Empty and exploitative, this feels like rich people with way too much time on their hands who REALLY wanted to do a crime podcast. Spoiler alert- it all comes to nothing.

Season 2 has really captured my attention... and I’m on episode 8. Side note: I can’t believe Susan took her 12 y/o cats to the shelter like that (Heartless!) 🚩and then Cocoa dies from stress so quickly! Heartbreaking. Makes me wonder if she’s capable of harming her daughter..also, getting rid of Elaine’s contents and renting out her missing daughter’s room. Bizarre. Still listening ….

Not much holds my rapt attention for hours at a time but this podcast absolutely does!! Season 3??!!

This is a standout true crime podcast that grips you immediately and doesn’t stop! Binge worthy! After finishing season two , all I can say is, “When is season three?!” Love it!

My favorite podcast of all!!!!

This podcast was so suspenseful and well done. It lays out all the information about the case clearly and concisely. Neil Strauss has done a great job!

One of the best true crime podcasts I’ve listened to. Binged most of season two but both were very good.

Absolutely mind boggling!! I couldn’t stop listening!! I finished it in 2.5 days

Will there be a season 3. I miss this show!

Very interesting. Listened to it all in two days. Couldn’t stop! Appreciate his journalistic mentality.

Would be better if sexy Payne Lyndsey was the host cos he’s fine as f

Season 2, like season 1 is spectacular. Great podcast. Prime journalism. Such good stuff. I’ll be thinking about it for days.

If this podcast didn’t happen the families would have no answers.

Just listened to all of season 1. Incredible reporting. Looking forward to season 2.

Wow! Incredibly sad story. I am a true crime junkie and this pod cast is the most well done and compelling that I’ve ever heard. If I go missing, I want Neil Strauss on the case, great investigator, compassionate, fair minded and tenacious.

TERRIBLE attitude from the mom 🤨

Great podcast tho!!!

I really think they need to check Mom and Boyfriends cellphone location history. You could probably find her, and/ or corroborate their story. I don’t remember hearing about that being done.

I truly enjoy the podcast! I think the case is expressed very well (in both seasons). The episodes fit in a way that tells a story, and keeps you interested/invested until the end. I also like the fact that the host (Neil Strauss) has a way of reminding you of the facts, as you listen along, without being annoyingly repetitive. I am impressed with his heartfelt reporting. He truly becomes involved & invested in advocating for the VICTIM. I can greatly appreciate that! Most of the time the reporter becomes overly attached to the family left behind… which is commendable, absolutely… but it can sometimes hinder how you assess a case… doing so can facilitate in missing facts, or over-looking key pieces of evidence. In the end, a case is about find justice for the missing person. It’s about telling their story to the best of your ability, representing THEM… all without them being there to do it for themselves. I think he achieves that! The only thing I can say… the thing that bugs me TREMENDOUSLY… the ADs! The first season wasn’t bad at all… probably has the least amount of advertising I’ve heard. However…. Season 2 is ate up with Ads that REPEAT & takes up 15-18 minutes from each episode! It’s actually RIDICULOUS! I almost wanted to take a step back from listening because I had to constantly watch the timeline progression… that way I could “fast-forward” by hitting the 30 Second button several times! It’s irritating!

Thank you for covering this story. Great presentation!

Way too many commercials. Probably like 100% more commercial time than other podcasts in the genre.

Season 1 set a high bar with its captivating storytelling and engaging content. However, Season 2 unfortunately unfolded with a pace that can only be described as languid, stretching out episodes with minimal new information or developments. This approach led to a listening experience that felt more like a prolonged wait rather than the compelling journey. The charm of a podcast lies in its ability to weave intricate stories and present insightful content within a limited timeframe, a balance that Season 2 struggled to find. In its pursuit to build on the success of the first season, it seems to have misstepped by diluting the very essence that originally captivated its audience.

Hey, you keep saying was all laid episodes now season three but no season three is available.

Chris was garbage cheating on his fiancé and living off her but adea seems like a mentally I’ll psycho too who was ok being the side piece of a married man and who said her self “loves all the drama”

You lost me when you called the accused’s best friend and fiancé the day he died. They didn’t deserve that.

Absolutely love the way you handle this case. You literally had and have me on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait for the next season. Thank you for caring especially for those who seem to be absent the love of their parents. I lost my only child, he was 13. This mother is going to live with much regret for life!

exploitative, self serving and the podcast equivalent of ambulance chasing. a prime example of unethical true crime coverage 👎

When is the next season coming?

