The Generation Why Podcast

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True Crime #72

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.

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Recent Reviews
  • tybeegirl
    Always engaging
    The hosts have a great rapport and the wide ranging subjects are always thought provoking.
  • Beboskke
    Love it
    Love the show! ❤️
  • kelstttttp
    One of the best true crime pods
    I’ve been listening to these guys for many years, and they’re still one of my top favs!! They do a good job of remaining neutral while presenting the facts.
  • Brooke B Chicity
    Here to confirm I listen to the first minute
    And that my fiancé and I guess if it’s gonna be “how ya doing tonight Aaron” or “how ya doing tonight Justin” during the intro music. If we are right, we go “NICEEEE”
  • Uslayme2021
    Loads of episodes to binge on
    Excellent discussion of cases with centrist to no political bias. Absolutely refreshing in an era of vicious attacks on anything perceived as leaning toward one type of political spectrum. Aaron and Justin have an extensive number of episodes to enjoy
  • BobbySpivey100
    Best podcast in the history of podcasts
    You guys get me through long work shifts and I hope you know I appreciate yall. Wish yall did more high profile political and societal things such as OKC and the Unabomber but nonetheless, great podcast.
  • keithnollie
    🤩
    I always listen from the beginning. Announcements and all. Sometimes I listen more than once because I love to fall asleep to you guys and then relisten while getting ready the next morning. I would ask that the music at the end not happen though.
  • Mander1313
    Great
    Always listen to the beginning of the podcast (all podcasts).
  • dueowjsiwiwbsbd
    Sleepytime best voices and stories
    My favorite podcast to fall asleep to (in the best way!!!) if soothing sleepy time tea was a voice/podcast duo. {The exit outro music is super loud tho- is my only critique}
  • LindaofTampa
    By far one of the best true crime podcast
    I have been listening to this podcast for quite sometime and just absolutely love it!!
  • Becca O., CT
    The Best
    Have always loved this podcast. It is intelligent, well-researched, and avoids nonsensical personal banter. Thank you. Special thanks for bringing on David Ridgen. He is also the example of integrity and courage in his investigations.
  • EM555...
    Great podcast
    I always listen to the first few minutes and all the intro/announcements
  • CMcG0224
    Intelligent Discussions
    To Aaron and Justin, I listen on Amazon-but to write a review- I have to come to Apple, as far as I can tell. I wanted to respond to the most recent podcast request ….”I” listen to your announcements! That aside, I have listened to many TC podcasts, and you both standout in that you are well spoken, thoughtful and have intelligent discussions. Keep up the great work.
  • Ms.TrueCrime
    I’m listening!
    I always listen to the beginning. Love you guys!
  • Jupiterjes
    Loyal listener AND I listened to your first few minutes!!
    Posting as you requested! Keep up the great work, guys.
  • CMarti73
    Enjoy the first few mins
    Yes, I listen to the first few mins. You guys are the best.
  • Dncnlltt
    Great podcast
    I love your show and I do listen to your announcements. I also like that you respond to emails.
  • cagross
    The death of Karlyn Ramirez
    Love the pod cast and I always listen to the intro with updates.
  • LondonkingE
    Yep listen to the first minute
    🤣yep always listen to y'all's intro
  • mrs.moody_1
    5⭐️
    I listen to all intros and announcements 😄
  • Hnoelle77
    In my top five
    I have listened to every episode Generation Why is and has been in my top five!
  • Vcobalt
    ‘Cause I listen to that minute plus intro! 😉
    Count me amongst the listeners who listen from start to finish! One of my fav true crime podcasters - the OGs! Whenever anyone asks for my list of favorite podcasts Generation Why is always in the top 5! Enjoy the straightforward presentation of the facts, the banter and the empathy that comes through! Keep up the great work! & thank you!
  • Adelle55
    I Listen
    Guys I just want to drop a line to let you know that I love your podcast and also the updates at the beginning of each episodes can be heard by all. I appreciate the updates and keep up the good work. Thanks Cassandra
  • Siilverain
    Long time listener & fan
    Can’t say enough great things about how Justin and Aaron put these episodes together. They also are super nice in person! PS: Justin and Aaron — I listen to the updates at the beginning of the episodes!
  • AnnieM47043
    We were listening!
    This is one of the best true crime podcasts! They treat stories with respect and advocate for victims 🖤
