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“Aaron takes us through some historical events that have become both myth and legend as the decades pass. I enjoyed how Aaron’s story telling was interwoven with interviews. Wishing there was a season 5!!”
AngiRose86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“I really appreciate the deep dives and insight!”
JKP from SC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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“Stumbled on to this podcast after following other ones by Aaron & his team. What a find! Love it! Easy listening, informative and above all, interesting.”
Marbles+1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/04/24
“My son and I visited Salem this week. After visiting some of the local museums, we decided we wanted a little more context and information about the Salem witch trials. So as we continued driving along the Massachusetts coast, we listened to this amazing season. So well researched, the author has...”Read full review »
The7walkers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
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“As a historian myself I just appreciated the heck out of this work. Loved the narrative and learned so many things I had never heard before. Remember the match girls !!!!”
Hellmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Perfect podcast.”
dinom guildford via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/23
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“Aaron is an excellent storyteller. These stories are meticulously researched and well written. I learned a lot listening to this podcast. I can’t wait for the new season!”
Dark_knight_06071980 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
“I have always had an interest in the Salem Witch Trials. I stumbled upon Unobscured after listening to other podcasts in the Grim & Mild family. When I realized season 1 was nothing but information on the trials I had to listen immediately. I love the level of detail provided in Unobscured...”Read full review »
Dohberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“True to form but blossoming in this extended format, AMand G&M deliver fresh perspective. Events you may think you know well; reexamined and fleshed out. The show provides an unexpected history instead of a tired rehash. The storytelling, pacing and narrational are engaging in its...”Read full review »
CanisDufus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
“I am a huge history buff. Aaron mahnke’s storytelling is exceptionally well done and so interesting with so many nuggets of great information on the history of Massachusetts & the formation of new england against the backdrop of very intense religion. All of which gave way to dark days in...”Read full review »
Crime Junkie Addict via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“I absolutely LOVE this show! If the author offered a subscription to remove the ads it’d give it a perfect 5 stars!”
mhaas1988 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“Came across this podcast via an IG post on the salen witch trials . We weren’t taught this information in public schools - but rather told idiocies. Love the deep dives and now interviews. Hope season 2 holds up to season 1 🙂”
NurseMari77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/23
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“Aaron has nailed the perfect combination of historical accuracy and storytelling. He tells us of historical events, not just as dates and places, but as stories that connect us to the past, and help us see the people as human beings that think and feel instead of names to be memorized without...”Read full review »
Singndance4life via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/27/23
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“Just regurgitating the story like a thousand others have done with his own unobscured liberal opinion. Why can’t anyone tell a historical factual story without going off topic with their opinion?”
Avampirebyday via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/23
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“The writing on the last two seasons is not great. I don’t know if there’s a new writer or what, but there’s quite a bit of awkward phrasing, and it’s also irritating that rather than take a more objective historical tone, there’s this penchant for overdramatizing certain moments in the stories....”Read full review »
Tfayter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“Just finished season 4. I listened to nothing else till it was completed. I love history and have some knowledge about the Romanovs but this travel through that time period in Russia was fantastic. Thank you so much!!”
KingstonKM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“Podcast is great, very informative! But I am STRUGGLING with the narrator’s cadence. He pauses at the weirdest times. He inflects the ends of his sentences that aren’t questions (which is weird to do in America, but I recognize that depends on where you’re at). He’s great, and the podcast is...”Read full review »
ChelsTheSmels via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/23
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“I loved all the stories on this podcast. Aaron’s voice is soothing and easy to listen to. So much detail & information was presented but not enough to overwhelm.”
Swagler1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“I love this podcast. As a direct descendant of the Salem Bishop’s that were accused and jailed for witchcraft, this history helps me understand what occurred thru more realistic researched knowledge. Thanks”
Traecat6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/23
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“This is an amazing podcast. It is well researched and produced and I look forward to the in-depth details of the events and figures that we think we know. The podcast never treats the listener with kid gloves—they expect the listener to know the basics and then takes you right down the the very...”Read full review »
qazplmmlpzaq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“If you like lore, but long for more depth this is your show !! The production value of this show is Unrivalled, the music is serene and so relaxing. Curl up by the fire , get a cup of tee and dim the lights for Magical experience !”
USN-SAR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/22
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“One of the best Lore like podcasts I’m listening to. If you like Lore, you’ll love Unobscured.
He takes the big subjects for the whole season.
For example season 3 is all about Jack the Ripper.”
Boombloom74 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
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“I started with season 4, and I devoured it. So well done, and I absolutely loved the full length interviews at the end. Cannot recommend this podcast enough!”
