I really wanted to like this podcast and gave it a few listens to be fair. Unfortunately, the format feels chaotic and hard to follow. I’m not sure why the hosts are always yelling - I actually had to double-check that I wasn’t accidentally playing it at 1.75x speed. For context, I typically listen at 1.25x or even 1.5x if a show moves slowly. I had to drop this one down to 0.75x, and even then, it still felt like rushed rambling. The energy just wasn’t enjoyable, and the delivery distracted from the storytelling. Luckily, there are plenty of other true crime podcasts that offer the same kind of vibe they’re aiming for - just with a lot more polish and a lot less shouting.

I used to love the show!!! And I still love, Patrick!!! However I cannot sit through Gillian anymore, she is insufferable and I feel bad that Patrick has to deal with her.

Love the show; love y’all! Love how victim-focused TCO is. My brother got me and my sister into the pod a couple of years ago, and I’m glad he did. Thank you!

This is my second time listening to the ENTIRE podcast. Gillian & Patrick find a way to bring levity in the darkest of corners. I constantly find myself laughing out loud at Patrick’s shenanigans and Gillian’s “bits”. They are so talented & compassionate. Also, I have to say that it was Patrick’s laugh that initially sucked me in. 10/10!

7/31/25: every now and then I think about this pod and how much I used to absolutely LOVE it. It’s sad that so many of us were conned by really bad people. Third: Updating today so the review stays fresh. Second revision: I had been a fan for years. Traveled to NY and Philly for live shows. Ohio for Obsessed Fest. Spent money on Merch. Shared the podcast with friends and with other Facebook groups. Absolutely disappointing to hear that podcasters who coined “don’t be garbage,” had stock in the sanitation company. The idea of women supporting women has been echoed throughout the podcast for years. That’s laughable now to have read how you treated other network hosts. Original: Downgrading my rating. Your listeners should be able to hear what’s going on at the network.

Listening to these two non-Black individuals detail their feelings as it relates to the AstroWorld tragedy, I realized that a lot of their takes are from a place of judgement and rooted in a lack of research or true understanding. I would hope the two hosts work on their tone and delivery and also take into account it is easier to say what you would’ve/could’ve/should’ve done in a scenario that they themselves describe as inevitable to occur. I had to stop listening and completely unfollow them when I heard too many comments that I personally could not justify.

Gillian has become insufferable. Also, SOOO much hypocrisy. They preach one thing and their ads scream something else. Sell out much?

Sad name drop trying to link herself to Ice T, has no idea why he’s called that, hint: It was his pimp name. I didn’t even have to give it a goog.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for years!!! But lately all Gillian does is yell, repeat herself and unfortunately it’s not a comedy anymore I understand it’s hard to cover true crime but you used to make it fun Do yourself a favor listen to grizzly man and then listen to any of the new episodes and you will see the difference I’m sad to go but it’s not enjoyable anymore

Updated review: The change is in the overall vibe and connection between audience and hosts almost like a “you can’t sit with us” vibe, where it used to be such a relaxed, silly, safe space.

It’d be great if they would stop with the nonessential political lamenting and stick to the crime narrative.

Patrick and Gillian make my day better. I love how they joke and play off of each other and they are the funniest around.

Mark Goodyear is my latest fave. Bikram shouting yoga commands is my all time fave. Love the show!

I love true crime podcasts and stumbled across TCO and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love Patrick’s laugh and Gillian you are so quick with the great commentary you say what im thinking in a more articulate way or make me think of something differently in the best way. The combo of Patrick and Gillian comments, jokes , relating stories is the best. I had to go all the way back to the start and now I’m almost done with beginning through 2020. Only 4.5 more years for me to catch up and then it’s the Pates to hear the rest of the episodes. Keep it up, I love your podcast. You make me smile every time I listen if not outright laughing. You two are the best!!!!

I’m tired of not blaming the victim. Are women really 2nd class citizens, not responsible, stupid???? If we keep making excuses for women then women really can’t think for themselves and aren’t equal to men!

I just randomly came a crossed your podcast and I’m obsessed! Haha I absolutely love you guys and your vib! You 2 together just makes my day and you personalities just makes me have a better day! Keep shining!!!!

As someone who loooved this show for years, Patreon subscriber and everything, it has become almost completely insufferable to listen to. I take breaks for a few months and then will return, only to find more yelling, more bad takes, lack of research, generalizations, and the pot totally calling the kettle black. The virtue signaling is tiresome and there is so much more negativity and harshness. Surprisingly I still like Patrick for the most part as he at least comes off authentic, but I just don’t think I can handle this show anymore. Unfortunately it’s becoming a theme with podcasts now a days and I’m gonna have to unfollow.

