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The Dating Game Killer

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In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood & Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life. He hid behind normal jobs as a typ... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • Ambivalent

    Seemed very sensationalised and I sometimes wondered if the details in the story were necessary. However engaging enough, as listened to the whole story - a fascinating story of how slow the legal system was to catch up to the risks he posed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Meeeeksy
    Australiaa year ago
  • Unlistenable

    The storytelling is impossible to follow. Why all the narrators and perspective changes. This is not a book and the dramatization makes this so hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lovethiscusbapp
    United Statesa year ago
  • The writing is irresponsible, negligent, and frankly creepy.

    The writer’s reimagining of each killing mirrors a portal in the very issue of its content. The dramatization and verbiage of this very sensitive subject is not only unintelligent, it’s creepy. Complete lack of empathy and reasonable reporting. So often talking about how handsome the killer is and how much the women want his attention. Mind you the victims are often children and teens. Calling them tinyboppers. Talking so much about what they wear. How easily they are victimized. The writer tak... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    McGuffog
    United States2 years ago
  • Ugh

    It’s quite an accomplishment to make one of the most interesting crime stories boring, confusing, and overall just not a good podcast, regardless of the topic. I think they just tried to get too deep into jumping timelines and being creative, and the storytelling suffered immensely. Very disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Schhhiejsn
    United States2 years ago
  • Very well done

    Extremely well done crime podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beccalc15
    United States2 years ago

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