Reviews - Page 3 | Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

Love this podcast but where’s the new episodes?

This podcast quickly became one of my favorite TC podcasts out there so you can imagine my dismay when new episodes stopped being released regularly. I wish that the host would at least be better about giving us updates about what’s going on since there seems to no longer be a set schedule for the release of new episodes. Fans are gonna lose interest and move on if we don’t know what’s going on and when episodes will be released.

Gemfemme
Aug. 17, 2021

Good content!

I’m always looking for good true crime podcasts and even though I have heard many famous cases in different podcast, I still believe it doesn’t matter if new evidence or details are disclosed, it also depends on the host ability to narrate and I believe he has all that. I will be looking forward for new episodes :)

Spidersoul
Aug. 13, 2021

Please come back!!

Love the show- when will there ever be new episodes?? I don’t like the uncertainty!

Yaassss!
July 27, 2021

Is Obscura still happening?

Good show but there hasn’t been a genuine new episode in forever. What’s going on?

Sannacat
July 23, 2021

Perfect for true crime peeps

Yes. I started with Serial. I keep trying to get recommendations for other TC podcasts. I devour them and then ask for more. This is by far my favorite as of today. There is no crazy weird “discussion” about every little detail and no rambling personal opinions. I like a storyteller with real audio and true facts. Justin seems genuine and cares about his listeners. Because of that I stopped monetarily supporting another fav podcast and am now supporting Obscura! You WILL love this podcast if you are a true crime aficionado 👍🏻🔥

kathygouldsmith
July 22, 2021

One of the best true crime podcasts

Obscura is my favorite true crime podcast. I love the host, I love the structure, I love the cases. He’s passionate, smart, well researched and respectful. I love his voice and feeling like I’m sitting at the fire with him. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. Give this show your time and you won’t be disappointed. There are SO many bad and disrespectful true crime podcasts, with grating hosts that make your ears bleed. Obscura always puts victims first. And facts before opinions, and I don’t mind when he states his opinion because he is always clear that you don’t have to think like him. (If anyone is upset about episodes being released right now, the host has gone through some difficult times lately. Be patient with him because the level of quality he puts into each episode is so worth it.)

MissMMay
July 22, 2021

Love this show daily listen!

Hi Justin I love the podcast! Would love to hear you cover in depth the torture that has happened in North Korean prison camps. They are especially brutal and I feel like you would spread the word on this.

bbyhoney
June 27, 2021

The best!

One of my favorite true crime podcasts. The cases he tells are some I have never heard of and he leaves nothing to the imagination ! I love it!

Elle Jaws
June 6, 2021

one of the best truecrime pods

this dude is respectful & the content is well researched.

misshomegrown
May 3, 2021

Great!

I really enjoy all your episodes. Even if I know the case, you seem to tell their stories much better. Keep up the great work!

Natalie Katsanou
April 24, 2021

One of my favorite pod

I am so happy to find this podcast. One of my favorites.

Erika's Stuff
March 29, 2021

The podcast that turned me into a true crime junkie.

I don’t know what’s happened this year, but still have you 5 stars because you were my first, lol. Have hopes that the stories will keep coming, just really enjoy Justin’s narration.

Bebe551
March 9, 2021

Conan Wayne Hale

Would you consider doing a case on this?

Victoria Giambo
March 8, 2021

Binge This

It will not disappoint.

Anniesweets
March 3, 2021

Easily 5-stars! ONE OF MY FAVS!

I’m not sure why this podcast only has 4-stars. It’s very good, and well produced. The narrator doesn’t go on these long tangents about their own beliefs or opinions. He tells the story, and yes.. there are some opinions in the mix, but nothing too radical, or crazy. Seriously such a great podcast!! Great voice!

Crystal.Annnnn
Feb. 2, 2021

Great podcast

This podcast is one of my favorites! Keep up the great content!

Mdh224
Feb. 1, 2021

I love this podcast

It’s so good. Also, an interview with the host led me to YKS which is amazing, as well. Thank you

Hahsbdbdidndnnd
Jan. 28, 2021

Great podcast!!!

