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“It was honestly boring. I feel like there’s a story there, but there were so many interviews and talking to this person about this memory and so many random characters that you can’t follow it. And they never come out and say that what happened.”
llij1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“I disagree with the reviewers that say it could be told in a couple episodes - I think it paced well and was fascinating. Well told story of a couple families’ worlds. Sincere, interesting, told as the facts were revealed to the writer. I enjoyed it!”
Laukelmomof3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“And the narrator could use a lesson on when to use “me” and “I.” Where are proofreaders when you need them?”
Janith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/24
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“It just wasn’t a great story. The narrator comes off as self important instead of a victim of this terrible life.”
MrsAdams2007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“This story is so gripping and engaging and so troubling. I’m so sad for what this family went through.”
StupendousKale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“What a frustrating podcast! It had the potential to be so good. It could have been maybe a two episode podcast but it was made way longer and way more dramatic than it needed to be.”
Honey_Badger23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
“Here the story and save yourself from 3 droning episodes of the same. Go straight to conclusion. Interesting story but could have been told in 2 episodes.”
Technokity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/23
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“I can’t even explain how meaningless this podcast is. I don’t know even know what to say, just smoke and mirrors, bizarre.”
enriart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“Amazing story told really well. A great listen.”
MichellePLevy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/23
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“There is not enough here to make this an interesting story past one episode. And even that is debatable. It’s an unremarkable story presented as though remarkable, and another example of a podcast that uses interviews and recorded drive-bys to make it all sound so important. Nope.”
Minni Apple via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/23
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“A fascinating podcast, amazing how far down the rabbit hole one can find themselves.”
Jer2684 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/13/23
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“What a heinous amount of lies to cover up an affair. If this was all true, that family would be put into something similar to a witness protection program. Awful listen.”
yiiiiiikeeees via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/26/23
“Ride. Hide. Repeat. is very misleading as there is not a lot of any of those activities shared in this podcast. They moved cities twice. There is an interesting story in this author’s life, but unfortunately she seems to still be under a delusion as to what that story is.”
Becky MH via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/23
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“I don’t want to give too much away but this is a fascinating look into how a mental health disorder affected a mother and her children and how vulnerable people can be very open to manipulation and are willing to believe anything.”
Cool six via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/23
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“I’ve had bad luck with true crime podcast recently, lots of repeating information each episode but this one kept me on the edge and answered questions without making me wait till last episode. Well done!”
saeah s via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/11/23
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“I found this podcast from an advert on other CBC podcasts. It was really interesting- and as the episodes went on, I was more hooked! Fascinating story, a troubling one to realise the truth and those forever changed (for the worse!) by the strange and misguided choices of others!”
jo-jo78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/11/23
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“A bit boring, although thoroughly told. I got all episodes for free. The end analysis (I don’t think this is a spoiler: obviously the premise of the story can’t be true.
I agree with another reviewer- there’s no way this is delusional disorder. The man Stan wrote letters from the made-up...”Read full review »
-VEF- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“This kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole story. The journalism and storytelling was incredible.”
yoloswagger420 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/23/23
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“I kept thinking that this story was just bonkers- how could people get swept up in the world that Sears created but they did. Very engaging tale. Well done”
Sieggles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“Really awesome story and great production. Listened to the whole thing in one day of driving.”
DGEsquire via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/23
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“I really loved the podcast until the final episode. I work in the world of mental health and disagree with this being a delusional disorder. It sticks of pathology of narcissistic traits. It’s like a mini cult of power and control. If you watch Bad Vegan this is what this man did to her.
These...”Read full review »
Ediebouvier via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/23
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“Incredible story, will be with me for a long time.”
LaraCooper1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“Mental illness, trauma and abuse are Difficult subjects to talk about, but you did a great job telling this story. I’m in disbelief though at Pagiepoo who thought the ending wasn’t enough. It’s someone’s true story not a movie. That’s just so heartless and a little ignorant to think someone’s...”Read full review »
Truecrime Christie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“Honestly, this story has to be heard to be believed! There were so many twists and turns, it was hard to tell what was real and what to wasn’t!”
