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Hypnotic
His voice, the faint music, script, organization. He puts all the information together so perfectly that your mind easily creates the visuals. Due to the content I regularly listen on headphones. My favorite thing is that he explains the warnings only once, versus, when other podcasts will disclaim over and over and over kind of ruining the momentum of the telling. You’re not distracted by side chit chat because there are no co-hosts, or distracted by any laughing/ giggling. He takes us from point A to point B... beautifully.

Trauma
I like this show a lot. But why did you publish the James Byrd story at this moment? It’s too much.

Well Done, but..
This show is very thorough and well-researched, however, I have one issue with this podcast. When playing audio clips recorded by the perpetrator in focus, the clips go on way too long—it would be so much better if he just added in clips of these files as it gets old. This makes it particularly hard to listen to when he puts long clips of perpetrators spouting terrible ideologies of racism, misogyny, and worse—not only is it unnecessarily long and hard to listen to, but it also feels like it just gives these people a platform to spread their ideologies even more. I get it’s meant to expose the depravity of these people, but it’s to the point that it’s overkill.

Well Thought Out,
Researched, and produced. I’ve throughly enjoyed each, and every episode, and listen, because like many, I’m not just a survivor, but more than that. Be well, be safe, embrace life, because you never know where it will take you.

Well Done
He covers cases thoroughly and includes intense details. This is a top notch podcast.

Good storytelling and excellent source material
I find raw material such as 911 calls and FB live-streams to be compelling, and this show offers a good helping of that. Skilled writing frames the stories and shapes the drama of the material. There’s some seriously strong stuff here, no question. Some of the aural pictures are indelible — and that quality can cut both ways, of course!

Awesome
This guy is awesome. The stories are crazy. To make things better, he released his patreon content FREE OF CHARGE!!! Thank you sir and I will be supporting you once we can go back to “normal”

Excellent
Found this podcast recently on my quest for all things true crime. The stories are well researched and presented with the necessary sensitivity especially given some of the subject matter. After listening to the episode about Brandon Teena and hearing the message at the end, I knew I had to leave a review. Bravo! We ALL know who you were talking about and I, personally, could not agree more. Thank you for that and thank you for the podcast. Keep up the good work.

Better than sword and scale!
This guy doesn’t add opinions or try to convince you of anything, just tells it as it is. He has a great voice for narrating and I find myself binge listening to the episodes. If you like sword and scale but are over that dudes antics, you’ve found your new favorite podcast here! One episode will hook you, definitely worth the listen.

Great show. Happy I discovered
I just found this show and I really enjoy it. Similar content to Sword and Scale but feels a little more intimate. If you are into disturbing true crime you should listen.

Very good.
Obscura has become one of my favorite true crime podcasts. I appreciate the personal touch, with fire crackling in the beginning. It feels like I’m a friend. But, more than that, I enjoy the stories. Thanks obscura. Keep up the good work!

Just amazing and mesmerizing!!
Can’t recommend this show enough for true crime lovers! Came across this podcast a couple of weeks ago and have already almost caught up to the latest episodes being released. I work all day driving a tractor and this has been the best and most entertaining way to help pass the long and sometimes boring days.....keep up the good work guys!!! Ps....the black label episodes are definitely not for the faint hearted and I openly admit to skipping forwards at times (much to my wife’s amusement 🤷‍♂️)

New fan
Heard an ad for this series on a different podcast & gave a listen. Straight forward, good narrative on facts/details. I think the host sounds a lot like Bob Odenkirk (which strikes me as kinda morbidly ironic, being he is known as a comedian) and has a nice, easy cadence to the story telling.

Throughly enjoyed
I stumbled upon this podcast randomly and I have not been disappointed. I started from the beginning and I’m on the 3rd episode. He tells the stories very well and it kept me interested.

Best in detail
I’m fairly new to podcasts. True crime being my go to. Started with Crime Junkie. Obscura is the most detailed ctp by far. As an edit, I have to say I was impressed with the first episode. The second episode sounded like it was read by a program.

Love it
Love the host, love the respect he has for victims, love his storytelling technique.

All episodes
So far I have loved every episode and he does an amazing job of telling the stories.

Great listen
Best podcast I’ve ever heard. The narration and detail given in each episode. Keep it up.

Black Label
Absolutely amazing job on these episodes.

Justin rocks!
Well Justin you really do rock! Great job as usual. 5 hour episode ICONIC!!!

Comparison
If you like Casefile, chances are you will like this podcast. The host is like a non-misogynistic / good version of the Sword & Scale host. I really like the raw footage included in the podcast. Stick with being the only host- it works so well! Highly recommend.

Amazing job
Your black label episodes are amazing! I’m definitely going to have to become a member!!

Heavy
Episode 01 Mega Pack really put my stomach to the test. Great job. Love

Great listen!
Love this podcast-so well put together! Thank you😀

Thank you
Thanks for the black label episodes! 🤘

Incredible on every level!
I absolutely love Obscura! From the stories, the manner in which Justin tells them to his awesome voice!

Obscura Black label for scary “Sheltering in Place”
Obscura Black Label is so perfect for time s like this. I am really sucked in...and it’s great to see how your writing and delivery have been evolving. Thanks for your work. Don’t be to anxious - things are going to be ok. ✌🏼🙏🏻♥️

1 to 5*
thanks

You are so kind
That’s so awesome thank you for making black label free!!