Reviews

As usual, excellent episode! I feel the way you do…Tony had true remorse…rare with psychopaths.. I feel 15 years is light…but like you said, he already did 15, and I agree the next 15 may be easier for him. This was a rare case of guilt and remorse, for sure! Thanks so much!

Very well researched!

Great, straightforward storytelling generally with a dark twist- no host banter and hands down the best/most relaxing male voice streaming on Apple

Great show. Not a fan of the sound of the wood fire in the background.

Really enjoying your stories! I am definitely a fan of the longer stories...you are really a talented storyteller... my new go to💕 Such a sad story, there are no words, the only solace is she is at peace.. RIP sweet child

Really like the show but would like to know why episodes continue to repeat. When notified of a new episode, I select to listen only to find that the episode is one that I have listened to before.

Truly one of my favorite, one of the best true crime podcasts out there covering story’s you’ve likely never heard . And black label for us sick in the head : absolutely love

I have been a listener since the beginning and love your show. Justin, you seem like a really good guy and compassionate person and salute you. The cases you research and offer your listeners are so intriguing to me (I’ll go on a limb and say the vast majority of your audience from the beginning) because not a lot was held back and it actually educated me and opened my eyes to a world where the most vile acts were being exposed. After listening to the first couple episodes ever I would think “wow, I never knew this existed”. It was shocking. And that’s what I loved about it. It took the blinders off and introduced the dark side of society and the vile acts. I think I listened to it so I would not be so naive as to the bad side of humanity. Every other mainstream true crime (I.e. Dateline, 48 hours etc) would say something along the lines of “the crime was too gruesome so we can give exact details”. I was a loyal customer the first time a heard a black label. It was so eye opening that from then on I followed your show. The one thing I’ve seen over the years that I would like to point out that is wrong is this: don’t try to appease a small amount of people and change your show. I noticed a few of the last Black Labels you had a disclaimer saying (paraphrasing here) “some listeners have been voicing their concern about the graphic nature of the past black labels so the next black labels will be softball episodes, episodes that are less gruesome”. Literally everyone in the beginning, when they heard “black label is straight up with no chaser” you gained your loyal audience. Now it’s like “well Karen wrote in saying she was offended by the Facebook live or crush videos episodes so we won’t do that crazy of a case next one “. That’s how you got listeners in the first place. Because you didn’t hold back and gave the audience a glimpse into the F’d up side of us humans and that was a breathe of fresh air. Now it seems like you are trying to please everyone who gets offended. My last point is in this example: it would be equivalent to 5% of Metallica fans writing into the band and saying “you play music too loud please play at a lower volume. Maybe turn your amps down to 50% not 100%”. And Metallica saying “ok our next 2 shows we will not play as loud”. Literally ALL of Metallica fans who have been with them from the start became fans because they played loud and sang at the top of their lungs with aggression and that’s what the fans loved. Now they aren’t the same band because they are trying to appease the small amount of people who want them to do things different. I paid A YEAR subscription not knowing it was going to turn into some weeks there’s kids gloves on then I get an episode that takes the gloves off. Maybe I need to go back to monthly and just play it by ear. With that said, you do seem like the most down to earth, decent guy with good intentions in this industry and has a good heart. Just want to thank you for that.

Love you guys and everything I do! You make my drive into and from work the BEST!

Have some true crime grits!

Justin is the real deal. Great podcast. Support obscura for more original content. Justin you are a legend

Fantastic work on the Green River Killer series! Obscura is such an amazing podcast 💯💪💪

I stopped listening to this podcast months ago. The vocal affectation became too much, especially combined with the constant “woke” content. I decided to give it another shot, as I had listened to all of the shows on my list. The episode about Gary Ridgeway is amazing. It is well written and researched AND the narration is super compelling. I can’t figure out if it’s the same guy just acting normal or if it’s a new voice. Whichever- HUGE improvement.

I’ve been listening to Obscura since the beginning.

I really love this podcast, love that deep, dark voice, the campfire sound, Justin tells the cases with emotion and respect, love it🤩 Sjak Aardema

Thank you, Obscura, for a podcast that is very well researched, with great delivery and intriguing stories. 💪💪💯

I appreciate your comments on potential impact of marijuana and video on our lives. It took courage to put yourself out to there and share your thoughts and recommendations. This is the first time I listened to your show and now I am fan.

I thoroughly enjoyed the accelerant episode, ONLY for the ending. It was a nice change of pace and honestly made me feel more connected to you, the host, rather than just the content you cover. As an avid marijuana smoker and video game player, I took your hot take and stewed on it. Rather than immediately get offended, I took it as a good friends blunt, but kind and honest advice. I love the content you cover, I’ve skipped some episodes as the subject didn’t really interest me, but I would LOVE to hear more about the online true crime that many people like myself, don’t feel comfortable googling or browsing discord to see in real time. Like dark web stuff! Love what you do Justin!!

I agree with what you said. Thank you for being so honest about your views.

I would definitely find the deep dark web content. I dig the evolution of hearing your research into those not so popular rabbit holes

I love your podcast and was a patron until your cadence changed. Why are you taking so fast? I am able to listen by slowing it down to 75%.

I love Jack Luna ❤️ 11:59 platform has awesome shows like The Operater 911! Always a pleasure to hob nob virtually with like minds….Thank you!

My only disappointment is the subscription solicitation. I appreciate every minute you put into studying and writing your stories and am thankful to still have some to listen to. Thank you for your hard work.

Thank for the warning on the crush episodes.

Bless her for speaking her story. I absolutely loved The Mists of Avalon in my youth (I’m 60 now) and was horrified to learn the author was a monster. I don’t separate art from the artist. I apologize for all the money I gave her - hoping Moira gets it now and she finds peace.

This podcast was recommended to me by a coworker today. I have been looking for a new podcast and it’s not easy to keep my attention. I was instantly hooked! I am now binging it on Patreon. Well done!👏👏👏 Love Love Love it!

The rapid and weirdly cadenced speech is very off-putting. You have to wonder what the glowing reviews are comparing him to? This is a hack job, nothing more—no way will I subscribe.

A podcast that is very well researched, with great delivery and intriguing stories. Thank you, keep up the amazing work ⭐️💪💪

I’m a Patreon member of this podcast! I love the storytelling and the deep details, but I also love that content warnings are posted. Keep them coming!

I’m a new listener and I absolutely love your podcast, currently listening to the Halloween special part 1 , I’m enjoying it, looking forward to listening to more dark stories, thanks 🙏🏽💓