24 Best Crime Audio Drama Podcasts

1. Sherlock & Co.

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My name is Dr. John Watson, once of the British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment, now a true crime podcaster based in Central London. I don't have much experience in criminology, so this is mostly a record of how I met possibly the most brilliant and bizarre person I have ever (and will ever) know. Join me as I document the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2026. SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doylemore Host Paul Waggott
Producer/Network Goalhanger
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Harry Attwell, Marta da Silva +11 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Charlie Chan, Broadway's My Beat, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week...more Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
Email ****@greatdetectives.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Vincent Price, Don McLaughlin +21 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.3K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)

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Listen to the adventures of that man with the action-packed account, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. From 1949-62, the freelance insurance investigator relayed his adventures to the golden age of radio listeners via his action-packed account. In one of the longest-running old-time radio mystery detective programs.Six actors played Johnny Dollar. Currently, we're posting episodes starring Bob Bailey, the best-loved of the Johnny Dollar actors every Tuesday and Friday...more Host Adam Graham
Producer/Network Adam's Old Time Radio
Email ****@greatdetectives.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Vincent Price
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

4. Sorry About The Murder

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Every day in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, a Zamboni driver must solve a murder to clear his Québecois name...and the ice for tonight's hockey game.Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production. It was recorded at TA2 Sound + Music in Toronto, Ontario.Special thanks to Elder Waupoos and Elder Lewis of the Michipicoten First Nation.Warning: Violence, excessive drinking, outdated ideas, and murder.Narrator: Tom GoudieFrenchie: Jeff TremblayAnnouncer: Trish RobbMusic: Oliver Wickham/Steve GadsdenEngineering/SFX/Mix: Adam Ive, Selina Firorini, Tae SaxWriter/Direct..more Host Tom Goudie
Producer/Network TA2 Productions
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Bobby Moynihan, Rhea Seehorn +6 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 658 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Solve This Murder

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Play along with Bill as he collects clues and interviews suspects to solve original whodunit murder mysteries!
Hosts Dani Siller, Bill Sunderland
Producer/Network solvethismurder
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 442Facebook 378Twitter 575Instagram 908 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Fever Dreams: A Pulp Collection

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An anthology of pulp fiction stories - horror, crime, sci-fi, thriller - unified by a pulp theme, these stand-alone stories are edgy, dark, twisted, and strange. Each episode features a fully-scripted audio drama story, with original music, stellar actors, and nerve-jangling sound design. New episodes releasing biweekly. From Voyage Media in association with 7 Lamb Productions.more Host Nat Mundel
Producer/Network Voyage Media
Email ****@voyagemedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests James Urbaniak, Kyle Prue +17 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 267 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Love, Murder, Florida

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Jane Lynch stars in this crime and dark comedy podcast, reminiscent of Better Call Saul or How Stella Got Her Groove Back... with murder. Two rival bus service operators have a business feud that turns personal, and then turns deadly, after one of them takes a trip to Florida, and engages in a passionate affair with a mysterious stranger. Fargo-esque in its twists and turns of ordinary people getting mixed up in serious crime, this audio drama takes you for a walk on the wild side of Florida strange.more Host Jane Lynch
Producer/Network Voyage Media
Email ****@voyagemedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 154 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. I Witness: Sea Billows Roll

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Welcome to 'I Witness,' where every sound tells a story and every moment holds a mystery waiting to be uncovered. Join us on a journey into the heart of intrigue and investigation, where our team of relentless investigators leaves no stone unturned in their pursuit of truth.In this gripping audio drama, listeners will be transported into a world of suspense, as each episode unravels a new case that challenges perceptions and tests the limits of imagination...more Producer/Network Northwest Christian School, Red Five Media
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Violet Sharp, Susannah Schrock +2 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 117 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Crime Adjacent

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OK, profilers. Can you solve an unsolvable murder? Join host and serial killer survivor Chase Patrick live on stage for Crime Adjacent, the world's biggest true crime podcast. Every week, at shows across the country, Chase reopens the most haunting, enduring mysteries from the grim underbelly of American true crime and challenges you to solve them...more Host Mike Adamick
Producer/Network Chase Patrick
Email ****@multitude.productions
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ebony Aster, Billy Barnes +3 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Case Files: short crime fiction stories

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The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you...more Producer/Network Rachel Amphlett
Email ****@rachelamphlett.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 7.7KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Shiver Show

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The Shiver Show brings you the most spine-tingling tales of crime, horror, and sci-fi from the golden age of radio. This was an era before TV, before screens—when families huddled around the radio, hearts pounding, as stories of suspense crackled through the airwaves. From the 1930s to the 1960s, these Old Time Radio dramas captured imaginations like nothing else—and you can hear them now. Carefully curated and lovingly remastered to cut the static but keep the chills, The Shiver Show brings you the very best of that haunting era...more Producer/Network Time Warp Studios
Email ****@womenofacertainage.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Gloria Swanson, William Holden +20 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 1.6KTwitter 192Instagram 4.3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Suspense - Old Time Radio

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Suspense was one of the most popular and successful old time radio dramas during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1942-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. Suspense is renowned for its gripping tales of mystery, horror, and psychological tension. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group...more Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Daily Advenutres of Sam Spade

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Experience fresh adventures every day with 'Daily Adventures of Sam Spade,' a podcast that brings the cunning and charisma of detective Sam Spade to a contemporary audience. Immerse yourself in daily episodes filled with intricate plots and classic detective tropes that fans of mystery and crime dramas will love. Join Sam as he navigates through treacherous mysteries, proving his timeless appeal in this gripping audio journey.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!more Producer/Network Dashiell Hammett
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Friday - The Dragnet Podcast

