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“I always enjoyed the stories of The Grift, and recently old episodes have been randomly popping back into my feed. Please bring more stories! Of course I’m giving the old shows are-listen when they come into my feed, but new shows would be much appreciated. Thanks!”
Sharon in Barcelona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/22
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“I really want to enjoy this podcast, but the narration is very strange and unnatural. There is no natuaral rhythm or flow to the narration. Each sentence is read in a different rhythm and its difficult to get in to it. THe voice seems forced but pretending to be natural. Just weird. I can't.”Read full review »
BSharpe77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/22
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“This podcast lies at the intersection of what you hope isn’t true and what you want to believe. The tales of grifting are akin to what Da Vinci did for inventions. There are certainly parts that are fanciful, but everything is rooted in truth. The trouble is that you can never tell what is an...”Read full review »
Billy472747 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/20
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“I missed this one and consistently overlooked it. It is excellent and so is family ghosts.”
D-B-007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/20
“I don’t know what everyone is talking about, I love her voice! I love that even though it’s a crime podcast it’s not horror story stuff. It gives enough information that you can see the harm done by these fascinating manipulators but not so much you lie awake thinking about it with terror. It...”Read full review »
kayleekeystone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/20
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“Very well done. Enjoy listening to your podcast. Looking forward to future new ones.”
midgjett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/20
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“I like the content but I agree with the other reviewer. The voice is distracting. I realize people cannot control their natural voice but I guess my impression is that is not her voice. It feels like catching your friend in a fake, phone voice. It seems she is a little too in love with the sound...”Read full review »
voice?! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/19
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“I love this podcast! Why did they stop making it? It's been two years! I enjoy the host's storytelling style and brashness when conducting interviews. The stories are fascinating and informative. I want more! Bring her back!”Read full review »
Light to moderate gamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/19
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“Tried this podcast for the first time. The story was interesting and well researched although the narrators/hosts voice made it a difficult listen. I had to stop listening before the end of the episode.”
Stephn8er via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/19
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“The stories are good, told well and researched well.
The host is the problem. She speaks so slowly and over annunciates her words, like she is talking to a deaf person that needs to read her lips or someone who doesn’t understand English well. I could only do two episodes. It just drove me nuts.”
Maekar_I via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/19
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“Ughh I feel terrible for judging someone’s podcast on their voice, but..... her voice is SO BAD. It is so distracting it’s hard to even enjoy the content.”
55Erin55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/19
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“Episodes cut/skip unexpectedly. Sounds botched. Disappointing.”
Hhfynvc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/19
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“Really well done - a little too much admiration for the grifters but otherwise a really well told story. Hearing the words from the grifters is fascinating”
JanePaneAZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/16/19
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“Cannot stand the vocal fry that the presenter uses on the last word on every sentence. Seems like it could be an interesting podcast, but she sounds like a 17 year old high school mean girl. Nope!”
avidposcastfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/19
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“Too much is garbled and buzzy. I gave up after two episodes...sadly as sit seems a good set of shows.”
FirstMLW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/19
“The conversations that take place in “loving a lie” feel straight out of the 1960’s. Have we not moved at all past the notion of assuming we are the expert of someone else’s lives, knowing exactly what they *should* feel, and how their relationships were, and what is an acceptable way for them to...”Read full review »
Aa_Co via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/14/19
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“The problem with this series is that the investigative “journalism”lacks diligence, effort, or substance. Though the host says she’s interested in the plight of victims whose lives have been ruined, she does nothing to verify the statements by the con artists she interviews, or even track down...”Read full review »
Trickbooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/19
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“Good podcast and the host’s voice is fine. Sadly though, I don’t see a season 2.”
Nullity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/19
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“I love how well researched this is. Every episode drew me in. No Maria doesn’t sound like me from the Midwest but I find her intriguing and brilliant”
edostie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/19
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“Love the music, host was a great fit!
Over all I loved and shared it, please make more!”
Rene poitras via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/19
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“This is a great podcast. Subjects are throughly researched and clearly presented in 30min episodes. The podcaster has a smooth, calm style. No profanity, warnings on sexual or violent content, which makes the podcast kind of “family friendly” if you wanted to listen w friends and family on a car...”Read full review »
Chloeeeee48593 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/18
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“Content is intriguing, but the host’s voice and intonation are so irritating I couldn’t get past 5 minutes of episode one. I tried listening to a more recent episode to see if she toned down the obnoxious, overly-dramatic presentation, but she hadn’t. Too bad because I would really like to hear...”Read full review »
yesI'mdiscerning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/18
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“I’ve been binging this for two days now, and I’m just about done. It’s pretty entertaining, I just wish the episodes were longer. I feel like they could put a little more meat on it...”
