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Great crime show
I love the stories and how they are presented. Esther is a wonderful story teller and I like listening to her.
- Dudyxbhuddcj
- Sept. 7, 2020
Thoroughly Enjoy
I really enjoy Esther’s show. I think she digs really deep into the cases and does great research. I love how she ties the ends together and talks about the sentencing. She makes it a point to not cover big cases and finds interesting cases most of the listeners haven’t heard. I’ve seen some reviews that criticize her jokes but I think she’s funny. The podcast definitely has its own feel and doesn’t sound like everything else out there. You’re doing great, Esther!
- T. Snider
- Sept. 2, 2020
Really Great!
It’s great to find a podcast without cussing. I can relax and enjoy it on Saturday night and go to church guilt free on Sunday morning. I very much enjoy the way she tells all the facts in the stories.
- Nanadx3
- Sept. 1, 2020
Please no more surprise guests
This is usually a fantastic podcast, but this 2nd Romanov episode is so disappointing - it’s a semi-giggly conversational-type episode (with terrible sound quality, not normal for this show)...exactly what I come to this podcast to *not* hear. Bummer.
- x.catherine.x
- Sept. 1, 2020
Wonderful
I have been following real life crimes the majority of my life and have heard these stories, but these podcasts give background and info I have never heard!!!! Thank you for a great Podcast!
- Allchrste
- Aug. 29, 2020
- fandango 13
- Aug. 24, 2020
I love her quips!
I found this podcast a few weeks ago and have been binge listening. I love Ester’s voice and I love her snide quips interjected often. Most of the time these quips are exactly what I’m thinking.
- Lock498
- Aug. 24, 2020
DIG. IT.
Sorry it took me so long to write a review, I’ve been listening for years! I like allll kinds of true crime podcasts, but when I’m looking for one that presents good information in a clear and undistracted way, this is my go-to! Love Esther’s style ☺️
- Britt519915
- Aug. 18, 2020
Potential to be better
The earlier episodes have good research, but as the episodes creep into 2019, the host tries to be edgy by cussing and trying to sound cool with cliches. It doesn’t sound authentic and comes off a little desperate to sit with “the cool kids”. What the host may not realize is that they’re cool without the extra “extra”- the research and editing is perfect without the “mall speak” and cursing.
- MarFarChicken
- Aug. 17, 2020
- Oogie rulz
- Aug. 17, 2020
- imalexhiiii
- Aug. 16, 2020
New to podcasts
I’ve only recently started listening to podcasts. My library is full of true crime podcasts, and Once Upon A Crime is my favorite! Thanks to Esther for making my COVID-19 lockdown summer a little more enjoyable!
- CJB323
- Aug. 14, 2020
Love this podcast!
I love true crime and most particularly those that have a definitive ending. This is the perfect podcast for me! I really enjoy Esther’s presentation, she has a great voice and I especially appreciate that she does not partake in a lot of small talk. It’s down to business and I really like that. It’s difficult for me (impossible, actually) to listen to a podcast with multiple hosts making small talk with each other. Five stars from me! Thank you Esther!
- Tis okay
- Aug. 8, 2020
New listener!
Just started listening to Once Upon a Crime and I’m hooked! I heard about it from True Crime Guys.
- marty_party_
- Aug. 5, 2020
Once Upon a Crome
I just found this podcast this summer! I love it so much I’ve stated right from season 1! Ester presents each topic with mastery and is a wonderful story/fact teller! I can’t stop listening! I would give 10 stars if I could!
- kelley 10
- Aug. 3, 2020
Long time listener-a few comments
I have enjoyed almost every episode of this well scripted and researched show. What has been bothering me are the esthetics of the show. There are about 4 sound effects/transition sounds that are used in every show. I would really like to see these improved sound quality wise AND more variety to the sounds. Personally I especially dislike the tinny old time piano effect used. As a classical musician I am especially sensitive to sound but I am close to be not being able to listen anymore...but I am drawn back by the presentation of the stories. Any hope for sound variety?
- 23Kme
- Aug. 2, 2020
This is one of the best!!!
This is one of the best True crime podcasts I’ve listened to. Easter really does her research and presents it in a very relatable manner. Her presentation is superb. I really enjoy the stories and learn the details the mainstream media doesn’t report on. I highly recommend it!
- JTeam333
- Aug. 1, 2020
- Youmomma0987654321135789
- July 30, 2020
Love the format
I personally don’t love overly chatty true crime podcasters or ones that make jokes or comedy out of crime. Esther is enjoyable to listen to while weaving great research and storytelling. She gives enough pertinent detail to draw you in, but stays on topic.
- cgriffel
- July 24, 2020
Thank you for the pod!
I started listening to this pod cast to learn about the Cecil Hotel, was pleasantly surprised to learn there were 3 parts to it. Since then I have binged more episodes. I love true crime and mystery. Esther Ludlow is an awesome researcher and storyteller. Her voice is very calming which is great for my quarantine anxiety. I usually listen with a hot cup of tea while I tend to my succulents. Great for background ambience when you’re working on projects like sketching or crocheting. Thank you for your dedication to podding and concise ability to do research and to tell and relay the story in a prolific way.
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- Prince Amun Ra
- July 24, 2020
A quality podcast
Clear and concise, pleasant voice to listen to and NO off-topic ramblings irrelevant to the subject at hand.
- Margaret and Barbara
- July 23, 2020
Awesome Podcaster!!!!
I have just finished listen to all your podcast!! You do great and in-depth podcast. I listen for about 5 hours a day at work. It helps make it through the day !!!! Keep up the great work. Now I on to “Taco about True Crime “ Thanks Anna Bates
- Excel#
- July 16, 2020
True crime podcasts keep me sane during pandemic
I love Once Upon a Crime true crime podcasts! She provides all the facts & her own opinion on rare occasions. Great podcasts!!! Thank you for saving my sanity during a pandemic & the election cycle 🥰
- b3853r
- July 15, 2020
Well-told, unique stories full of detail!
I’m a true crime fanatic and am subscribed to nearly every major true crime podcast, never missing an episode and this is one of my favorites. Esther is a great storyteller who covers cases I haven’t heard before and includes a ton of interesting information.
- high maintenance murderino
- July 7, 2020
One of the Best Out There
I've been listening for over two years, and heard many other true crime podcasts. Esther's is probably the most consistent, most sincere, and best researched. I rely on it most for my true crime fix. She strikes a good balance between friendly/interesting and factual. Also representing as a WOC in a pretty white dominated genre. Love your work Esther!! Big fan ❤️❤️
- ktlasagna
- July 2, 2020
Great Podcast!
I just discovered this Podcast! I’m starting from the first episodes and working my way through! Great job! Love it!
- Tinanixon118
- July 1, 2020
Not Sissy Spacek!
In Tilll Death Do Is Part, you mentioned the movie Urban Cowboy. John Travolta was in the movie, but Debra Winger played his girlfriend/wife, whose nickname was Sissy.
- KC Idaho
- June 30, 2020
Great Podasts
Hi. On today’s episode you mentioned Durban Cowboy. In error you stated Sissy Spacek costarred with John Travolta. Actually Debra Winger was the costar.
- MargieGiggles
- June 29, 2020
- MrsMarshieP
- June 23, 2020
Well researched, unpretentious
I appreciate this podcast for its sincerity and unbiased presentation of cases. Many of the cases discussed are ones that I have never heard of before listening. The host is on point, and articulate. If you want a no-nonsense true crime podcast that does not bombard you with f-bombs or off-topic personal rants, you may like this one.
- szhcat
- June 21, 2020