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Friday - The Dragnet Podcast is your ultimate destination for reliving the thrilling world of the classic Dragnet radio show. Step back into the gritty streets of Los Angeles with Sergeant Joe Friday as he brings justice to life through captivating, true-to-form storytelling. This unparalleled collection features beautifully remastered audio, accurate transcriptions, and detailed episode descriptions to give listeners the most authentic Dragnet experience.Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to old-time radio dramas, this podcast delivers the definitive version of Dragnet, preserving ..more Producer/Network OTRPODS
Email ****@blkventures.us
Recent Guests Judd, Frank Chaney +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Norwood & Cross, P.I. — Comedy Mystery Audio Drama

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2026 AVA Digital Awards Platinum winner! Welcome to Norwood and Cross, P.I. . One brilliant detective. One delightfully unpredictable partner. Countless mysteries. Murder has never been this funny. If you enjoy comedy mysteries , cozy mysteries, detective fiction, humorous whodunits, fictional private investigators, and scripted audio dramas , you'll feel right at home. Perfect for fans of clever mysteries, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud detective adventures. Norwood and Cross, P.I...more Producer/Network Jody Lebel
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. Albatros Project | Audio Drama & True Crime & Historical Mysteries

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Every great crime has a story that deserves to be heard.Albatros Project is a theatrical true crime podcast series. Each season brings a different historical mystery to life with a full cast of characters, cinematic sound design, and period atmosphere. The entire show is produced by one person.Season 1: Stolen Smile. The 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. Three episodes, available now.Listen with headphones for the best experience.more Producer/Network Albatros Project
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Victoriocity

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A detective comedy drama || Even Greater London, 1887. In this vast metropolis, Inspector Archibald Fleet and journalist Clara Entwhistle investigate a murder, only to find themselves at the centre of a conspiracy of impossible proportions.more Producer/Network Victoriocity
Email ****@victoriocity.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape

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An audio drama told week after week. We will bring you stories about crime, love, mystery and conspiracy. Some will make you laugh. Some will make you think. All will make you wonder... What's your secret?Binge all episodes of Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/shows/secrets-crimes-audiotape/ now.more Host David Rheinstorm
Producer/Network Wondery
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 165.4KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 196.2K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. Arden

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On December 25th, 2007, movie star and heiress Julie Capsom crashed her car into a tree in Northern California, walked into a nearby clearing, and vanished, leaving behind a male torso in her trunk. 10 years later, reporter Bea Casely and private detective Brenda Bentley are going to reopen the case. Each has a personal tie to the story. Each thinks they know what happened. And each knows the other is going to screw this whole thing up. Join Bea, Brenda, and the rest of the Good People at Wheyface Radio as they attempt to answer once and for all: what happened to Julie Capsom?more Hosts Michelle Agresti, Tracey Sayed
Producer/Network Wheyface Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Casey Callaghan, Michelle Agrestti +9 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 738Facebook 268Twitter 1.8KInstagram 628 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. CHRIS Podcast: A Maine Crime Audio Drama

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In 2010, the decomposed body of a man is found in the woods of Stacyville, ME. His only identifying factor a knit hat that says 'CHRIS.' Jessica London, a PI from NYC who traumatically experienced the murder of a loved one, comes to Maine to find this John Doe's family. Will Jessica find justice for 'CHRIS' seven years later — a fate she believes no family should ever have to suffer — or will her obsession with swiping right get in the way of her investigation?more Producer/Network Jessica Rainville
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 55Facebook 369 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. Dean's Killer Joke

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After a night of drinking, canceled comedian Dean Blackshaw is found dead in a comedy club green room. Now his friend and fellow comic, Anne-Marie, has to put together the pieces of a blacked-out night, solve the crime, and wonder if it was all her fault.A murder mystery audio drama created by Brandon Rizzuto. Produced by Evagation Media.more Producer/Network Evagation Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Shadows: The Audio Drama

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New York City, 1983. A private investigator with paranormal ties receives a call from a stripper, whose mother was murdered. A crime lord's sociopathic son inherits his father's fortune... and position. And Bakuul, the dark god, grows stronger, as he prepares to enter this world...Shadows is a noir dark fantasy crime thriller, written and produced by Reuben Saffer-Meng. Starring Johnny Salazar, Anna Castiglioni, and Michael Driscal.Questions or comments? Email us at ****@gmail.com!more Host Reuben Saffer-Meng
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

23. The Fictional Crime Drama Podcast

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Fictional stories about teams of officers as they proactively seek to detect and apprehend serious villains. But sometimes they just never know what they will uncover or fall into.This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Allister Field-Creator/Producer/Writer/Narrator/Audio Editor/Post production.more Producer/Network Allister Field
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Cryme City Audio drama

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Cryme City is a gritty, high-stakes audio drama that plunges you into the heart of a lawless frontier, where danger lurks in every shadow and justice is as scarce as water. Detective Raymond Kane, a hard-boiled investigator with a haunted past, is sent to the edge of civilization to bring order to the chaos. Cryme City is ruled by ruthless criminals, corrupt officials, and deadly secrets. As Kane digs deeper into the tangled web of lies and betrayals, he must confront not only the criminals who thrive in this desolate wasteland but also his own inner demons.more Producer/Network Mike Anthoni
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