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Decided to check this podcast out, but just can't get past the repetitiveness and the way the host reads. The host doesn't add much to these stories since details are explained by the host and then repeated by the person being interviewed. Additionally, the host has a very monotone voice...Read full review »
Oh my gosh Novak via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/26/24
The premise of this show is GREAT...people just VANISH without a trace and the background of the person is investigated to understand who they were. But the interviews are overly long and the facts of the case repeated over and over. Most episodes could be distilled to 30 to 45mins. Sometime I...Read full review »
LeFemmeEspanole via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/19/24
Great podcast ❤️
SlapUlikePennyFromGudTimes via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/18/24
What a fantastic podcast. I have listened to all the newer ones so am going back to the earlier ones. I really enjoy when Marissa gives her take on the case in the earlier episodes.
victoriagirl21 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/17/24
I’m not sure if you’ve heard yet, but on March 13th, a jury found Cody Ketchum guilty of murdering Holly Cantrell with a recommended sentence of Life Without Parole. The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office prosecuted the case after he was indicted by a multicounty grand jury in October of 2022.
TarafromTulsa via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/15/24
Good content but just can’t listen anymore. Narration tone and repetitive cadence of speech are so distracting. Wish Marissa would work on narrations skills - she seems dedicated and competent otherwise.
Deni6'4" via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/12/24
Marissa is excellent and she gives a voice to people who wouldn’t otherwise have a platform. However, I am getting tired of basically hearing the same background on almost every single victim. It’s tragic, but I am saying something that most people are probably thinking. Don’t live a high risk...Read full review »
Jeninohio93 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/07/24
Your doing God’s work, Marissa! The robotic speech is keeping me from wanting to listen anymore. Will you please try to work on changing this and show more emotion!?! Thank you!
msmomakins73 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/24
The Kevin Winters episodes were absolutely intriguing. I can’t imagine how his family feels with the lack of cooperation from his employer the authorities. Do better, Hawaii.
Luna031221 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
This podcast is so well put together. Timeline, history of person, what happened, relative and friend interviews. I wish this podcast had patreon, was on more than once a week. I’ve looked for similar and nothing compares.
Monicaintx via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
I love podcasts but this one i cannot listen to because of the way she speaks it’s distracting and very annoying
jmann747 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/24
One of my favorite podcasts, but some episodes definitely do not need to be Part 2/3! Better editing can get the stories down into one impactful episode instead of dragging them out into multiple segments that are long, repetitive, and unnecessary (and basically vehicles for more ads).
angelboy1977 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/24
This is my #1 absolute favorite podcast! She does an incredible job giving a voice to the victims and their loved ones, bringing attention to ALL missing persons no matter what their situation is. And any time there’s been new developments in a case, she makes sure to release an update right...Read full review »
NannerBananner69 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/26/24
I do love it but sometimes it’s just so long. I do like that people are interviewed and family tells their story.
Nicety April via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/20/24
Just want to say thank you for the incredible episode on Brenda’s disappearance. So heartbroken for this wonderful family. I’ll be praying for some sort of resolution for them, and wish them much peace.
Asolare via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/16/24
As someone in Australia who lost a loved family member under suspicious circumstances whereby the obvious assailants or leads are not being pursued, I loved this as it involves the families. The end results of certain cases as googled also provided some comfort.
xgtdcgh via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/14/24
I appreciate the content of this podcast but the narrator lacks any expression while reading so it sounds very robotic.
tashal720 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/24
… the commercials are loud enough to blow out your eardrums.
Savage_625 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/13/24
The narrator has very odd dialect, or speech pattern. She elongates and emphasizes the last word of every sentence. It is annoying. Sounds like a bot reading a book.
Charlottencjess via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/12/24
The vanished has a very large audience and in that regard it is a good tool getting under reported stories of missing people out to the public. Many comments often note that the story hit close to home for the listener and they were not aware of this missing person, their name or their story....Read full review »
caitlinkrauss via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/24
The same adverts every 20 mins for 50 episodes in a row. I do not know what a podcast on naomi campbell’s rise to fame is doing mingled with one on missing persons. I will never listen to it. Or rob brydon. I am a patron of a few podcasts, but refuse to be annoyed into patreon with this one - and...Read full review »
Kellybee1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/05/24
Looks at the details and stories of missing people and their families, considers all angles and all types of stories.