If you’re only going to read the first sentence, please go look up his book The Game 🤮 Started this podcast because it was recommended to me (I like true crime) and didn’t recognize the host’s name at first. Immediately was turned off by the host — gave me the ick . His whole approach was very self-centering, unethical, gross, and it’s completely transparent this man is portraying himself as “the good guy” for self-serving purposes. So, I went to go look him up and then realized he wrote the misogynistic, desperate book The Game, which is basically the Incel Bible. Do yourself a big favor and skip this trash, and go listen to If Books Could Kill podcast episode about his book.

This podcast is overall amazing and ethically perfect! Keeps you on the edge of your sit, honors the victims, and great story telling. But can we all agree Jayden is our fave?!😂

Great story, the way the story is told and Chris’s personal involvement makes this a can not stop listening tale.

This is one of those rare podcasts that are so riveting that I keep listening well beyond the time i designated to listen. I walk and listen, then get home and find busy cleaning work so I can keep listening until I absolutely have to stop. TRAGIC - BUT CAPTIVATING

I’m relistening to the podcast season 2 so I never put two and two together till now but what if the cat died of stress because he witness the murder and then moving the cat to the shelter just put the cat in total stress and that’s the cat died ?

I’ve listened to the shows twice already. If you’ve ever sat in your car in the grocery parking lot riveted to a story, these are them! The clarity of Neil’s voice, intonation, and thoroughness of the reporting is award winning! Congratulations Neil! I am sad there are only 2 stories. Even the mixing of music, narration and real conversations is noteworthy. I hope a new case is in the works and now plan to follow the other related podcasts. I do not know any of the people involved with either story but Susan sure seems to have trouble with the truth, big time! ( did she ask about the IRS involvement with the reward money thinking she could be clever enough to claim it? I think yes! She is clearly money driven.) Thanks to everyone involved in these productions

Loved and hated hearing this sad but amazing work

I’m on the edge of my seat! Great show!

Absolutely captivating journalism immediately following the disappearance of an aspiring actress. If you like CounterClock or any form of deep dive investigative journalism you’d LOVE this show!

This is a great podcast and will really get you into the lives of those involved! Don’t pay any attention to the idiots mentioning Neils former book. It was his research into the pick up artist community! People should get their heads out of their a**es!

Incredible story telling. Feel all the feels. Wow. 🙏🏼

The insensitivities should to cultural differences and painting an immigrant mother as a monster is truly disgusting. I was fascinated about this podcast, and was SHOCKED by Susan Parks rebuttal. Please google her rebuttal to this podcast before you listen. These podcasters should be ashamed of themselves. My heart goes out to Elaine Park and I hope Susan can find a way to sue Tenderfoot for some of the most vile and racist slander I’ve ever seen on a requitable platform.

It’s some of the best story telling I’ve ever heard

Considering Neil’s past behavior, exploiting women, cheating, his awful books, I don’t buy into this pretend concern for these missing women. I had no idea until I looked into him. Just gross! I’m out !

Update: Why are you releasing old episodes? Weird. I think this was a really, really good podcast. Compelling story that was wrapped up neatly in the end. I did think at times the host was more interested in “the story” than the people but it’s still well done.

Exactly what a true crime investigation docu should be!! These aren’t cold cases so Neil (journalist) and Jayden (private investigator) are pretty much involved from the beginning. They get incredible access to, and even develop their own, witnesses and evidence and insider info from law enforcement contacts. And STUFF actually happens!!!! And we get an all-access pass to experience it going down….

Wonderful reporting. Wonderful production and editing. Great storytelling to help bring awareness to the cases. Season two was beautiful. Hoping for a season 3

Thanks for the heads up about the host of the show and the book he wrote. I’m no longer going to listen to any of his podcasts.

To Live & Die in LA, I’ve listened to both seasons in the past couple of weeks. Neil is close to being the podcast host. Tells the story without fluff. Really praying Elaine will be found. Such a sad story…..

True crime junkies really freak me out. Don't you realize you're getting off on some family's horror and pain? So disgusting. There are comedy, episodic, serials I would rather listen to any day like podcast "Community News with Paul and Sasha". Small town intrigue, but not all the killing and death.

I love true crime and listen to multiple podcasts, 2 Live and Die is by far my top to recommend. Season 1 was the BEST podcast I had ever heard and now I’m listening to season 2 and WOW. The investigative journalism in real time from both seasons is phenomenal. The way the stories are told and the order in which information is given is done so in a way where it feels like you are there and following along with them. Easy to digest the info given and follow along. The host is AMAZING. Well done.

I’m so sad that young girl is missing.. I hope you guys find the truth!! Amazing work