Reviews
Rate ShowThrilling
I am a documentary junkie. And normally just watch TV series! I came across your podcast in an ad. And decided to listen on my road trip from Colorado to Montana! I listened and could not stop listening to all the episodes. The 10 hours flew by and I realized I needed to turn off my car and was a little sad about it. I have since listened to your podcast on the way to the grocery store, while I’m cleaning, and on my way to work! By far better than any doc-u series, I’ve watched on television thus far. I am captivated by your voices and the true crime stories you pick. You have a loyal follower and I truly hope you continue to make episodes. Thank you!
- Ryann.k
- July 11, 2023
GREAT Podcast!!!
I love this Podcast! John and Olivia have such a great relationship. I look forward to Monday’s and Wednesday’s so much as you guys give such good stories and mist I have never heard of and o definitely “check my locks” a lot more now. Please continue doing what you do as it remains my top true crime Podcast! Love that you guys are not monotone!! ❤️
- Mimi x's4
- July 10, 2023
Best True Crime Pod
I love the podcast! My wife and I listen to it on our way up north to see my parents. It’s very entertaining to listen to, and John & Olivia have a great chemistry with one another! The cases they choose are very interesting and intriguing. I like the small glimpses into their lives. Gives it a personal touch. Awesome Podcast guys!! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks,
Steve Paul
- StevieP3685
- July 10, 2023
Big fan
I’ve been a huge fan of Check the Locks since I googled the Mafs updates and found out Olivia had a podcast. Now I’m hooked and love the podcast chemistry between John and Olivia and love the way the episodes are delivered. Congratulations on 700 members in the Facebook group. May the podcast continue to grow. I give 5⭐️’s
- Pawneelady
- July 10, 2023
Absolutely LOVE this show!
I listen to a lot of podcasts and I’m always trying to find new ones but I give up on most of them after a couple of episodes. But Check The Locks is one that I’m always excited to listen to and I eagerly wait for the next episode. Keep ‘‘em coming and thank you for keeping me entertained on long drives and workouts!
- Tayz05
- June 17, 2023
Fan with a Plan ( suggested case doesn't rhyme )
Hello John and Olivia ! Love the show and listen to it when I am working ! I tried to find where to call and leave a fabulous voice mail for you Olivia but I could not find it! I wanted to recommend a case about a nurse who was living in Delaware ( where I also live and work as a nurse ) . She wrote a book called Shattered that I read years ago . Her name is Debra P Sharp and she endured an attack , rape and abduction from her own home ( did NOT check the locks ). She spent time in the abductors home - hogtied . There is a lot to this one and it surely scared me into locking up tightly ! Hope you enjoy it as well. Take care !
- Alison Binder
- June 2, 2023
Great podcast
Very informative and well done podcast. Hosts are very engaging and easy to listen to.
- jenhud20
- May 2, 2023
Great show
I have been listening since the beginning- love the relationship between john and Olivia
I would love to leave a voicemail for sweet olivia but I couldnt figure out how! Oh well - this us my voicemail- love you guys!
Love the pod!
John and Olivia take a no nonsense approach to researching and presenting these true crime cases. I’ve been hooked and checking and RE-checking my locks since I started listening!! Keep up the great work!!
- Pam_A.
- April 11, 2023
Podcast skeptic now hooked!
A lot of shows have too much bantering back and forth before getting into the meat of the show. John and Olivia do a great job and their love for true crime shows in the effort they put in for with their research to really hook you from the beginning. I recently discovered this podcast and have found it be very fascinating! I always look forward to the next episode!
- Misses M
- April 11, 2023
Favorite Podcast!
This is my favorite podcast! Every Monday and Wednesday on my way to work, I listen. I discovers this podcast when I heard Olivia from MAFS had one, I was like I have to check it out. So glad that I did. John and Olivia work so well together, and I love how they care so much about their listeners. Keep up the great work!
- AJW6
- April 10, 2023
True crime fanatic
I love this podcast, I enjoy that john and olivia cover new stories that are not well known. Refreshing to not hear the same stories over again. I can really relate to the deadbolt test. Everyone should listen to check the deadbolt
- Mika+13
- March 29, 2023
Decision Day
Blindly I found this podcast. I listened to the first podcast and I was definitely interested in continuing to listen to more. Then the next. I found myself binge listening! Is this really a podcast I want to continue to listen to or find another show! Episode after episode, I found myself getting my hooked! So it’s now Decision day. Do I want to continue to listen to “Check the Locks” or find another show? After thinking about all of the episodes and how they were scary, but very intriguing, my decision is to….
STAY LISTENING TO “Check the Locks”
- BUCKEYE04🏈
- March 26, 2023
Anticipate the new episode weekly!
I found this podcast when they first started as I was looking for another true crime podcast to add to my rotation. Since episode one I was hooked. Their personalities and banter are awesome. They way both of them tell the stories keeps my attention. I also love the deadbolt check at the end.
Definitely recommend this to all my other true crime friends.
Keep it up guys!
- Kstini
- Feb. 22, 2023
Can’t get enough!
