All of Aaron’s podcasts are magnificent because he truly loves creating them ❤️

I am not sure why this podcast has such bad ratings, probably a bunch of mad conservatives, but i personally thought this podcast was amazing! i plowed through it in an entire day and i do love the characters, the dynamic, the creepiness! I’ve personally never listened to the other podcast everyone is comparing it to but on its own i’d say this is a very solid podcast and I would even listen to it again! very unique and well done. don’t let these other reviews turn you off to an amazing story!

Bridgewater was way better. This is just garbage written by a bunch of lefties. No thanks not for me.

I tried this because I enjoyed Bridgewater, and assumed it would be of similar quality. Nope. The main character is a self-absorbed, neurotic, self-righteous caricature of an ultra-left manic-depressive Gen Z’er. I began to wonder if the title “Consumed” referred to a creature eating people, or if it alluded to the main character’s narcissism. In fact, I began to root for the creature just to eviscerate her and end my suffering. I believe I threw up in my mouth more than once listening to the contrived cuteness of the “flirting” between the librarian and main character. I lay awake at night wondering why I listened to so much of it. Hours I will never reclaim, I’m afraid. Perhaps the story line was sufficient to keep me coming back. I can’t explain it. This is the true mystery behind the series.

I enjoy this series, but the excessive pauses for modern guitar solos (the music segments), combined with the long outros and advertisements, significantly cut down the actual content. What should have been a 20–23 minute episode felt more like 15ish minutes of substance. I hope future episodes focus more on the storytelling and less on the filler. The outro was still excessive on Bridgewater but it seemed to have more quality content.

Good story great voice acting and awesome quality editing made it smooth listening

Love the story, actors, production, etc., but above all, the music is uh-maze-ing. I got goose bumps while head bopping. Bravo!

Personally thought this was much better than Bridgewater. The voice acting was better and the editing tighter, which made conversations sound more realistic. Better sound design and better (less melodramatic) plot.

Yall did a great job- can’t wait for season 2

Your podcast is truly inspiring. The way you craft captivating storylines and bring them to life in a variety of ways is simply amazing. I'm eager to learn your secrets and would greatly appreciate any advice you could share. Thank you for creating such an incredible show!

I really enjoyed Bridgewater and wanted to like this. I could do with less, unnecessary profanity and it also just ended…..I felt like there was a lot more room to expand on the story.

Loved it! Perfect suspense to get me through my work day! Hoping for a season 2 soon!

The podcast just kinda ended. Not really a cliffhanger either. The humor was a little much. Some of the jokes, then a random ACAB reference that didn’t really add anything into the show. Would’ve been better if it was more serious like Bridgewater.. It was tough to get through. I listened to it because I loved Bridgewater, but it didn’t feel like it was in the same universe as Bridgewater.. hopefully there’s another season with an actual ending. If there is another season, focus more on the story and less on the songs and humor please.. I hate that this was so disappointing after listening to Bridgewater. I was really hoping it would’ve really tied into Bridgewater and what she was experiencing was the creatures that got loose during Bridgewater..

So I discovered Bridgewater a few weeks ago and really liked. After finishing that one up I looked at the other stuff by Grimm & Mild and saw this and figured since it seem to be going for the same type of story that I’d like it just as much as Bridgewater….. oh boy was I sadly mistaken. First off the main character is simply insufferable. The mystery starts off really interesting though so I figured I could forgive the whole annoying main character thing. Unfortunately the mystery becomes very convoluted very quickly. They also do this really strange thing where every couple of episodes start off with this really long song for some reason. Like the episodes themselves are already kinda short and the songs (which are admittedly lovely songs) don’t really add much to the actual story so why waste time with them? There’s a bunch of other strange things like there’s old creepy church music that plays quite a bit, hinting at the “monster” being some kind of like demonic thing, but then, in literally the last couple of episodes, it ends up being something out of Native American folklore soooo was the creepy church music just there to throw us off or something? You spent so much time building up that aspect that the whole Native American angle seem to come out of nowhere which makes the ending feel rushed and just confusing. Bridgewater wasn’t perfect but wow what a stark comparison

I don’t mind the “gen Z liberal quips” and they don’t feel out of place. The main character speaks like this from the beginning. I find the librarian and sheriff to be very obnoxious. The librarian doesn’t have a serious bone in his body which comes off sketchy at times & the transitions from accusations to anything else feel so quick. Like “you’re the bad guy!” to “so are you coming with me or what!?” from the main character. The sheriff shares so much info about investigations with people who were seemingly suspects ~moments~ before & even stops interviews as the tape messes up lol. Some people are required to repeat, and others are just free to go 😂 it doesn’t make any sense. Also the eps are short, so not sure that taking up minutes of someone singing or a song playing without any dialogue adds value.

