reviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Exceptional !!!!
To Live & Die in LA - Season 1 & 2 are the best podcasts I have listened to. Neil is an exceptional reporter snd story teller and I hope we get some more stories soon!!
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Holy smokes!
These seasons are well reported, exceptionally researched, respectful, and moving. Neil is an excellent storyteller. Jayden is kind, reasonable, and smart. Your passion for the cause shows, keep pushing forward guys! The victims need you.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Fantastic!
So great, binge listened. Give us season 3!!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Love both season!
I think they do a job job explaining everything
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Outstanding Investigative Work
This is by far one of the best investigative podcasts out there! If you’re into pods like Serial or Up and Vanished, this is for you and will blow your mind! I love how real people involved in the crimes are interviewed and voiced into each episode, it just makes the story so riveting and real. Both seasons are phenomenal. I hope Neil and the team keep making content and keep up the great investigative work!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Great storyteller
Neil is a great storyteller.. and kept me involved and engaged in the story in both seasons. I look forward to more from him.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Quality journalism
Both seasons include incredibly high quality production, journalism, and detail. I really enjoyed the journey of both, even if season 2 is sadly a cliff hanger. The only bummer was that in season 2 these people all got involved because “wow how could someone go missing in our rich and safe community?”. I wish people paid more attention outside of their bubbles. East LA has hundreds + of these. I’m glad they helped, I just hope it doesn’t stop in Malibu.
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Thorough and thoughtful investigation
This is the first Podcast that captured my attention! Neil did a great job investigating the disappearance of Elaine Park. What made this podcast stand out to others is the emotions he expressed. You feel his frustration, excitement, disappointment, fear and heart felt sadness with each episode. It’s more than a detailed and thorough investigation, Neil draws you in and makes you care about Elaine, really care about her and what happened. Thank you!!
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THE MOTHER
I was suspicious of the mother from the beginning. She never seemed really upset about her own daughters disappearance. One she was trying to keep info from Rhonda about her being raped, Two she spoke about Elaine as if she was already dead. She said she wanted her to be in heaven with a clean record… and of course the awful text messages she was sending her daughter. Her mom is a creep. No wonder the mom wanted her daughters phone and laptop back from the private investigator… AMAZING podcast! I fell in love in season 1. I can’t wait for another season. Not to mention the guitarist from incubus is on it! 6 stars for sure!
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Compelling, sad and disturbing
(Season 1) Very well done podcast about tragic events that didn’t have to happen. Two people, yet so many lives irreversibly changed. Worth a listen.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Disappointed
I loved season one which is why I was disappointed when I listened to season two. To me it rang out as true xenophobia. The team had no compassion for a grieving mother that happened to come from a widely different background than them.
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The best investigative podcast I’ve listened to
Such a great job here! IncredibleBoth stories (seasons) are so good! Neil is such a relatable guy with such great attention to detail. It’s no wonder he has been so successful during these investigations. I say all of this respectfully, knowing that these are not just stories but real lives and families.
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Amazing podcast!
I could not stop listening. Can’t wait for season 3.
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just finished season one
enjoyed the pacing of this podcast, and the story kept me totally engrossed the entire time. on to season 2!
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Very interesting and engaging.
Totally engrossed in this story.
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I need more!
The ONLY con to this podcast is that there are not endless episodes. I would listen to this all day, every single day, endlessly. Sort of like how it looked for me the last few days as I binged this from the moment I woke until I eventually fell asleep listening because I just couldn’t get enough. There are countless positive things could say, like the fact I NEVER loose interest, or get bored, or feel like the pace is too fast or slow. I never felt confused about who was who, or what was what. I also never got annoyed with the occasional ads (bonus fact, you can just skip them if you do). I love that this is real life and actually HELPING people because it reaches listeners who may just know something and it is interactive if you do, and has an anonymous option for reporting any info. I love the voice of the host, it’s never annoying, dull, sharp, too quiet, etc. The ads are a little repetitive on words but literally every ad that exists is.. It’s just the best podcast I’ve listened to yet! So dang good!
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I am Enthralled!!!
This story is riveting! So much so, I delayed sleep because I couldn’t stop listening!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Amazing podcast
Loved this podcast. Wish there was more episodes.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: To Live and Die in LA
Repetitive, tiresome, trashy and sensationalized
Season 1 was worth my time, but season 2 is not only sensationalized and exploitative, but nearly devoid of any actual content. The timeline is repeated over and over for no reason, the host has to imply guilt because he has no actual evidence to work with, and it’s just one stupid red herring after another. Save yourself some irritation and eye-rolling and skip it.
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AMAZING
Thank you for all the work you do to help solve these cases. I know our law enforcement is stretched thin and doesn’t have the time or resources to dig so deep. Hanging on the edge of my seat!
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In Feb 2018, an aspiring actress vanished from her Hollywood apartment. Rolling Stone journalist Neil Strauss was asked to help the family get answers. Together, they found them...sometimes at great personal risk. For the first time in a serial podcast, go inside a gripping multi-state investigation as it unfolds from the moment of the disappearance to each twist and turn in the case. Stay not only more informed than the news, but listen as the official story is dismantled with in-the-moment first-hand reporting with the leading figures in the investigation. The new #1 podcast from the team behind Up & Vanished and Atlanta Monster.
In Feb 2018, an aspiring actress vanished from her Hollywood apartment. Rolling Stone journalist Neil Strauss was asked to help the family get answers. Together, they found them...sometimes at great personal risk. For the first time in a serial podcast, go inside a gripping multi-state investigation as it unfolds from the moment of the disappearance to each twist and turn in the case. Stay not only more informed than the news, but listen as the official story is dismantled with in-the-moment first-hand reporting with the leading figures in the investigation. The new #1 podcast from the team behind Up & Vanished and Atlanta Monster.