I love this podcast - the episodes are well researched and written but they come off like a normal conversation between the hosts that you’re also invited to join. The stories flow well and don’t get bogged down with a ton of unnecessary chatter (just enough to make you feel like you know John and Olivia) or all of the little details in the case that can get overwhelming and confusing. With a lot of other true crime podcasts, I find myself tuning out about halfway through an episode, but that’s not the case with Check the Locks. Love the Facebook group too! Keep it up y’all, you’ve got a winner here. 🥇
- ThePeopleAndFelines
- Feb. 10, 2023
Favorite podcast
I have really enjoyed this podcast. It has quickly grown to the top of my list for true crime. I have not listened to all of the shows yet but I am looking forward to hearing more about the not so common stories. Thank you both for hosting such a great show!!!
- Lkrich0719
- Feb. 9, 2023
One of my faves
This has become one of my favorite podcasts and I get so excited when a new episode drops. I love how the hosts have actual conversations and it doesn’t sound scripted. ❤️❤️ and thank you for adding the short on time episodes! I share this as much as I can. Please keep up the great work!
- Lflvmdbfo
- Feb. 1, 2023
My favorite True Crime Podcast
I love listening to y’all. I love true crime and I find there are so many I was not aware of.
- Hadc704
- Jan. 30, 2023
- smomomVLS
- Jan. 9, 2023
My favorite
This is a great podcast. It’s so hard for me to wait once a week for the new episodes lol I’m constantly intrigued with the cases and laugh with the hosts commentary. 10/10 would recommend this podcast to anyone!
Love you both!
Hi yall! I'm veeeeery picky about podcasts, but ya'll do such an amazing job at diving straight into details. You give me exactly the information I'm looking for when researching cases myself, and you have such a great flow together it makes it easy to listen. Thank you for giving me something to listen to at work that passes time quickly and makes my day more interesting, I appreciate you guys and cannot wait for the next episode!
Ps. Love True Crime for the Short on Time, I usually listen to it when I cook :)
Best part of Monday and Wednesday
I was introduced to this show doing research while my wife was watching MAFS (I look up how it ends every time because I’m gone a lot) and stumbled across this show. I gave it a try because I liked Olivia’s personality on the show and it’s quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. It’s not too in depth to where it’ll take hours on a subject but instead gives you just enough to know what you need to know on every case. The hosts pick cases that are not well known so they are almost always new to me and like everyone says, their chemistry is good and the show feels organic. I look forward to the backlog of episodes I’ll have after this next deployment.
- ZaneJT
- Dec. 2, 2022
One of my faves
This has become one of my favorite podcasts and I get so excited when a new episode drops. I love how the hosts have actual conversations and it doesn’t sound scripted. ❤️❤️
- Lflvmdbfo
- Nov. 25, 2022
Endless bone-chilling fun!
Hands down one of the the best new true crime podcasts! Awesome quality, narration and the hosts are even better! Continual goose-bumps in store…
- craps007
- Nov. 14, 2022
First Time Listener
One of my relatives is a listener and had their comment read on the podcast. Your cool swag bag arrived and your accompanying envelope scared the bejezus out of my unsuspecting family. They didn't know anything about the podcast, so all they knew is an unmarked envelope with their address that said "Check the locks" showed up. It was hilarious. Anyway, now I'm a big fan and I thoroughly enjoy the podcast! Thanks for the entertaining podcast and scaring the crap out of my relatives!
Y'all are just the right combo for a podcast!
I got your podcast from a reference from another one. True crime is my genre. I like an upbeat conversation with proper reverence to the seriousness of murder. Y'all are perfect! Been binge listening! Keep doing what you do!
- kimfromclay,alabama!
- Oct. 27, 2022
It’s like True Crime Lite and it’s amazing!
I love the podcast! John’s energy is amazing and keeps bringing me back for more. It’s a great fit to break up the other true crime podcasts I listen to. The episodes are a quick listen without most of the gory details other shows include and with the perfect amount of banter. I love having a true crime podcast that doesn’t leave me wanting to wash out my ears with bleach. 😂
- bcjeisnfm
- Oct. 26, 2022
💜 you guys!!!!
I absolutely love this podcast! I am so glad I found you guys. I actually did find y’all as a recommendation from listening to Dateline. You guys are amazing and hilarious and I love how much detail y’all put into your stories. Thank y’all so much and keep it up. I need more episodes to listen to!!!!! Love you both!
- •truecrimejunkie•
- Oct. 12, 2022
The best!
I absolutely love this podcast! It’s very well done and such great cases! I am hooked and binged every episode but two in a weeks time ! This is hands down my favorite and I have listened to a lot of true crime podcasts ! Keep rockin it!!
- mmcguirm
- Oct. 9, 2022
New fan
I’ve always been a fan of true crime and I enjoy this podcast. I’ve had listened to other pods and they seem to start off good and then it turns into a story and a pitch to sell merch or try this, and to me it just seems they are profiting off these tragic events. I believe true crime is important to bring awareness to the victims and to our surroundings ( as in lock those doors!!!). I really wish the two of you a successful podcast and look forward to more stories.
- brother Davin
- Oct. 4, 2022