While I like that this podcast has a “call-in” format, the calls are obviously not happening in realtime which is fine - but then they’re not very well curated and edited down. Some of the callers just drone on and ON and are terrible storytellers, which make it tough to consistently listen to this show.

What on earth is wrong with that guys voice? Good show but I can’t listen to the Batman. It makes me so uncomfortable. I had to unfollow.

I have watched and listened to a bunch of paranormal and cryptid themed shows......and this is by far my favorite podcast of the genre. Derek is a great host, the music is hauntingly beautiful and sets the perfect atmosphere. Derek does a fantastic job of analyzing the call/sighting and relating it to other sightings, phenomenon or historical events......and looks for rational or reasonable explanations before jumping to paranormal ones.

I have to say, that low, creepy voice Derek makes is quite grating. I find my self smashing the 10-second skip button every time he talks because I can’t stand how fake it sounds. And for some reason, it feels condescending and juvenile like I’m listening to some Halloween show for kids. I listened to earlier episodes of this podcast and it seemed like Derek’s “creepy character” voice had gotten more prominent over time. His “regular” voice was a lot more tolerable, and I wish he would just revert back to it. Sorry, not sorry!

I’m new here & I LOVE it here! Edwin from True Scary Story Podcast recommended you! Angie’s story (she saw her future self in the mirror) was CRAZY!! Once I work on my shyness, I will be calling in with tons of personal paranormal experiences.

I love listening to everyone’s stories from everywhere on the globe. I’ve been listening for years! If you like paranormal/monster/odd thing stories- this is the show for you. My 16 year old son and I are hooked!!!

This is actually the first podcast review that I have left on Apple podcast since getting this fancy new iPhone 16 Pro, ideally so that I might utilize it to capture my own evidence of the truth that is so-called paranormal activity. I myself have had premonition. Foresight, and when I was four years old, I had a series of night terrors that involved creatures I called the donkeybrays coming to my window and taking me, as far as I remember. I don’t remember experimentation, I don’t remember them touching my little peeper or milking me in some capacity. But I do remember the smell, this musty, yeasty, smell stink. Even like a damp dank hole and I remember the fear when they brought me back. I “woke” up back in my bed in utter bewilderment and horror and just started to scream until both parents came to try and console me. Thirty years later and Whitley striebers’ book Them. gave me some traumatic recollections that have put this podcast and its subject matter into a new light for me. This stuff is real, not fictitious, and The act of testimony is both reaffirming and at its core even spiritual, let Monsters Among Us be your 21st century street corner soapbox.

Like a balm for my soul!

Been listening from the beginning, but just rated, sorry D. A really great podcast from the get go w/o any politics or judgments along the way. And although I don’t have any spooky experiences to share, it’s been part of my weekly entertainment for years now. Thank you everyone that does share and Derrick for you and your teams hard work over the years!

I love this podcast so much his voice is perfect and I am glad that he tries to filter bad language. This podcast is perfect especially if you have kids/teens who like this stuff.

Love the show hate the garbage ads, absolute shameless advertising. Take a hint from Sasquatch chronicles, NO ADS just great podcasting that’s why I pay him to get extra shows. Cant stand the ads that this podcast has. At least read them yourself, they’re so bad and I listen even less because the ads are getting worse.

working up courage to call in

Highly recommend holds my interest even for subjects I'm not usually drawn to.

I started listening to the first episode and am now up to season 15, I haven’t listened to any other podcasts since I started. I love the length and the format. I highly recommend this podcast!

OMG 🙄😄 what a bunch of whining and complaining. Ads are here because even though he’s doing a show it’s still a business. He still has to entertain. Good Job Mr. Hayes keep on with the keep-on. Sounds good to me. I’ll keep following the show. 👍🏾👍🏾⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ plus, being a musician I like how he lets ya know who did the music so ya can go look up the musician

Listen every week, great show!!

I’m a recent listener to the podcast, started a few months ago from the beginning and am just finishing up season 13. The stories and host are great it’s quickly become one of my favorite podcasts but I’ve noticed over the last several episodes a drastic increase in the number of ads per episode. I’d love to give it 5 stars but just can’t right now with the number of ads present. It’s got to the point there’s a minute or two of ads after every other story. I understand the need for ads to keep the show running and don’t have a problem with some ads but it’s best if they’re done at the beginning or end of the podcast like other shows do. If this keeps up I’m going to have to ditch this podcast for something different. If the ads get under control I’m more than happy to come back and adjust my review.

What a great episode. Everyone should have MAU in their podcast icons . Never miss a show ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mike Costa Mesa , CA

For all the family to enjoy! Share it with the ones you care for! & Play it for crazy Tia!

Maybe clear your throat when you talk on air or change your voice because it’s horrible. Other than that it’s good.

We need this safe space.

