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“This is a podcast about the American travellers the rest of the world finds repugnant. The entitlement and self absorption of those involved in this story is unbearable to listen to. I wish they had included literally any meaningful analysis of neocolonial travel; ie what it means for rich white...”Read full review »
Boot Scootin' Choogie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“Fins this podcast extremely interesting. Just couldn’t stop listening. A beautiful story about a beautiful human being. You done a beautiful work to tell to us. A felt Justine so close and almost alive during a whole story.Thank you and hope more to come. Can’t wait.”
Kata1976 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
11/09/24
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“Look, I have empathy for Justin’s loved ones but I’m not sure this story is podcast worthy. Justin was a grown man who refused to grow up and accept the inevitable responsibilities of adulthood. He took way too many risks and sadly I believe that led to his demise. I believe his death was an...”Read full review »
ALLJ80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/01/24
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“Status Untraced is an absolute gem of a podcast that stands out not just for its gripping content, but for the way it captivates the listener from the very first episode. Whether you’re a fan of true crime, mysteries, or simply well-researched investigative journalism, this podcast delivers on...”Read full review »
Schleca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“just finished listening to Status: Untraced, and I have to say, this story was absolutely fascinating! The way you pieced everything together was masterful, keeping me hooked from start to finish. The suspense, the depth of the characters, and the mystery surrounding the storyline were...”Read full review »
Nazy Zakhor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“And weiirdley I absolutely love the introsong! Hauntingly beautiful ♥️”
enmedfirebørn via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
10/10/24
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“This was an interesting podcast about an interesting if flawed human. Clearly a lot of effort went into this piece. What completely took me out of the story was that nearly every time a woman is referenced who was not Justin’s mom, she is referenced as a “girl.” Men are only referenced as boys...”Read full review »
Rar. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/24
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“One of the best this year!!”
ragincajunmom21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/24
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“Do yourself a favour, don’t listen.
I can accept and be saddened by the loss of a life. However, I can equally not care about said person.
The actual quality of the podcast is amazing, the hosting, and investigation is at a high tenderfoot standard (but certainly no Up and Vanished). But the...”Read full review »
SophieLea via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/24
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“Sorry - as Up and Vanished once produced good podcast series
Now I suspect they set out to to produce a long long series - and irrespective of the story - they will stretch it out to make sure they at least get to double figures
This story is so overblown that I listened only to the first 3...”Read full review »
Wild Dog Spur via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/17/24
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“As a travel writer myself, I remember very clearly when Justin went missing and all of the efforts that ensued in a bid to try and find him. So when I realised, all these years later, that this podcast was about that mysterious disappearance, I was excited to listen. As with all podcasts of this...”Read full review »
Geordie Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/24
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“Lost in the valley of death is well written and dives deeper into his childhood.”
CharCharMcGnar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
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“The research, production and narration was well done. But I found it hard to get through the entire podcast with such an unlikeable main subject. There is nothing the least bit heroic about how this guy lived his life. He was a narcissistic navel gazer who caused so many people a lot of pain and...”Read full review »
bela3309 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/24
“Producers voice entitled and full of western privilege. I was on the side of the so called mafia tracker. Utterly ridiculous to label an Indian man with a totally different life experience a narcissist. Deluded and full of contempt, lack of understanding of different cultures lifestyles.”
sasfran via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/24
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“I have mixed feelings about this podcast. On one hand it’s compelling, well told, very well produced, and the host is so earnest and genuine. However, the subject of the story is extremely unlikable and the host’s idolization of him is disconcerting. It is absolutely tragic that Justin was very...”Read full review »
cantthinkofanythingclever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/24
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“I really liked this podcast but not because of the subject of it. I lived this lifestyle a decade before Justin did and came across so many men like him. Lost, eternally unhappy and unfulfilled, with a problematic view of women, having a white savior complex and simultaneously seeking higher...”Read full review »
sarfuega via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“Well made podcast, but there is nothing strange about his disappearance. “Soul searching” does not include dealing and flaunting drugs in a third world country where you stand out like a sore thumb. I hoped they would’ve explored more of Justin’s mental health crises rather than trying to catch a...”Read full review »
Chuveee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“This “spiritual” guy lived for social media clicks. Neither an interesting person nor an interesting story. The admiration of the host is kinda sad. So many stories out there worthy of being told.”
Michelle6279 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“If you want to spend hours of your time listening to a story that brings no new details to a missing person case then this is the podcast for you. Just because he died in an exotic place doesn’t mean there is a big mystery to solve. He was a mentally ill drug dealer who fantasized about suicide.”
Wienerpants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“For all the time and effort that went into producing this podcast, you have to think they’d at least try to discuss what seems to be the obvious narrative here: a mentally-ill, narcissistic American man went on a voyage of “self-discovery” (that was really a social-media powered ego trip) and...”Read full review »
___mc___ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
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“I suspect the people complaining have not listened to a lot of podcasts focusing on Missing Persons. This podcast did a good job telling the story and trying to uncover clues. There is not always a clear answer in cases like this. I found the international aspect interesting, including the...”Read full review »
insight without Sight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“They ask questions and find no answers. Good set up, but no pay off.”
tylertypewriter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“Appreciated the podcast and thought it was very well done. I think the host mentions somewhere that he’s not an investigative journalist, but I think he told the story like a professional. He remained objective, respectful, and fair (as opposed to some other Tenderfoot shows).”
Mic0131 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“Not only is the story fascinating and suspenseful but I also discovered my new favorite singer, Blanco White.
