Unobscured

Aaron Mahnke built his reputation with the massively popular Lore podcast, and Unobscured is where he channels that same meticulous storytelling into season-long deep dives. Season 3 is dedicated entirely to Jack the Ripper, tracing the Whitechapel murders from the first attack through the investigation, the suspects, and the lasting cultural impact. Each episode runs roughly 40-50 minutes and follows a serialized narrative structure, so it plays more like an audiobook than a typical weekly podcast. What sets Mahnke apart from other Ripper podcasters is his narrative polish. He weaves together primary sources, newspaper accounts from 1888, police records, and expert analysis into a cohesive story that moves at a deliberate pace. He is not rushing to name a suspect or push a pet theory — the season builds methodically, giving equal weight to the social context of Whitechapel and the specific forensic details of each murder. Unobscured carries a 4.7-star rating from nearly 8,000 Apple Podcasts reviews, reflecting the trust Mahnke has built with his audience. The other three seasons cover the Salem witch trials, the Spiritualist movement, and Rasputin, so the show rewards listeners who appreciate careful historical narrative across a range of dark subjects. For Ripper newcomers especially, Season 3 is one of the most accessible and well-produced entry points into the case.