Stambridge 21 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/25/24
I listen to quite a few true crime podcasts and I really like The Vanished. In depth, comprehensive and compassionate. This podcast treats each case with respect and gives a space to the families and friends to have their say . .. whereas many othe Podcast are sensationalist and trivial. Always...Read full review »
dodgecat via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/25/24
Thank you for bringing a voice to these victims that are vanished. Thank you for all that you do! For all you that are talking about her voice, or how slow it is, just speed it up! I actually listened to all my podcast on 1.25 because so many do talk really slow and I don’t have a lot of time or...Read full review »
Wendi76 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/23/24
I have been listening to this podcast for several years. I love and appreciate the straightforward manner by which Marissa tells the story. I also admire Marissa for being committed to telling the stories of the missing people who are overlooked by society and the media. And, I love Marissa’s...Read full review »
mamagirl1172 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/22/24
When I listen to this podcast, it reminds me of those moments in elementary school when the teacher would ask me to read out loud. I always wanted to be the fastest reader, so I would sometimes skip punctuation when reading aloud. So, if possible, could you please take a moment in between sentences?
Lindseyleland via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/21/24
I’ve been listening for years. Marissa is objective and compassionate when interviewing family members and friends of the missing. I stopped listening to other true crime podcasts because the hosts treated it more like entertainment than a tragedy. This is definitely the most respectful podcast...Read full review »
The Ivy Moon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/19/24
Meh
I only listen to this podcast to fall asleep when I have run out of my top tier podcasts. Too much time is dedicated to uneducated family members sharing their half baked conspiracies. Maybe not enough content to just stick to the facts? It has potential…
RogerPCampbell via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/19/24
I tried listening again since my last review. 😓 Like many others, I want to like this podcast! I can agree with some of the comments about repetition, although because the stories are so interesting, I can get past that. I can also appreciate the importance of publicizing these missing people’s...Read full review »
JueyandJo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/13/24
Thank you for telling the victims’ stories without the unfounded claims of racism, sexism, police bigotry, etc. that so many other true crime podcasts have. I also appreciate the long form interviews with family members that really allow the whole story to be told in their own words.
ckey98 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/05/24
Tells stories that aren’t overly reported on and apparently people in the reviews think only white blonde girls missing are what matter
Zombielover1099 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/24
Dear God, edit a little!!!!!! You repeat the same information over and over…..
Menotu222 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/02/24
Just started listening. Started with a case that is close to where I live. It’s great story telling & how everything comes together. However, the host needs to slow down talking. Take a breath between sentences. It feels like a run on sentence.
Karot211 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/28/23
When I want to listen to something that is going to chew up some time and not require too much attention to follow… this is it. The presenter speaks clearly and has a relaxed pace. If you are after gun fights and car chases go listen to something else. Some really interesting cases of people who...Read full review »
Cathhellcat01 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/25/23
I really enjoy your podcast!
marieoch via Apple Podcasts · United Arab Emirates · 12/24/23
Is it weird I can only fall asleep to people going out for milk and never coming back ?????? My psychiatrist retired recently….
rickydennis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/23/23
So good. I listen every single day. Will run out soon. I just started listening about a couple of months ago and I’ve already made my way through most of the episodes. Once I get caught up, I’m going to be so impatient, waiting for the stories weekly. Great job, Marissa!! Listening to your older...Read full review »
Topsyturbsy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/21/23
Great voice! Easy to listen to. Detailed story telling pulls you in and keeps you engaged. Love this!
FalGutz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/19/23
Excellent podcast. I always look forward to listening to one, or five episodes! So well put together, in every way. Much appreciated!
TinkO'Bell via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/18/23
they need a good lawyer
Faniadv via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/13/23
If you care about missing criminals and drug addicts then this is the podcast for you.
Evan-Jones via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/05/23
Very difficult to listen to!
fghhjgfddd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/23
I drive a lot for my job and I have been listening to this podcast from the beginning and I’m almost caught up, which makes me sad. Marissa is very thorough, thoughtful, and very sensitive to the missing person’s friends/families. I appreciate that she highlights cases of those that have no so...Read full review »
LBNP17 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/23
This show highlights what true crime podcasts should be. Their recent series on Teresa and Bethany was amazing. They actually made a difference. This isn't just your average reading what is online, they care and work with families. Thank you for what you do. That Robert Baron series was...Read full review »
GolfCity999 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/23
What does it matter if she was homeless or on drugs uggghhhh the stigma has to stop everyone matters pls keep advocating for these missing persons
dino..raeerds via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/23
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