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“A beautiful exploration of love, loss, and searching for meaning. Each episode was engaging and the ending wrapped everything up beautifully.”
rihabe19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Chris Stedman creates such an engaging and thoughtful experience that explores so many different things beautifully - connection to a dear friend, community on- and offline, queer identity, stan culture, grief, love, and more. This is an incredibly affectionate love letter to a friend and is...”Read full review »
jae fan since birth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“Loved the witty narration and relatable themes in Unread. The captivating story kept me guessing, and the ending tied everything up beautifully.”
SSFIT4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“This podcast strikes a perfect balance between serious and playful, and is anchored throughout by a sincerity that makes it wholly compelling. Many podcasts give the listener plenty to think about; here, we are also invited to feel, and it is truly a gift. Beautifully written and produced—it will...”Read full review »
Beccareful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
“I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so moved by something I listened to. An astonishing exploration of loss and love and those we leave behind.”
NotaBFemployee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“This is one of the most emotional, enduring and even humorous stories of friendship after one’s life is ultimately cut short and the other is left with only “pieces of him”. The podcast is mixed with hundreds of Britney Spears references and a story that leads you down a fun little rabbit hole...”Read full review »
reedlikeabook_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“This is a truly heartwarming tribute (and mini mystery) to a beloved friend. I enjoyed this mini podcast and hope something else springs from it.”
Cloudforhire1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Not only is this series a beautiful tribute to someone clearly so loved, but it’s exceptionally crafted and brings you along in an engaging, earnest and emotional way that few others could have done. Can’t recommend this enough.”
PBY9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“Unfolds like a mystery, and coalesces into a beautiful portrait of the pain and secrets we hide and the constant struggle to understand one another.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“I met the subject of this podcast briefly while living in Portland; he was one-of-a-kind in that you felt an instant kinship and acceptance in his friendship. Even without knowing him
Personally, this storytelling is captivating, heart squeezing, personal and lovely. The details Alex left...”Read full review »
Qsink82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“I binged all episodes in one day, and loved it. This portrayal of mental health, suicide, grief, friendship, and a search for meaning is incredibly personal and vulnerable. Yet it’s also remarkably compelling, more like reading a favorite novel than watching home videos of someone you just met....”Read full review »
Bullyw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“Like others, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this podcast. But what I found was quite healing. As someone who has lost a family member to suicide, this touch es me and healed me in ways I wasn’t expecting. Thank you and all of the contributors for the raw honestly and pain that came...”Read full review »
nanomarie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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“This is an amazing podcast. In terms of technical aspects: the quality was so good it felt more like listening to a great audiobook because the writing was amazing, too. The narrator, Chris, is very eloquent and a great speaker.
Production quality aside, I think this podcast was so many amazing...”Read full review »
Mustafa_Majid via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/16/23
“This podcast was refreshing in its honesty and openness, in ways that made me laugh, cry and feel validated. I haven’t heard a podcast like this since Serial Season 1. It is a love letter to growing up queer, from a boy to his friend, to Britney Spears, and to community (digital and irl).”
Kyttes via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/09/23
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“I don’t know what I was expecting when I started Unread, I was just hoping for an interesting story to listen to while doing chores, but I was really blown away.
This is a story about friendship, between host Chris and his friend Alex, who’s tragic death was the impetus for the podcast. While...”Read full review »
Nate88888888888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/23
“host Chris Stedman’s skills as a nonfiction writer are on full display on Unread. the heartbreaking story that anchors this series could stand on its own and be plenty powerful, but all of the side angles, rabbit holes, and other “characters” give the series a depth and emotional arc that make...”Read full review »
suchanamateur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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“a beautiful and complicated story told w/ deep understanding & compassion about mental illness. if you like to feel things you wont want to miss it.”
ian122467483 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/23
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“I put this show on on a whim late last night, and was immediately just sucked right into the story. My main reason for listening, was to get some more info on the Britney/Alice situation, because I’ve only heard snippets of it. Early in the first episode, my attention shifted entirely from that,...”Read full review »
britneyqueers via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/23
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“In this short podcast, Chris Stedman shares the story of his friend Alex and the email he received from Alex before his death by suicide. The podcast is one part ode to his fascinating, funny, and complicated friend, one part detective show as he digs into the mysterious files from a Brittney...”Read full review »
JFKantrowitz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/22
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“In Unread, Chris Stedman ties together the fragments that surround him in an impossible aftermath: grief, connection and disconnection, friends navigating loss, mental health and suicide, and Britney Spears.
Disparate though the pieces may seem, the thread pulling them together is Alex, a person...”Read full review »
heymichaelking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“I usually only listen to breezy comedy podcasts so this was a major departure for me but boy, am I glad I did! It awakened so many feelings in me that I had long buried and am so much better for it. Just a lovely journey in empathy and loss that I would recommend to anyone.”
UnbirthdayParty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/22
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“A beautiful, moving podcast. As someone who’s been affected by suicide, I’m often at a loss for words when discussing it: how can we respectfully speak of those who have taken their own lives? How do we honor their need for absence while mourning their loss in our own lives? Chris Stedman has...”Read full review »
IndiscreetSummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/22
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“This was such a beautiful listen, I laughed a lot and cried a lot and I appreciate you & your friends & the team for sharing Alex with the world ✨”
Mlanae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/22
“It’s strange to call such a heartbreaking story “great,” but Chris does a fantastic job of telling this story and conveying its emotional impact, while also maintaining a sense of humor. The mystery of Alice is a page turner, but ultimately it’s the beautiful description of the ins and outs of...”Read full review »
prof goldberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“Until Unread, a podcast had never made me laugh, cry, cringe, sing along, and process grief. Chris is a fantastic storyteller and this podcast is a powerful tribute to his friend Alex, who we get to know through Chris. In a society that is collectively grieving so much so often it is...”Read full review »
D.C. Waller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“i cannot say enough good things about this podcast! the story is moving and chris does an excellent job structuring it and interspersing old recordings with his narration. this is the first podcast i was ever able to listen to all the way through, and making the effort to do so was well worth it.”
