25 Best Crime Fiction Podcasts

1. Cops and Writers Podcast

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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing...MORE Host Patrick ODonnell
Producer/Network Patrick O'Donnell
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 63Facebook 269Twitter 69Instagram 831 Avg Length 60 min Format Long 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. Crime Time FM

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Regular crime, thriller & mystery interviews, features and reviews. Flagship weekly show - IN PERSON WITH PAUL hosted by Paul Burke & seasonal series #OnTheSofaWithVictoria hosted by best selling thriller writer Victoria Selman. Also festival coverage, award ceremonies and magazine shows hosted by Paul with Victoria and Crime Time editor/Financial Times crime critic Barry Forshaw. The monthly Review Show, what's hot in crime fiction. Further information can be found at crimetime.fmMORE Producer/Network CrimeTimeFM
Email ****@crimetime.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Twitter 6.4K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

3. Wrong Place, Write Crime

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A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours, everyone's), and life.
Producer/Network Frank Zafiro
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 1.6KInstagram 803 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Books to Die For! Podcast

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This show covers the Crime Fiction genre. We talk to everyone from beginners to New York Times Best Selling Authors like Dean Koontz. Hear about their techniques and styles here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Alan R. Warren, David North-Martino, John Copenhaver, Jennifer Anne Gordon, Gavin Stone
Producer/Network Alan Warren
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Facebook 44.9KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 68.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Crime Cafe

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Interviews and entertainment for crime fiction, suspense and thriller fans.
Host Debbi Mack
Producer/Network Debbi Mack
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 473Twitter 6K Since Jun 2015 Get Email Contact

6. Writer's Detective Bureau

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The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by retired Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories. To submit a question, visit https://www.writersdetective.com/askMORE Host Adam Richardson
Producer/Network Det. Adam Richardson
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 104Facebook 2.1KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

7. Writer Types

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Welcome to Writer Types, the thriller, crime and mystery fiction podcast hosted by Eric Beetner. Our two monthly episodes include author interviews, publishing insights from industry professionals, book reviews, convention reports, and more.Join today's top crime and mystery authors for a few laughs and some really great reads.MORE Producer/Network S.W. Lauden
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 714Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

8. Point Blank: Hardboiled, Noir, & Detective Fiction

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Point Blank is a podcast about hardboiled, noir, and detective fiction. Mixing serious analysis and humor, the co-hosts (Justin and Kurt) discuss classic or contemporary works of crime fiction in each episode. In addition to major works, they offer shorter reviews, and examine noir-ish topics such as alcoholism in detective fiction, the femme fatale, and race and labor in crime fiction. Stroll with Kurt and Justin down the rain drenched alleys and mean streets as they explore the fascinating world of crime fiction.MORE Hosts Kurt Ellison, Justin Bendell
Producer/Network Justin & Kurt
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 970Twitter 417 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Crime Is Up Podcast

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The Crime Is Up Podcast showcases the best in hard-boiled, criminal tales. Each episode brings you brand new crime fiction stories as read by a talented cast of actors. And it's a hybrid podcast! The second part features your hosts, good buddies Chris and Will, ruminating about film noir classics, underappreciated crime films, or pulp novels they love. And all the while they do it with wit and humor and charm and terrible jokes and all the characteristics you could possibly hope for in two podcast hosts.MORE Hosts Christopher Affonco Bradley, Will Benson
Producer/Network Christopher Affonco Bradley & Will Benson
Email ****@crimeisuppodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 119 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. Criminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction

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Crime fiction and criminal investigations are equal parts art and science. Creating compelling crime stories that ring true requires attention to character, plot, POV, voice, and so much more as well as an understanding of forensic science and criminal investigative techniques. Join me and let's explore all things crime, fictional and real.MORE Producer/Network DP Lyle
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 1K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Murder in the Air Mystery Theatre podcast

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Host and crime fiction writer Laurie Fagen interviews authors who also read their mystery, suspense or thriller short stories, or a chapter from their published books. In addition, sprinkled throughout the series, the podcast will feature radio-theatre-style sections from the audiobooks for Fagen's three crime fiction novels. These incorporate professional actors, original music and sound effects.MORE Producer/Network Laurie Fagen
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 492Instagram 181 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Chattahoochee - Crime Fiction story based in Atlanta

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The story is a crime fiction novella centered around Craig Dvorak, a Marine vet turned homicide investigator, who is struggling with his case load, and the mental pressure he's putting on himself. His partner, Tyra Washington, covers for him the best she can, but her chief concern is his eternal salvation. Together, they have to solve multiple killings of young girls whose bodies have been discovered near the Chattahoochee River. In-depth character development and its Atlanta settings combine to make this story a very interesting podcast!MORE Producer/Network Randy Cooper
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. 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. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories...MORE Producer/Network Rachel Amphlett
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 39Facebook 7.6KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. True Crime Fiction

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Your host is Mairi Campbell-Jack, long-listed for the Crime Writing Associations' debut dagger and a finalist in the Amazon Publishing New Voices Awards. Mairi guides you through the best of true crime and crime fiction podcasting and books. Regular reviews and guest interviews appear on the podcast and website, as well as a shop where you can buy reviewed books while supporting independent retailers and the pod.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Twitter 146Instagram 295 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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Two crime writers - Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste - discuss publishing news, hear reviews from bloggers, and speak to the biggest names in the book world.
Producer/Network Steve Cavanagh & Luca Veste
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 99Facebook 801Twitter 3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

16. The Crime Fiction Casebook Podcast

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The Crime Fiction Casebook Podcast is a podcast all about you guessed it crime fiction. In each episode, we take a close look at a classic crime story. Join us for nerdy chats about confounding clues, debonair detectives and daring murderers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Bridget Coulter
Producer/Network Bridget Coulter
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Plot Thickens

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The Plot Thickens is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of crime writing.Bestselling author Elly Griffiths invites expert guests to lift the curtain on everything you want to know about the world of crime fiction. If you love a good murder mystery, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Elly Griffiths
Producer/Network Elly Griffiths
Email ****@hodder.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 300 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Crime Board Podcast

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Welcome to the Crime Board Podcast, where we discuss all things crime fiction, have a chat with the authors behind some truly exciting novels, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content!For authors, by authors!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. DoSomeDamage

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Brought to you by the crime fiction folks at DoSomeDamage, this podcast features seven minute segments -> music picks from Chris F. Holm, television picks from Holly West, and film picks from Jedidiah Ayres. Special guests could pop up. Hosted by Steve WeddleMORE Producer/Network DoSomeDamage
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 499Twitter 2.1K Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

20. Agatha Christie - The Big Four (1927)

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Agatha Christie was a British mystery novelist, playwright, and short story writer. She was born in Torquay, England in 1890 and died in 1976. She is considered one of the greatest writers in the history of crime fiction and is often referred to as the 'Queen of Crime.'In the case of Agatha Christie, some of her works have passed into the public domain in certain countries because the copyright has expired. For example, in the United States, works published before 1927 are considered to be in the public domain.MORE Producer/Network Agatha Chris
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 80 Get Email Contact

21. The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon

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Award-winning author Alexia Gordon interviews authors who write on the less-gritty end of the crime fiction spectrum. From traditional to cozy to the edge of cozy, it's mystery without explicit violence, sex, or gore. It's mystery full of intricate plots, engaging characters, and brilliant writing. Thanks for listeningFind Alexia Gordon's bookshttps://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/booksFB: thecozycornerpodcastInstagram: podcast_cozythecozycornerwithalexiagordon.comMORE Producer/Network Alexia Gordon
Email ****@authorsontheair.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 587Twitter 229Instagram 888 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact