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S-Town Podcast

S-Town

A True Crime, Society and Culture podcast featuring Brian Reed
 210 people rated this podcast
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Episodes
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40
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Damn fine storytelling.
Dec 17th, 2019
1
I couldn't make it though this podcast. It felt invasive and unethical, and I'm not at all surprised to find out that this podcast is being sued for exploitation. The reporting is voyeuristic and irresponsible, especially when it comes to the potential outing (or direct outing) of queer individuals. In one instance, a conversation that John explicitly asked to be kept off the record is revealed by Brain Reed. I didn't find this show entertaining, interesting, or enjoyable. I mostly just found it unredeemable.
Nov 29th, 2019
0
S-Town is epic. No matter where I was listening I was transported to Alabama amongst the tree's and the s**t. Could not stop listening to this twisted tale. Highly recommend to anyone. Enjoy.
Nov 26th, 2019
1
This show was fantastic to me. I loved the southern-ness of it and was able to really visualize it. While I was sad to see the story take the turn that it did, I'm glad we were able to hear the story. A must listen.
Nov 16th, 2019
0
This podcast is amazing! It unravelled in a way that kept me hanging on throughout. And the twist is, it wasn’t meant to. Literally. Give it a crack it’s great.
Nov 10th, 2019
0
The people are real and John B was a fascinating person. So smart and conflicted just listen you will love it.
Oct 30th, 2019
0
I love this pod. Starts off with a murder but ends up giving listeners a grest deal insight into rural America. For someone who lives in Sweden this podcast was a great opportunity for cultural education. John is a fascinating character, I wish I could have heard more from him.
Oct 10th, 2019
0
Even though it lead down the path I thought it would, the story telling was so on point I wanted more. Goes to show that how you tell it is far more important than what happens specifically.
Sep 17th, 2019
0
So not true crime; it nothing to do with criminal activities. Not entirely uninteresting, but slightly exploitative and definitely not as advertised. No pay off at the end, either.
Jul 25th, 2019
0
This podcast started out good bro, but then it gets weird and ends weird bro.
Jun 25th, 2019
3
S-Town is potentially the most compelling story I have ever been told. This is definitely a one-day binge podcast.
May 30th, 2019
0
This absolutely haunts me.
May 24th, 2019
0
This podcast tried to benefit from the popularity of Serial. I liked Serial, so I listened to S-Town. But somehow the scuttlebutt of a small town—and the ramblings of one eccentric man living in it—just weren't that compelling to me. It comes down to the social ramifications of the two podcasts. Serial focused on one case, but was ultimately about the flaws in our justice system. S-Town focused on one case, but there were no reflected issues in larger society to lend that case any deeper meaning.
Apr 15th, 2019
1
I really enjoyed this one. The protagonist is definitely a character. I can't decide though whether the podcast is responsible journalism or exploration.
Aug 17th, 2018
0
S-Town is what reality TV wants to be. Nothing is scripted, and the story keeps you on your toes the entire time. About half-way through the series something happens that makes you consider what you're listening to in a different light, because the characters you've been hearing talk are real people. And real people die. Great podcast, highly recommended (especially for binge listening on a road trip.
Apr 6th, 2018
0
Amazing. The work that went into this podcast is staggering. Heartbreaking glimpse into what it must be like to live as a genius.
Mar 7th, 2018
0
Had me hooked from the start
Mar 6th, 2018
0
Look into the life of an interesting person living in a flyover state. You have to be invested in his story to like it.
Jan 19th, 2018
0
This is the most beautiful and haunting story I have ever heard. Does feel a little bit unresolved, but I was riveted from start to finish.
Jan 11th, 2018
0
Thoroughly engaging
Oct 26th, 2017
0
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Podcast Details
Started
Mar 28th, 2017
Latest Episode
Mar 28th, 2017
No. of Episodes
7
Avg. Episode Length
About 1 hour
Explicit
Yes

Podcast Tags

Private lifetrue crime podcastpeabody awardwoodstock alabamagood storyunearthing of the mysteriesalabama towntyler goodsonnjohn b mclemorehost brian reedpodcast s townmysteries of one manhumor
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