I’m very picky with my podcast - especially ones with only 1 narrator...but I’m totally hooked on this one!!! He goes into a bunch of detail and it can get very grotesque (which I appreciate - but others may not). Reminds me of Sword and Scale but without the gross victim blaming! Keep up the good work❤️

Celia Moore
Dec. 17, 2020

New favorite pod!

Although shocking and sometimes horrifying, Justin delivers his stories in such interesting detail that I can’t turn it off. The Obscura team is amazing and leaves nothing left out which makes it all the better. Even if I have heard a case told before, Obscura always tells it better and I hear new details I hadn’t heard before. Although I must say it’s not for everyone. Keep it up!

thatswhatsup1723
Nov. 17, 2020

Perfect for those with strong stomachs

This podcast is great but I wouldn’t recommend it for the first time true crime podcast listener. Probably should ease into this this one after listening to some of the more “milder” ones and stay away from the Black Label ones until you’re ready to be heart broken by the horrors that humans can inflict onto each other and the world in detail. I can’t listen to some of the Black Label episodes (I only got through 15 min of Crush even though I barely got through Bakky) but it’s available for those who are interested. I appreciated the episode where you discuss Stephen King. You described what it felt reading his novels in my youth perfectly. Thanks for putting out content that others won’t.

Pixiegirl74
Nov. 14, 2020

Are these people inbreeding?!

They must be, ‘cuz I have never heard so much 🤬-backwards stupidity in one sitting as I did in season 2 episode 24. And this was only the first part of the story. I kept thinking that this can NOT be the truth, it doesn’t make sense that this situation could go on this long and these people can’t put 2 and 2 together. All that aside, I have been enjoying the podcast. Albeit there was one black label episode that I wish I had heeded the warning on by skipping it. It truly was horrific.

auto-de-fe
Nov. 14, 2020

My favorite true crime podcast.

I love this podcast! Great research and ability to tell a great story and also put the truth and facts first! Awesome!

Djgsubct
Nov. 12, 2020

Excellent

Never lay off Governor Whitmer, but at the same time, you don't appear to know much about public policy/health/politics, let us all know/listeners know if I’m wrong,thanks

Chargooond
Nov. 10, 2020

Love it

So glad I found this podcast . Really great job Justin !

emlt123
Nov. 3, 2020

Very Good

Justin does a great job at detailing things. I like how it starts with the campfire sound in the background. And he doesn’t tough subjects but he’s done a great job overall through all the shows I’ve listen to on this podcast. And he has a very calm steady Voice thank you Justin

Paulette J McNally
Oct. 30, 2020

my favorite true crime podcast

Justin is an amazing host and this podcast is just so well-made. I appreciate how Justin covers these cases, especially the ones that involve children. He’s a great storyteller, his voice is soothing, he’s respectful of the victims. If you like the format of a certain popular podcast that also features a straight forward narrative style and audio clips, but you can’t stand what a tool that narrator is, check this out. This is so much better.

flopcrop
Oct. 28, 2020

This pod is worth your money

Justin is the real deal. Great podcast. Support obscura for more original content.

Little man2008
Oct. 23, 2020

I am such a fan

This is one of the first true crime podcasts I ever listened to and I appreciate all the work and time that obviously goes into this show. Justin is a great narrator and I love how they never gloss over the details.

The Detestable and the Damned
Oct. 18, 2020

Why no synopsis?!

I really like this podcast (5 stars for content), but there are many similar out there. Sooo......It is super frustrating when there is no summary of the episode’s content with apple. I listen to podcasts during limited (precious) periods of time as my schedule allows. I am not going to take my chances on a podcast where I do not know the subject matter up-front. 5 stars for content, zero stars for ability to summarize for podcast viewers.

Betty Draper74
Oct. 15, 2020

Not for the faint of heart. Gritty and morbid.

I have listened to a large number of true crime podcasts and listened to books on almost every serial killer in recent history. This podcast adds a certain element to the things I thought I already knew. The narrator does a great job of explaining the scenarios and mixing in real audio from different cases as it applies.. I like the mixture of narration and audio ( ie. news stories, court testimonies, Interrogation videos..) if you don’t have a weak stomach, dive in. I can’t thank you enough for the great content and hope you continue to share the gruesome details of real life monsters and the horror they inflict!

Sackk7
Oct. 8, 2020