Great podcast, great topics, but please stop putting the music behind the stories. It’s incredibly difficult to tune out sometimes and makes me stop listening all together 😒 sad!

As others have said, episodes go

on and on. Interviewees say the same thing - stating and restating - multiple times in the same beat. There’s so much rambling, it’s like getting stuck in a conversation with your neighbor who rambles. So frustrating because these stories could be good, but need a tighter story teller (editor).

I used to love listening to this podcast. I would wait patiently and excitingly for new seasons and new episodes and found the stories of the survivors to be compelling and inspiring.

What I’ve found really concerning is that over the last few seasons, it seems to have taken a turn into something that could be extremely harmful. There have been multiple stories that involve situations of allegations and accusations to “call out” someone, but seem much more as crusades to harm someone they didn’t like. Emboldening this sort of gossip behavior is dangerous. This is extremely unethical and I would think the host, Tiffany, should be aware of that already so it is confusing why she is publishing these types of stories. This potential harm to others is contradictory to what the whole platform is about, correct? I don’t get it. I hope things get better before someone gets hurt.

Loved previous seasons but since season 17 it just a drags on forever and it’s just not interesting anymore. Please select better stories. I won’t renew my wondery subscription as this was the only podcast I used it on, unless things change.

Where are the synopsis for each episode or at the very least each season? Seems lazy and I’m not going to just blindly listen to whatever.

The music is unbearable. Not trying to be petty or dramatic but the theme music is awful and the weird music that is looped under the dialogue is insanely repetitive and grating, especially with headphones

This podcast used to be so good. These stories are truly not juicy enough for podcast fodder. They deserve to be told but not on this platform. We need the dramaaaaa.

Something is wrong with the latest seasons of this pod.

Great podcast. Horrible, off key song.

I used to love this show. The first few seasons were amazing to me, especially the Jonestown season.

This season is an absolute disgrace. I am so disgusted. If you haven’t listened, please spare yourself and move on.

A song so bad that even had Mozart himself written it, we would not celebrate his genius.

Season 18 was interesting at first but I got bored of all the dude bro band and tattoo drama really quick. Not every story is podcast worthy… I believe every person should have an outlet to tell their story, just didn’t find any personal relevance to those specific subcultures. Seemed like the podcast focused on local Seattle scene drama more this time around.

Season 19 is already boring. I’m going to check out of this season. Get a new producer please!!

*Below is my original review from a couple of years ago. I’m listening to the beginning of season 19. I think this info is very helpful. I’ve been stalked before but it didn’t escalate to an OOP or violence. I think that perhaps this info could be stated at the end of the episode for those who want additional info. Speaking for myself, I think what’s most powerful about your podcast is putting out survivors’ stories that others relate to. So that should remain at the forefront. Thanks.

*Original review: The way that you explained lovebombing and gaslighting allowed me to recognize those things more clearly in my relationships. I appreciate the guests’ willingness to share because it’s hard to see manipulative, narcissistic behavior for what it is in the moment in my own life until someone puts a mirror up. It helped me understand what was happening to me and start to protect myself. Also, please don’t change the song! But if you do, thanks for introducing me to Glad Rags!! I started listening this year and have gone back and listened to all seasons. I will say (and I do appreciate their stories) but some (not all) of the religious stories were a little harder to relate to (and some came off quite privileged) and perhaps could have been condensed. Everyone’s trauma and truth is their own and legitimate, but what is “horrific” to some sounds like a holiday in paradise compared to others’ experiences. Since I’m catching up on all seasons, you may have taken that into account in later seasons but I’m listening out of order. Overall, you are doing fabulous and making a difference to me and I’m sure many others. Thanks.

When I first found this show I binged all of it, it was super relatable and interesting and crazy. I loved the focus on the victims and their stories and the questions asked by the host.

I can’t even follow the stories anymore ….where is the host ? What’s the backstory ? I feel like they’ve started everything in the middle of a story and to hear from so many people it gets confusing. It’s not worth a subscription, it’s hardly worth the free listening anymore unfortunately.

This podcast used to be an incredible place for people to share truly complex and intimate stories about the people and things they’ve encountered. In the past stories provided a firm warning about red flags to look out for and types of people to avoid. Now the podcast is nothing more than a collection of people telling bad stories about people they don’t like and sharing allegations they’ve heard through others but have no evidence of. The podcast and its host have a poor definition of abuse and they’re doing nothing but providing an outlet for people to share about “harm” that’s subjective. It’s no longer helping people, but providing an outlet for complainers who take no personal accountability for the situations they’ve willingly and knowingly put themselves in.

I’ll have to stop listening.

This podcast just goes on and on and on. Most of these stories could be told in one or maybe two episodes. It is just somebody drowning on about another person and it’s literally annoying. The stories even aren’t even that shocking or interesting. I don’t get why so many people like this.

What are they even complaining about- seems like a vent session fired, dumped, nothing interesting or insightful. I agree with the other reviews- BORING!

