Listener sentiment
The same sharp polarization persists into the latest window, with no meaningful shift: a loyal core of listeners treats the show as a weekly ritual, praising Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi's chemistry, humor, and well-researched storytelling, and several fans have written in explicitly to defend the hosts against the show's critics. The recurring detractor complaints remain unchanged — off-topic political jabs and perceived digs at men, marriage, and conservatives that some say ruin otherwise compelling scam stories, plus a sense that the commentary is gossipy and shallow and that female scammers get softer treatment than male ones. A few newer irritants have joined the mix, including an offhand swipe at New Jersey that cost the show one longtime listener, an apparent AI voiceover filling in for a host, and annoyance at intrusive music and sound effects. Structural gripes continue as a second through-line: paywalled second parts of multi-part episodes (repeatedly called "scammy" by frustrated listeners) and the Wondery/Audible platform migration making older episodes harder to access. Overall, listeners agree the underlying stories are strong; the divide is almost entirely over the hosts' commentary and the business side of the show.
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Summary generated Oct 13, 2026
