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“I kept waiting for this podcast to reveal its reason to exist. Ultimately, it never did. Kim Barker admits very early on that she started researching this case because she owed some newspapers some stories. The implication is that she ended up discovering much more meaningful reasons to continue...”Read full review »
JDPR86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“Why? The story started so well. Devolved into poor audio and a philosophical quandary of how we recall memories. Ends in a frustrating non-ending. No answers, not a one. Let me save you from this podcast, unless you have a few hours to waste.”
Suzan4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“This is an excellently done and fascinating Podcast! From the first episode I could tell that Kim is a writer because the story is told so well. She’s great! Also, I don’t think that a person’s voice matters that much for a podcast, but for the record, I love Kim’s voice.”
JessiRNmomtruecrime via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“What a waste of time. I wish I had read the reviews first. But I was also surprised by the cruelty. This investigation gave Shelli’s family and friends—and listeners—the hope that an NYT investigative reporter would finally crack the cold case after so many years. Instead, this reporter...”Read full review »
purplepurr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
“I think the reporter was too close to the community to really do hard hitting reporting. She totally lest the cop and his wife off the hook at the end and didn’t press them on the only questions worth asking. So dissatisfied.”
CDubbya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“… this one had me hooked. Great journalism deployed with real sensitivity and empathy. What I liked most was the long form interviews with people all over the community of Laremie - fascinating to listen and try and understand different people’s perspectives in the context of this shocking crime.”
Kkedders via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/23
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“Whether or not you agreed with the conclusions being drawn, you could always count on riveting storytelling from the Serial folks. Not so much with this one.
Really this sounds like one of the many garden-variety true crime podcasts inspired by Serial that popped up in its wake. I am obviously...”Read full review »
Nostroto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“Didn’t make it past the first episode. Boring and slow, with no buildup to make me care about the case or the survivors. Definitely a skip.”
Ericaclimbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“Enjoyed the series until Episode 7, when Kim plays defense attorney and shatters Pat and Michelle by using the police documents. She NEVER offers them alternative explanations:
1. Police interviewers said what Pat remembers, AFTER the tape recorder was shut off. Very possible.
2. Police...”Read full review »
Supporter of democracy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“Draws you in, but then totally disappoints in the last episode. What is the point of reporting this if the ending is so poorly? People have bad memories, really? Confusing why this podcast was so praised.”
Halshka G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“An amazing podcast from start to finish. I hung on to every word. I could practically see every person mentioned by the in depth descriptions and the music felt as natural as air, as though it would begin playing if I stepped foot into Laramie. A must listen to.”
LBFit89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“I wouldn’t normally listen to this kind of podcast but I really enjoyed this one! Short, not terribly haunting, and captivating.”
kiramwebster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“Not every true crime idea needs to be pursued and produced. This was a colossal waste of time, from the years of reporting and production to the hours we’ve all spent listening to it now. You’ve successfully turned me off to the genre.”
Archimedes907 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“What on earth is Kim Barker and her producers thinking when they recorded this podcast?!?!?!?! When she does her interviews that she includes as tape, she sounds just fine. But this has to be the worst voicing of a podcast I’ve heard yet - it’s like she affected “podcast voice” as a satire. But...”Read full review »
Harpoon 95 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“This was the most boring podcast I’ve ever listened to. Her monotone voice drives you crazy!!
This is not even worthy of a podcast. No answers. It could have been a quick 15 story. It was dragged out into episode and episode of the same conversation.
So glad it’s over.”
Don’t waste your time!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“Waste of time. 8 episodes to end up exactly where you started?! Once they realized they weren’t getting anywhere, they should have scraped this show.
Host was cold in their interviewing of people- especially when they were talking about some pretty heavy stuff.”
listener 333 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/16/23
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“I was actually super into the series through all the episodes and appreciated how all the twists and turns made me second guess my initial speculations but then at episode 8 it just ends abruptly with no resolve!! I listened to this one because I was under the impression that they helped to find...”Read full review »
girl with backpack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“As someone who hates the town I grew up in (not Laramie though) I appreciate this tone and attitude. I’m here for it.
Apart from that: good podcast!”
Aschenbecherdude via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/16/23
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“If you are interested in the same dull narrative about the ignorance and simplicity of people in Wyoming, then this is the podcast for you.”
D. Pattee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
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“The New York Times. The people who give themselves prizes for printing known lies and propaganda. Oooh. Let me listen to this then”
whoforgotMLK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/16/23
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“I find it interesting that many reviewers find it slow or are disappointed that it isn’t solved. Based on spelling and prose, I assume these folks are younger. So if you have a Facebook account you’ll probably like it, not so much if you are a TikTok user.”
Luke Nomad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“Throughout the 8 episodes the sense of objective journalism seems to be missing. Beginning with “Fred did it” just to end with “maybe everyone’s memory is distorted and Fred is innocent.” Amy inserted herself into these peoples lives just to say Fred is (most likely) innocent based on “evidence”...”Read full review »
deerosebush via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“This podcast is so off putting and boring as it gets. The narrator is as woke and bias as it gets. If she didn’t like Laramie in the first place and loves New York City, why did she ever come back? Especially to tell a story that should be interesting to listen to. I couldn’t get past the first...”Read full review »
no way 101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“My heart breaks for Shelli’s family. In addition to having to go through the tragedy of losing a child and having the crime go unsolved, this damaging podcast was produced for all to hear.
