“I listened to the polybius conspiracy, which is presented as a series of documentary style interviews with key players in the story. After, I did some research into the characters and found out that these people are ACTORS. The show producers lied throughout the entire show to the audience and manipulated the listener. This is NOT the type of work that I expect from radiotopia, which has a reputation for quality FACTUAL work. If radiotopia is going to put out a work of fiction and present it as fact, they should apply an explicit warning during each episode. Do you know how many people I casually told this "factual" story to? Now I have to fix that. I'm sure the producers are amused at their meta art project's success (and consider this review proof of that), but in an era of fake news and alternative fact, this was literally the last thing we need. My trust in radiotopia is shot and i'll be unsubscribing from showcase.”Read full review »
anadl917 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/17
“Radiotopia, Showcase, and the Producers deceived everyone, parading as genuine documentary journalists. Then in an article AFTER the last episode aired they revealed that the storyline was fiction. So disappointed. Just tell your audience outright what you’re doing. Most of us wound have probably...”Read full review »
LNCLN44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/17
“Whether you're familiar with the Polybius urban legend or you're new to this strange story, The Polybius Conspiracy series is an intriguing look at arcade gaming's biggest mystery. Like any urban legend, there's a mix of fact and fiction that the producers combine and enhance to...”Read full review »
artrulz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/17