exercising longer in order to listen to more!”
FL Mom 386 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“Brilliant podcast - very easy to listen to”
Nattyg113 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/01/22
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“I can’t get your opening theme song out of my head. Love it! ♥️🎶”
Doobeedi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/01/22
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“… but rather about the top-notch journalism and storytelling that made me listen to this fantastic and true story - with many unexpected twists. Very well done!”
jomatobi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
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“Great journalism.”
jdlsf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/22
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“A good story, a great listen”
lacyfreemn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/22
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“Please somebody help me what is the title for that theme it’s such a banger. Other than that show is super good. Helps me through my slow as heck work days.”
Poké-fan 69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/22
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“Excellently crafted take, weaving a hard-luck story into the triumph of guts and genius—grifter-style. International intrigue, courtroom drama and clever and relentless journalism create a riveting podcast that makes you think. Bravo!”
Savik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to….the last episode blew me away.”
Akspeechteach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“Absolutely riveting from start to finish. Loved it!”
Antifascist999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
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“Sadly this hasn’t lived up to its promise or premise. Surely a character like Gilbert Chikli is a gift, but this podcast has left me bored. There’s something in the telling of the story that leaves me wanting. Maybe the plotting & structure? Or maybe Chikli himself is the turn off: it’s hard...”Read full review »
LW London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/22
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“Masterfully narrated and researched. The final episode draws so many threads disseminated throughout the podcast together and really invites you to reflect on broader questions like the fickleness of storytelling and the modern day appetite for stories about scams
Bravo! I want to be an...”Read full review »
chiara shikly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/22
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“I loved everything about this. Well done and very engaging. If you like suspenseful reality this is for you.”
BetsyErickson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“I like this podcast and the story telling. But I pay for Wondery Plus or Prime or whatever and Episode 8 will not play. Would like to find out what happened!”
LiveReporter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/22
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“Excellent production and editing and music and a fascinating story - Chapeau !”
thorpe_jd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/22
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“Fantastic and riveting. I loved the “catch me of you can” twists and charming turns. Wow what a story. This Gilbert guy is hilarious and annoyingly good at what he does. Highly recommended this series. You won’t regret it.”
Frazwald via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/15/22
“I’m really surprised by all the negative comments about the narration, I love Evan’s voice and find it so easy and entertaining to listen to. I believe in his investment in the story which makes me more invested. Really enjoyable listen.”
Debs bowen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/22
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“It would be a great podcast if the creators wouldn’t try to stretch it out so long and lose the audience in some random wine cellars..”
Chavrifybjeanfh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/22
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“Persona is utterly engrossing. Deeply reported, deftly told, it’s one of the very best reported podcasts I’ve heard. A must-listen.”
whereisted via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/22
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“Given podcasts are by nature not visual, you would think the narration would be really important.
He sounds as others have said detached and bored
Also the weird rising intonation thing is so irritating.
Just OK, I wouldnt waste your time”
geebee 12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/22
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“I really enjoyed this podcast and the narrator’s approach to storytelling. This was a brand new subject for me, so I found it fascinating. Great theme song too.”
ATLmama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/22
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“The ponderous, intrusive music really detracts from a podcast that would otherwise have rated more highly.”
LizAnne S via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/22
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“Very well presented , looking forward to Evan’s next pod !”
Buz47 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/11/22
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“There is something there of interest, but the execution is off. The narrator seems completely detatched from the topic and i find myself wondering why im bothering to even listen”
rbslsna via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/22
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“Great research and story, but the podcast is a little hard to follow. Some parts of the story are described in detail, over others is being quickly glossed over when more detailed story-telling is needed to understand whats happening. I appreciate the Wondery-style which puts the story and people...”Read full review »
annapodana via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/10/22
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“Eating up this documentary program. Excellently reported, written and delivered. I even became a subscriber so I wouldn’t have to wait for the episodes.
However, ep 7 — The Voice — won’t play. I got a few minutes in, then returned to listen again a few days later. But by then, the ep would no...”Read full review »
Amy E. R. D. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/22
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“Finally another podcast that I can’t wait to hear the next episode. Great production and if you like crime jump on it.”
shootfromtheship via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/05/22
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“The vibe, the delivery, the storytelling, the research, the people. This is Maximum Good level podcasting. There are other ones this good, but you can't make 'em any better than this.”Read full review »
J. Oatmon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/04/22
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