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Carolabbycharlie74 –
2021-02-07
Some of recordings muffled and hard to understand. Unique and fascinating story.
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If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series.
Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews
Fascinating
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Minho2710 –
2021-02-07
Absolutely hooked!
It’s NOT true crime. WHY is it HERE??
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m1ka0 –
2021-02-07
you guys forced a podcast to fit into the true crime genre when it obviously doesn’t belong here. 2 episodes in it started to become very apparent that no crime had or would occur. i get that the narrator was a big part of the story but really, she needed to be replaced. the whole thing is rough. i expected more from wondery. really let me down. with this BIG FAT LIE of a FAKE CRIME.
Riveting
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Seen Graphix –
2021-02-07
Thank you catfish for leading to this podcast, this is amazing!! It’s riveting, captivating and I am obsessed!
I tried to stick with it.
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Marilyn Monopoly –
2021-02-07
I really wanted to stick with this podcast as the content appeals to me. The narrator’s overly emotive voice did me in. Had to delete. I felt like I was listening to someone try out for a play. Just speak normally!!!!
Wow
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jeeves42 –
2021-02-07
So good and so creepy and even a bit profound. Just listen to it!
Love this podcast
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foxsongs –
2021-02-07
Looooooovvvve this!!!!
Interesting story poorly told
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sexyfender –
2021-02-06
Incredibly, incredibly slow. Like get to the point. Also it’s boring to hear a script read in monotone alongside monotone recordings from 40 years ago. Too many ads.
ADDICTING VERY!!
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Mklippie –
2021-02-06
ADDICTING!!!! I cannot wait to hear the next cast!!
Riveting
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NyGiantsdude101 –
2021-02-06
I listen to and from work bc I want complete silence and to hear this podcast echo of my car doors and I literally HAVE to make myself stop to go into work..
Such a good idea- poorly executed
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Cbalds –
2021-02-06
The recordings need to be enhanced or not used at all. Have an actor read the transcript of the call.
Meh
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myleastfavoritepodcast –
2021-02-06
Pros: Intriguing to hear the actual confessions. Wish the audio didn’t sound so muffled, but understandable as they are aged recordings.
Side note/con: Could definitely do without a lot of the life story. Rather than interesting, the narrator and her late husband sound pretentious. They make a big point of being ~artists in New York.~ Rolled my eyes at cocaine lines, hair on fire, shoplifting in department stores.
Voyeurism to the extreme
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steffoneee –
2021-02-06
I found it fascinating at first, a bit of voyeurism I suppose- but the more I listened the more creeped out I felt and I finally had to stop, I couldn’t hear it anymore. I felt bad for the narrator/wife, what she had to deal with, it wasn’t right.
DJ
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djohn5555 –
2021-02-06
Love it!!
Podcast is week-old trash
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make me you fool –
2021-02-06
Everything wrong with the online world in one convenient location! Like a half-eaten bag of fast food right out of the dumpster with a side of hair. I’ll pass
Love!
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Crazy Aunt Betty –
2021-02-06
Need more!
I love the narrator
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RabbiPhone –
2021-02-06
I find her narration calm and soothing while letting us in to this horrifying story. She provides just the right counterpoint.
Some of the callers are downright terrifying. The tapes give us a disturbing look into the callers' minds.
Hey, and there's even a love story.
You’re bad you’re bad
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fccf tc –
2021-02-06
This is horrible when I first listen to this iPhone will not my style to get better dude it’s so awkward when you talk this get better
Narrator
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Melpepp –
2021-02-06
The content makes for a super interesting show, however, the worst narrator ever.
Hooked!
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FearlessReviewer –
2021-02-06
I am on the edge of my seat after each episode!! Absolutely fantastic!
Obsessed
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MamaBear3008 –
2021-02-05
I seriously CAN NOT wait till the next episode comes out each time. I DO NOT want it to end. So intriguing and raw! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Creepiest True Crime Podcast I’ve listened to
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GiggleNWiggle –
2021-02-05
Wow. This is well produced and captivating. It’s gross, creepy and horrific, but you are too intrigued to stop.
Intruiging and original
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Messlington –
2021-02-05
Amazing topic. Very interesting and suspenseful! Def recommend!!
Dull. Host makes it all about herself.
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Rwilsonny –
2021-02-05
This is the host while talking: me me me I I I me me myself I me...
Would have been more interesting if they just played all of the messages on the answering machine with a little set up before each call.
Great
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pat184653 –
2021-02-05
All was good until I figured out Michael is Olaf. Now that’s all I can picture as I listen
Can’t wait for the next episode!
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Applies stupid –
2021-02-05
This week’s cliffhanger was just plain unfair. 😉
Keeps you on your toes
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GuzRR –
2021-02-05
This podcast is well written and executed. Each episode is carefully crafted to explain the Apology Line as well as develop the characters within this story. Thank you for making this podcast!
