Listener sentiment
Paranormal Almanac commands a strongly loyal audience built on host Curt's engaging, conversational delivery and a format that blends genuine paranormal storytelling with a healthy dose of skepticism. Listeners repeatedly highlight the depth of research, the range of topics — from Bigfoot and UFOs to haunted Hollywood and the Mandela Effect — and Curt's humor, which keeps even eerie material feeling accessible and fun. The most persistent criticism, raised independently by multiple reviewers across several years, is that Curt periodically injects political commentary into episodes despite promising to keep it out, which frustrates listeners who turn to the show for escapism. A smaller set of reviewers have flagged aggressive Patreon promotion and a perceived preference for paying supporters, and at least one recent reviewer noted a drop in episode frequency compared to earlier seasons. Even among those who deduct stars, most acknowledge the show's underlying quality, making the political digressions the primary — though not dominant — source of friction in an otherwise enthusiastic reception.
Apple4.2 · 68
Summary generated Jul 11, 2026
