Popular Reviews of PRETEND

An always interesting and compelling documentary podcast. Well researched and informative, this is the kind of true crime show I favor. Javier Leiva is a fantastic storyteller and seemingly always finds different stories to tell.

Javier Leiva is a gifted storyteller — not only is "Pretend" well-written and well-reported, but Javier clearly thinks deeply about crafting a story so that it has the most impact on the listener. It helps that he's focusing on some pretty compelling characters to begin with, but "Pretend" stands out thanks to its crisp writing, sound quality, and attention to detail. Highly recommended.

This is one of my favorite shows. I investigated frauds and corruption on an FBI Economic Crime squad and I can tell you no one else is out here conducting hard-hitting authentic interviews on the topic like Pretend Radio. This podcast is the real deal! #MustListen

I've only listened to The Stalker. It was a really interesting case, but I found it extremely repetitive. I thought the medical child abuse became obvious very quickly but the reveal was drawn out.

I greatly like the way M. Leiva dismantles the psychopathic con artist's arguments.

Excellent research and excellent delivery! It’s a great podcast: intriguing, relevant, well executed and enlightening.

Entertaining and educational