Highly recommend the podcast and the singer!”
mezzopoet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/24
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“Beautifully produced and presented……this is a wonderfully enigmatic and intriguing story…….captured by the team in a most delicate fashion……..I also hope that he’s alive and fulfilled………”
David Rhys via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/02/24
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“Excellent hosting of this very interesting life journey of a man with a strong will to understand his spirit in a life he doesn’t understand fully. I pray his journey brought him all his desires and hopes for an experience he was craving so much. The narration was very heartfelt. I travelled this...”Read full review »
RCrom via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/01/24
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“What a hero. A clearly mentally ill man-child with a hero complex, turned on to drugs as a child by his own father, makes a series of stupid decisions that likely got him killed. Leaves his family and friends behind to forever wonder what happened to him while spending all their money to try...”Read full review »
MegsCee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/29/24
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“Please save us from any more podcasts that cast the immature and irresponsible white boy as a hero who “broke the rules.” This drug dealer, unable to pay for his travels, rolls down a mountain, got an innocent man killed, got locals investigated and blaimed, and cast a pall over a region and...”Read full review »
loquist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
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“I love this story. When is season 2 coming? You guys do a great job! Stay safe.”
SkO Girl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
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“I think Justin either fell accidentally because he may have upset the Baba with their argument or he was pushed off the cliff side into the river by a rival local drug dealer or thief.
I wanted to like and be concerned for Justin but once you read his diary I realized he may have been in over...”Read full review »
Daxeboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“Amazing story very well told! Must listen for true crime enthusiasts!”
Filljrin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“The series starts strong with a great 1st episode but by the end of the series, no questions answered. The more I learned about Justin, the more I realized why other countries hate American tourists. Justin, the subject of the podcast, comes across as privileged with a white savior complex. The...”Read full review »
MLpez88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“I am loving this show so much but please, PLEASE DO NOT conduct interviews and have people mic’d up while eating! It is absolutely DISGUSTING. I had to fast forward through a bunch of conversation because of the nasty smacking noises and talking with a mouth full of food 🤮🤬 hopefully I didn’t...”Read full review »
fjbsgut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“Some good storytelling that kept me interested. There were some threads that the creators should have pulled on more though. Liam seems interested in a heroic life, and he can explore how to speak out against things like police brutality (India or US) and white supremacy (only white foreigners...”Read full review »
AZlistn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“Is so sexy and has BDE”
Coolreeny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/24
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“I really enjoyed most of it. There were some dull parts toward the end that felt like they existed solely to round out the episode total to 10 yet I was engaged nonetheless. If you’ve ever listened to the show Cold then that is the epitome of creating utter fluff for the sake of run time. This...”Read full review »
Skyadus Guyadus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
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“Wished some episodes had the transcript cuz it’s hard to understand what the Indian people are saying half the time. Heavy accents and idk what they’re saying.”
Brownosity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/24
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“The podcast is interesting. The way the search and interviews were initially carried out are arrogant and ignorant. As for the main character, although relatable, he had a truckload of issues and a risk appetite that could have brought about his demise. I hope he is living a serene happy life...”Read full review »
M4R1E via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/17/24
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“Missing person in a valley with a history of disappearing people? That alone makes for a potentially interesting story. Instead, we get 10 episodes of the host fetishizing the victim and constantly getting lost in painting this person as some kind of hero. Very strange and borderline icky to...”Read full review »
Indigo Pilot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“WMB to find out what happened to his bro, a guy doing his WMB, wanderlust, little lost boy thing. YOU SHOULDN’T ACCUSE LOCALS OF ACTING SUSPICIOUSLY WHEN YOU HAVE ZERO UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURE OUTSIDE OF FETISHIZATION.”
mhg92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
“The guys a drug dealer with mental issues
He either 1- dropped acid and walked off a mountain; 2 bought sold drugs to the wrong people (unfortunate side effect of being a drug dealer); 3 is living in an effn cave not caring any of this is going on
Moral of the story- don’t be a drug dealer loser”
Hinojo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“Gave 2 stars for being well-produced, and host's voice is nice. But I actually found the subject's story, Justin Alexander, MORE interesting before the podcast. This podcast just revealed him to be infantile, narcissistic, and completely enabled to be so by his parents and others around...”Read full review »
ogp10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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“Heroes put their lives at risk to help others.
Going to India to smoke and sell hash is not heroic.
The saddest part is how unproductive and meaningless his life ended up being.”
Tbmeade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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“I was obsessed with this podcast and recommended it to all my friends. But it has a terrible non definitive end that makes you realize that they could have ended the series after his personal diary reveal instead of milking it out and keeping you engaged in a story that then becomes a waste of...”Read full review »
cochablabla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/24
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“The host and producers got too close to the idea of Justin, and turned him into a hero in their own minds and assumed listeners would too. Instead, this feels like a love letter to bro culture and a guy that, by his own words, was not great to women, using drugs and running away to avoid his...”Read full review »
rach_writes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/24
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“I feel like I new Justin personally, what a character! Well done, brilliant podcast”
siteless via Apple Podcasts ·
Malta ·
06/14/24
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“It started off so strong, interesting and full of potential. The entire middle portion was a slog and it felt like they were just milking it to get to ten episodes. The finale was disappointing and a bit corny. Not 'horrible' but not sure I'd recommend it.”Read full review »
Tee927 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“I really enjoyed this whole series and found the host’s voice engaging. I don’t agree with other reviewers who claim the host has some obsession with the decedent. He is clearly an interested and professional podcaster but in no way a fanatic of the subject of his research. Thank you for an...”Read full review »
The Young Experiment via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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