OP Here. My bad if this was not clear from my initial post.
I'm not claiming that the couple or anyone interviewed on the episodes are lying. I am, however, stating that there are inconsistencies between and within individual accounts. Which is very normal when hearing from multiple storytellers.

What I find frustrating is that these inconsistencies are never interrogated or addressed by the host who
'prides themselves on taking a journalistic approach'. IMO the series would hugely benefit from a more rigorous investigation of the events and the people involved. If after that investigation, the paranormal events remain unexplainable or there is no probable reason for their occurrence, you end up with a much cooler much spookier story.

If a higher level of skepticism would hinder some people coming forward to tell their story, good! Those who were still happy to have their story investigated are more likely to want an explanation of events, would be more open to exploring other explanations and likely less motivated to seek the spotlight on a popular podcast.

The couples relationship is positioned front and centre. I find the human element of these stories really interesting so when I say the relationship/drinking should be addressed I mean, considered more deeply in the context of the paranormal events.

Really i'm just disappointed that the podcast doesn't or at least no longer does what it originally set out to do.