I really enjoy Dark Histories. I don’t listen to it all the time but when I do, I enjoy it. The outro music is so perfectly eerie… it definitely sets a mood and gives me the shivers. I also very much enjoyed the renewed episode of Yesterday Today, and look forward to hearing more.

I listen to this and one other mystery/crime/weird-stuff podcast. Lately this has been my go-to for long nights awake with a newborn lol. I love Ben’s narration, and the end recaps with his own thoughts; that inspires me to think about the cases and see how many of the same conclusions (when the truth is ambiguous) I reach. I also think the baby likes them.

This used to be a great podcast. However, it is VERY clear that the quality has declined. Recent episodes are just like “Well, that happened”, and don’t have the storytelling flair or educational value they had in the past. The recent trend of loud ads for other shows coming out of nowhere to totally wreck the laidback vibe is even worse. I used to listen to the podcast while falling asleep. No more. Can’t we at least have an announcement to warn us that ads are coming? Popping them in in the middle of sentences is not very professional sounding.

I listen to many podcasts and I always find myself ending an evening with Dark Histories Podcast. Ben’s storytelling is fantastic and his English dialect just adds to the story with an Ole Timey feel that places you in the moment. Well Done Ben !

Always an enjoyable listen. I save each new episode to listen to during weekend walks. Interesting stories, many of which I’m not at all familiar with. Very engaging and I enjoy the hosts commentary as to their take on the story at the end. Excellent work!

Not sure what happened, but this podcast now has several ad breaks. The ads themselves are louder than the show. Most are trying to sell b-list history podcasts. I’m really disappointed, since the annoying ads break the flow of the narrative, exploding into your ear without warning. It cheapens the whole experience.

Interesting, but his voice is just so dull!

I’ve been listening for more than a year now, and I truly love Ben’s ability to tell a story. His research is amazing, and his unbiased approach and dedication to find the heart of every story makes me keep returning. If you love quirky and bizarre historical stories, this podcast is for you!

A very good show. The last year was a little bit of a dip in story-telling quality, but there are so many excellent episodes in the back catalogue. The show probably needs to hire a writer to help out, to keep the scripts more focused and compelling. It must be hard for the host to churn such a long episode out twice a month.

What a joy to listen to! Excellent storytelling, great voice, not as gross or overly disturbing as some supernatural podcast can be. Most episodes are nice to listen to while I care for my newborn.

I discovered this podcast this past year and am so happy with the entire production. The copy is well researched. Ben’s voice is soothing and calming. The production quality is good. Thank you Ben. You are doing great.

I know it’s odd considering the subject matter, but I find listening to this podcast the audio equivalent of a warm blanket. Each episode is very well researched and the script is entertaining and informative. The narrator has the most soothing voice. Have been listening for years but felt that I had to review as it continues to improve.

Still love this podcast two years later!!

Well-researched, objective, clear, interesting. Ben keeps his opinions to the end, which I really appreciate because it allows the audience to make up their own minds (to the extent that that’s possible!) about historical mysteries. He seems passionate about what he does, and that really shines through.

Delightful

Love the stories. Keep up the great work!

Zzz…

An actual quality horror podcast.

I just returned from London and spent some time in the East side, even partaking in an evening ‘Jack the Ripper’ walking tour…When I got back to my room that same night, I searched for a good, historically accurate ‘Ripper’ podcast….”Dark Histories” popped right up…It was my first time listening to it!! Amazing work, Ben!! I don’t want to listen to anything else now :) I am fascinated with history and I appreciate the fact that you have stayed true to researching and providing factual information involving these cases!! Thank you for creating such a unique, much needed podcast experience!! Bravo!!

Fascinating stories!

This is one of my favorite podcasts of all time and any genre. It’s great to listen to for the first time then I also re-listen to my favorite episodes to go fall asleep because his voice is always calm and peaceful and the tone is perfect to listen to quietly will trying to sleep.

Ben has such a great voice for narration & podcasting. Love this!

Thanks for limiting the ad load on top of this wonderful storytelling!