I look forward to listening to each and every episode. I finally decided to subscribe best decision ever, no more annoying g ads!!And I love your voice Derek, I love your sense of humor. Some peeps may not be catching that. It’s creative and entertaining in an a Hitchcock kinda way…Keep it Going! Listening in TX 🤠

Please stop with the ads way to many and they run the experience as well as people that have stories that are so short and say “I saw a black figure thanks Derek bye!”

I like this podcast but it seems there is more and more commercials. It’s getting to the point of more commercials than stories. I understand you need to make a profit but wow it’s getting hard to listen to anymore.

Love it - too many ads otherwise perfect

Geeeeezzz. STOP, STOP, STOP the “fake”, overemphasizing speech. It’s distracting because it’s fake. Use your own voice. I won’t listen to these B S, “look at my voice” crud. This is 90% of the reason that 90% of pods fail…INAUTHENTICITY

This is the most fun podcast out there.

One of my favorite podcasts, it’s so great ! The calls are interesting, and I know some folks have an issue with the host’s voice, but I think it works and makes the episodes spooky and fun, which is what he’s going for.

Hers the thing dude does no prep ahead of time and don’t join the Patreon because once a month takes a week or more off and to feel the regular show, he releases a Patreon episode. I don’t know how these Podcasters ever worked a real job.

I can’t wait to see what gruesome scandal wrecks this one!

Please the people calling in reading their creepy pasta has to stop. Calls used to be good enough you could ignore the weird Batman voice.

This is a great show with a great host. There are some callers that are full of it but you will always have that. So many entertaining stories and I actually like the round table episodes, you whiners.

Absolutely wonderful✨

I love the earlier episodes when Derek spoke like a normal person and not like an imitation of Batman / Shatner. Please turn off the effects. It is very distracting to listen to.

Sorry to hear about your brother. Thank you so much for that quote. Love the show awesome.

I have been noticing a lot of duplicate calls lately

I love hearing new stories not on other shows. The short format is perfect. Thanks!

Literally this man said in the beginning of me listening to his pod that he would tell stories for people to look at him weird or dismiss him yet I know it isn’t just me but in a clairvoyant and have called in with stories of seeing some one die before they did yet all I hear are the most fabricated stories and or delusional children who saw a cat like come on bro definitely unsubscribedYou literally have people reading off paper what a joke smh and to get people to tell you Their story for you to pick and choose the lesser is insane

I am a day one original listener I also just recently watched high strangeness & I want to visit the borrego triangle myself eventually!

Hi! I am a day one fan. Your show is absolute perfection!! F what the haters or critics say. No other podcast compares to this show! Period. On a serious note, thank you guys for all your hard work. You are loved!

Truly my favorite podcast… I’ve been listening for years and I’ll continue as long as it runs, which I can only hope is an eternity. Thanks MAU team for making rad content!

this is a top 3 podcast for me, if not #1 favorite. everything is done just right from the subjects, the pacing, the feedback. ads & rambling is something that weighs on my nerves quite a bit but with your podcast the ads are quick, easy and sometimes even lead me to new podcast suggestions. come to think of it i don’t even realize many ads at all. you don’t ramble, always straight to the point and only say what’s necessary even when giving feedback. you’re logical yet open minded like myself and have even turned me into a bigfoot believer which is something i truly never thought i’d be saying, haha. thanks man - keep up the incredible work and top shelf quality. you really are the best of the best, especially in the genre. you and your wife are quite the dream team. cheers.

I’ve been listening for two years now and I’m still hooked! Especially loved the best of episode!

Love the PC

This is the best podcast with some logical reasoning to the show instead of making everything about seem like what people witnessed is paranormal. I have some interesting experiences. I like the Hometown Legends series and the Halloween special. I will definitely call and share my experiences. I’m a big fan of the paranormal. I know that there’s logical reasons to why something might happen to a person. I have some interesting stories about the paranormal phenomena that I have experienced in California and Oregon.

A coworker turned me onto the show a couple of weeks ago and I’m already on season three. It’s now December and it’s dark when I get home so I’m usually listening at night and it’s getting spooky. Spooky because a lot of these stories have a sense of familiarity and as I start to remember things for my past, I’m taking notes. I’ll be calling in soon. I listen every night I can’t stop.

My absolute favorite podcast! Look forward to it every week! No 2 calls are ever alike. If you're not already a believer, you will be. ❤️

Love hearing first hand experiences! Plus Great commentary from Derek one of my favs!

Awesome podcast ,can’t wait for new episodes!!!

I recently found your podcast, honestly I’ve only been listening to true crime or live trials . Just curious I started listening, and I had to go back to the beginning. I am glued to it and I still haven’t caught up to the current episode. I truly appreciate your podcast and the awesome people who have helped make it so! Thank you again and FYI, I donated to help keep it going. . Barbara