Murder Homes

Stumbled upon this after loving shows like Going West and The Prosecutors. I thought it might be a gory show based on the title but it’s not at all. It’s not really news… it’s more storytelling with a unique and polished artistic flair. Very good use of music, etc. Listen to the one about the house of the future. I heard it start and was like, “No, I don’t do fiction”… but by the time I got to phone I was already like, “Okay, okay.” Very cool, very different. Love it!

I was really hoping, after the initial first season episode with the realtor, that this was a podcast about people buying and selling homes that were murder houses. I was excited to hear their stories about how they found out, anything they experienced, all the things. But it feels like a re-telling of crime stories we already know about, with an albeit brief history of the house thrown in. Then there’s a paranormal couple brought into a few episodes that are good for another type of podcast, but they (the couple) have nothing to do with the house. I will continue to listen, but hope that future episodes can be considered about actual stories of people that live in, or or have dealt with murder houses, not just re telling of crime stories many are already familiar with.

Season 1 was phenomenal. I really enjoyed everything about it. As an avid true crime podcast listener it is hard to find anything in the genre that is unique anymore that is still respectful and easy to listen to. I loved the unique twist of this format and binged through the first season. Season 2 just strays too far from the basis of the premise of the show and has now sounds like every other true crime podcast. The latest episode with Sareb Kaufman is a snooze fest I can’t even finish. It’s painful to listen to that guy go on & on & on. I can’t find anything redeeming there. I really like listening to the host so I hope he flips back to the original idea and I will gladly revise my review if he does. He is good at what he does but please go back to what worked and made you unique!

This show has good bones but needs some fine tuning. Some of the stories featured seem to stray away from the main topic in a genre that isn’t lacking for subject matter. Example, the latest goat episode. While quirky or strange, doesn’t really make sense with show. The first season was great and I think the creator has something really interesting to capture crime enthusiast from a different perspective. Lean back into the original format of the effect the murder had on the real estate and the community. Fantastic concept!

As others said, there is more ad time than content. I understand they need to have some ads but 2/3 is ads in a 30 minute episode is ridiculous. Plus, they are ads that scream at you. Love the concept, hate the presentation.

The first season was interesting but now it’s just turned into another true crime show. It really has little to do with the actual homes which is the whole premise of the show. There are much better true crime podcasts out there if that’s what you’re looking for.