Coondog69247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/18
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“I've listened to other podcasts like Serial and Stown. All of them were good but, this is sooo interesting and soooo well done. I've told friends about it and I've listened to the first few podcast more than once. They keep my interest and make me anticipate the next episode.. Nice...”Read full review »
K Twist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/18
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“I love the idea of this podcast! The con artists are super compelling! There are some weird elements to the podcast itself with over the top bad music in some episodes, and really hammy narration. There is moral commentary on these criminals which really turns me off. I think that is better left...”Read full review »
Johnny Germs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/18
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“Really great podcast. But no new episodes in a long time.”
Mzmoxee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/18
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“Could be interesting but the host is not made for doing this. Reading like such earnest 5th grade show and tell, the nasal singsong I just couldn’t get past. Gave up after 10 mins.”
soleilnyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/18
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“I love these kinds of stories and The Grift tells them the best!”
Consumer Carrot via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/18
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“Very enjoyable delve into the minds of people who’s brain just does not function the same way mine does. I think my favorite part is how they don’t condemn or romanticize the grifters, just let them tell their stories. Looking forward to more episodes.”
MelissaMachete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/18
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“I listened to what was proposed to be the most disturbing of grifter stories from the season. It wasnt. There was never a motive explained, no real victims or incidents of fraud detailed. The narrator never used one adjective when five would suffice. Delete!”
GalwayK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/18
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“A bunch of stories about really compelling people and their situations. Nice work, and please do more!”
Zekesww via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/18
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“Entertaining and fun, with moments of real compassion. So looking forward to more!”
itswhateverdon'tworryaboutit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/18
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“The premise is intriguing, but the narration is cheesy and overdone. I had to force myself to make it through the entire podcast. The interviewer carried the podcast, in spite of the host’s delivery.”
tbharker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/18
“I love everything about the concenpt of sharing these stories with the combined efforts of the narrarator and each subject's own tellings, but NO. The host's voice is so poor for podcasts. No matter how much I want to be open to it, and can always get through other podcasts with...”Read full review »
QueenDansby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/18
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“Maria does a great job selecting compelling con artists, and does a great job telling their stories, from the small cons of card sharks, to the most outlandish grifts imaginable. Your emotions will range from amusement at some of the more victimless crimes, to horror at the sheer ruin these con...”Read full review »
A Big Coconut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/18
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“The content is interesting. Stories I haven’t heard before. You hear from both the conned and the cons.”
Larispie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/18
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“Wish there were more episodes, really enjoyed listening to these.”
urbanMyersewwwwwww via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/17
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“The Grift is great. Family ghosts- so boring I could barely stop hitting my head against my desk long enough to post this review. It was so bad I thought it might be a parody, but not funny. So - ick no.”
Rippy 0ffy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/17
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“Did I miss something? I was binging on the podcast only to see the last one was published in June. Please tell me you're coming back!”Read full review »
Trishy10-4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/17
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“great listen, defianltey worth your time!”
ticket2heaven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/17
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“Listen to ~3 minutes of any episode and you’ll be hooked.”
Anon123769 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/17
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“This is not a subject I have a particular interest in, but I am finding these stories fascinating and well told. A episode on Trump would be great.”
Lupkyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/17
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“Fun, informative and also manages to really effectively balance the more thrilling/salacious details of the grift with genuine understanding and empathy for those who've fallen victim to these cons. Side note: every time someone writes a condescending podcast review solely criticizing a...”Read full review »
nthelyon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/17
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“I'm sorry to say that I couldn't listen more than a few minutes because the host's nasal sounding voice was very grating. I have an awful nasal voice too so I'm sympathetic...I don't know if there's some way of changing that quality.”Read full review »
jgloveless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/17
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“I love this show; I found it when a friend's stupid grifter (his words) ex-wife failed to protect her reasonably intelligent 80 year old (!) mother from losing everything to an online scammer and then illegally evicted her from the house to have another illegal AirBnB room. Fun stuff! Little...”Read full review »
PhelineCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/17
“I had read Maria Konnikova's "The Confidence Game." I bumped into this podcast serendipitously through NPROne App, in which it's curated by NPR editors. I was absolutely wowed by the euphonious diction of the podcast. The way, she exudes the passion for her subject with a...”Read full review »
Rex Arul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/17
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