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One of the best podcasts available
I listen to many podcasts. Yours is so good that I decided to become one of your Patreon members. This is a first!! Thank you very much for extremely good analysis, articulating the stories and drawing in the listening audience in a powerful way!
Respectfully
Dave M
- Tribal dad
- Sept. 27, 2024
- llbees
- Sept. 27, 2024
Excellent excellent show
Very well done. Love it. Listening to season 11 currently. I’ve heard this story told on a few podcasts. This is so well done I’m happily listening to the entire story again. Can’t wait to check out the other seasons when I’m done. One of my new favorites no question.
- BoSox_VT
- Sept. 3, 2024
Haldersons case
This was just an incredible podcast that kept you wondering the entire time. I enjoyed listening to hours, and hours of a story well told. First person interviews and jail house calls that were included at the end of each episode. I hope there is follow up episodes about Cat, the girlfriend and the arraignment and trial. Excellent job.
- bavaro12345
- Aug. 27, 2024
Respectful and Researched
I haven’t had a true crime podcast come across as respectfully as it does with TZ. He clearly has so much empathy and respect for everyone involved in a case and encourages his listeners to put their judgements aside and reflect on each situation. I am sad that I binge-listened through everything so quickly, but will eagerly wait for more as he truly is a gem!
- Sarah DeGoes
- Aug. 8, 2024
- Suavecito814
- July 31, 2024
Season 10 - Otto Warmbier
The research and details about this tragedy of Otto’s treatment in N. Korea are fascinating and horrific. However, the excessive use of news clips (fair use ?) and Otto’s news conference confession made fast forward my only option to get through this podcast. I’ll try season 2 since the author said it was his favorite.
- EulleGibbons
- July 26, 2024
- Ch082082
- July 9, 2024
Love this Podcast!
My perfect true crime podcast has lots of audio clips, (actual audio clips, i.e. interrogations, cop cams, 911 calls, etc.) a bit if narrating but not too much, and a healthy respect for the victims.
Keep up the good work!
- Jurh$;$&&
- June 6, 2024
Obsessed
Tapes from the Darkside is like listening to a really well done, excellently researched documentary. TZ adds just enough thoughtful commentary and has a great voice to listen to. Love it.
- iblinkinpink
- June 6, 2024
Fantastic!
TZ does an excellent job deep-diving into some truly disturbing cases. His presentation and analysis of primary source material is captivating. Since main episodes are presented in single narration format there is no off-topic banter and episodes focus solely on the case.
- Stephtfoo
- May 1, 2024
Fantastic Podcast!!
Okay, so it took me a while to find where to leave a review but I am finally here.
I can’t remember exactly how I found this show…it might have been a recommendation from another podcast, a Google search, or a random Spotify recommendation. All I know is I am glad I found it. The information on the podcast and the delivery is top notch. I always look forward to the new episodes when they pop up! Keep up the good work! Glad I found your podcast!
- Dombustos
- April 18, 2024
My new favorite!
I love this podcast! The pace is great for me and the stories are dark but intriguing. TZ does an amazing job researching and presenting the story in a compelling way.
- NelsonEJ
- April 10, 2024
This show is a treasure
Tapes from the Dark Side is magnificently crafted with suburb story telling and top notch production value! Subscribe to the premium feed and you will not be disappointed! I listen to quite a few podcasts and this little gem is a favorite!
- jgloveless
- April 8, 2024
Continues to be outstanding
I’ve been listening since the beginning and it’s just getting better. Loved the Otto Warmbier episodes. The research, production and overall vibe makes this one of the top independent true crime podcasts imo.
- qavvik
- Dec. 6, 2023
Tori4fun
Enjoyed Tori4fun episodes! Eleanor’s parents are not divorced so I would not research that further. Also, her fathers name, Eppa, is not pronounced correctly, but I still loved the podcast! Thank you for researching!
- emckitt
- Aug. 25, 2023
- NappyDresser
- Aug. 22, 2023
A fascinating, high-quality true crime podcast
This podcast is a new favorite for me. I am so impressed with the research, the storytelling, and absolutely love TZ’s style of presenting each case. I don’t get hooked on new podcasts easily, but this one grabbed me right away. I’ve been recommending it to friends who also love true crime, and they are all loving it too. Highly recommend listening!