Really cool premise!
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katyreallydid –
2021-02-05
I love the idea and true story behind this podcast. But the execution left a lot to be desired. The sound quality on the recordings is abysmal - and they’re the centerpiece of the show! I get that they’re old recordings and the technology wasn’t what it is today but they’re almost completely unintelligible. I had to wait for the narrator’s explanation each time. It just gets old. I also wish the narration wasn’t so scripted. It would be 10 times better if she just told her story, more of an interview style rather than reading off a piece of paper. Good podcast, but I probably won’t keep listening.
Yes
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OsdfellowECC –
2021-02-04
Absolutely my new fav podcast
So frustrating
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katieq82 –
2021-02-04
Seems like a good podcast but EXTREMELY difficult to understand the phone calls; which make up a good chunk of podcast. If you can get over that - decent podcast. If not, prepare to be very frustrated as you play and replay the phone calls; struggling to understand them.
So good!
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Junkyvanrobot –
2021-02-04
Fascinating! Terrifying! Addicting! I can’t wait for each Tuesday when the new tapes drop.
Sounds entertaining, but can’t understand voice messages :/
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xbdufkandh –
2021-02-04
The idea of this sounds entertaining, but I’m having too hard of a time understanding the voice messages.
HOST IS WOODEN
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drewsocean1 –
2021-02-04
Idea is sound and apparently quite old. No excuse except to say the host doesn’t sound even real. i know they are, but the monotone is rough on the ears.
So far ....so good maybe
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Onemrlewis –
2021-02-04
Seems like this is the very first social media troll using the phone lines and answering machines of the ‘80s to f’ w/ people. Did Brett Easton Ellis write this?
Interesting content, host is fine
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pickford76 –
2021-02-04
I’ve seen many reviews criticizing her tone, she’s not great but she’s fine. I think the topic is very interesting. Give the first episode a shot.
Definitely a lot of ads. I just listen when I can forward past them.
Ok
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Kathyb527 –
2021-02-04
Fascinating content but narrator is awful. They should have brought someone in with a listenable voice. Not sure I will finish.
Dying to find out what happened to Alan!
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mamamunoz123 –
2021-02-04
Why did I grow up in nyc at that time and never hear of this? Super cool!
Fascinating
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MorganVanD –
2021-02-04
This is so well done, and keeps the listener eager for more. I wish I could binge this, as the story is just fascinating and intriguing. As someone who loves true crime, you can relate to Alan’s desire to continue his quest to connect with Richie, but the pragmatic side screams to run. It is psychological and dissects everyone’s interest in crime and the dark side of humanity.
A chilling glimpse into the human psyche!
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GarrettBrown –
2021-02-04
I was intrigued by an add for this show and was not disappointed. The raw vulnerability and terrifying psychosis of humanity on display for your ears. I haven’t been this captivated by a podcast since the first season of Serial.
Too many ads
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mrm23 –
2021-02-04
Borderline impossible to listen to. No artful flow with this many ads.
Addictive
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maaaddiewaaaddie –
2021-02-04
My God, what a story! Fascinating, frightening and thoroughly entertaining. I’ve just started listening and already know that six episodes will clearly not be enough. Well done.
I am TRANSFIXED during each episode!!!
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Dyer family –
2021-02-04
I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts, but this one has been, by far, the most compelling and addictive one I’ve ever heard! Each episode is more exciting and fascinating than the last, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next episode each time! Just an EXCEPTIONAL podcast! A MUST LISTEN!!!!!
The story seems to have potential but...
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elle bee 11 –
2021-02-04
The narrator sounds like she's reading and that's distracting to me.
Seems Good, voice ok .
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maguxman –
2021-02-04
Of course it’s good! But I don’t enjoy the voice and I can’t get over that.... seems like it’s on a 1.25 speed mode or something. But the story line is interesting, will make an effort to listen but the voice makes me
not focus on the story.
I Make No Apologies
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MuffinLB –
2021-02-04
I can’t wait until each episode drops. What an interesting story. And I’m jealous...Tribeca rent in the 1980s? No fair, I was a kid.
🪝Hooked
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artlahar –
2021-02-04
So much better with headphones 🎧
Fascinating!
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sassy4473 –
2021-02-03
I’ve binged the first 4 eps in one night. So interesting. The idea of the apology line reminds me of Post Secret that is going on today. Plus NYC was way more dark and dangerous in the 80s.
Love it!
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M.Cozz –
2021-02-03
I absolutely love this podcast and can’t wait each week for the new episode! I’m dying to know what happens next!
WOW
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Erin 0913 –
2021-02-03
This show is just amazing!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to hear what’s in store!!!