VN4VL: Synergy

I appreciate you ACC. Fuck Florida man. Seriously. Well no, that would be weird.

Take your time ! F%#k Fla. Man

Hi ACC, thank you for the honesty and vulnerability you showed in answer to Florida Guy. We definitely could use more of that in this world more often. Be sure to take care of yourself. The majority of the fans of the show want it to stay as special as it is and if that means you need to take off time to recharge, well then you just take as much d*** time as you need. We will be here waiting patiently. ACC from Canada 🇨🇦

This podcast is just so dense in information compared to others. Just enough witty, thoughtful commentary. This doesn’t happen by accident. Attention to detail is expensive. That’s why this podcast is special.

I am so curious: did you pay Simon Leviev the $200 for that recorded well-wishing or did he do that on his own to be a smart ass?

Second, and most importantly, perhaps, you're not bad - for a Texan. I appreciate every second of work you put into this empire. I joke too much and skip the accolades too often but I really do appreciate your existence.

Well, right away I realized that most people who leave you questions are high AF.

I appreciate and love this Podcast!!! Haters gonna hate! Especially ones with holes in their brains!

As someone who loves and appreciates podcasts of all kinds, I find reading reviews especially depressing. Doesn’t matter how much work has gone into it, do or say just one wrong thing and get shit on with a 1 star review. Not because there’s valid criticism, just because YOU didn’t like that ONE thing. It bums me out.

"Bill likes it raw . . . allegedly" about Bill Clinton. My favorite line so far. This is why I cherish ACC -- those dry, subtle little gem/jabs.

Kudos brother ur the best

I appreciate the important work, to all the impatient folks, its worth the wait.

You’re too good. 🔥👏🏼🖤

So well researched and so well written! Totally worth the wait 🤩

Gerry Fella

much love, the

absolute cool fucker.

I love you and your podcast! Thank you for all that you do 🤘

Hey Mr Citizen, excellent ep as always. Looking forward to season 6….no rush though 😚

ACC. I talk about your podcast all the time. And wear the two Swindled tshirts I have. A lot. My daughter thinks I’m crazy. But the truth is I wish I had half your heart and motivation to leave a 40 hour a week job and do something I was truly passionate about and loved. You’re amazing. Please take all the time you need. Lay on a beach. We will all be here when you get back!!!! ❤️❤️

Oh the passion on this thread. So I went ahead and increased my $$$ for one of my favorite podcasters. Take your time bro. Get a new leash for your pup.

Some of y'all do not understand the point of patreon. We're not paying for content, we're paying to support content creators. See: the founder of patreon.

Meanwhile here I am, never interacting, just giving $5 a month because I love you.

Oh no, dear ACC, please don't overwork yourself! It was so sad to hear that all this impacts your life this way! You know well that we all here on the web are spoiled with indescribable amounts of various content, yours is unique indeed, but this is why it's worth waiting for. Do get lots of rest, take longer brakes, don't let the podcasting industry and stupid capitalistic obsession with productivity swindle you! I hope you won't even read this entire comment because it's way too long and it's really not wrong to ignore some of your listeners from time to time!

100% appreciate that there's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes and that's why there are such big breaks. But have you considered options for lower effort content on patreon? I guess that's partly what this is, but it still seems like pretty high effort from where I'm sitting (researching the updates, listening to the voice messages, all of that is work, and it goes through the same editing process, etc etc etc) I'm thinking things like "here is me telling this half remembered scary story I heard a few years ago" "here's me talking about a really good meal I like to make" "here's my thoughts on the tv I've been watching during lockdown" stuff you can record and edit and blast out. Or even "here's me talking for ten minutes about what I focused on behind the scenes of the next season this week" You seem like a bit (a lot) of a perfectionist, which I get, but you can't keep working 60-80 hour weeks and achieving the quality of output you want to if you start running out of drive, and it sounds like the comments that don't get how hard you work and how much you do work are draining some of that drive, not to mention the state of the world taking its toll. Idk, just a bit of a thought to maybe let you cut yourself more of a break on patreon content and stuff, because wanting to put out Patreon content that's going through the same process as the main feed is doubling your work, even if they're "small" stories.

200 bucks well spent IMO

You take all the time you need. I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you so much for doing all that you do. My long lonely drives to schools have been made so much better by this podcast. I cannot even imagine the amount of work that you do to make these. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Fuck yeah ACC, we love you!

I agree that deformr's work adds a great layer to this already great show. I absolutely adore atmosphere. Have all his stuff on bandcamp but if he could post more, know there's definitely an audience 🔥

That CAMEO was perfect 🤌💋

I'll wait as long as it takes. Love the content 👌 🙌 And you're absolutely right, if they've never produced a podcast or edited a piece, fixed audio, researched, fact checked, writen the story, logged interviews, color corrected (video), and recorded there's no way they can understand the grueling hours involved in putting it together. Thank you for all your hard work, personal touch and perspective. This valued listener appreciates it!