N. Provenghi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/22
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“It’s a cop out to start this by saying “I’m not a fan of Britney Spears” - as if I’m trying to prove something, or as if being a fan is somehow “less than” - but I do think it’s a relevant thing to note. This was genuinely my favorite podcast of 2021 because it takes you places. Chris is an...”Read full review »
TomBomb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/22
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“I could not stop listening to Unread once I started. Chris did a phenomenal job of tying in past references, present grief & love, and mystery to keep me on the edge of my seat, needing to know the truth about Alex’s life. This podcast delves into topics that often get left behind. Topics...”Read full review »
Eden Bauer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/22
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“Stedman does an incredible job intertwining pop culture and the story of his beautiful friend, Alex. By the end of episode four I felt like I had also known Alex, and was better because of it. Listening to this podcast was truly a balm for a bad day.”
bee_petch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/22
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“I don’t have the words to describe how great this podcast is! It is a stirring, adventurous, honest, and lovely tribute to the life of Alex (a young man who completed a suicide attempt). I have never listened to a podcast that manages to find the levity in the grief of loss. Chris Steadman is a...”Read full review »
Jsnipes414 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/22
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“A beautiful, personal reflection on how community forms around collective trauma and grief - both in person and online. Chris invites us to wrestle with profound questions of meaning and loss, but there’s plenty of joy and celebration of a dear friend here too.”
RevAuggie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“A moving series on the intersection of friendship and mental illness. It will make you want to reach out to the beloved person you’ve lost touch with.”
p2&4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“Really moving, compelling story about friendship in the digital age. Such a personal approach to the podcast form. The feel of a mystery as Chris follows the traces of his friend. Highly recommended!”
RecoveringFromWW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/22
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“An incredibly moving and compellingly told monument to a friend lost way too soon.”
Mr. McCracken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/22
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“This podcast is everything everyone needs to hear. Listen to it, send it to your friends who might need to hear it - it changed my perspective on life completely.”
Mark C Lund via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/21/22
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“Hearing about Alex, he sounded like a lovely person I would’ve liked to meet. Alice’s description about how they could understand each other regarding their depression,—I don’t have anyone like that can understand what deep depression is like, but ppl being able to find each other and relate to...”Read full review »
star and moons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/22
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“i mostly enjoyed this but i didn’t quite get why bipolar mania wasn’t addressed in this podcast at all. perhaps chris just didn’t want to presume things but alex’s actions and personality seem like it would be less of a puzzle if there was an understanding or at least acknowledgment of the disorder.”
jojoheyhey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/22
“In the end Im not sure what exactly was so special about Alex. I’m sure he was a good friend, but then…? This feels like one of those podcasts made for the sake of making a podcast, with more build-up the actual content. I enjoyed it while I listened but felt unsatisfied in the end.”
bat adam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/22
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“Absolutely loved this podcast. Started listening for the mystery but was so touched by the message.”
cnv918 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/22
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“A truly heartfelt creation. Many podcasts tell great stories, but few feel as genuine. A must-listen.”
0223tj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/22
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“I’ve been recommending this podcast to all my friends. When they ask what kind of podcast it is, I tell them to just listen to it, please. It’s hard to capture exactly the genre: it’s partly a memoir, partly a mystery, partly a story about internet culture and Britney Spears. But most of all,...”Read full review »
an_old_friend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/22
“I don’t even know where to begin… I was incredibly moved by this podcast. I finished it yesterday, but it’s still very much on my mind and in my heart.
The narrator is such a phenomenal storyteller. In just a few episodes he endears you to his friend- otherwise a stranger, but somehow someone I...”Read full review »
Luke Layfield via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/22
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“A beautiful look into grief and the questions we have when we lose someone unexpectedly. A moving story of friendship, love, and loss in the internet age. A must-listen”
Andrea Dunlop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/22
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“Unread is a master class in the exploration of investigative grief and in finding meaning in the wake of a sudden and tragic death. Chris Stedman is a true storyteller—he knows how to craft narrative and draw on suspense, but most of all he knows how to tap into the deep human emotions we all...”Read full review »
slantingly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/22
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“This was a touching tribute to his friend. As someone who lost two people this year, I related. You search for meaning and are touched to find ways in which they mattered to other people as well. His quirky stories were a fun diversion from the story off loss…helping you see that those moments...”Read full review »
Ape Nil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/22
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“This podcast was very sweet and touching. All the great reviews are true. It was nice listening to it and it was very heartwarming, although sad. I personally lost a friend at a young age, not to suicide, but to a unexpected heart issue that took their life. He too, like Alex, was very big in his...”Read full review »
lalapl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/22
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“Chris is amazing and this podcast spoke to me a lot. Also love Britney!”
fraz12321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/22
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“This podcast brought me such connectedness and tenderness. It speaks so much to the different parts of the human experience. Its one of the best things I’ve consumed around grief. It’s about the people in our lives, our chosen people.
You feel like you are right with Chris and his friends and...”Read full review »
mswolfe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/22
“I loved every second of this podcast. A well crafted story that takes a thoughtful look at grief as something more than just sadness, but rather a more complex mix of all the reasons you loved someone in the first place.”
c dirck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/21
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