  • vonheyhey
    I listen to the opening!
    Thanks for keeping it real for so long!
  • TechnicallyBlonde
    Definitely listen to the first minute
    I love the show and the guys unique look at cases I’ve heard from so many others. But they bring a different perspective and I really appreciate their delivery of the information.
  • aifjtbdbfmh
    Love
    Great show! And I do listen to your first minute(s) of announcements!
  • linnkylinz
    I’m listening
    You guys are great listen
  • Deww84
    These guys are great .
    Probably the best in the true crime genre, I strongly recommend
  • Tali6666666
    Listened for over a Decade
    I been listening to generation why since at least 2014– when did yall begin ??? I love this podcast and recommend it to everyone. Having listened for so long I have seen how Justin and Aaron have adapted their language such as using the term sex worker etc. My go to favorite with crimelines.
  • Ashmick27
    Particularly particular lady approved
    It takes me a solid year before I will review a podcast. I am so easily irked and these guys don’t irk me at all which is a wonderful refreshing thing.
  • emileemaaae
    love it!
    best podcast to fall asleep to! so calming and informative.
  • TheLarkGal
    The best
    The best, the original why? that keeps you thinking!
  • xxxxxxooooolove!!!!!!
    Great podcast!!!
    Look forward to every Monday for a new episode!
  • Glennon2020
    Great Research & Dialogue
    Great unbiased podcast and the best original true crime podcast! Cases go beyond the mainstream cases which I really appreciate. Some of the reviews nitpick too much—the content is great and always enjoy my Sunday evenings listening to these guys! Keep up the great work!!!
  • rflaggsking
    Annoying!
    The commercial that these guys do for audiobooks is so annoying. He says he’s reading HOLLY by Stephen King and that it’s the third installment of the Mr Mercedes trilogy. WRONG The trilogy is Mr Mercedes, finders keepers, and end of watch. Holly is a stand alone book with the same characters!!! Get your facts straight guys!!
  • bwebby76
    Solid
    Decent podcast. Hosts have a habit of projecting their personal politics onto stories.
  • BryanM47
    Slooowwww
    Pretty boring. Informative, but I just can’t get past how boring it is. I might try again if I’m trying to sleep.
  • MistressFallon
    Shouldn’t be a podcast
    There’s so many videos this should be YouTube only
  • geeeeewizz
    LAPTOP
    I love the show but OMG LAPTOP! Not “labtop.”
  • tobeginbegin
    Outro is too loud
    Love the podcast. One nitpick: the outro music is sooooo loud. I like to fall asleep to the podcast, but I always get jolted away at the end of each episode.
  • misterandmissessmith
    Straight to the point
    I cannot stand 10 minutes of banter before the topic is even addressed, but Aaron and Justin get straight to the point. There’s some small personal anecdotes here and there, so you still feel like you “know” them. Highly recommend
  • high sprung
    Top 10
    This show was one of the originals in true crime, and they are still producing some of the best content out there. I’m always excited to see them in my feed.
  • Richdolly
    Outstanding
    These guys are great. If you are looking for a top-drawer crime podcast, this is it. Some episodes are “let’s solve the crime” type episodes while others are “let’s explore the ‘why’ of a crime or its aftermath.” Either way, you’ll be hooked!
  • Audreeeeey L
    Best crime podcasts
    Hands down one of the best true crime podcast. Qualify content. Been listening for years!
  • TN Christie
    Christie on all the socials
    Rating again to bump. Love this show and these guys. Aaron and Justin are just good guys doing good things. I re-Listen to episodes to go to sleep every single night. Aarons voice is my lullaby lol. Thanks guys❤️
  • Stormi Griffin
    Favorite tc podcast ever!!
    I’ve been listening since high school, I was a new kid at a school hours away from home. I found The Generation Why Podcast, and felt like I was almost apart of the conversation too?it’s been almost 6 years and it’s still my go to. Idk if that makes sense. Very thorough work done and these episodes never disappoint!!! Highly recommend!!
  • Andy from New Orleans
    Great podcast
    This has become one of my favorite podcasts. Glad I found it and that there are so many episodes ! Hosts are low key and work well together. Keep up the great work!
  • shamecock
    Great show
    Listened to every episode, love the show. The only thing I can suggest is making the episodes longer, there is usually more to the story and sticking hard to the one hour format makes for a less than enthralling tale. People will listen, I certainly would.
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