I wanted to like this, because it was set in the Bridgewater universe. I’m only two episodes in and I’m not sure I’ll listen to any more. I am not sure how to describe why I dislike it, except to say that the pace is very agitating to me. Right from the first scene when Sarah is in her car. She is agitated by everything and it was very off putting. I feel like, at this point, if I kept listening to it, it is only because I actually like to support progressive viewpoints in programming- I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Grim and Mild and Aaron Mehnke (not sure I spelled that right.). But also, I would like a little more substance than just high strung characters. For me anyway, it is a bit triggering.

Oh, Aaron; you’ve done it again! I especially liked the Bridgewater tie-in! I *had* to listen all the way through, because every episode ended in a cliffhanger. Well done!

The Nokia ringtone was a bit lazy as it was used as a device in Jurassic Park when the big bad dinosaur was near, other than that it’s an interesting listen

Just finished this series. Not sure why I subjected myself to its entirety. The premise is one you’ve seen in dozens of horror flicks, and though the path is well-trodden, it’s not the setup I take issue with. The execution is completely predictable, and things just sort of inexplicably happen - the writers didn’t even spend the time to establish any sort of weak contrivance to motivate the story along. The voice acting is perfectly fine, but the sound design is sparse, making most of the series feel rather ungrounded. The dialogue itself is some of the worst I’ve heard. Nearly every other line is a tiresome pop-culture quip, which solidifies both the characters and their writers as some of the most annoying people of all time. Characters literally say things like “erm, that was awkward,” and “he’s right behind me, isn’t he?” which I found really obnoxious. There’s also this peculiar dynamic where every character in the show, regardless of age, demographic, etc. makes out-of-place comments embodying gen-z/millennial neoliberal politics. I couldn’t care less what the politics of the show are, but the comments don’t feel true to its setting or characters. Just about the only likable one of the bunch is the sheriff, but she sees little air time. I spent most of the listen-through hoping the two protagonists would shut up. The ending is sloppy and nonsensical. The last two episodes feel hastily pulled together and completely unsatisfying. Overall, there’s little here to redeem its faults. I’d say, skip this one.

That was amazing, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next podcast!!!!

Story was predictable and the ending was unsatisfying.

I was really excited about this new story set in the Bridgewater universe, but it was disappointing in several ways. The very limited tie-in to Bridgewater was the most frustrating - was definitely hoping for more there. The story was very difficult to follow and hard to picture because of the lack of description. It was often hard to follow who the characters were and who was speaking - like listening to a TV show without being able to see what’s going on. (Radio dramas are supposed to fill in those gaps.) I felt like a lot of time was wasted on the romance without actually moving the plot along. There was also some of “the rest of the world dislikes Americans” self-loathing, as well as modern vernacular such as “colonizers” used by an older character who wouldn’t be using that terminology. And yeah, I don’t speak Spanish so I missed some of the story. (Do the writers know that many people speak Spanish because of colonization as well?) They only seem to have a problem with “white,” English-speaking colonizers. If you want to do a production in Spanish go for it! But if it’s an English production, don’t throw in a ton of another language (any language) without translation.

As a Supernatural and Bridgewater fan, I had to try this because of Ruth Connell and Genevieve Padalecki - and, of course, Misha Collins. I really, really wanted to like it, but it’s no Bridgewater - the story is boring and the majority of the characters are unlikable. Sarah is shrill and annoying and I actually cringed every time I heard her voice. Some of the other characters also routinely switch from English to Spanish and no translation is provided - listeners are just supposed to know Spanish and if they don’t they just have to miss part of the story for being ignorant (according to the show’s creators). There’s also an emphasis on social justice that is SO heavy handed that it makes the “story” unpalatable for those who just want to relax without being preached to - it starts in the first two minutes and just keeps on being beaten into you. Basically, despite the beloved actors from Supernatural the other actors and The Message bring this show down and make it a huge disappointment. It’s not fun or enjoyable and it’s a genuine slog to get to the incredibly unsatisfying end.

Good listen

Or writers.