LincKym via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/23
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“This is a strange and difficult story. Some reviewers have called the author's mother "stupid". This is a story of deep trauma, mental illness and how we dig and process trauma shared through generations. There is a story buried here, about desperate, lonely and depressed single...”Read full review »
robins~ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/23
“This is a story of a man who deliberately deceived everyone he was close to. He went to incredible lengths to perpetuate a deception that drove a permanent wedge between another man and his biological children and was clearly motivated by his desire to have an adulterous relationship with...”Read full review »
William Dean 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/20/23
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“A very well told story about the ripple effects of abuse and mental illness within families.”
Septrew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/23
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“The basic premise of this is that a CBC journalist believed that there was a secret place in the wilderness (think end of the world lunacy) where people escaped organised crime -and that half the population where in and half where out. She also believed that most of the people in her life...”Read full review »
YerOne73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/23
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“Another example of a weak, stupid woman willing to sacrifice the health and well being of her children for a man. Unforgivable. Just like The Glass Castle and Educated. Two parents participating in child abuse.”
Merlins boots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“I couldn’t wait to get through the series!”
AmamdaT* via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/04/23
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“It is a little scary and tI swears sometimes but other than that You should totally hear it good for 10 up”
zoe inslee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
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“This story was so well told. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. This podcast is really well done. I was surprised to see how few reviews there are! Listen to this story! You won’t be able to stop once you start.”
Lo Dandy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/23
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“I really liked this pod! So interesting and unpredictable. I would love to know more about the effects of Pauline and Ted’s childhood on their adult lives, beliefs and mental health (maybe that’s too intrusive and personal). So many families have secrets though few as extensive as this family!”
Barb DK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“I couldn’t listen to this story past the second episode. She just kept saying that she had no idea what was going on everything was a secret. It was so boring and wouldn’t get to the point..”
Jraw93 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/28/22
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“CBC has been producing a few really great podcasts that come from acclaimed CBC journalists and this is another. Great story and great twists.”
Currently84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/27/22
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“Interesting story, drawn out, a little woke and in the end just gets boring, predictable and starts to feel embellished with way more detail than anyone could possibly be interested in. Another woe is me CBC reporters story slightly less narcissistic then Anna Marie Tremontes podcast (huge eye roll)”
applejax78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/22/22
“This podcast is a false flag and so disappointing.”
etherdog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Really good podcast with lots of twists and turns.”
Streetismyname via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/19/22
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“The premise sounded a lot more intriguing than the actual story was.”
StolenHarvest via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/19/22
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“A very deep insight into humans. All we think we know and how we judge others before we really know what is actually going on in their lives.”
davebeerbike via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/17/22
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“This podcast is preposterous. To top that it is also boring.”
Elyse212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/22
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“This episode , just broke my heart. The tenderness and caring of all the children, is a testament of all involved.
What a story of endurance.😍”
Cavendish 2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/14/22
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“Typical CBC fare. Overdramatic, uninformative, woe is me type of crap. Theres stories better than this in your neighborhood for sure”
Marius Susca via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/14/22
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“What a story. Well told. Def worth a listen”
Kāore via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/13/22
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“No meat on the bone!”
romeosgirl12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/22
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“I am fascinated by this podcast. I caught up to episode 3 and impatiently waited for the next 2. Well done Pauline and brave of you to share your family story with people”
nicoleknits via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/22
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“I am so very confused by the bad reviews on this story/ book/ podcast et.
this story is so completely intriguing- as someone who is fascinated by psychology this story has left me with alot of questions etc
I think it could have been made into a movie.
I understand people have a hard time...”Read full review »
Candy O fom hogtown via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/09/22
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“this was a great listen! i loved learning about the situation and how it all played out for the years of their childhood and they did a great job with the attention grabbers - but the climax at the end in “saving mom” was kind of a let down. i feel like it could’ve been more captivating”
PagiePoo7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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