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“Difficult to overstate the quality. The plot, character, and interviews are obviously great.
But what makes it better than the rest is the alignment of the content and the structure. The use of metaphor, a few different ones, is exceptional.”
Dan (Holden, Mass) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
“I feel bad it’s a wonderfully written podcast but literally nothing happens. This is NOT a true crime podcast. It’s a story about a maniacal man and I kept waiting for something exciting to happen but it just let me down every time.”
J2223435 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“it will take me to a few weeks and get back to the next couple days to see how much we have and I”
xtctufy via Apple Podcasts ·
Chile ·
04/17/24
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“I first listened when it originally aired and thought it superb, like the best literature. It was even better this time. A rare jewel of the best storytelling.”
Palafoxiana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“This is one of the if not THE MOST compelling stories I’ve ever had the pleasure and at times the pain , and sadness to experience. Thanks to all , but esp Mr John B and company from Bibb . From a small town girl , with more nihilistic tendencies than not - I get each and every one of these folks...”Read full review »
whatever theyre all taken 🙄 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“This podcast came out when people were still a little hesitant about listening. This is by far my favorite podcast that I have EVER listened to. I find myself often thinking about this story. Please re-air with updates!!!”
Tupac92a via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Amazing. Please make another!!!!!”
kyrie el via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/11/24
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“I don’t get the love for this one. There a ton of ramblings and such about these people but not much point to it. I feel like my time was wasted on nonsense.”
soul24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“Beautiful tragic story”
K8eighty via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/24
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“Every aspect of this podcast – from the narration, characters, music/scoring, poignancy – is just an absolute storytelling masterpiece. I listen to it at least once a year I would say, and I am never less than fully compelled and moved. It is something that Brian Reed and all the team should be...”Read full review »
Jser21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I found this to be a very interesting story, but yet wild as well. I would also enjoy other listeners, to listen to In The Red Clay. A true story about Georgias deadliest man, and he was also the ring leader of Ga Dixie Mafia.”
astoneyfan1974 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“Incredible storytelling. I was riveted.”
mmrkomof2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I first listened in 2018 when I first fell in love with podcasts. I’m now listening again almost 6 years later. It’s just as good if not better!”
ZuZu's momma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
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“Ich habe den Podcast sehr genossen. Am Anfang fand ich die Sprecher schwierig zu verstehen, hab mich aber schnell daran gewöhnt.”
felloelvis via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/11/24
“Being from Alabama I had to listen to this and my husband is from that area close by but one of my best friends is from there. Anyway it is emotional interesting crazy how it played out. Definitely done well and I really loved listening to it and have recommended it.
Small towns are hard”
Rissa reading via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“This podcast is really tragically emotional, but not strictly sad. It shows the reality of life, the complications of people and interpersonal relationships, and history in a small town. Brian Reed covers this story in such a raw manner and really brings the listeners along in what was his...”Read full review »
Taytay cowgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“Interesting. What an incredible personality John was. A podcast that deserves a follow up series perhaps”
Samyjanewool via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/24
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“Well told tale about an obscure genius.”
snailwigg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“I can understand not liking the town you’re stuck in. I don’t think this reflects badly on the town. It’s just life for some of us. This pod could be a movie. I like the way we get to hear from so many people’s perspectives. No one is a clear-cut hero or villain. Right & wrong isn’t clear...”Read full review »
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“Was so excited and nervous the whole time. Awesome production and story”
Lauraklaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
02/02/24
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“Excellent listen!”
mollie mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“This was such a compelling story….I couldn’t stop listening.”
Bossjdjsjshshjssbsysj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/24
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“Best Podcast! So well told! Bravo!”
Nikky Kelley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“Did y’all see Tyler Goodson was killed by Woodstock police? He was shot last month. I was listening to s town again for probably the 5th time and then saw on YouTube that Tyler was killed last month. I hope Brian does a follow up with this story and maybe telling the full story of Tyler.”
Alexandra Britt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Just a fantastic story. Thank you”
No11 - 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
12/30/23
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“I live a few miles from here, know most of players. It’s a great story. Shows how money sometimes controls the lives of others. It’s not about a criminal act as much wealth vers lower to middle income. The main character is so unbelievably smart. I makes you want to listen. Great job.”
