Proof: A True Crime Podcast

This podcast serves an invaluable purpose: to bring justice to a world where justice is a game. The beauty of it is that these women podcasters (and they mostly seem to be women who do this sort of tireless work) take the time and effort to do a real investigation and get to the truth. Whereas the under-qualified detectives cobble together whatever story they can make stick. And the DA just wants another point in the win column. After listening to this podcast, I immediately donated to the Innocence Project.

My algorithm prompted me to listen to this podcast beginning with Season 2. I am almost done with S2 and have not listened to S1 yet. I definitely enjoy this format of true crime podcast where the hosts do a deep dive into the case and interview all the witnesses. I have found this case intriguing enough that I have recommended this podcast to others. It is definitely better than the typical true crime podcast. My criticism of the show is that the hosts are highly obnoxious. They make some truly inane remarks that leave me astounded that they are successful at uncovering as much as they do. Additionally, they often make statements that falsely denote certain assumptions as fact. They have approached this project as an effort to prove Jake’s innocence rather than to conduct an unbiased examination. I do believe Jake may very well be innocent but the hosts’ assertion of “facts” about other potential perpetrators really detracts from the overall credibility of the “investigation.” Moreover, it is really irritating when they attempt to draw any parallels to the Adnan Syed case. There are not any. And the hosts are a far cry from Sarah Koenig.

I really enjoyed this production. I started with season 2. Now I have to go back and listen to season 1! I feel like podcasts that are made like this - more of conversation and dialogue with presenters that sound like real people telling a story. I don’t like podcasts that sound too scripted and too overdramatized music. Just tell the story!

The most incredible investigative podcast. Season 1 was unbelievable. I am truly impressed and moved by the dedication of Susan, Jacinda, Kevin, Dan and many others who refused to give up on justice! For anyone out there reading this, please never forget, no matter what legal situation you or a loved one are pulled into, ALWAYS get an attorney first before speaking to detectives. By talking to a detective without an attorney present, you are helping the detectives do their job and close a case and anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.