6 True Crime Podcasts That Will Keep You Hooked—Perfect for Aspiring Sleuths
By Raquel Lekic,
8 hours ago
While some prefer to listen to their favorite actors look back on the shows that brought them fame, hear others discuss current events or tune into their favorite social media creators as they dissect pop-culture and internet lore, others prefer podcasts with a more gripping subject matter: true crime. The true-crime podcast community is major, and luckily, countless shows break down the details of some of the most notorious criminal events in history—as well as the not-so-notorious. Here, six true crime podcasts for your next fix.
The iconic 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, which celebrated its 56th anniversary on August 13, told the story of the famed criminal duo. The film, directed by Arthur Penn, is led by Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow, a criminal who intrigues a small-town waitress named Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway). When Clyde attempts to steal the […]
My Favorite Murder
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, 2019 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Clusterfest/Getty Images
Hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, who would have ever thought that a podcast combining crime and comedy would be successful? In addition to discussing various crimes that have shaken the world over the years, the series has also welcomed countless guest stars.
Grab your magnifying glass and channel your inner Sherlock Holmes to crack the case!
“ Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have shared their lifelong interest in true crime stories,” states their website, “and have covered infamous serial killers, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history.” Listen to it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts .
Criminal: A Podcast About Crime
Phoebe Judge, 2024 Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival
A popular true crime podcast hosted by Phoebe Judge, as their official site states, “ Criminal is an award-winning podcast about true crime. Stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.” If you’re in need of a true crime fix, this is most certainly for you, with new episodes releasing every Friday. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts , Amazon Music and Spotify .
There’s something revieting about a good police drama, and if you’ve spent the past 14 years watching Danny Reagan chasing down criminals orFrank Reagan sit in his impressive office on Blue Bloods, you might be upset the series is coming to an end. But no need to worry, because we found eight more series that […]
Bear Brook
Consisting of two seasons, Bear Brook takes an approach in which each season surrounds a specific crime. The first season revolves around a case involving several bodies found in barrels in the woods and the second season revolves around a man serving a life sentence for a crime he says he is not responsible for. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify .
Your Own Backyard
Your Own Backyard dives into the case of Kristin Smart’s disappearance from 1996, consisting of interviews with those who knew her and extensive research into the details of her disappearance. The eight-part series was hosted by Chris Lambert, and his work for the series is credited with helping solve the case. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify .
Grab your magnifying glass and channel your inner Sherlock Holmes to crack the case!
Crime Junkie
Brit Prawat and Ashley Flowers, 2024 Mat Hayward/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Each week, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat join forces to cover the crimes and cases that interest them, ranging from murders and mysterious deaths to disappearances. The perfect podcast for the self-proclaimed true crime junkie. Listen to it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify .
From the minds of popular podcast This American Life , Serial dissects a new crime with each season. The first installment dives into the disappearance of a Baltimore high school student in 1999. There are currently four seasons of the popular true-crime podcast, and you can listen to it on their website , Apple Podcasts and Spotify .
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