It’s invigorating to hear these students use strong critical thinking skills, and this new dive into how media is widening the political divide is spot on.

I’ve been listening, and loving, Underestimated since it first aired. However, I feel the need to highlight Season Two, Episode 6. This group of high school students just did a remarkable job saying what so few people (with a platform) say. And I hope they know that there are adults out here that see what’s happening and continue to stay tuned in and informed. My greatest hope is that social media becomes deeply uncool and people realize that bad people win when the good people are divided. In the meantime, VOTE in every single election that you can and make informed choices. Every single election. School boards, library boards, judges- it’s the most important right we have.

The kids are doing a great job on these episodes. Stay off politics. You will lose listeners. Lib Bob will ruin a good thing

This is a fabulously done podcast done by high school students! Quality beats most of what is out there right now, from editing, voice volume, subject matter , etc.

I really enjoyed this podcast and I think it’s fantastic the work that the students (and teachers :) ) are doing , getting that experience and I would’ve loved to have something like this in my HighSchool growing up.I Really hope another season is coming great work !

I love this podcast. These guys are bringing light and attention to unsolved cases, and they do it in a way that brings the stories to life. Taking the time to give dignity to the families and yet seek justice for the victims. Worth a listen!

These young adults are doing real life investigative journalism aimed at bringing justice to the victims of unsolved crimes. They are incredibly bright, hard working and very resourceful. The complete opposite of traits associated with those who should be underestimated; however, I have a feeling they will use this to their advantage. I believe they have what it takes to find justice for the victims of these cases. Well done.

I found out about this podcast from the Truth and Justice podcast. It has been amazing to follow through with all these cases. I am excited to see where all these students end up in the future.

I found out about this podcast from a Kalamazoo Gazette article. I was very intrigued. Congratulations to all those who worked on the Podcast and the teachers for helping promote this program. Being from Kalamazoo I have an interest in history & hearing this podcast was an enjoyable listen while the content was kept serious and respectful. Great job to the team and look forward to more. Listened to all in three days lol

What a fantastic group of young adults. Mr. Ruff is teaching them so many skills that will benefit them throughout their lives, far beyond podcasting and journalism.

Only feed back is the word “like”. It was difficult to hear the word be over used. Besides that I really enjoyed everyone. Lots of care, work and dedication went into all and you can tell.

You can tell the students really care about what they’re doing and making sure the voices of the subjects of the podcast are heard.

Great Podcast. You can hear the kids honing their podcast and interview skills weekly. Great job!! Keep it up

I look forward to each new episode. Y’all did a good job on the interviews. The edit and publishing are well done. Keep up the good work.

Love seeing/hearing the young generation getting involved in podcasting and investigative journalism/reporting 🥰🫶🏽 keep up the good work ! I hope the families all get answers they need 🙏🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽.

Love that students are working on cold cases. Have an issue with no one verifying simple statements that are factually incorrect. Bill Lambeer was a famous Detroit NBA player. Also not identifying someone by name, whose interview statements were used and is very knowledgeable and invested in this case. (Nina Innsted) But keep trying to solve these cases.

What an incredible opportunity these kids have and they sure have made the most of it. Not only are they helping make a difference with the cases they are covering, but they are inspiring kids and adults alike. All of you should be so incredibly proud of yourselves and the work you are doing. Bob - nice job! Keep inspiring the up and coming generations to do good in the world.

As a journalist I am extremely proud of these students! Keep up the exceptional work!

Wonderful works, kids! I would like to gently push back on the idea that we can be SURE that Jeannette’s murder was personal. Evidence might point that way, but we cannot be sure until the killer is caught. Making strong statements of fact in the place of strong conjecture can be very dangerous. I know this was unintentional. It is highly probable that she knew her killer intimately, and this might seem like I’m quibbling. But it is absolutely not a surety. And what if the killer was an obsessive stranger, for example. The suspect could be missed because we are “sure” he is known to her. This is an important idea to carry with you as you graduate. Make sure you fact check yourselves and don’t think of something as a fact or state it as a fact unless your conjecture has been confirmed. I’m so impressed with all of you. Keep caring, keep advocating, and keep working hard. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

This is an amazing podcast! The students sound amazing and are doing a great job! So proud of them!

I am in awe of y’all’s ability! Way to prove my generation wrong ! Keep going and never give up because y’all are super talented!!!!!!

I appreciate the fact that these are young people doing this podcast however their cadence is extremely adolescent… It is very hard to listen to. The story is excellent, they’ve done great research but they do need some dictation speaking skills. I will continue to listen to see the end of this complex story.

This is a very excellent podcast to listen to. These students are doing a great job, keep up the good work!

These students have done a really great job. I would only say maybe slow down when you’re speaking because it can be a little hard to follow when you’re talking really fast. But other than that, amazing work!

So great to listen to all the hard work these students have put into these episodes. It’s great to see these young adults wanting to make difference and telling these stories that need to be told!

I am enjoying listening to these podcasts made by high school students. Amazing work! The production and music are first rate. Can’t wait for the next episode. What’s true is that these high schoolers are not to be underestimated!

Congratulations on a great quality podcast! Engaging and insightful - well done!

Love to see kids and teachers doing something so unique. I hope this catches on in other schools.

It is so great to hear the perspective of High School students on crimes that have happened and their support of victims and victim’s families. Listening as they pull on threads from their research and bring these stories to the world is great. What an amazing experience for these kids.

Great show. Amazing that this show is researched and produced by high school students! Our future is in good hands

I don’t think teens are lazy, weak willed, entitled, selfish nor uncaring. Never have! Well done. Keep it up!

I wish this class was offered when I was in high school… Wicked impressed with these kids—can’t wait to hear more on these cases!

This students have done a great job researching these cases. I am so impressed with the care and empathy they show the families.

Looking forward to each new episode!

An all around valuable project for these students and can’t wait to hear more of their investigations bringing to light lesser known mysteries. Well done!

These teens have done such a wonderful job. My own kids are this age and their generation is the one thing that gives me hope for the future of our country in this dark time.

Great job to this group of high school students who are using their voices to enlighten and share untold true crime stories.

I’m in Minnesota, listening to this great podcast. Kudos to you all and also to Bob! Very informative and interesting. I’m looking forward to hearing more about these three boys and hope that it can be solved for Tanya❤️

These kids are amazing! What Bob has done with his students is a pleasure to observe. Well done, all of you! Can’t wait for more episodes.

Not only is this a great podcast and a compelling story. It’s an excellent class and learning education for these kids. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the stories as their tripled out.

Off to a great start. Can’t wait to hear what happens with each case.

I'm very impressed with the bravery of these young people! Most adults would be a little scared/worried about putting their voices and work out to the world. But these teenagers are killing it!

So proud of you kids. Came for Bob, stayed for you. You are doing such a phenomenal job with this!!!

Out of 10!

Well researched and narrated. Music choice works well too. Congratulations

This group of high school students has absolutely blown me away & I can’t wait for the next episode to drop (the first two are not enough)! I cannot wait to see what all of the other groups have come up with for their cases! I am officially obsessed with a podcast done by a bunch of high school students from a state. I don’t even live in …much love from Wyoming! Keep up the great work!

I was so excited to start listening to support the high school students who made the episodes, but I have been blown away by the amazing work. Unbelievable work and commitment to telling stories that didn’t make it as big stories in traditional media.

Way to go gals! What a Great 1st episode to have under your belt! Looking forward to the rest of this season and hearing all the cases!!

Impressed by the work ethic and optimism. Best of luck to you all on this incredible journey in podcasting. -The Vipers

Listening in California. Can’t wait to hear what happens next!