Reviews
Rate Show- FilmVault Fan
- Jan. 1, 2018
- PrairiePodcastListener
- Dec. 30, 2017
Best True crime Podcast.......ever.
Esther always adds something I didn't know or hadn't heard about on every case she covers. Don't make the mistake of skipping an episode because you think you have already heard all there is to hear about a case.
Also, PLEASE do an episode About Nikko Jenkins, espicially if you do a "times the sysytem failed" series.
Keep on Esther'n.
- We Miss You Pete.
- Dec. 27, 2017
Awesome Podcast!
Truly love listening to stories by Esther. So far the most memorable and loved were the segments Murder in Paradise: Murder on Palmyra, and Millionaire Murders about Ted Ammon.
Keep up the GREAT WORK Ms Ludlow.
Lewonda M.
- Mamawonda
- Dec. 27, 2017
Great True Crime Podcast
I really enjoy this podcast. Entertaining. I do think you should do more with your sister. The Laci Peterson episode had a more relaxed and entertaining feel, without feeling as though your making light of the unfortunate events. Either way this is a great podcast!
- Nikki Kae
- Dec. 26, 2017
Story time
Esther is an excellent storyteller - I love that each chapter has a certain theme. She captivates me with the crimes she chooses to cover. I loved the recent episode w her sister.
- TCaddict36
- Dec. 26, 2017
Definitely a Winner
This podcast is well-researched and narrated in a way that’s exceptionally relatable and articulate, bringing clarity to the murky waters of its criminal subject matter. The grouping of cases with similar themes is a great opportunity to reflect upon one episode as you listen to the next. Highly recommended!
- coldcasemmpodcast
- Dec. 25, 2017
Fantastic!
I love the host and her pacing with the episodes, and the unique way she groups them. Her little asides when something particularly ludicrous happens crack me up as well.
- CariBelle25
- Dec. 12, 2017
Great stories. Good voice.
Great podcast. Good stories and a good layout. The only thing I don't like is that darn music. It makes me think the stories are in a videos game. Hopefully you find a different music loop. Orchestra, any other beat to get your mind going while you listen. Change it please.
Jav Northern California
- static_switch R15
- Dec. 11, 2017
New listener
I just started listening to this show after being caught up on all my other true crime podcast. The sound is great, the story-telling is impecable. What a great show!
- Rogaecia
- Dec. 10, 2017
The best true crime podcast!
This is the best true crime podcast. Esther's voice is amazing. Soothing yet almost eerie, and her stories are finely researched and have the most amazing detail. Also, no annoying co-host and no distractions. Keep up the great work Esther! 🖤
- Your Local Bruja
- Dec. 7, 2017
Cozy Storytime With an Edge
The cases are reviewed in such a way that you are brought into the life of the victim(s) and murderer(s) and see what really happened to cause these horrible events. Told in such a sweet, soothing voice, it feels like a cozy storytime with an edge. I’m majoring in psychology and also appreciate the insight into what affected these people in their lives as well as the information about brain damage some incurred before they committed these crimes.
- Roxyam
- Dec. 6, 2017
- Nostrajanus
- Dec. 5, 2017
- T.Moody39
- Dec. 5, 2017
Awesome
Esther is a great host. I really enjoy the themes she does, her thorough research and her excellent storytelling.
- Sasha917
- Dec. 4, 2017
- Flickaflauw
- Nov. 30, 2017
- Toni 101
- Nov. 26, 2017
- rleali
- Nov. 22, 2017
Very Well Done
I really like this true crime podcast. Unlike many of the others it only has the one person telling the story and flows much better than other pods. Also it doesnt feel as if she is just reading from a script, she does a very good job of telling the story. Keep up the great work. Thanks
- Bradj9999
- Nov. 22, 2017
Love this podcast!
I honestly love this podcast! I have listened to every episode so far. I love listening at work and it didn’t take me long to listen to them all. Great story telling and great research. Can’t wait to listen to the newest episode! 😎
Joanna
- JoJoIsenhart
- Nov. 20, 2017
MelissaNPIndy
this is one of my go-to podcasts. Esther is easy to listen to and the stories are always interesting
- Boxmovered
- Nov. 15, 2017
Fantastic job!
Love this podcast! I’ve been listening for a while, but been a bad listener by not yet reviewing the show, & giving Esther the well deserved credit. So, my apologies. The show covers a lot of great topics. I’ve really enjoyed the little series of crimes, & criminals that fall into those categories. Also, unlike a lot of true crime shows, she covers a lot of criminals not yet discussed. It’s refreshing, & a way to learn about other awful criminals. Heh. My wife & I have discussed many episodes, how great we think Esther is, & often comment on how much we appreciate how obvious it is that a lot of research has been put into each episode. Thank you very much for all of your hard work! My wife has a podcast of her own, The Bloodlust, & I’m well aware of the amount of work it takes to put together an episode, & show itself.
Being a Halloween lover myself, those episodes are also big favorites of mine.
So I suppose this was my very long-winded way of saying thank you very much, we really enjoy the show, & keep up the excellent work!
- badgrahamar
- Nov. 14, 2017
- Lins1983
- Nov. 14, 2017
- Citybluesgirl
- Nov. 11, 2017
Stellar
One of my favorite podcasts. A true crime fan must listen! Wonderful job, well researched and thorough. Esther is awesome.
- Rach_of_Lex
- Nov. 11, 2017
- AnnaLeah4
- Nov. 7, 2017
This show is great
I love this show. I like how she tells a story and the pacing. Also the way she’ll inject humor sometimes. What I hate is having to wait for the next episode!!
- K thom
- Nov. 7, 2017
Late to the game, but I showed up!
I'm so late to this podcast, but I'm so glad I finally found it! Esther really knows how to tell a great true crime story and always chooses the most interesting cases. Keep up the great work!
-Maria from Texas True Terrors Podcast
- marialovescharlie
- Nov. 5, 2017
My Fave
It's clear that she puts a lot of work into these episodes. I can't imagine the amout of research that goes into producing this show. This has become my favorite podcast, and I only wish there were more!
- SevenOnOne
- Nov. 5, 2017
The best writing of ANY podcast!
As a writer, I can appreciate good storytelling--and many of my favorite podcasters are great writers. However, Esther tops them all with her ability to weave a story in a way that really makes you care about the victims (and sometimes even the perpetrators!). My organization-freak brain loves the way she orders podcasts into themes, with each new episode under that theme being a different "chapter." But best of all--she covers cases nobody else does. She goes back to stories I saw on the news (and in movies of the week) when I was in high school, college, and my 20s--Amy Fisher, Susan Smith, Selena, Rebecca Schaeffer. I'm so glad Once Upon a Crime is among my subscriptions!
- stephfaris
- Nov. 4, 2017