The way Kim Barker spoke to the people she interviewed was appalling, particularly the two witnesses who...”Read full review »
sarfuega via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“[spoiler alert] This was the most boring crime show I've ever listened to. Not worthy of the Serial endorsement in my opinion. Not only was there no resolution to the investigation, the author turns 180 degrees from all her statements about Laramie in the first episode. I feel like I know...”Read full review »
J9123/32 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Could have been good, but Kim is just not a good storyteller. The over the top opening description of Laramie is ridiculously exaggeration and inaccurate. Bagdad safer than Laramie! Ha. Loses all credibility up front. She had a bad HS experience and seems to be a victim of biased memories as...”Read full review »
',,.,.,ll,.m via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
“Another riveting serial podcast, but I found the last episode particularly disturbing. I’m left wondering if Barker hasn’t ultimately done more harm than good? One thing Barker reveals is that Fred Lamb and his wife are serial liars. But despite all things pointing to Lamb’s culpability,...”Read full review »
Leila Noo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“First: get an editor. The interviews rambled and droned on and on. Totally unnecessary. Second: Fred did it. So obvious.”
iluvquality via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“A 37 year old cold case that’s not any warmer as a result of this podcast. Enjoyable to listen to because you think it’s going somewhere, but in the end, back to where it started.”
Rig123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Loved this podcast from episode 1 to the end”
tracyleigh63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/14/23
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“While many people judge this show based on the trailer, it is sometimes helpful to listen to the full show before leaving a review. Sure, the host starts out with a negative view of Laramie based on her teenage memories of the place, but she ends up reflecting on those memories, interrogating...”Read full review »
Calllllllllllll never via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“This was a cynical show. The show started with basically a lot of negative characterization of Laramie and the people who live there. And then most of the show went on playing with this. At the end Laramie was off the hook and she mentions how nice the people were and how maybe her memories were...”Read full review »
ApT02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“This surprised me since i really did think “slam dunk”…..but too much time has gone by. Sure seems like he is a liar….blood evidence…..just not enough for conviction.”
laurahammie via Apple Podcasts ·
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03/14/23
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“I want to see a discussion group. I liked the podcast, thought it was better (and shorter) than Serial (no endless rehash circles) and it seemed more factual than Serial. I just can’t tell. I’m looking for other reporting or discussions to help verify the info. Plus it was missing some stuff....”Read full review »
random)9438chikr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“No closure, no insight. Not a tale worthy of multiple episodes. Narrator/Journalist was great though. Maybe a different cold case?”
Lisab875 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Grotesque to cut to commercials the way they do. I’d be ashamed to advertise like that.”
jeffbrogers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“I get it. She invested a lot of time into this story and she wants something to show for it. It turns out that there’s a reason it’s unsolved after all her digging and unsettling the lives of everyone involved. I don’t care that her high school time there wasn’t so bad. I rarely am annoyed after...”Read full review »
Flaaaash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“I was completely drawn in from start to finish. I enjoyed Kim’s authentic voice and her reflections on the case, especially in the final episode. Really great work.”
LetsBInformed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
“I listen to a TON of podcasts, many are crime. To listen to hours of a case only to find out in the end it’s still a cold case is frustrating and a waste of time. Time I don’t have yo waste when I carefully decide what yo listen to. At least advertise that it’s still cold! This isn’t the only...”Read full review »
TS3370 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“This was the weakest of all the podcast seasons from Serial. 8 episodes is way too long for a story like this.”
blonghauser921 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“I hate giving a bad review becoz I know a lot of work went into this however the presentation was monotone and hard on the ears. Subject line is boring beyond belief and there is zero tension, mystery or outcome. I’m not sure when podcasts turned into just playing interrogations with no editing...”Read full review »
Skye-Peeky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“After listening to about half of the episodes, it’s interesting enough to complete the series. This is what I wanted Serial to be, after my disappointment with the first episode and subsequent celebration of getting a person who is very likely the murderer enough attention to get out of prison,...”Read full review »
Maajic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“You’d think with eight episodes of content, some new revelation on the case would have been found, or the case solved. You’d be wrong. Well done, though.”
Aabbccdd 1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“Judgmental liberal tone deaf reports that is stuck in the past. Biggest waste of time, couldn’t even finish the series.”
colettecason via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“After episode 6-7 you realise it’s more complicated then initially explained and there’s too much doubt”
Saadi.s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“Felt rather lack luster and definitely did not have to be 8 episodes long. Not up to usual standard of serial podcasts IMO.”
mibby_56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/23
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“Giving it two stars because it ended up being an excellent podcast to help me fall asleep, partially because I could barely hear what anyone said.”
BigO29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“I am a true crime mega fan and this one left me scratching my head. Went in circles and i it simply wasn’t a favorite.”
peysoco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
“Otherwise, high quality story telling you would expect from Series.”
Nzqpointee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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