Misha as the guy telling them about the supernatural creatures. Y’all are funny

Overall I enjoy the podcast- I don’t understand the Gordon dislike, he’s fine. The main character is a bit shrill and some of the dialogue is a bit… sitcom-y one liners and little jokes that i could do without bc it’s meaningless banter. Like 5-6 lines to convey something that could be conveyed in 1 -2 lines. But it’s fine. The setting is cool - Id like more description somehow and less banter but not sure how that could work in an audio drama without a narrator? Anyway it’s creative and clearly a lot of work went into it. I appreciate the bridge water crossover. I do agree with another reviewer that felt uncomfortable with the use of Native American myth. Coulda used something else….thats a bit dated and used and has some valid criticisms. But I’d definitely listen to another season or a cross over/ spin off. (Oh and if any producers are reading : the variation in voice is super helpful for a generation raised on tv and internet! The sheriff was instantly recognizable of course but other secondary characters like Avery’s parents took a second- especially since episodes are short and spread out. )

I really enjoyed the Bridgewater series, but the quality of writing and acting in this one took a massive nosedive. I kept listening, kind of like you might keep eating something awful in the hopes the next bite will taste better…but it just never does.

Loved the story, acting, music and mystery’s resolution. If there’s a second season in the future, count me in as a fan and listener.

Ignoring decades of native ppl saying not to use this thing? With typical form, aaron picks and chooses his own little reality. He never corrected factual errors in Lore when they got in the way of making a quick salacious buck. He cant listen to anyone but himself. Why would his fiction be any different?

Gordon might be the most annoying character on any podcast. It starts out interesting then spirals into a sea of mediocrity.

It’s extremely promising and has a really strong start, but by the end of it, it’s jumping around so much that it’s hard to almost piece it together

I only took a star off cus of the use of the something from native mythos. The W@;&:o is not something that anyone should be using their stories

And a cameo from Bridgewater Triangle 😍 Thanks for keeping me entertained!

Very engaging story! Sarah and Gordon are stupid cute! I just wish the episodes were longer! Very good at leaving you hanging for a week! Keep up the great work!

Surprisingly great cast! Great storyline. Wish the episodes were longer. I hope it keeps going. Overall it’s awesome. Give it a listen.

Took less than an episode for the writers bias agains men to show. Disappointing, seems like it had a little potential.

Far- right ads are not my thing. Avoiding taxes ? I do not understand the hidden wealth ads and I’m tuning out.

I am semi enjoying this podcast, as soon as it begins it’s over…. And to be honest, not sure what is going on, accept a relationship is blooming and people are being killed…… but by what or who? Hoping future episodes will draw me in more…

I noticed the negative reviews and wanted to give some love back to the creators. This podcast is my new favorite and I wait each week for a new episode to come out to see how the story progresses. The characters are so much fun to listen to and the banter between our main leads makes me smile with how adorable they are with each other. I’m really excited to see where the story goes and how it connects into the Bridgewater universe. Great job creators on an engaging and funny show!

Apparently the show’s characters believe white can’t appreciate books ACAB gets thrown around and “patriarchy “ based oppression narratives… all in the same episode

Overall, I am enjoying the podcast. However, at times, the sheriff’s character seems too close minded. I wish the episodes could be a bit longer- they go too fast. I do agree that a child actor would be better for voice over. At times the character’s motivation is questionable. But I will definitely finish because overall, it’s good.

I usually like G&M but this one went way over the top on quippy woke comments. Very forced with no value. The two main characters are completely irrelevant to the story untill the 7th episode. Their dialouge adds nothing to advancing the story and their banter is so insufferable that I kept hoping the Chief would put the reporter on a bus out of town. I pay more attention to the secondary characters because they actually let you know what is going on.

The challenges offered by the crazy wife and the sheriff are so unrealistic. The human response to them is also excessively unrealistic even considering the scope of the setting. Made it to ep. 5 - Too painful to continue.

I need more. Love the fun cheesy main character. Plus I love hearing some of my favorite Supernatural characters!

Finally, a horror/drama with a solid story line, can’t wait for each episode. Keep up the great story !

We need longer episodes. The 20 minute episodes once a week are not cutting it. I need more!

Whoever wrote this needs to work on their writing skills. Dialogue is so cringe with the stupid quips in every sentence, and the two lead actors (almost all of the actors) are pretty bad at voice acting.

The voice acting was too much- over acted hard on my ears

I really wanted to like this, but I just can’t listen to the overly dramatic, Kardashian-esque way of speaking and the unnecessary use of profanity. It doesn’t add anything. I prefer podcasts that are not so scripted and acted.