I'm just excited and can't wait for the new season! You do incredible work. The research is so in-depth, and the script is clear and concise. I wouldn't really understand the content if it weren't for the way you explain it and lay it all out. I'm thankful for the work that you do!

Her there ACC and all the Valued Listeners. I'm the drunk Florida Man on the last voicemail. It may have sounded like I was complaining or upset. None of the above. That was just me super hammered on booze and an 8 ball. I thank you for your transparency and honesty answering something I'm sure a lot of us often wonder. I signed up for my blue collar 40-50 hour work weeks a long time ago. I'm not complaining about my choice of how I make a living either. Dirty hands. Clean money. I didnt realize how much work goes into what you do. It shows. You are one f the best. Great content. Great research. Great all the way around. Dont ever change. And please understand idiots like me often find it hard to articulate a simple question. Keep up the great work. Valued listener for life!!!👊

Bahahahahahaha so many butthurt ppl over my comment. Aww u stopped makin content bc someone hurt ur feelings? What are you 4 years old bahahahahahahahahahaha great pod cast but honestly a bunch of whiny snowflake soft like kleenex replies here

I'd wait a year for each season if that's what it took. Keep on keeping on! 😊❤

Thank you for everything. I miss you like crazy when you're off, but I've never once been bothered by it. I don't just listen for the stories. I listen because of the excellent, unique way YOU tell these stories. If you were reading children's fables in your style, I'd listen. You are a remarkable storyteller, just a viciously, naturally talented person. I know this must take some many takes, so many notes, so much time. And I appreciate every second of it. You could take a year off and I wouldn't have a single complaint. You're insanely appreciated. Up, down, around. Thank you, ACC.

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into each and every podcast. I am very proud to be a valued listener!

💕🙌🏼💕

Keep it up. Love everything you bring to this podcast. I get mega excited for new episodes. Said only with love. No pressure. Keep being awesome.

great episode!

Speaking for myself, ACC, take ALL the time you need to keep on crafting your high quality podcast. It's worth the wait.

Brilliant as always!

Swindled supporter 4life!

Love the cameo from Simon Leviev. Very funny. Appreciate all the work you put into producing this thing too. From the moment I heard the first episode I could tell it was a labour of love.

Great episode! Thanks for the breakdown of how much work it takes to make this podcast. It really shows in the quality and is much appreciated.

Hey now! I work long hours as well and could not get thru it without talented podcasters like yourself. Is your first episode for season 6 Andrea Yates? Because I feel she suffered from serious mental illness and did not receive the proper mental care that could have been offered by those around her.

Thanks for sharing this ! I really appreciate all that you do, and I’m so glad you enjoy doing these episodes, totally for selfish reasons; I’d hate to lose this podcast!! Take care, and know you’ve got lots of supporters here! 😊❤️

It was great to hear from you again, ACC. frequently it has come up between the wife and I that we just hope you're doing well! Can't please everyone, but there's far more of us who appreciate everything you do than those who sit around and complain and feel they are getting "nothing". There's no monetary value we can put on your show to reflect how much work goes into it and how much enjoyment we get out of it.

Thanks for this episode. I love your integrity and awesome content! PS I missed the open phone line. My question was if you had pets and you answered that.

Awesome. I appreciate and love your work. Love from a patient and concerned citizen

Thank you for the voicemail q & a. Questions I’ve had & been too busy with my own business to ask. Hope all is well in your world. I keep meaning to comment how much I enjoy this podcast & how well written it is. Thanks cannot wait for new season 6

That was SUCH an excellent description of what you do so eloquently voiced. You left out all artists’ challenge: Will our muses show up today? Your podcast is of the highest level. Much appreciated, a Concerned Citizen, Valued Listener and Patroness of all Arts

So good. 🙌🏻

Brilliant answers!

Thanks for all your hard work ACC. Your show is definitely worth waiting for. The only thing that surprised me was that you told the repair guy who you are. I figured that would be one of those situations of "I'd have to kill you if I tell you"...wait, he's not one of your dead bodies is he??!

This was awesome, ACC! I appreciate all you do and will continue to support your great work and will always look forward to your next episode. (LOVE the Q&A!)

This was the best, thank you so much. Forgot how much I love the Baker minute 😂 Also, 5-6 dead bodies is FOR SURE TOO MANY BODIES! Take 6 months off next time just to realllllllllly stick it to the slurry Florida guys of this world. ✌🏻

You used my dumb question with my pause and everything! I was always told if someone suggests a question to ask them it's probably a question they want to be asked. It was a good story! Also I just couldn't think of a question on the spot.

Love u ACC your an awesome content creator who i’ll always be supporting!

