The curious cases of Reagan and Strand
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“As the first of Public Radio Alliance’s faux-documentary podcasts the Black Tapes sets the template adopted for subsequent hits like ‘Tanis’ and ‘Rabbits’.
The podcast’s three series follow investigative reporter and sock enthusiast Alex Reagan as she tries to make sense of a cache of VHS tapes held by the mysterious Strand Institute which seem to offer evidence of paranormal activity. As the show progresses, it cleverly draws together a series of ostensibly separate stories into one well-crafted unifying narrative that rewards attentive listening.
Some listeners may by irritated by the slightly too frequent advertisements for increasingly arcane products and services most of which have limited utility for those outside the contiguous United States. But for others the ads’ delivery by the show’s hosts adds to the atmosphere and helps keep the lines between reality and fiction enticingly ambiguous.
Not quite as taut as subsequent PRA offerings like Rabbits, but compelling atmosphere, great production values, and a strong lead performance make for an addictive piece of contemporary mystery fiction.”
StGutFree via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/20
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“This podcast is something special. It takes the structure of the famous and well-known Serial, but applies an episodic narative. As the show investigates the black tapes and Dr. Strand, the world this podcast creates fills with believable characters and fascinating investigations into paranormal...”Read full review »
EiFNiR via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/02/15
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“Serial + X-Files! I was so immersed in the show that I skipped listening to The Unsound”
XenoIncognito via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/15
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“Loved this! Creepy and exciting, not scary though. Very interesting. Looking forward to more.”
Emmanuelle887 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/15
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