Listener sentiment
Disturbed: True Horror Stories remains sharply polarized in the wake of its acquisition from original host Chad, though the most recent reviews hint at modest stabilization rather than further decline. The dominant criticism from longtime listeners centers on a persistent drop in narration quality — post-acquisition performers are repeatedly singled out for over-dramatic delivery, unconvincing accents, and flat or robotic pacing — compounded by one of the heaviest ad loads in the genre, with a reviewer timing over twelve minutes of commercials in a single 23-minute episode. Mid-2026 reviews have introduced a newer audio-level complaint, where ad breaks are markedly louder than the stories themselves, and trust in content authenticity remains eroded, with multiple listeners accusing the show of republishing Reddit stories already aired on the competing "Let's Not Meet" podcast. Counterbalancing this, a contingent of newer listeners still finds the show genuinely creepy and engaging, praising the multi-narrator format, sound design, and early signs that the team is responding to audience feedback with new segments like the "Campfire" episodes. The overall picture is a show whose concept still resonates but whose post-acquisition production, monetization, and content-sourcing decisions continue to alienate much of its original audience.
Apple3.5 · 262
Summary generated Aug 30, 2026
