Missing - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I’ve reached Episode 60 and I’m not sure why the ratings are so low. Maybe I'm missing something - no pun intended. I’m a true crime follower - listened and watched endless episodes for many years so I’m not totally new to the genre or delivery. I like the conversational format and the sharing of info between Tim and Lance - Chloe too when she participates - with their guests. I appreciate the lack of “dramatic” presentation/effect that many other podcasts too often use. Maybe it’s not super slick, shiny or polished but they sound real, authentic and truly interested in their desire for answers and to spread the stories about the victims, their families and friends. Heartbreaking for all so I think we all hope that somehow someway these retellings and investigations help shed light on these dreadful mysteries.

The show is well researched & the important details are always included. I was hooked after Maura Murray, & have happily continued on. Tim & Lance are always respectful of victims & their families, which I really appreciate. One of the best true crime podcasts out there!

It’s been amazing to see the advocacy work Tim & Lance do for victims and their families. They are always donating and working with different causes and spreading awareness and giving family members a platform to speak on their show. They are skilled interviewers and always have interesting guests on both Missing and Crawlspace ranging from victims family members to experts in various fields in the true crime space. Their hearts are in the right place and I believe they truly contribute so much good to the largely toxic true crime community. Thank you both for all that you do and for being a safe space for victims and their families.

I appreciate the in depth research of the cases, and the hosts discuss them in a very respectful manner- taking into account the feelings of the victims and their families. Also, they cover a vast range of cases from recent to really old cold cases, which keeps it very interesting and doesn’t let people be forgotten.

I’ve always loved this podcast and have greatly appreciated and respected Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna for their work on cases of those who have gone missing. That was, until a few days ago, when I’d finished listening to the more recent episodes so I decided to go back through the older ones. That’s how I landed on Episode #411 from August 24, 2023, Kay-Alana Turner. As I’m in Texas where this happened, I was already a bit familiar with the case and wanted to hear Tim and Lance’s take on it.

Instead, what I got was a non-stop tirade that was both anti-law enforcement and anti-psychiatry between them and their “guest” Christy Arnhart who apparently considers herself an expert on everything, not only about Kay-Alana but apparently on overall policing, sheriffs departments, law enforcement training, policy and tactics, prescribing of psychiatric medications, psychiatry and diagnosing of various mental conditions, and so much more. What I couldn’t find were any qualifications that might lead her (or the regular hosts) to have any reason, basis or experience to expound on any of it let alone bash and criticize those who do. This episode was a mess with all three of them going on and on and on, dissecting, disrespecting and criticizing every single step of the Tomball Sheriffs Department, Kay-Alana’s actual psychiatrist (seriously?!?) and what they all SHOULD have done or how they could have done better. At several points, I considered stopping however I kept thinking they’d get past it. But, no. That was not to be the case. Since none of them have the kinds of jobs that require them to put their lives on the line and making split-second life or death decisions for themselves and others every single day, nor are they versed in the many facets of psychology and psychiatry, I’d say they owe everyone an apology. More than one. TBH, if I were that psychiatrist they accused of misdiagnosing Kay-Alana and prescribing the wrong medications/dosages, I’d sue them off of the face of the Earth for slander and defamation of character. For starters.

They should all be ashamed as they’ve lost any credibility and respect I ever had for them and this podcast. Not that losing me as a listener will really affect anyone but I have a feeling I’m not the only one who feels this way after listening to that beatdown of an episode. I hope the grandstanding and holier than thou b.s. in this episode was worth it for them.

Unsubscribing now. There are way too many other wonderful podcasts and hosts out there who can leave their politics, personal feelings, mindless babbling, gossip, thoughts and armchair quarterbacking of others at the door when they cover cases and stories. I’m a little sad that Missing has now shown they just aren’t able or want to do that. No one wants to hear your arrogant, non-expert “expertise.”

Devoted fan of the show, it can be infuriating when hosts lose sight of their true focus. True crime is about the stories, the mysteries, and the justice—NOT political lectures!