- CF15403
- Aug. 13, 2023
Your empathy is really moving
I’m so thankful for your empathic narrative, your honesty - your emotional intelligence is incredible.
It restored some of my faith in humanity.
I’m going to pray for you, man.
And as crazy as it sounds I’m going to pray for that Eleanor, her victims and her family. I don’t have the words for her so all I can pray is that God reaches into the blackest depths of her soul.
This world is so very dark but somehow you manage to tell these horrible stories with such compassion. I’m proud of you!
I was in tears after your last subscription episode - I was straight up sobbing.
I’m not one to cry but just hearing you talk about how much you want to cultivate care for others really cut through the ice in my heart.
I do believe you have a calling. Thank you for sharing your perspective. There are pastors that cannot deliver a message of love the way you did in that last episode.
- dalpaengi
- Aug. 4, 2023
😎
Great pod, stories & narration by T.Z. Listening to Tori4fun wasn’t smooth tho….way too many bleeps made it sorta disjointed. Why the silences🧐
- BeeCuzThatsWhy
- July 29, 2023
Masterful True Crime Podcast
TZ does such an amazing job in in telling this fabulous podcast. He’s very thoughtful of the victim(s) and their family & friends. This podcast is very informative, well written, and delivered with great depth and insight.
- Sunrinya
- July 26, 2023
- From_me_to_you
- July 25, 2023
Fantastic and Thoughtful Stories
TZ is an amazing host and has a very insightful way of presenting information. He is able to get to the heart of the issues and find ways to meaningfully discuss them. I highly recommend this show!
- Scarlet
- July 25, 2023
Unlike any other true crime pod out there-in a league of its own 🌟
I usually start (& unsubscribe) from shows so fast in this genre that it needs a new category: True Crum. That’s why I was deeply hesitant to start TFDS even though it’s been in my queue for a while, but, with summer here and content consumed…I held my breath and hit play…
At first, TZ’s slow paced voice made me think this was another Nina Innstead deal where I would have to listen on 1.25x to deal but THEN! I was startled by the head snapping yet refreshing change of pace of included audio including historical recordings, insightful commentary and tasteful, well placed music. This wasn’t going to be another drone fest nor is it full of snark or one sided criticism.
I have just finished Season 2 and can’t say enough good things about the depth of the stories, the interesting and thorough coverage while remaining on task is often overlooked by many creators trying to churn out content but not on Tapes From the Dark Side. It’s never predictable and never ever boring - THANK YOU for a truly entertaining show!
- UnshakabIe Faith
- July 24, 2023
A welcome disruption to the true crime universe
I actually went to middle school with TZ and we used to swap Stephen King books in the 6th grade! This pod is truly compelling - a completely different feeling than anything I’ve found elsewhere, with a superior production quality, care for detail & an appropriately somber mood that still allows the listener to revel in unraveling a story without feeling exploitative. Started with S1 E1 & plan to keep going for the duration. Way to go T :)
-Isabella Y
- ohbella89
- July 6, 2023
Great show!
Definitely enjoyed this show so far. I have adhd so sometimes the seasons are a bit too long but some are shorter and I am still able to skip to what I want to hear. I like the soundtrack they have in this show as well! I appreciate the podcaster who does their best to highlight the victim which doesn’t always happen in most true crime podcast. They actually take time to make sure people know how great those victims are.
- BurnttRice
- June 27, 2023
MORE VOLUME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the podcast. Well written, very well presented and I look forward to new episodes.
BUT. The volume level is not high enough to hear it while driving my reasonably new pickup truck at full phone volume, full radio volume and full Bluetooth volume to make out what is being said. This is an issue with so many podcasts. I also used bone conduction headphones and same problem. If I’m doing work outside it’s a waste of time to try and listen.
- silveradoahs
- June 25, 2023
Excellent
I’m blown away. Excellent content and presentation. I’m an avid podcast listener and support several. Having discovered this podcast, if I could only support one podcast- it would be this one. Thank you for critical, intelligent and interesting content.
- Swordfishtonight
- May 16, 2023
- MagLoLex
- April 22, 2023