I have been listening for years now. TCO is my happy place. They also have a Facebook group where the fam can chat. Great podcasters, listeners, and community!

I’ve been a loyal listener—and even a Patreon supporter—for nearly a decade. This show used to be the highlight of my day, making me laugh out loud during commutes and prompting me to recommend it to everyone I knew. I even went to a live show solo and had an absolute blast. But over the last couple of years, something has shifted—and not in a good way. The chemistry that once made the show so special feels strained now. Patrick seems to be doing his best to keep the energy up, but Gillian doesn’t meet him halfway, and the tension between them has become impossible to ignore. It doesn’t feel like friendship anymore—it feels like obligation. It’s been tough to admit, but I think it’s time for me to unsubscribe. I’ll always appreciate the laughter and the good years, but the magic is gone.

I listen to this show everyday! I love the relationship between Patrick and Gillian.. This show is funny and dramatic. These two definitely speak their truth while being hilarious. No lack of entertainment here!! I learn something I didn’t know about cases that I have followed quite often. In a different life the three of us were best friends and in this one I’m just catching up! ❤️

Longtime listener. Some takes lately have been BAD. Is Dr Drew ok? NO! Do just the tiniest bit of research. And some of the misogynistic language coming from Gillian lately. Oof. Disappointing. I hope this is a blip and I can go back to this show.

I don't understand all the sudden vitriol aimed at G&P. They are the same wonderful folks on air that they've always been. Patrick is a load of fun, and Gillian's rage (esp. on behalf of women) feeds me in a way that I can't explain. Keep up the great work!

why are they screaming ???

Comedy, comedy, comedy! I love this podcast - I listen for the lighthearted humor, interesting stories and insights. But I primarily come for laughter. Gillian and Patrick - life is serious, but let’s not take it so seriously. We all come for the laughter remember that.

Honestly I still find Patrick as a podcaster funny and sweet. But as a person I think he’s problematic. I listened to Crime Writers on reaction to the Obseesed Fest debacle - and I find them credible in their analysis of him. It’s on their patreon feed for free. So I still check in on their feed but have cancelled my patreon as well as my free subscription I have no real read on Gillian except her self righteous “I’m a supporter of all victims”- except if it’s about my gravy train. The fact that she didn’t even take a position positive or negative about the Obseesed Fest shows how controlling Patrick is about his brand and how compliant she is. But its been a good show and I might even stay subscribed but gillian’s constant vitriole is exhausting and constantly uncomfortable in reminding me of when she was silent. and their ads - online casinos- check cashing scams and now Oprah. She gave us doctor Phil and Dr Oz…you guys are rich do you really need to do these ads?

She comes off as incredibly bossy and is totally insufferable. She used to just annoy me but now she’s completely intolerable.

I read that in another review of this pod and it’s so true.

I came in to make sure my review was in tact; and my carefully thought out, uniquely spun review has been… deleted? I’m not used to this being in the capabilities of the producers, but I wouldn’t put it past Obsessed Network now that they have Oprah saturating their feed too. The way they opt to work to delete honest reviews is akin to how they delete bad comments on their socials and block individuals who don’t agree with them and bow at their altars. Enough. I’m done with the anger, the othering, the blatant sycophant-like grubbing, the lack of ANY real mutual respect/friendship. Gillian used to love and adore Patrick, now, she “no ands” him and shuts him down. The years of “don’t you talk about my friend like that” are over. She hates him. She’s stuck because she can’t give up on the money with her fancy apartment cost in NYC. It must be comfortable to have an aforementioned fear of flying to avoid touring with someone you can’t stand and get away with it. I’m sure this review will be deleted as well as my previous one, but for those of you who still give money here, shame on you. The writing is not only on the wall, it’s on every word uttered with every release.

Patrick is the only reason this podcast still exists. Gillian is so angry and insufferable.

I’ve been listening for years, been a Patreon supporter but once you started putting Oprah’s podcast in my feed , I tolerated it for the last couple of months. I’m done. I don’t mind advertising in the show but these recommended shows in my feed- get out of here. I wish you the best and I don’t blame you for paying the bills.

