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“This podcast hosted by Richard O. Jones—something of a character himself—tells historical true crime stories literally ripped from the headlines of the day. It’s sweet spot is homicide about a century ago. A while back Jones took a sabbatical from the show—and it’s absence made me think of it...”Read full review »
or maybe not via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
“Told completely thru the journalism of the time, the narrator reads various newspaper reports published as the story unfolded. Fascinating and Fabulous!”
Quel the belle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“But could you just use your normal voice??”
CDLThomas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“you'll love this podcast if you're into historical true crime. Almost like listening to old time radio.”Read full review »
Laser jock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“Love this podcast. I'm a big history guy and the gimmick of recounting crime stories using only contemporary newspaper sources is inspired. The host has a laconic, musical drawl which makes these tales of mayhem strangely relaxing.”Read full review »
hjdoom via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
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“Oh, how I’ve missed Richard O. Jones! Very interesting and entertaining. Welcome back, Sir!!”
You Rascal, you killed me! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/23
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“Wonderful to hear True Crime Historian, Richard O, Jones, again. Fascinating detailed stories impeccably recited by Mr. Jones.”
Le' Discarded via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“Awesome historical podcast using contemporary sources, I love it!”
NappyDresser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/22
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“Oh, how I have missed you! So glad you guys are back! One of my favorite podcasts. The crimes from the old days… should have their stories told. And you guys do an AMAZING job at it.”
Pzizz Mimis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“I listened to a few of this guys Podcasts from the first season and didn’t really like it. To each their own, I think it’s boring. The voice overs are SCARY BAD!!!”
jeremy.stout.1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/21
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“I listen regularly.”
💕brener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/21
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“Have been long time listener love this podcast. The Narrator is / was fantastic. Recently he started using Different voices for theCharacters I may be the only one but I can’t stand it. I liked it when it was as if he was just reading the newspaper to us. Please go back to the old format.”
Jim T -Highland NY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/21
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“Just to let people know this podcast has stood the test of time for me. It is delightfully different from the oftentimes tired, old, boring in their sameness, crime podcasts. It is truly unique.
I want to add/update that this has now become my favorite podcast in the crime category. I love the...”Read full review »
Mildre's Marie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“The stories are great, however I do not love the readings in different voices; if I wanted an audiobook I’d be on audible.”
Acscott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“Sorry but it’s not good enough to generalize “info came from old [insert town here] newspapers” as your sources. If you read the original articles to get enough info for an hour long podcast, then please give the proper credit to the source, articles, and author (if they’re listed).
It’s lazy...”Read full review »
freddi91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
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“Absolutely love this podcast. Great content and presentation. I dig it.”
picsnsuch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/21
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“I’ve had to limit listening to this great show to daytime only. The ads are so loud and disruptive that it’s awful bedtime listening. Really too bad.”
Hi-line via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/20
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“Love the show”
MzMel1976 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/20
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“Now, it’s EXTREMELY LOUD canned commercials in the beginning which repeat two and three times in a row. A minute and a half of the same commercial on repeat is a dealbreaker. It’s jarring, especially when a person is listening to relax.”
CLWeld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/20
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“This was the 2nd podcast I listened to regularly (after Dopey). I still love it, years on!”
william new via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/20
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“Thank you so much for the fascinating Lizzie Borden account written by Edmund Pearson in the 1920s. So well done by you. I’ve listened to it twice.
This is my favorite podcast. Richard Jones combs old American newspapers and selects passages to read that tell the reported versions of obscure...”Read full review »
mowr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“I wish there was an episode every day!”
SelfAwareRobotMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“I love it. Like none other!”
Great game I guess via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/20
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“Good topics and accompanying music.”
jkl5876 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/20
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“I have listened to this podcast since it started. The narration is the best! I am always lost in the story. Always listen more than once to each. If American history is your thing it transports you from those who were there via the news articles of the day. Give it a try you won’t be sorry.”
nandreamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/20
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“This is my absolute favourite podcast. The host’s delivery is perfect for the grim old stories. It’s always exciting to see a new episode drop.”
Bristle cone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/20
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“Superbly entertaining. The host has a fantastic delivery and wry sense of humor. The music is spot on and totally sets the mood. This one is a winner!! N”
LBMB5763 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/20
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“Especially if it involves a wOOman. 😂”
I'm Kelly. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/20
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“Love the stories, his voice is on point, sometimes relaxing and sometimes matching the cadence of emotion-he has a fun and understated sense of humor, excellent selections and obscure tales, haunting music, total awesomeness”
dbistola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/20
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“This is one if my go to podcasts! Always fascinating subject matter made even better by the wonderful host. He had the perfect voice, perfect presentation for the subject matter. I can’t imagine it done any better.
There was ONE episode that had just AWFUL telephones ringing throughout— it was...”Read full review »
P.TwoBears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/20
“Love the subjects and love Richard’s presentation. Great podcast.”
guitarpicker61 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/20
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“I’ve been listening for several years now and can remember only one episode that was boring enough to lose my interest.
Overall I love each episode, especially those from the turn of the last century or later. Some I knew about but most are new to me. Whenever I listen to episodes that take...”Read full review »
victoriantealady via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/20
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“Monotone voice makes it impossible to continue.”
Melanie Melinda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/20
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“Every episode is well researched and well read also they are all a good length so good to listen on a long journey. I only listen to half a dozen podcasts and this is one of them.”
Stepz57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/19
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“Give this one a listen. Very enjoyable.”
ray1/23:4;5(6$7$8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/19
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“I liked podcast but I couldn’t ignore the repetitive background noise. Next!”
ElleAhl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/19
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“I love to listen to this podcast to sleep. The stories are interesting enough that I listen to them like a bedtime story. I find the music in the middle jarring at times but I’ve gotten used to it. Thanks ROJ for all the work you put in.”
A random person with a face via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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“I live in Maine and I couldn’t even bring myself to listen to the end of the episode about the case in Maine (fishing trip; three people went and one came back).”
Tkd_Gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/19
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“I love the sound & feel of this podcast. The crimes are interesting, but the best thing is the convicted get what they deserve double quick! Richard O. Jones has an addicting voice!”
shotpusher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/19
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“Wow! It’s like listening to an old story teller from some other time! I love this!”
Bananapanic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/19
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“When I first opened my family, I really didn’t pay much attention to the stories as I like the voice of host Richard O Jones, as it is relaxing to sleep too.
However within a month I found myself paying attention and looking forward to each episode. Great podcast.”
WhoaFlicka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/19
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“Mr Jones transports the listener in a most visceral way back to when journalism took the reader into the minutiae of the everyday lives of ordinary citizens caught up in extraordinary events. Please keep it up, it’s obviously a labour of love and we love it!”
Radiator lady via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/20/19
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“I listen to many true crime podcasts. Some are awesome, some are awful, some are political and judgmental but thus one sneaks up on you.
I enjoy it greatly. I like the way he tells the story. He pulls me into the family that suffered the loss. Or into the mindset of the criminal.
Well...”Read full review »
MrsMarshieP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/19
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“My first listen was season 2 episode 1. Colleen is so monotone as to completely detract from the story. Every sentence is exactly the same cadence. Next!”
PW from GR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/19
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