Season 4 episode 2, I get so many “yeah”, “mmhmm” and strange pauses that it’s just fake and annoying. Is this AI?

Though some previous reviews criticize the voice acting, the creative is on-point. Suspend your disbelief and go for the ride. It’s mysterious, surreal, and yet clearly based on real places and histories that make it feel grounded and rich. These may not be Hollywood actors, but it’s rare to find a podcast with such unique and expansive storytelling. I listen to hundreds of fiction podcasts. This is one of the very few that I have listened to end-to-end multiple times. Enjoy.

This is a well made and very interesting and engaging audio drama. I am so glad I decided to start listening. I’m addicted.

EDITED REVIEW! Voice acting improves as the show progresses through the first two seasons. Then regresses in seasons 3 and 4 with jarring pauses every 3rd word, sometimes mid word pauses for NO REASON. I cannot understate how fake, robotic and painful this is to listen to. This has gotten BAD. I can’t in good conscience recommend this podcast if this disgusting artificial speech pattern continues. The worst part is that there’s still scenes of normal people having normal conversations without broken cadences in their speech. Just finished season one. Average overall. The “Tannis” style narration seems to stick around. At least the jumping around and secrets for no reason THANKFULLY stop after the first couple episodes. Decent story. Podcast clip ads are annoying. No idea what podcast is being advertised as there’s no introduction to them. By the time I realize it’s not Dirt anymore, it’s too late. It’s confusing for no reason other than to trick listeners into hearing ineffective ads.

The story is pretty decent but the dialogue is hard to deal with. Weird pauses at strange places and they all sound like their reading from a script. Hard to continue.

This is a great podcast. Is a 5 star for content but…a year later and no season 4 that’s a little bit to long.

A well told, fun story. Familiar enough to follow along, yet enough twists to be engaging and maintain your interest. Love it!!

I’m waiting, not so patiently! 😊

Great story, can’t wait to see how it ends!

I just binge listened to all three seasons and can not wait for the final season to be released. The story is original and so interesting. The twists and turns are so interesting. Can’t wait to hear more!!!

I started this yesterday took a brief pause and have completely finished season one and two today. Just starting season 3. The mystery is intriguing and I guess it’s like an addiction. You just want more and can’t stop until you finish knowing what will happen next. I really enjoying story telling in this format. I think I always have even as a kid in the car with family listening to radio drama like mystery theater on the way home from long road trips.

This is a well-told great story (five episodes in) but to my ears it is way over-produced and now I find the extraneous background music and overdone sound effects to be annoying. So, I likely won’t continue.

This is a great show! Can’t wait for the ending! At times there are some awkward pauses however the plot is still good enough to continue. I would love to see it on the screen.

This podcast was enjoyable, however it’s a year later and there is no conclusion 🤷🏼‍♀️

Very much enjoying this show! Finished all of the episodes so far and can’t wait to hear what’s next. The plot is fun, the acting is pretty good. I like how it takes place in different settings. I think some of the female characters could be written to be more dimensional. Also I want to hear more about the deepening relationship between Joseph and Antonia!

Just finished all three seasons in a week!!! I am hooked!! Loved these past seasons, cannot wait till the next one comes out! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I started listening to Dirt: An Audio Drama upon a recommendation from another fiction podcast. I found myself making Dirt my priority one listen. I finished all 3 available seasons and bonus extras. The actors are engaging in their roles and the production and sound effects are very well done. Can’t wait for the final season to drop this Fall.

I have truly been enjoying this podcast story. I feel it is done in a way to keep the listener intrigued and want to find out what happens next. I like the twists and turns and can not wait until season 4 is released.

"Dirt" podcast is a gripping audio drama that immerses listeners into a world of mystery and intrigue. From the very first episode, it captivates with its compelling storyline and masterful use of audio sampling. Kris Kaiyala's talent shines through not only in his storytelling but also in his voice, drawing listeners deeper into the narrative. What sets "Dirt" apart are its unexpected twists and turns, constantly leaving you on the edge of your seat and wondering what will happen next. Each episode unfolds like a well-crafted puzzle, keeping the audience engaged and eager for more. "Dirt" receives my highest recommendation for anyone seeking a thrilling audio experience. Whether you're a fan of mysteries or simply appreciate quality storytelling, this podcast delivers on all fronts.

The plot is very compelling and the story seems well-thought out. There are too many unnatural pauses in the dialogue, as other reviewers have noted, but for me it doesn’t take too much away from the storyline. I really can’t wait for season 4.

I stumbled across dirt about a month ago and in a few weeks binged the first few seasons. It’s incredible thus far. Thus far because I no idea that the story wasn’t finished when I began and the last real episode was posted over 6 months ago… and that’s my only complaint. I wish I could binge the entire podcast because I’m invested, really enjoy the podcast and will forget some by the time it starts back up again.

I breezed through all the episodes, eagerly waiting for the next clue… can’t wait for the next season! So clever, and love the pac northwest setting.

I herd my dad listening to this and I decided to also listen to it. It’s amazing and I’ve listened to the whole thing a second time! Can’t wait for the next season!!!

