Listener sentiment
Long Buried remains a deeply polarized listen, split between those moved by its empathetic portrait of a woman forgotten for 44 years and those who feel the thin material can't sustain its episode count. Admirers praise Phillip Pantuso's respectful, unsensational reporting and the dignity he restores to a victim who slipped through every crack; many call it binge-worthy and emotionally affecting, with local Hudson Valley listeners especially drawn in by familiar landmarks. The dominant criticism — now echoed in an even larger share of the most recent reviews — is the editing: repeated long, awkward silences that lead listeners to check whether their device has died, a problem flagged across both positive and negative ratings. A sizable contingent also argues the story warranted only one or two episodes, not six, with some reviewers noting the host himself acknowledged upcoming episodes were slow and that investigative leads were pre-debunked before listeners could invest in them. Secondary gripes include uneven interview audio, looping background music, frequent ad breaks, and a narration style that some find perfectly suited and others find stiff and repetitive. A few listeners also question why the victim's daughter received almost no attention. The series continues to earn strong loyalty from audiences who value the journey and the spotlight on an overlooked life, while those expecting tighter pacing, cleaner production, or investigative payoff come away frustrated.
Apple3.7 · 38
Summary generated Aug 26, 2026