My very favorite! Thank you so much, Ben, as always

This is one of the most quality podcasts I’ve listened to. All of the stories are very entertaining.

Excellent podcast! Thank you for all the work you do in preparing a wonderful show every week.

It's time to record the podcast!!! Well researched and well crafted, but the host sounds like he's falling asleep.

just dull.

Honestly, everything a crime podcast should be. Great topics, level headed host, soothing voice, no crazy music or audio clips that interrupt the flow of the story.

Not only does this guy have such a nice soothing voice, but he also really does his research and goes deep into the topics he covers. Everything is always interesting and never bores me, and I like how he always has a bit of a chat at the end putting in his 2 cents. Overall it’s my favorite podcast right now!

Interesting, well researched, and entertaining! Love it cuz I can listen in the car or wherever, but his voice is so calming it’s also perfect as a sleep story!

I’ve been telling everyone about this podcast. Well researched, great storytelling, and the most charming host.

Great Stories / Nice Voice

I’m loving your podcast! Thank you for all the effort you put forth to make an interesting and entertaining! Your voice is very soothing.

Ben is fabulous, it’s obvious how much research and time goes into his work. It makes you feel cozied up at a fire hearing tales just spooky enough to give a shiver and keep you entranced.

There are many podcasts like this on the Internet, but this is the podcast to listen to for creepy history.

I listen daily. I started late to the game so soon I’ll be having to wait. But having the opportunity to see the growth over a short time has just made me love this show. Keep it going. No shortage of dark history lol Update 6/12/24 I started your podcast over again because I simply could not find another that had as soothing of a narrator. You should record audiobooks! I’d buy them all!!

Such an absolutely engaging podcast, I’ve been listening from the start! As an American, whose tone of voice and lack of anything even closely resembling “British Class”, please continue this pod forever! Read us the dictionary or, the 1987 West Cornwall, Connecticut phone book. “Dealer’s Choice”!

This is a well down podcast. It manages to report on the mysterious without going over the top into weird conspiracy theories. Good stories for the most part and well done.

Always look forward for the next episode 🤘🏻🇺🇸🤘🏻

Interesting and soothing. A favorite.

My only complaint is I have finished all of them and hate waiting for more! Lol Keep them coming love them all. My favorite host, your voice is always soothing and I love to listen to all your shows.

I stumbled across it looking for Victorian stories, Ben nails it! The atmosphere he creates is excellent. His storytelling is immaculate. Also - his voice has me binging! So good. I’ve binged the whole first season this week. All my friends are on it now too. The way he brings history to life is truly inspiring. Also he has a cute dog - that could be a twin to my own pup. Who doesn’t love a pet loving, mystery historian that writes and reads aloud this well. Props. Thanks Ben! I love it.

I found dark histories last year (2023) and this has quickly become my favorite podcast!

It’s clear that a lot of research, time, and care are put into each episode. It’s not more of the same old stories that I hear over and over on other podcasts. Great narration, love the way the stories are told, and a very pleasant voice to listen to.

How is this so amazing? How is this free? It’s like I just discovered Christmas! The variety, the depth, the length, the tintillation, the mystic, the lulling voice. Thank you a million times over! So grateful.

Was recommended this podcast after clearing out my subscriptions at the start of this year. I used to listen to a LOT of true crime podcasts, but recently learned of some… iffy behavior from multiples hosts from different shows. I love Dark Histories the same way I love Most Notorious: to the point, minimal silliness (I do love when you crack up laughing while reading), focused on the matter at hand. Keep it up, Ben!!

A huge breadth of topics and each given the same meticulous research makes this show endlessly fascinating. It is delivered with humor and skepticism as well as a very human sensitivity towards the topics and humans involved. I binged years worth of shows so fast that now I’m spoiled and want a new one every day!

I love the different perspectives and stories shared! Not the mainstream stories other podcasts might cover. I love history and the influences the past has on more recent events- ties it together!

Living in Louisville, I absolutely loved the episode. So much accurate research Ben does for each story. Loved learning tidbits about the history that I never knew. Thank you so much! It was fab.