Listener sentiment
Recent listeners are overwhelmingly positive about Odd Trails, praising the genuinely creepy listener-submitted paranormal stories, hosts Andy and Brandon's soothing narration, and the show's straightforward format of diving into stories before a casual outro discussion. Many listeners discovered the podcast through Andrew's other show, Let's Not Meet, and appreciate that the hosts take a non-judgmental, open-minded approach to supernatural topics and diverse belief systems. The most polarizing element by far is the end-of-episode banter: a vocal contingent considers it the highlight of each episode and loves the hosts' personal anecdotes and chemistry, while others find it forced, awkward, or overly long and tune out once the stories wrap. Ad volume is a recurring frustration, with several reviewers noting an uptick in lengthy ad breaks and at least one objecting to a specific sponsor. A smaller but consistent thread of criticism questions story authenticity, with some longtime listeners feeling certain submissions read like fiction or lack sufficient vetting, and a few wishing submissions were edited more tightly to trim mundane preamble.
Apple4.5 · 373
Summary generated Jul 11, 2026