Zavalae1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“Absolutely love this show. Sticks to the history and love the interviews. Love witches and Jack the Ripper the best and hearing the history of women and their struggles...we’ve come so far. Have read all the interviewees books from season one. Stacy Shiff’s was the absolute best. Disappointed...”Read full review »
amanda-healthbehaviorllc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“Aaron Mahnke does amazing research for the Unobscured series, and my favorite of these is this first season. There was so much more to the Salem Witch Trials than what "we all know" and learning about the politics and socioeconomic realities of that time and place made that clear to...”Read full review »
sandyquill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/22
“Trying to listed to this podcast for like the fifth time because it is very interesting and informative but the narrator is not something I can tolerate for more than a couple minutes. It is such a flat narration and sounds like a robot or computer with no emotion or any enthusiasm, This was the...”Read full review »
ThisGirl76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/22
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“With history again! More - I need more!”
DDt ach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/22
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“What refreshing perspective on the Ripper. LOVED the focus on humanizing the marginalized and removing the sense of “other”. We owe the liberties and rights we share today to all the marginalized who stood up, raised their voices and fought for them!”
Swytek30 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“What a gem I’ve found in Unobscured!
So refreshing-not only discusses Real Crime but puts it into historical context
Loving it & looking forward to catching up with all seasons!”
KitsaO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/22
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“Aaron has done it once again! Nothing but praise for this man and his podcasts. I am never not riveted by his work.”
Alexandra_Rae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“Such a great podcast; I started Season 1-The Salem Witch Trials. The series itself is excellent but the interviews add so much more. Hearing about the same event from different expert points of view is fascinating. Can’t wait to listen to the other seasons!”
EB1983o via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“Wow. Sad it’s over but thanks for the interviews.
So much context provided it puts ripper in a new light - society, gender, class, labor, policing, empire … all inform so much.
Fascinating!”
CrazyKGM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“These were as a whole pretty fantastic. The in depth research is clearly present. Mixed with Aaron Mahnke’s vivid storytelling is truly captivating. Until you get to parts where actual historians are talking. I found it very off putting and jarring. Clearly people that do not share Aaron’s...”Read full review »
full cream via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/16/22
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“I came for season 3 based off of the recommendation of Alaina (Morbid Podcast) but I’ve listened to Aaron in other Podcasts. He never eases to amaze.”
Kas3mira via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/22
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“This narrative in history is one of my personal favorites. It’s so interesting. Great job covering it… great interviews with the historians!”
not a nutter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“Lore is my favorite all time podcast. These deep dives are the kind you didn’t know you need but you do! Informative, enjoyable and so intriguing. Even a topic I didn’t think I really cared about, the ripper, wow as always I can not stop listening. Thank you!”
Person 3!9'u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/22
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“I just discovered this podcast and loved it! I loved all the research and historians. So sad there will not be more to follow. Thank you for your other awesome shows. I wish you taught classes in history and research.”
dancinglight555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
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“It’s going to be good. Seriously, I have yet to hear (or watch, on Amazon) anything done by him that isn’t fascinating and informative. And as someone who grew up on puns, those are always appreciated when they’re included! (Although they’re usually saved for “Cabinet of Curiosities.”)”
LeoFlash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/22
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“Even if I wasn’t initially interested in the topic of each season, by the end, I am wanting to hear more, which I believe is the main goal of the podcast. The way the stories are told are well-thought out, full of information, and even correcting the myths that get tossed around in popular...”Read full review »
Phantom Gypsy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“Interesting but why does the speaker talk so fast. Slow down for your own good.”
Chancod via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/03/22
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“I really enjoyed this season! It is really well narrated and researched. Thank you to all the team that put it together.”
Bibis Rodriguez via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
06/21/22
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“I love Lore and finished all the episodes so I was looking for another podcast to binge. I am so glad I tried Unobscured. It’s fascinating and very well researched. I love the historian interviews woven in as well. I could listen to Aaron Mahnke all day!”
sweepallyear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“Total snoozefest”
Garfman72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“Some very powerful stories about the pass that takes you beyond history books”
Lowell Dan Fine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/22
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“It is nice to actually learn more about these topics, events, in history that had occurred. It is good to know that historians and those with the actual knowledge about this topics/events were interviewed. Get to know more than is taught in history classes in schools. It is good to know and learn...”Read full review »
otomelover133 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
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“I feel like I stepped into a time machine, and visited these people and locations. You always paint the full picture and provide well rounded facts and information, thanks for the hard work.”
NAStwins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“Every single thing is amazing it does not let you down”
Mamamama112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“Love It! ….. Haunting, interesting, hypnotic, historical storytelling that’s sometimes so strange it can’t possibly be fiction 👺👍🏻”
Christine from Quebec via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/14/22
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