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“Intriguing premise, excellent research and primary sources, but not very entertaining or engaging”
Al-Russ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/23
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“I loved this show! I binged it in 2 days. The best part is defiantly the first hand interviews with those involved, on the flip side the worst part is probably the repetition from the narrator. If you’re looking for a basic podcast that will keep your attention I definitely recomend this.”
🍆 pro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“Don’t get the low reviews. This is easy to listen to and love the actual audio.”
Pistolfudge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“The only annoying aspect is the datum sissy prisoner gaurd named Bobby…that man had the courage of a 3 year old boy. All he did was cry”
Engman19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Amazing story. Amazing documentation! Well delivered! Loved this!”
Cabfare22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“Overall, this was a well-enough retelling of the stand-off. It was interesting to hear the recordings and the history surrounding the people involved. However, the narration had, at times, superfluous expression that took away from the documentary. Also, as a South Texas native, I would’ve...”Read full review »
el valle rgv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/22
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“I just started 3 episodes inEverything about this podcast is excellent Wendy RN CT I just completed this podcast I don’t even know what to say it was so good .Good as in the red clay and this is right up there on that level it’s that good. The host did an great job telling the story cohesively...”Read full review »
thornbusj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“As a former correctional officer at TDC now TDCJ; this brought back my time in the Academy and as a CO. Having to sign a waiver as a staff member that if you are taken hostage was a real experience we all had. It was sobering because you saw the footage of the Walls standoff before we signed....”Read full review »
Blues2cup via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“This production company does nothing that ain’t great.”
Mhobart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/22
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“Wes’ directing for this was awesome! The combination of the tapes, interviews, and external media was perfectly blended with the storytelling. When the series ended I felt like I wanted more content from this storyline, but I feel like any more would drag on. For a podcast, this series had...”Read full review »
Notivation via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“This is a 5 star podcast! I am not a paying subscriber and just listened to the entire season for free and mostly ad-free! I see all of these reviews saying they were “trapped” into listening to the first few episodes before realizing they couldn’t listen to the rest of them without a...”Read full review »
Lmn6xc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/22
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“This is a very good account of the siege in Huntsville. I lived in Dallas at the time, just getting ready to enter high school and it dominated the news. Spent a year in Huntsville (at college) and met two folks with a direct connection to the siege. It’s sad overall. I used to listen to Joe...”Read full review »
pitrid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/22
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“Is anyone else rooting for Steve and Cameron to get back together?”
texlamar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/22
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“You have to buy a subscription to listen to the ending. Plenty of other good podcasts out there to listen to another one from imperative media.”
billy b bad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“Very interesting however… I didn’t look ahead.. disappointed that subscription is required… 🤦🏻♀️”
RRSinSATX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/22
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“Who really shot the hostages but my money is on law enforcement then they covered it up and blamed Caruso.
Well told story though”
Rudy🤪 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/22
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“Put the whole series under the paywall if you’re going to do that. The subscription trap is a bad idea.”
Star man 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“Starts off well, but to then enjoy the conclusion they want you to pay. Sad”
kiwibloke007 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/25/22
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“I listened to six episodes and wasn’t able to hear the last 5 because a subscription was required - never had that happen on a podcast before and I don’t like it”
:/mqqqqqq4444ttt333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/22
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“I guess I should have looked ahead but right when I was really getting into it I couldn’t listen to any more because I needed to subscribe! Commercials aren’t enough??? So stupid! Definitely would have been 5 stars if it wasn’t for that.”
SYSKpat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
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“I was in high school when this happened. He was well known around McDonna not far from where I grew up. It’s still a rough area.”
mWf3205 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/22
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“Don’t waste your time listening if you’re not a paying member. At episode 6 it stopped free listening even though I was on day 2 since starting. They try to get you interested and then take advantage. You already had to listen to commercials. The makers of this made a good podcast… to bad they...”Read full review »
DWEH35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/22
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“Offering half for free and half for pay is a horrible business model.”
gpd209 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“a subscription needed.. with all the podcast out there and you charge … it’s a good story but not to pay ..👎👎👎👎👎”
GOLA22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“The recordings from the prison system’s archives are unlike anything I’ve heard in a podcast. I also loved how the narrator gave the historical & family context of the people affected, and didn’t focus on just the grim true crime aspects.”
matt__w via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/22
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tuuurrcv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/22
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“The story is a good story or it seems like it will be but the episodes are filled with too much random detail and I love details but it takes away from the story line when it is just little details or whatever and they just seem like time fillers to make the podcast longer. The audio is terrible...”Read full review »
kelseylachel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/22
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“I was a freshman at UT, Austin when this went down, but me and everyone I was hanging around with were focused on Nixon and Watergate. I didn't hear anything about this story until I listened to this podcast.
