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“Just a bombardment of statistics and information, no story telling g. Very monotonous delivery.”
cork Graham via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/24
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“The episodes after #3 it gets painful to listen. The first 3 episodes are interesting, but then it becomes repetitive and includes info that is not super relevant and presented so choppy that it’s hard to follow. Also, as other people noted the narrator’s voice is not vary captivating and it’s...”Read full review »
3ABCMom2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“Every aspect of this production is peak. Incredible. The music, the pacing and delivery is remarkable.”
djdjekkfj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/10/23
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“At first, this seemed like a well-researched, interesting story. But with the introduction of untraceable conspiracy theories told by anonymous narrators, the whole story blurred into a confusing blur. I can handle uncertainty or ambiguity, but please make sure the narrative is clear in who says...”Read full review »
bat adam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“I’ve always had a fascination with cults… I find this podcast is amazing. In depth research with plenty of facts I had never heard. Thanks so much for making this podcast.”
phasesofthejune via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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“Nice details and reporting. But she sounds like a computer generated voice. So annoying.”
sfpromo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/22
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“A huge amount of detail, work. Also very interesting.”
Kcmyway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/22
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“Episode 10 really touched me
Showed that Jim Jones tried to talk mothers into giving up their children and Tom mother would not let him and therefore saved the family!!
I have looked up the transcripts of the podcasts and fills in details of some of the people in the podcast
Good work”
@debrn60 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/22
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“Was just turned onto this show and it’s mind-blowing. Chilling.”
packersfanski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/22
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“Luckily the content is interesting enough to carry itself, because the format of this podcast is completely irritating. They say they are playing the tapes without doctoring, yet play music over them? I am still confused about what is the tape and what is sound effect. They jump around to...”Read full review »
mirandita via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/21
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“This is one I’ve been meaning to start for a while. Fascinating listen and so much detail! I love the integration of the actual audio and the way it’s laid out. As far as some of the comments about the narrator’s voice, I am an avid True Crime listener and if you enjoyed “Serial” or “Tenfold...”Read full review »
p2bnicole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/21
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“This podcast is absolutely fascinating. The use of the audio recordings really takes you to the place and time. The episode entitled “The Death Tape” is horrific but something that should be heard by anyone who has interest in this tragedy. As an open minded individual, I particularly enjoyed the...”Read full review »
CaraLinette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/21
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“This is probably an op”
PLslater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“This is absolutely fascinating, incredibly thorough and quite relevant. Looking forward to more episodes.”
saricohen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/21
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“This is a detailed exploration of Jim Jones, Jonestown, People’s Temple, the followers, and the aftermath. But the narration is just odd. The narrator sounds almost AI, with little inflection… but sped up to 1.5x. Very cold narration 🤔”
Bookgasm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/21
“This is amazingly detailed, and the audio integration is incredible!”
Whickerpedia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“This is one of the best podcast series I’ve ever come across.
Technically well produced.
Meticulously researched.
Thousands of hours spent combing through archives.
And all wrapped inside a tragic story told with compassion, grace, and skill.
This podcast is it.
7/5 stars.”
BKK-OZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/21
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“This podcast has clearly done its research and could have been really really awesome. The information and audio clips are there. But it listens like a school report with audio clips. Not to be a jerk- but the delivery and format felt dry . A+ on the research and info - and decidedly less on...”Read full review »
insert cleverish nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
04/11/21
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“The actual recording and interviews really help tell this whole story as it should be told. Even though this was a horrible tragedy it brings it all together perfectly.
The narrator also has a strong voice and she keeps you drawn in.
I highly recommend and appreciate all of the small details...”Read full review »
Brandi2369 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/21
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“At first, it was informational and kept my attention. By the time I hit episode 3 I was getting annoyed, it seemed they just ran out of content. I haven’t finished episode 5 and have no intention of listening to more because they continue to reuse the same audio clips and say the same things and...”Read full review »
w0zbunny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/21
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“The focus on unsubstantiated possible "conspiracies" about Jim Jones, Peoples Temple and Jonestown has just completely turned me off from this podcast.
There are so many real, true and complex issues that exist in the story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple WITHOUT these conspiracy...”Read full review »
Sugar-Kitty-Kisses via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/20
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“Narration sounded like Siri reading a book.
Podcast skipped important character and historical details, instead it jumped into unfounded conspiracy theories.”
98789878987789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/20
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“This is amazing. I know this story very well. The narrator is great. The opportunity to listen to the actual audio, plus the observations of the editing of it, are why I am here. This is intense.”
PunkLibrarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/20
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“This story is fascinating, how does the narrator manage to make it so boring? She speaks so quickly it’s difficult to follow, and I really felt like she was reading a list of facts. I didn’t get past the first episode.”
Books are my boyfriend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/20
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“Some errors noted. I had no problem with the narrator. Coverage of the wacky MK Ultra stuff was good as was coverage of Jones’ 2 passports.
Episode 1 has a tape snippet of a beating in Jonestown. The person being beaten was caught trying to rape a 12 year old. The 12 year old was the one beating...”Read full review »
Joewnc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/20
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“I agree with some of the complaints about the host/narrator but the biggest one is that she speaks very, very quickly. She drops lots of names so it would be a little more helpful if she slowed down.
The tapes of Jim Jones are definitely the best part of the podcast (though some parts are...”Read full review »
kmk1029878 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/20
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“Fascinating. Really liked how this was laid out. Gives you the background on Jim Jones. Gives you the background on People's Temple. Tells you the story how it happened as far as we know. Lays out the things that don’t add up. Goes into the popular conspiracy theories while being upfront...”Read full review »
Annoying102938 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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“As a People’s Temple researcher myself, I was very impressed at the depth of research undertaken in preparing this podcast and the genuine interest the author clearly shows for the subject matter.
Thank you very much for this excellent commentary and analysis. I’m glad to see researchers are...”Read full review »
Tgra89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/20
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“I enjoy Tom Jones’ music. I’m not sure if he is a relative though, kind of spooky”
Tad Dongsworth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/20
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“of the darkness within the hearts of humankind. Effectively told, and impossible to put down, Transmissions from Jonestown is a haunting and disturbing audio recounting of some of the events that took place inside the People’s Temple cult.”
Leinstein42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
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“I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts, and have recently branched off into more cult-specific content. Coming off really great podcasts about Heaven’s Gate and Branch Davidians, I was excited to learn more about Jonestown. I was interested to hear the recordings, and tried really hard to like...”Read full review »
Snoots202 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/20
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“Couldn’t even get through the first episode.
Sounds like a computer voice, monotonous and too fast. It’s too bad, cause the original material is fascinating. Not sure why they thought it necessary to use this odd and unnecessary audio track in the background but it didn’t seem very respectful in...”Read full review »
reagenz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/20
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“Loved every minute. Great job”
captainonion via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/29/20
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“I really wanted to like this but I couldn't get past her dead and monotone narrating or the ridiculous and distracting background music.. which didn’t even fit the mood of the content. The content I was able to focus on was good though.”Read full review »
Spacekadette via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/20
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“...it’s so unnecessary, and pretty tasteless. You’ve got powerful primary material, interesting commentary...with goofy sound effects? Even worse, the periodic “remixing” of the actual tapes is another bad call. Send your DJ friend home and focus on the material, it’s otherwise a very interesting...”Read full review »
Bitsa38 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/20
“Beginning this podcast, the eerie audio was almost captivating. It provided an almost trance-like energy that was fitting, being that the podcast is about a very notorious cult. As you continue through the episodes though, the narrator boasts facts that have your mind spinning and by the time the...”Read full review »
Mo28482929472810 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/19
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“Talking was fast with rapid fire music in background. Hard to listen to.”
geldster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“Really interesting!”
gppr10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“Very informative! I have always loved learning about Jonestown, but this has so much information I hadn’t heard before!”
cthornton1789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“This show is so informative. I’ve listened multiple times.”
queenprince via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/19
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“Turn off the terrible computerized sound effects! These are so bad it made it almost unlistenable. Sad when they’re worse than the terrible quality of the actual death tape. They’re so loud and distracting and really takes away for what could be a great podcast.”
JessyMarie83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/19
“Looks at all theories and angles of People’s Temple, lays out the information and allows the listener to draw their own conclusions”
chris not from philly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/19
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“Amazing creepy- I binged in one night”
Bam27129 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/19
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“Love the audio clips throughout the podcast. I also like that it hits different theories in the unanswered questions.”
iank21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/19
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“While listening to this podcast I went online and found photos of the Jonestown victims. It’s heartbreaking how many children lost their lives to this cult.”
9268KS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/19
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“I love the style of this podcast. The host lays out tons of information and guides you through processing. A worthy binge.”
GamerGrape via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/19
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“One of the best pods I’ve listened to. Hoping for another season!”
4839726 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/19
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