I couldn’t follow this last seasons storyline because I would get so bored I couldn’t finish an episode. I feel like The host needed to do a little bit more guiding of the storyline so that half of the episode wasn’t a boring backstory that has nothing to do with the main plot line. my sign to unsubscribe and move on.

This podcast used to be one of my fave’s by far. I was excited for each new season. This season, not so much. I’m lost. The stories are all over the place. The episodes are not as engaging. Deep sigh. Let’s see what next season/next year brings.

Hard to listen to. With a story this difficult to listen to it would have been great to have had a heads up on what it’s exactly about rather than broad trigger warnings. Not a fan of the format of the lady reading off of a script the entire time without any emotion behind anything, really threw me for a loop.

Very interesting stories. Was not a fan of season 18 but have been riveted to all the others

Are we just so desensitized that these stories seem repetitive and boring? Or is something missing from a once really great podcast? I keep hoping the next episode will be better.

Season 1 - This girl is just delusional as her guy. When she got rid of her friggen dog I was done! The guys fake friends were so obvious….. willfully dumb not a victim.

First season was good and then all downhill from there! Super super boring

I’ve enjoyed this show and all the cliffhangers left for the following weeks but this last season was very drawn out and hard to listen to. While these experiences are valid, it seems like each episode talks about the same thing same voice same same same. I’m not left wanting to learn more. Which is important bc these are stories that are important and needed but not a whole season. A good revamped season is needed.

I struggled to know where to rate this so opted for in the middle at 3 stars. While the stories are compelling and there is a certain power in letting people lay out their whole story, this podcast could benefit from a large amount of editing and a host to lead you through the story, especially when hearing from multiple victims. I find myself listening on 1.5 speed just to get through the episodes because I feel compelled to find out what happens but need to wade through so much extraneous detail just to find out what happened. These episodes consistently bury the lead which just ends up being annoying in my opinion.

What was the point of this episode? Most boring episode yet. Usually a good podcast, but if I only heard this episode I would not listen again.

I used to love this show and look forward to the new ep every week but now I can’t seem to listen to a full one. These stories have gotten more diluted over time. It feels like one story is getting dragged out into so many episodes for the sake of filling up a season, and it’s no longer holding attention as it once was. Disappointing.

The most recent story with the band was a painful listen. What sealed the deal was hearing about how the main story teller posted about the accused fathers funeral?? They went too far.

I really appreciate how this podcast centers survivors and gives them their power back by allowing them space to tell their story. I also love that it’s not all the same heterosexual played out drama and that the show features all different types of people and their stories. I also really appreciate the host’s story, and the reason she does this on the first place. A powerful platform and I love knowing I can listen to the stories without guilt because the survivors are being respected and not re-traumatized or being made into trauma porn. 10/10. And I’ve listened to every episode and disagree that it’s going downhill. I think it’s evolved to hold space for what survivors need. And I think that’s brilliant.

Ugh. This new season is sooooo boring.over all the last seasons. This one I’m just like why?? Why did you choose these stories??

This show used to be really good! I remember binging the episodes about the strange stuff going on at a Sacramento Church. I could not wait for new episodes about the woman’s sister-in-law she worked with and the mysterious “British” husband. The stories were great and storytelling was great. The last 3 seasons have been bad and I’ve stopped listening 3/4 of the way through this season. The stories now just consist of a bunch of whining now. “I’m an influencer and I was bullied”, “I’m a doula and I wasted a week of my life with someone who clearly wasn’t pregnant because I have no common sense”. Worst of all, this dumb conspiracy that her brother was murder by the cops in some huge cover up. This has went from truly unique stories to just a bunch of “you were gaslit” “your feelings are valid” “emotional trauma” mumbo-jumbo

I’m leaving 5 stars because I know what Tiffany and this podcast is capable of. However after reading some reviews today I kinda realized I feel the same, this used to be my favorite podcast to listen to on Thursday’s and now I forget to check half the time. Season 18 has been a bit jumbled, drawn out and hard to get through. And now halfway through we’re back to short individual stories? I think it’s time to take a step back, re-evaluate and listen to the reviewers and listeners for future seasons. Original, unique stories with less fluff.

I used to loooove this show and look forward to Thursday mornings for new releases. When she started charging to listen to the newest episode instead of waiting a week, I paid. When she started dragging out stories and often shortening episodes, I stopped paying but still enjoyed listening. Now….it’s horrible! This most recent story, I feel like I’m listening to friends talk smack about a dude they just don’t like. And, don’t get me wrong, he’s not someone I’d hang out with….but he’s also not someone I think is worthy of a podcast. I have always been very liberal and used to call myself “woke” until recently when it turned into a hate filled cancel fest and some of these episodes contain plenty that has pushed me and many, many people away. The constant virtue signaling and buzzwords. Realizing you’ve been s**ually assaulted days after the fact by someone you’ve been sleeping with, never said no to, never struggled, nothing to let him know you suddenly weren’t interested. THIS is why people aren’t taking real victims serious anymore! Please do better.

