Listener sentiment
Sentiment in the latest ratings remains split: a large, devoted fanbase — many listening since 2020 or earlier — keeps praising the show's thorough research, victim-centered storytelling, and the hosts' best-friends-style banter, with the early-October Matthew Lillard interview drawing a wave of enthusiastic reviews demanding his return (one viewer instead felt he was dismissive of the hosts). The most persistent criticism, echoing the prior summary, is political: a recurring bloc of listeners, often conservative or Christian, says the hosts' progressive commentary and religious jokes have pushed them to unsubscribe from a show they once loved, while fans counter that true crime is inherently political and that skippable banter is part of the charm. Recurring secondary complaints include excessive profanity and rambling openings, editing/repetition lapses, perceived bias in case presentations like the West Memphis Three series, and paying subscribers frustrated by late ad-free episodes or commercials that still slip in. The net tone is positive but contentious — the show inspires loyalty strong enough to review, and alienation strong enough to quit.
Apple3.5 · 2,405
Summary generated Oct 13, 2026
