Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast is a true horror podcast hosted by Andy Tate and produced by Cryptic County. Each episode consists of Andy Tate narrating a number of true short stories.[1]
| Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Andy Tate |
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| Language | American English |
| Length | Approx. 60 minutes |
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| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | >300 |
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| Original release | January 22, 2017 |
| Provider | Cryptic County |
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| Website | letsnotmeetpodcast |
Background
Tate prefers using as few sound effects and music as possible and instead focus on the storytelling.[2] Tate reads roughly six stories in each episode, which are about one hour in length.[3] The show tells true horror stories written by people who have experienced unwanted encounters.[4][5] The show has released over 280 episodes over the course of twelve seasons.[6]
Reception
The show was a finalist in the 2019 Discover Pods awards.[7] Podcast Magazine ranked the show as number twenty-five on their list of the best horror and crime podcasts.[8] Anthony D. Herrera of The A.V. Club commented on the show saying that "there is some variation in the quality of the writing ... [but] the authenticity always shines through."[9] Madeline Wahl of Reader's Digest praised the show saying that the listener will "be hooked (and a little jumpy) after listening to just one episode."[10] Emily Stein of CrimeReads praised the show's host saying that "Tate does an excellent job of convincingly taking on the voice of each writer."[11] Nicky Idika of PopBuzz commented on the show saying that the show "will have you thinking carefully about every interaction you have from now on."[12] Kayla Osborne of The Camden-Narellan Advertiser commented on the show saying that the "podcast is the equivalent of the hair on the back of your neck standing up."[13]