The sheer wide range of experiences and perspectives within those experiences lets people from all walks of life know they’re not alone. Tiffany’s audio set up brings out a the raw edge and realness - it doesn’t feel over produced. Keep up the good work.

Tiffany is great, but this podcast really went downhill after the dula season. Used to be obsessed with Something was Wrong and wait for the next release, now I can hardly finish an episode. Not going to give a bad review because I once loved this show so much. I hope the show gets back to what it once was!

I have listened to all of the seasons, the platform and reasoning for starting the show is what keeps me going. No matter the story they are all equally important because someone was/is affected. There are season I have enjoyed more than others, but I appreciate all the time and empathy put into this podcast!

I’m not sure if I will continue to listen because the audio quality is TERRIBLE.

I’d like to hear stories about heterosexual relationships only. More women’s experiences with men in particular. I used to love this podcast in 2020/2021.

The show has gone quite down hill story wise.

I used to count down to the release of new episodes. Now, this is the podcast I listen to if I have nothing else and even then, it’s painful. These latest seasons and story telling are incredibly hard to understand. I only gave a second star for how good it used to be and hope it’ll get better again!

Just finished listening to the first episode about the band and Kevin, which prompted me to leave this review. What is happening here?!

The latest tattoo artist episodes are really bad. Previous episodes are better but these new ones are gossipy and slanderous and weird.

Like so many other reviews here, I loved this podcast, it used to be my thursday favorite but the last seasons and this "season" are so boring and dragged out. Maybe take a little break, find what's worth telling and then come back. It's ruining the other amazing seasons this podcast has and there are so many other podcasts out there, that you might be phased out in the long run and I would hate that for Tiffany. We know you can do it, take your time with it

Listening to Ivy’s mom repeatedly defy court orders is sickening. I’m at the point where Ivy has been attacked by Jake and am wondering why her mother wasn’t told that if she contacted Jake again that Ivy would be removed from her custody. Was Ivy’s mom working the system or what? Lying to LE, CPS etc that she was in contact with Jake? I understand victimology and her past but this lady needs help. I hope she got it. I hope her daughter is being protected from poor parenting from an abuser and someone with deep rooted insecurity. **Ivy’s mom knew what she was walking into from day one with Jake. I don’t appreciate the fact that she had other children was kept on the down low.**

I have been listening to this show since the beginning, but I do feel like things are going downhill. I really don’t know what is going on in the current season - I can’t even finish some of the episodes. There is no cohesion and the stories are not good. Very sad. This used to be one of my favorite podcasts.

Thankfully stumbled upon the doula story. WOW!! Wow. Followed by Tiffany”s story. I can relate on so many levels. Have become hooked. Thank you

I recently discovered this podcast about 7 months ago(I only started listening to podcasts about 9 months ago) and I binged the first season. It was to say the least life changing for me. It opened my eyes and made me see what was happening in my own life and that I wasn’t alone and that what I was experiencing was not okay. And in just 2 weeks after finishing the complete 1st season I made up my mind, I was leaving my fiancé for good so within 24 hours I hired 2 movers to come load everything they could into a uhaul within 90 minutes and I drove that uhaul towing my car 521 miles across state lines without any one knowing except my brother in law and sister who were waiting with my 7 year old son. Your podcast saved my life it opened my eyes and gave me the confidence to leave a dangerous situation so thank you, thank you for sharing your story Sara.

This band story is so incredibly petty and lame. This show has gone down the toilet.

I used to really love this podcast. Unfortunately the content has become repetitive and is just not interesting. It feels like a long Tic Toc/Instagram post of people complaining about those who hurt their feelings or had opinions that didn't align with theirs. Or so they say.

Unsubscribing and canceling my subscription. I can't take anymore of the nonsense.

What you were producing in your first seasons worked. Not sure why you changed,

Banter

This podcast has some really great stories with some really valuable information on most episodes. Sprinkled amongst the 18 seasons, however, there are some very questionable decisions I can only assume were made on the editing/production side of things. But I stuck through because- opinions aside- it’s important that victims have a platform to share and heal, even if I don’t agree with every decision the host makes. Unfortunately, Tiffany completely lost me with her Chris Williams episode- how on earth could you even think to air that story? What a missed opportunity-It IS important that more men disclose their encounters with abusive partners..but this? This is the least compelling thing I’ve ever heard and to air it along with others’ story of REAL abuse was insulting to say the least. The guests and their stories are the ONLY reason I’ve continued to listen. Just keep that in mind. I hope Tiffany is willing to take some constructive criticism because she has the opportunity to make this a truly special and helpful podcast.

Something was wrong used to be my absolute favorite podcast. Every Thursday morning was like Christmas however, season 18 leaves much to be desired, and following an average season 17 (I don’t enjoy hearing people read from a script) leads me to believe the podcast is trending down. The doula episodes, while not my favorite, were interesting but every episode that follows feels like a chore to get through. After listening to E13 early on Amazon music I think I am done for awhile. Not everyone with a story is a good story teller, not everyone with a voice belongs on a podcast.