Goodness gracious… I don’t have such a love-hate relationship with any other true crime podcast. I’m been listening so long I remember when Daisy was a baby and you paid to have that song made about her. I love you 2. I’ve met you. But my goodness you are sooo leftist it makes me want to 🤮. I’m telling you… you are sooooo out of touch with reality. Anyone who lives in NYC (my family included) have been lied to. And ya’ll believe it. It hurts my heart. Your podcast is one of the BEST. But PLEASE stay away from politics. Conservatives who LOVE you have a VISCERAL reaction to your “I live in a NY bubble” commentary. I hope the best for you both. But truth is… you are SO blinded by propaganda. Satan IS real GP. And actively at work. I hope to see you on the ‘other side’ but I doubt it:(

Not sure why we’re being updated weekly with podcast suggested feeds. But I might also not like Oprah’s podcast. And why weekly?

Fuels my need for true crime convo and shares my love of documentaries. The hosts are perfect just the way they are!

I’ve been a listener for about seven years and used to love True Crime Obsessed—it was sharp, funny, and my go-to shows. Lately, though, it feels like the tone has really shifted. I often feel like I’m being lectured or told what to be outraged by, and Gillian’s energy has gotten overwhelming (the constant yelling). Someone compared it to Nancy Grace, and I haven’t been able to unhear that. It’s tough to say, but the show just isn’t what it used to be. I appreciate the years I enjoyed it, but I think I’m ready to move on.

I was really looking forward to the podcast after reading about its contents. The hosts laugh at their own jokes and get off subject. Exaggerated laughs and stray from the content, very disappointed and could have been better

Close your mouth

Hey you guys! I would LOVE to hear you discuss the episodes of the podcast S Town!!! I can’t believe you haven’t covered this yet!! Love your podcast keep up the great work!

I used to love this podcast but I just can’t take the yelling any more! It used to be occasional and now the entire podcast is them scream talking the entire time, it fries my nervous system.

Ive been a loyal listener for a long time but ive been struggling lately. So many terrible takes, missing the point, repeating content. It feels like this pod has totally lost the plot.

The hosts of this show are annoying. The constant high pitched laughing and squealing ruined whatever they have to say. And they are the only ones thinking whatever they have said is hilarious. I never cracked a smile listening to all the laughing.

Just quick FYI - the former Sultan of Brunei was well known for having a harem of hundreds of women and thousands of illegitimate children that were not in the line of succession. This was totally above board and fine. Illegitimate just meant not in the line of succession- not secret. Depending on the mother’s favor, this could very well mean the daughter was rich. I mean agreed that this is still a ridiculous, outlandish claim, but it doesn’t totally not make any sense.

Gillian’s voice is so grating and all she does is yell and lecture me and be racist towards European Americans. White kids in a school play can’t depict black characters but Hamilton is ok? Native Americans lost the land they stole from other “indigenous groups” due to infighting and inferior technology and it’s my fault? It’s unlistenable. Also, chill with the fake outrage about “white supremacy” as if you yourself aren’t white and pride in your race is the worst crime someone can commit. 🙄

I used to love True Crime Obsessed—it got me through some tough moments during the pandemic with its humor and storytelling. But after reading the 2023 article detailing Patrick Hines’s toxic and unprofessional behavior in the workplace, I can no longer support this show in good conscience. It’s incredibly disappointing to learn that the person behind the mic, who often called out “garbage” behavior, was creating a harmful environment for others behind the scenes. I wish this had gotten more attention, but now that I know, I’m out. Accountability matters more than catchy recaps.

I started listening in 2018 and loved it for years, but stopped because of how politically-charged this has gotten. I share most of the same views, and it was still too much. I want to hear the victim's stories - the hosts used to tell these well. It seems like within the last year or so, it's gotten even more virtue-signally. I can't listen to it the constant this is good, this is bad, this person is cancelled, etc. It makes it very difficult to follow the story and comes across as hostile, overly-critical, and exclusionary. Is there an opportunity to re-center the focus on the victim's stories?

I honestly could not believe my ears. There’s a time and place to have a jokey podcast. Talking about a brutal sexual assault and murder is not it. Do better.

One of my top three true crime podcasts. So glad I gave you all a chance. Flipping tables right along with you. And yes it is his real name

Stop foisting your political opinions down everyone’s throat!!! You continuously alienate your conservative listeners. Just keep it on subject!!

I’m probably one of the few straight men that love your show. Bitcoin is over $111k right now. Try googling your blanket statements before you declare that something is “worthless.”

It’s so bad don’t even start it listening. I was looking for a new podcast and saw this one and couldn’t hardly get through the first few minutes. They are so disrespectful to victims and victims families. It’s gross. Thai is what’s wrong with some of the true crime podcasts these days. No class no empathy. Patrick is so obnoxious

Really tired of hearing your opinion on politics we tune in to hear the story not political opinions.