Reviews

Justin is the real deal. Great podcast. Support obscura for more original content. Justin you are a legend Still banging out the heavy stuff. Stay weird my friend 🤘

I hardly listen to this podcast even though I’ve been subscribed for a couple years. I didn’t realize the host and his social media following are S&S haters. Tells me a lot about them. I’m happy to not have this show clogging up my feed anymore. Had to revise down by another star when I read the other reviews. I try not to support leftists whenever I can.

Don’t do this please. You’re actually only putting more vulnerable folks in danger

I still love Mike and tried to give this one a shot. It was a no go for me.

Your research, your delivery, your tact, the little bits of yourself that you sprinkle into some episodes, all while staying mindful of the listeners and our tolerance levels…. Just top tier all the way around. Thank you for this podcast!!

I have been a fan for years, never disappointed 💪🏻💪🏻🥰

Well done podcast and has no unnecessary banter. Mature & sensitive to the disturbing topics being discussed. Long time listener and highly recommend.

THANK YOU for the amazing and important interview about AVALON. And THANK YOU MOIRA! you are so brave and so amazing because you were given such evil but you’ve given back such love and help for others. I truly appreciate you giving the interview – you helped me Only you were brave enough to do it and ***we’ve got your back *** You can hear the compassion and intelligence in the hosts voice. This is just so well done. All those ego driven true crime podcasts need to take a lesson from this man—Quit laughing at your own jokes and maybe give the subject matter the dignity it deserves.

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!