Thanks, ACC, for explaining to that rude drunk guy (and the rest of us), the step-by-step process involved in creating a podcast. I am a professional writer and I know how difficult and time-consuming it is to research, write, and edit everything in a way that is accurate, readable, and interesting, with plenty of visuals, to boot. And yet I continuously get nothing but unrealistic deadlines and flack when I need an extra day. Do you want it done right, or do you want it done fast? Can't usually have both at the same time.

My dude - I’ve missed you. I live in Temple and work from home but my job is in Austin. This week I had to go in to the office and was thinking about the show and you! Thanks for the episode and don’t worry about shit heads who day drink and troll the internet drunk (sounds like a angry drunk troll).

You are so inspiring … and it’s incredibly hard to stick to the original formula - but that is the heart and soul of your podcast. You are a creator and not a greedy second generation podcaster who has degraded himself to the role of a mere presenter. They have sold their baby for money !

ACC, Swindled is an amazing podcast & the quality comes through clearly in each episode. Keep doing what you're doing & 🖕🏾the haters & impatient assholes!

THANK YOU for making me into the "hipster" of true crime! Lolol! I bragged about already knowing the stories behind the docs on netflix because of you. I was hoping that you got some kind of consoltation job!! Fuck the haters. The wait between episodes just makes the payoff that much sweeter. $5 is a pittance for what we get in return.

Loved the update and Q&A! I'm glad you are going to continue producing Swindled the way you have all along. That's what makes Swindled so good! You have a talent for this and it's appreciated. For those who think ACC should scale up, just look at Bailey Sarian for example. She's amazing with her YouTube MMM series, but her podcast is too scripted and lost her pizzaz. Sometimes it's best not to change the formula. Just my thoughts.

as someone directly inspired by you and Deformr, I made a video about 1/4 the length of a single episode of Swindled and it was BRUTAL. I knew it would be hard. But I can only imagine preparing an entire season. I'll speak for myself and say you don't rush a well cooked meal out of the oven. People are largely just fine with waiting for you guys, we just simply wait! When it's done it done. Thanks for answering my question. The Cameo was absolutely hilarious dude.

More Q & A yes!!! Yes!!

This episode was charming! Love the Q&A, and have questioned if I would recognize your voice in line somewhere in town. Now I'm pretty certain i wont :)

I loved the update! Thank you so much! Ignore the asshats, take care of yourself and your dog. Go ourside and get some vitamin D. As a fellow Texan, it's been a hell of a couple of years (or decades).

People praise you and then hate you for not having content. Like bitch then start your own podcast!? & they won’t because it IS a lot of work! I didn’t even realize how long it was taking, I just wait to get a notification on my phone.

ACC, I just finished the update. Thanks for sharing this extremely vulnerable update and I hope you’re taking care of yourself. If it was ever a question if you do or don’t contribute to the world. You do. I mean look at Netflix, they’re literally so inspired by you😌. I’ve learned and changed SO much because of your podcast. So much so that I’m currently in a career path shift. Anyway, it’s getting weird but thanks and fuck the weirdos Also on the piece about scaling and ‘business’ have you read Company of One? It’s a lil cringe but has some good “anti growth hacking” takes. Okay bye. 👋🏾

Loved the update. And I'll join the chorus of people who say we appreciate what you do, how much work it is, and fuck the haters.

Hey! This podcast is great and I'm sorry so many cheese brains are harassing you for more episodes. In another lifetime, they would probably be grifters or traveling preachers who sell bullshit vitamin water in a massive ponzi scheme that ends with them doing a tearful tell-all with Dr. Phil via a grainy webcam in their prison cell because the plan to fake their own death and run away to Guam didn't work. Boohoo! Thanks for the many great episodes.

Anyone who produces something from nothing knows most of the work happens in the background. Requiring publishing breaks isn't "time off." Smdh. Great update episode, ACC.

ACC, I love your podcast, I drive around at work & listen to tons of them, and yours is easily in my top 3!!! You write very very well, it's a Art!!! And art CANT Be rushed!!! Fuck what ppl say or think about how long THEY think it should take!! Keep up the great work, and what instrument do ya play? I'm thinking drums? Anyways, love your show, I will forever be a Valued listener... Up the Irons!!🤘🤘🏽

Ya just heard that, i dont agree with his answer, he aint spiderman he ain't a touring band, he is telling stories in his moms basement. If he wants the $5 monthly, produce content monthly or dont collect when off

Ive listened to every Swindled episode. My favorite podcast but just the narrators attitude irks ne

Lol just trolling 😂

Lol you share all these stories of others, but what about the real Swindler.... YOU. You want my 5$ take it, im ok, but what about all the other people who guve you their hard earned money only to be lied and manipulated with no new shows, dont take the money if you aren't producing content. Not a peep in over a month. Honestly i dont like you much but i like the stories. Like who tf do you think you are telling people not to send packages bc you dont trust them. Get off your high horse pal produce content and move on