Othr brther via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/23
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“This is not a true crime podcast. No murder. No crime to investigate. Its a story about a complicated man and an excuse for the narrator to paint small town Alabama people all with the same brush. Pretty much as waste of time if you are looking for true crime. But if you wanna hear a story about...”Read full review »
DeeGram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“I listened to this podcast when it was released. It was a formative podcast for me and set the standard high. I listen through it maybe once yearly - it’s still that good. I only stopped in to write this review because the podcast was presented within a list of recommendations, but I think I...”Read full review »
animoosh1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/23
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“I thought I was getting into to true crime. Soon I realized it’s a love story.
Not love between two people but love for humanity.
The center of the story loved humanity so much he was tortured by it.
Our narrator fell in love with this person’s humanity.
And I’m so thankful for you sharing...”Read full review »
KimrismA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“One of, if not the, best podcasts I’ve listened to. I kept passing it over for years thinking I’d listened already! I’m so glad I just hit play! I was looking for bingeable true crime and what I got was a masterpiece in Americana. Beautifully documented, told, funny, heartbreaking.”
Namsalot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“Such a great podcast. I found it on a whim and loved it. It’s lovely how John B. talked about wanting to be a citizen of the world and now so many people all over the world know his story. Worth a listen!”
HTX2019AH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
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“Absolute masterpiece simply put thank you , this has inspired me to learn much more about all sorts of things.”
Frequent_listener98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“Sad how I heard about this podcast. I read a news clip that the Tyler Goodson person in here got gunned down by the police 2 days ago. My condolences to the family and the author of this podcast. Sad story. So I listened to this podcast and it had me binging. Great work. Hope to hear an update on...”Read full review »
DIABLO 696 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
“I just found this podcast today (December 5 2023) through a news article about Tyler being gunned down by police and listening to this is really sad since John committed suicide it really shows how this country is failing the citizens with help for mental health both deaths could’ve been...”Read full review »
Familyman0484 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“I listened to this podcast years ago and I’m still thinking about it. The storytelling crossed a huge line toward the end but I’m torn- because it’s so good. Definitely a great story. It opens an ethical question about how to be a responsible listener.”
katie.267 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/05/23
“Great podcast! I’m from Alabama. Joseph Tyler Goodson was killed during a police stand off this Sunday,December 3rd 2023. Will you be doing an update??”
AngieB:) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“One of -if not the best -podcasts I've ever heard. I binged it back in 2019 and might've written a review (can't remember) but I just finished it again and must say that 4+years and hundreds of podcasts later, S -Town remains singular 💖”Read full review »
DerpyHooves22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/23
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“This is one of the best podcasts I have listened too. I love how you let everyone be themselves without judgement! What a interesting person John was! So much to learn from him!”
ibnsg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“First listened to it many years ago and despite listening to hundreds of Podcasts it still unchallenged as the best.”
JG Briggs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/14/23
“but for number of reasons, I can’t put my finger on, I continued to listen, and in another way, that I can’t really bring words to bear about, I listened to the entire podcast and it’s one of those that will probably stick with me forever. Humans are so complicated and this was especially...”Read full review »
JeanFromWash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“I enjoyed this podcast.”
Socorro369 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“I listen to podcasts daily. All kinds, true crime, self help, mysteries, and just books on audible. This one, however , is the best one I’ve heard ever. Felt like I had been friends with John B McLemore for years and his fate broke my heart. Genius minds always seem to be tortured. Rest easy. ...”Read full review »
RoRo’s Mimi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“This is an amazing story that needed to be told. A MUST listen.”
divineoraclek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“It did a really good job of building suspense. Maybe next episode something good will happen but it never did. Both my husband and I felt underwhelmed. Was expecting a lot more from the reviews.”
Erin/$28$4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“I’m an avid podcast listener - listen ever day. And this is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. I cried, laughed, and was simply enthralled. Amazing job.”
TheKatieRose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“This is truly one of the best ever.”
apt 903 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“For my taste S-Town is one of the greatest non fiction podcasts of all time. The structure of the story, the editing, the twists and surprises make this an incredibly satisfying listen. I return time and again, just as I do a great book.”
bejaypea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“Horrible”
Aly pal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“I listened to this podcast a while back when I was a newbie at podcasting and I remember how much it intreaged me. I decided to revisit the story after a friend told me to listen so this week I turned you on. I wish I could have met John B. My mind is realing and I could literally go right back...”Read full review »
Galey Girley via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/27/23
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