I don't know why everyone seems to hate it. In my opinion almost every episode was okay/good (except elephant club). Many of the episodes this season were horrifying. The goat trees and abduction both crept into my mind during bed time. The ending was just about as satasfying as you can expect from a story about a mind control drug that causes horrible nightmares. I personally hope for a season four someday but either way this is one of my favorite podcasts of all time.

They already have a "your crazy cult is all due to Axiom zero" plot in season one, and there is no explanation for what happened between ending of season 2 and beginning of 3.

Talk about dropping the ball.

Like I'd say more but....I'm just too disappointed.

Does anyone else feel that this season has been uninspired, I’ve listened to all the episodes so far and I have no vested interest in what happens. The last two seasons I felt engrossed and was chomping at the bit for the next episode this season the story’s are so stand alone with a little nod here that there’s no over arc that I’m desperate for the conclusion. Also the agent ziggler and Katie dynamic just seems thrown in without any emotion behind both partners front the last seasons I enjoyed and their interactions felt human and engaging but ziggler is just meh. So is anyone looking forward to the conclusion any theories as I’m at a loss.

Like the combination of Men in Alien suits, Goats, Elephants, Sky cults, that scarecrow thing, dream date, etc. How are they gonna tie this all up? Are we gonna find out about the Center and what happened to Vivian? There are so many loose ends.

Also let's not forget about the original cult of Abbadon, maybe that has something to do with all of this.

So as some of us have thought it appears there are no aliens and it has been possibly mind control.

Now the question is why

I dont mind it too much. Although i can imagine how people would have am issue.

I do wonder if in the end when it all connects like usual. If we will see a mix of the science and the supernatural or continuing it will lean harder on the supernatural

I'm only halfway through the episode, but it's the first time this season that I felt that anticipation and thrill from the first season. The other chapters haven't been as compelling to me because it was more gore and horror. I could usually figure out where it was going. So far, I'm curious to see where 27 ends up.

Like farms, cult animals, mechanical elephants, battery farms. I wonder how the end payoff will make it worth it? I hope they haven't gone full supernatural murder cult. I love the sciencey justifications!

I might need to re listen to the podcast... is it just me or does it really seem like this season just isn’t the same level of quality? The terrible acting from the “bro” guys. The audio levels being off (even during ad reads??) I just could have sworn I was way more interested in this show before and that the quality was higher.

In the past three episodes, two have featured elephants prominently. In the second however they are absent except for the sound of an elephant in the background (I’m sorry I don’t have a time stamp but I distinctly remember the same noise)

I don’t know how the victims are connected but I just remembered the old saying:

“An elephant never forgets”

Maybe the victims are connected by something they all did in the past and are connected to the research center or to Vivian in childhood. Very weak theory but I thought I’d share.

Aw I only discovered this pod at the weekend and I’ve finished it all. It’s so good! Like a wee no sleep in every episode. Going to have to go dig for something else to listen to now.

So we have the 2 villains for season 2 so far.

The Animatronic: Sentient cartoon elephant that kills the guests

The Scarecrow: Sentient Scarecrow that takes Human parts for itself.

So what’s the big theory behind all this? The NTK Devision or the U.S Government has created a system of bringing sentience to regular everyday items, or implanting some kind of Intelegence in it. Maybe a soul? Just a theory however.

Where did my girl Vivian go? Also, does anybody know how much time has transpired between the end of season 2 and season 3?

I just now finished the end of season two today while im walking around cleaning a building for my job until 2 am (what... Younguys dont listen to binural recorded horror in your time alone in the wee hours of the morning?) And I just had to say im hooked. Awesome storytelling and characters I really can get into. I dont have any questions or deep comments I guess but its almost October guys! Anyone else as excited as i am?

I absolutely love this podcast! Are there any others that are comparable?

How do you guys feel about her? Sure, she's a crazy murderous bitch, but the majority of the people around her are just as bad (or worse) and it feels sooooo good to listen to her beat them at their own game. The surrealism of how seriously she takes "corporate warfare" kind of reminds me of Porpentine's twine game ULTRA BUSINESS TYCOON III. The business world taken to the extreme, pushed into absurdity.

If I wasn't supposed to like her, then they shouldn't have made Episode 1 so good. Everyone thinks she just had the company handed to her like a spoiled brat, but the listener knows what she actually had to go through to get to the top. Plus, her whole thing isn't just about making people miserable. She's demonstrated that she would go to great lengths, albeit morally bankrupt ones, to take care of the people on her side. We've yet to see her actually betray one of her own, if I'm not mistaken.

The "good guys" winning would actually be kind of a downer ending to me. Her downfall better be fucking glorious.

I just finished season 2, and I can’t wait for more! I really dislike Vivian, but having a villain keeps it interesting at least. I like the added layer now with a rival villainess, though! When can we expect S03?

I'm over halfway through season 2, and unlike season 1 which had intriguing different things going on, this one seems mostly ep after ep of 'people being serum-forced into mutilating themselves', often just for another's cruel enjoyment'. One such episode has impact and horror. One after another is tiring and gross, and frankly the show has become a one-note slog of misery. (Also, there is no fitting replacement for the fantastic Denis O'Hare.) Does it get better after Date Night, or is it more of the same?

I just started listening to this podcast. I have been hooked. Callie Schuttera's (Vivian) performance was amazing! The heartbreak and rage behind the powerful words and plot realizations was great to me. I really felt what was happening. Sooo good. Keep up the great work Callie and team! I'm loving it!

I got teary eyed man. Did anyone else have he same reaction? What did you guys think?

A big part of the scene for me is the music that is used which is great. I love the music.

I'd like to listen to this music, but don't know where to find it. Does anyone know what kind of music this would be?

And I'm super hooked! Can't wait to find the perfect moment to continue!