Listener Reviews

I’ve had to cut way back on my true crime binges because my 5 year old was starting to pay attention. Anyway, I came back to this show and am right back in love. The thorough research, the writing, the super-clean audio and mesmerizing voice, the interesting cases, the dedication and hard work. I’ll be a subscriber forever.

Some podcasts simply don’t work because the podcaster just doesn’t have a good voice to listen to. This podcaster has a great listening voice. It works!

I just discovered this podcast, and I can’t stop listening. I started with season 9 because I’m familiar with the chandler halderson case. This is a serious deep dive into the case—not a single thing is left out. TZ is such a good story teller. He covers the whole story without adding unnecessary fluff.

I am so particular about the voices I listen to, but T.Z voice is soothingly monotone with just enough infliction to keep you intrigued. The way he respects each case, deep dives for the facts and presents it in a way you can understand. People who haven’t discovered this yet are missing out. Can’t wait for more episodes!!

Probably the best true crime show out there.

Excellent , in depth and long form - almost ASMR like podcast of your dreams (nightmares)

Move on already.

I’ve been binging these and the show truly evolves and gets better with each episode. Season 11 is great!I love how in-depth TZ goes.

Season 11 is amazing. All your work is good, enjoy it all, but season 11 man. Just awesome. Would love to hear you do the Grant Amato case now.

I stumbled upon this podcast while listening to another. At first it was ok but as I kept listening it became better and better! Next thing I know, I’m hooked! I love the narrator’s voice: creepy, strange, & sexy all at the same time! I appreciate the time he takes to tell the story; I really like that. Some podcasters rush over parts and pieces and you get lost. Not this podcaster! Very detailed. Well done! I’ve also shared the podcast on my social media feed and shared via my phone.

I just spent 3 days packing for a move while listening to this podcast non stop, I get bored with most podcasts and switch to another one half way through the episode, but I just couldn’t stop listening to this one, well done!

I appreciate the sensitivity towards victims & their families that you convey. Your storytelling is intriguing and the unique format of how you unfold event keeps me on edge! Keep up the wonderful independent work!!!

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

My favorite true crime pod <3

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.

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.

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!

This is probably one of the best podcasts I’ve came across in a while

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.

I am so glad I came across it. It’s so in depth and well researched. I love it!!

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!

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.

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.

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!