This is a great story that uses a lot of the original prison recordings and...”Read full review »
aardvark6155 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/22
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“Listened halfway and then was told needed a subscription to listen to the rest.”
truecrimefan7470 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/22
“Wes Ferguson has done a great job digging up the details of the Huntsville prison hostage and standoff situation. Fred Carrasco is a compelling character, an anti-hero who suggests a need for fuller understanding. The fact that the Watergate news broke in the midst of this situation makes it feel...”Read full review »
DaddyOf2ActiveBoys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“I love true crime, Texas, and Texas history!!!! This podcast is awesome!”
vw73intx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/22
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“This is an interesting story but the sound engineering is awful. I tried to listen to this in my brand new truck and could not make out the audio on much of it. Wes’s narration is clear as a bell but the added in audio recording bits are terrible. Guys this is obvious and i would not pay anything...”Read full review »
Walsh Family Account via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/22
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“I enjoyed getting the in-depth reporting of the 1974 Huntsville Penitentiary siege. What a saga of human emotion, from heroism to desperation, ending in tragedy. You'd have to be jaded not to be fascinated by this podcast. I binged the whole thing. Excellent work!”Read full review »
riskaverserebel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/22
“This kind of prison riot this the kind of thing I’d imagine happening in the 1920s, not in the midst of Watergate. I’d like to think I know Texas history quite well, but this is a chapter I’d never heard before. So awesome that Wes dug this story up, utilized some incredible archives and recorded...”Read full review »
mcohanlon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“You mentioned in the first episode that it was rumored that the lights were dim when the old Sparky would be electrocuting someone. My uncle attended Sam Houston in the very early 50s. I did not hear the story from him for sometime because I was way too young in the 70s and 80s. But then I heard...”Read full review »
uysreo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/22
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yaser you via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/22
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“I don’t think anyone should blame the kids or the family for what they say about their dad. No matter what, he was a good person to them. Compared to some who are just mean and disgusting to their own kids. As we hear all the time. I also believe the prison system is horrible. And it should be...”Read full review »
jackie khod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/22
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“Outside of a portion of Texas, this incredible story has generally faded into history, except now a journalist has brought it back to light. A thorough and insightful look into an antihero legend to some, a villain to others, and a surreal showdown in a Texas prison.”
JamieM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“I found this to be really good, interesting, and sad. I enjoyed the fact that there were so many different voices in this- all parties involved, their experiences. The daughter gave an interesting insight into her life, which often we don’t get to hear from when it comes to those caught up,...”Read full review »
Bianca_H130 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/22
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“Definitely binged this one. I was really hopelessly hoping she was going to say he was alive somewhere at the end 😩”
breeannab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/22
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“I hope the daughter of this dude Fred should never glow about how much money her dad supposedly had. Heroin has ruined and killed so many. It’s destroyed my life as well. She should be ashamed her father dealt poison. His riches should have been put into a trust and then given to addicts when...”Read full review »
pitateet66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/22
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“This is an incredibly put together podcast. Riveting story and Wes does a great job telling it. I had no idea this even happened.”
Russell(Rusty) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
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“Binged it, loved it. Its a tragic story, yes. But it’s done very well. What an unimaginable story.”
MissSR13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
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“This podcast just happen to start playing after the one I was listening to was over with. I am only on episode 1 but couldn’t pass up the chance to rate it and send a message. I love listening to true, real things that happened around where I used to live or know about. My sister and I grew up in...”Read full review »
SEJ1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/22
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Amateur hour host was too annoying to continue listening”
oldjohnhall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/22
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“I’m bingeing this because it’s really good. The narration is poignant and the audio clips harrowing. It’s got major movie potential.”
Ponchin100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/22
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e see e via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/22
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