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A thorough & well done storytelling job!
Finally a podcast that covers issues thoroughly, instead of just rehashing what every other short podcast spews out. Very well done!
- lkak
- Jan. 28, 2020
Love, Love, Love
I love your podcast. It’s one of my favorite. The new music is very cool. I enjoyed when it first started. I like your scripted show, but love it when you go off script and just talk about the case. Please keep up the good work!!
- Ellie Wats
- Jan. 28, 2020
Best crime podcast
This is my #1 favorite true crime podcast. Esther is an amazing storyteller and really does her research. Keep up the great work!
- Mom2Twinz
- Jan. 27, 2020
Excellent Show!
This show is so good that Crime Junkie resorted to plagiarizing one of its episodes word for word - and you can’t get much better than that! Definitely check out the rock musician episodes, particularly the Cobain one. Excellent research and production from a host who cares about integrity.
- GG Alan Jackson
- Jan. 21, 2020
- cwintonii
- Jan. 20, 2020
Great Storytelling Podcast
This is one of my go-to podcasts when I’m in the mood to be told a story. Esther has a pretty good style. Sometimes she gets a little silly, but she mostly keeps a pretty somber tone when talking about the crimes. I’ve heard of several interesting cases here that I’d never heard of before. My major complaint would be that I really can’t stand the interview format episodes, or when there is a guest. I skip those episodes completely.
- AMJM1992
- Jan. 14, 2020
Love this podcast
Absolutely love this podcast. Wish I found it sooner! You can tell how much research goes into the show and the production is outstanding. I rarely write reviews but had to for this podcast, it’s an underdog but can easily hold its own with some of the more popular true crime podcasts out there.
- LC503*
- Jan. 12, 2020
Among my favorites.
This is an enjoyable true crime podcast and the host is very good. It's moved up recently into my top five favorites. The episode with Jack Luna is great. I am a fan of Jack's old stuff and miss his old style. It was good to hear him again. Keep on doing what you're doing Esther!
- Anjele
- Jan. 12, 2020
Well Done!!
Excellent job in the Jon Benet interview. Hearing you participate in this style of podcast was very impressive. Hope you’ll consider doing more. Well done, Esther!!!!!
An absolute 5 star job.
- 61bertie
- Jan. 11, 2020
Best Crime Podcast
Love love this podcast. I love Esther’s way of telling the story and engaging you every moment of the story. The details that she finds and the way she explains them is both informative and entertaining. I just started listening to this podcast in Late November and have already caught up. Sitting at a desk all day this podcast helps me pass the days at work. I have listened to other crime podcasts but I think this one is the best.
- JenniferFord
- Jan. 11, 2020
Can’t Stop Listening
I already listened to the other true crime podcasts I love (crime junkie, MFM) and I was looking for a new one. I am so glad I stumbled upon this one because it’s so good. Esther is an amazing narrator and she includes just the right amount of details. I am surprised this podcast isn’t more popular. Give it a listen!
- More Countries
- Jan. 9, 2020
Love your voice!
Love your voice and your content. I still cannot believe that Crime Junkies stole your entire episode and others! And I still don’t understand how it has been acceptable and they are so high on the list. I get so bored by the “wait what?!” Every episode.
Anyways. Thanks for still producing and creating your content. I appreciate it!
- rvw425
- Jan. 7, 2020
MamaSamurai
I highly recommend this podcast. It’s very well researched and informative. The host is great. Love it!
- ggz763
- Jan. 7, 2020
My Addiction!
I am very picky about podcasts. I tend to steer away from a lot of them. But, I adore Once Upon A Crime. It has a format that appeals to me, and Esther doesn’t have to many episodes where she brings guests on. I’m not super fond of podcasts with more than one person talking.
But! The way she talks and presents the stories are amazing. And I love when she breaks for a moment to say something like “are you serious?” Or something else.
I originally Started to listen because of the Candace Newmaker story. I’ve heard a lot about it and I believe the Wikipedia entry directed me here. I listened to that episode and just had to listen to more.
- Tickety.Boo
- Jan. 7, 2020
- canyoumakethismoredifficult
- Jan. 6, 2020
Plagiarism
This is the first podcast I ever listened to. I love this podcast. You are a great writer so hearing that someone stole your words made me so angry. I don’t feel that Crime Junkie podcast did anything to fix stealing from you and others. I don’t understand how they have so many positive reviews especially after doing that. They have over 100,000 reviews and most of them are positive. I unsubscribed a long time ago. They shouldn’t continue to be rewarded for their lies. Also, They should have apologized to you. It was never resolved, as you said In your latest episode.
Thank you for your honest content. 🤍🖤
- NatoshaT
- Jan. 5, 2020
Love Esther!
I listen to so many true crime podcasts...like many of them but love only a few. Once Upon a Crime is definitely one of the best, and I’ve even stopped listening and unsubscribed to Once upon a Crime.
- Janebnalex2
- Jan. 5, 2020
Obsessed
I just found this podcast and am starting from the beginning. I love the speakers voice asking with all of the detail she gives for each story. If you love true crime this is a must listen!
- Becks_112
- Jan. 3, 2020
Amazing!
This podcast is an amazing true crime podcast, the reviews speak for themselves. Well researched, well edited and the host is wonderful!
- alisaurus.wrecks
- Dec. 31, 2019
Episode 155. Mention Jack Luna and I’m there!!
Great interview! The JRamsey case has been dissected so many times. But I can listen to Jack Luna discuss anything. Can’t wait to hear his episode. I’m glad it led me to Once Upon A Crime!
- jattzl
- Dec. 24, 2019
- rayj710
- Dec. 22, 2019
Great story telling
Straight story telling without the fluff and dramatizations. Interesting presentations of true crimes.
- dasher12
- Dec. 21, 2019
Very well done
I’m a new listener and I’m very impressed with this podcast. The narrator does a fantastic job and I look forward to listening to more in the future. The only negative is that the sound is way too low
- Todd Hedges
- Dec. 20, 2019
A+ for Esther a OUAC
Esther is a fantastic researcher and peppers these tragic stories with drops of sarcasm and personal story bits. And her voice is purrfect! Obsessed with all things true crime and this pod is the best.
- darthcrowe on IG
- Dec. 18, 2019
A great listen
I enjoy listening to every episode (#155 is great) of this podcast. It’s well researched & professionally produced. My interest in true crime started after l began listening to Esther’s podcast.
- lmahadevan
- Dec. 17, 2019
Episode 154
What an amazing collaboration! Two of my favorites in True Crime podcasts and you ladies did not disappoint!!
- NeatBaran
- Dec. 10, 2019
Great show but
Specifically about the bob marley podcast from October 14,2019 . We could have gone without the patrois reading .
A lot of it you could just read without the exact quote . I hated hearing it and it almost offensive
- Review klc
- Dec. 10, 2019
Love love love!
Thanks for the stories! I love your little “your welcome”s and aside opinions. Always saying what I’m thinking. Keep it up please!!
- Charyn3
- Dec. 3, 2019
You da best
I’m a true crime podcast binger. I love it love it love it.
Your podcast is well put together and your voice is easy to listen to. Thanks for what you do and don’t ever stop!
- Ooga Booga!¡
- Nov. 30, 2019
Love it!
Her voice is great. She’s almost always straight to the point but when she’s not it’s only because she’s stating a silly one-liner that is usually exactly what I was thinking. I love this podcast. So glad I found it.
- 3mta3.74
- Nov. 26, 2019