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Amazingly done!
I listened to this when it first came out and it is just as compelling and well put-together as I remember it.
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The people in this story are tRump voters.
Sadly the host won’t be honest and tell you that the “tattoo artists”, just apply ink. Also these racist hicks are the base of the tRump cult.
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Fascinating, and you truly must listen to the end
I will start by saying I am a diehard podcast fan, a Southerner, and a neurologist. John’s story, his struggles with life in the rural South, as well as his brilliant and eclectic nature, would have made for an interesting story. The twist at the end was one admittedly I had already suspected, and I am so glad it came up. I don’t want to spoil it for those who have not listened and plan to, but as someone with a background in this topic, I absolutely agree with the suspicion that this contributed to John’s early demise.
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Can’t stop thinking about John, such a great podcast!
Can’t stop thinking about this story, John has a permanent spot in my brain now 💕
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True crime
fans make me sick. Murder isn't supposed to make anyone money or be for entertainment. Do any of you listeners ever imagine it happened to you or your families?There are funny episodic serials that talk about all the absurdity of life like the podcast Community News with Pail and Sasha or listen to Dana Carvey tell SNL stories on Fly on the podcast.
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Life changer
I listened to this show when it first came out. Then I listened to it again. I don’t know why it struck such a chord with me, but it did. I’ve listened to it five or six times, all the way through, by myself. I have also put it on during long road trips with my wife. Another trip I took with my son, as well. I have a sundial and roses tattooed on my arm because of this show. I am probably going to keep a downloaded copy, just in case the RSS feed goes down for some reason. Just such a powerful story and a powerful message.
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Great podcast
Brian is my favorite person to listen to. Can’t wait for more.
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So sad it ended…..
I could listen to John’s stories forever…thank you for this story.
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So unique
This podcast is so unique in that it goes in a direction you will never see coming. Amazing story telling & a view into small town life in the south. Loved every moment of this podcast.
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Unlike anything I’ve every experienced
I have listen to this podcast over 5 times now. The storytelling is phenomenal and I get something different from the show each time I listen. To understand and be apart of this story in even such a small way, is such an amazing feeling. And that’s what Brain Reed does; makes you feel like you are right there, discovering and dissecting John’s life. Highly, highly recommend the show. It will forever be a podcast that I can turn on when I’m feeling lonely or just need the company of familiar friends.
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My comfort podcast
I know that my title is strange if you’re familiar with this podcast, but as someone from the rural south, I relate to John so very much. IYKYK, I suppose. I’ve listened to this podcast probably six times, and I always weep and laugh. This is an amazing story about a fascinating and interesting man and community.
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Great but you didn’t get justice!
Clearly they killed the guy. Did he have gold? you wonder?? He gilded a quarter right in front of you!! You were amazing (like human sodium pentathol good) at getting people to talk but YOU DID NOT FIGURE OUT WHO KILLED HIM. (????) I call for a new investigation into the murder.
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Confusing
I’m not really sure what the story is here or why Brian choose to make a podcast about John. I kept listening waiting for something important.. some conclusion.
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LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN
I first listened to this pod at the beginning of my pod journey. I have listened to it at least 7 times, I recommend it to everyone who asks about good podcasts to listen to, and I wish there were more like it. Phenomenal, to say the least.
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Don't waste your time
This podcast was just a train wreck. Brian put resources into researching a story and when nothing came out of it, he decided to make a podcast anyway. 1. The preview misleads you completely about what kind of story you’re getting yourself into. 2. Outing someone's sexual orientation (even postmortem) is not acceptable. 3. Wandering. Brian won't draw a conclusion or provide the context of his thoughts surrounding the events that he's talking about. More narration might have helped the story but as there's not much of a story in the first place I wonder if that would have even helped. 4. Going into the depths of John B's private life after his death and sharing it without his consent so you can make a living is skeevy in the least and grave robbing in the worst. This crossed the line from reporting to profiteering.
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Beautifully Told
The host, Brian Reed, was captivating. I loved his voice and the way he told the story. I’ve shared this podcast with many of my friends. The heartfelt interviews, the music, the beautifully told story…I loved this so much!
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Very great
I love this podcast. From Brian Reed’s investigative skills, to music selection to the characters involved. I don’t think I’ll ever find a podcast as good as this one. But that’s okay I am due to listen to the whole series again 😁 Very much recommend
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The best podcast I’ve ever heard.
Beautiful and weird. It’s heartbreaking and hopeful. I love the host and his connection to his subject. A MUST for any podcast fans.
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Perfection
Laughs and tears, thank you for this story ❤️
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This is without a doubt the best podcast series ever made.
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S-Town is a new podcast from Serial and This American Life, hosted by Brian Reed, about a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life.
S-Town is a new podcast from Serial and This American Life, hosted by Brian Reed, about a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life.