This podcast is gripping and intriguing; I can’t wait for the third season to come out! Me and my 10 year old daughter binged it all in one weekend because we simply couldn’t put it down. There are elements of mystery, science fiction and all manner of other forms of drama to enjoy here. Bonus: it is very family friendly, so we are looking forward to playing the podcast all over again when we take a big family trip across the country this summer. I don’t think the third season will be out by then, but maybe we will be very lucky! And for those very few and rare reviews that don’t like the author’s voice? Ridiculous! He sounds exactly like the character that he portrays and has written so well.

And yet I keep coming back

It’s pretty good. The voice acting can be a bit amateur at times, but it’s not a deal breaker as it’s mainly side characters. The main character is a good voice actor. The plot is good, which is most important. There tends to be parts in some of the episodes where there is no dialogue. It’s either background music or background noises like creaks or shuffling. It’s kind of odd, since we are not seeing anything, just listening. I fast forward but sometimes I have to skip 2 minutes until I hear dialogue. I’m sure it’s being used to build a picture or capture a vibe, but we don’t need the character walking around his home for 2 minutes since we can’t see anything. Describing would be one thing, but it’s just background noise and dead air for 2 minutes and I find myself thinking “What is going on? Was this accidentally left in?”

I love this show! The plot is really compelling and I enjoy the sci-fi overlay without gruesomeness. I also love the setting in the PNW which is so beautiful and also mysterious.

I love it and can’t wait to hear the ending

I just started listening to Podcasts as I have a bit of time on the highway to and from work. My first listen was Dirt. I am hooked and excited for more! Actually worth staying the entire Seasons again to make sure I didn’t miss anything!

This man’s voice is so boring

A very compelling story that keeps you interested and engaged. The only detractor is the voice acting is a bit stilted and amateurish, but not enough to ruin the flow.

Great story narrated nicely, with really good sound effects and music!

Immersive. Would give 5 stars but each individual voice feels separately recorded and not interactively recorded. In particular, the conversations with her parents are disjointed. I don’t like the parents voices at all. The father sounds monotone and untrained. The mother is unconvincing and too laid back as well. The narrator is the only animated character. Which makes it feel like he is carrying the show solo. Otherwise 5 stars.

I was immediately hooked on the show, and I found it a very compelling listen. Not only is the story really solid with homages to treasure seeking & old-time mysteries, but one of the best parts of this is the actual references to towns and locations across the greater Seattle and Pacific Northwest, Washington areas. Love those references, and they make it more real! Great job!

Just found this a few days ago and already binged all episodes and hoping it’s not true that next season is the final season

Loved this story! Binge listening and never bored! Keep it up. We need more of these!

Super story line so far but every time the narrator sighs it is super cringy and happens way too frequently. Listening despite that and the sometimes stuff lines.

Episode 1 started off a little slow for me. However, I quickly became addicted, especially, with the surround sound effects emphasized with using my earbuds. I listen to all sorts of podcasts while working outside at ranch. I have been fooled several times thinking the clear sounds I hear are outside. But, no, they were in the story! Great writing and performance so far!

My favorite podcast! I love this podcast and always listen to it first when there’s a new episode! I love the characters, and how the show is paced along w the music. Really intriguing! Can hardly wait for season 4! Please don’t make us wait too long! Love this so much I’m Re listening to all the seasons for the 2nd time’

Slow burn that builds over time to a magnificent story and intricate plot. I love it and can’t wait till S4.

Can’t get to the story past all the music…it would be wonderful to hear the story line and music at the end…..don’t know if I even want to listen after that….

I really wanted to keep listening to this, but I can’t get past what sounds like very forced, fake Spanish accents from the Flores family. The dialogue including them feels forced and fake all around. Can’t continue listening.

I seriously can’t wait for Season 4. I binged all of the seasons and the cliffhanger has me so excited for what’s next.

I listened to 3 seasons & just don’t really care about any of the characters to continue. Lots of pauses & slow, plodding narration I had to speed up the play speed just to get through it. The main character is the owner of a company going through a major deal & he just disappears for days beforehand just to go on a scavenger hunt. Rich guy problems, am I right? That may have been part of why I just can’t be bothered with continuing it. He goes off & does something that 99% of us could never do & we’re supposed to be concerned for him?! And then his stupid decision making without getting all the facts. How did someone this stupid ever get to own his own company??

I waited to write a review until I was deep into the second season. It starts off okay. Radio announcer voice narration that was a bit overwrought. Too much scene setting, maybe. But it hits a stride and stays there. Good amount of mystery, good amount of human interactions that become more and more realistic. A character learning what he wants from life; learning what he wants next. Stick with this one, it’s definitely worth it.

I have really enjoyed this podcast. It’s definitely one of the best written and keeps me wanting more. I love the mystery of it all.

Ugh I love this show so much I just binged it all in a day. I NEED more!! So good - hope to hear more soon!

I’m fully engrossed, it’s a great story. The acting is not the best though…

I love this show. The storyline has me completely hooked, and I love that I really have no idea what’s going to happen next. The season 2 finale had me freaking out! There are moments where the voice over narration feels too stilted, but the story is so intriguing that it doesn’t matter.

So, this podcast. It had me hooked after episode 1. I love the mystery it presented not only to the protagonist but also to the listener. The show is well scored and the voices are unique in their deliveries. The journey, twists and turns, with some folklore meets Sherlock Holmes is very intriguing. I just finished season 3. I want more…NOW (please)! Can’t wait to hear just how this mystery is resolved.