22 Best Crime Writer Podcasts

1. Crime Writers On...

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Crime Writers On… is the original true‑crime review podcast hosted by Rebecca Lavoie and featuring Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker and Toby Ball. Each week the panel reviews true‑crime podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and films, diving into journalism, storytelling, pop culture, and the biggest crime stories in media. Plus: the Crime of the Week. Show website: crimewriterson.com Follow the show on X: @crimewriterson Facebook: facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast Email: ****@gmail.commore Hosts Rebecca Lavoie, Kevin Flynn
Producer/Network Partners in Crime Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss +34 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 4.3KFacebook 8.6KTwitter 14.4K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Dec 2014 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. 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
Email ****@writersdetective.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 2.2KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Murder Junction

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British crime writers Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee bring to life history's most intriguing murders, true crime and fictional, in the company of the world's best known crime writers. They make murder . . . fun.more Hosts Abir Mukherjee, Vaseem Khan
Producer/Network RHCW Podcasts
Email ****@abirmukherjee.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Daniel Hahn, Neil Lancaster +19 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 103 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast

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The Sisters in Crime Writers' podcast features conversations with our members about the writing journey: their process, what they've learned, what they wish they'd know sooner. For 40 years we've supported our members with classes, workshops, webinars, and community. We're also an advocacy organization for all crime writers. No matter where a writer is on their journey, SinC is an organization where writers belong. Learn more at www.sistersincrime.org and https://sincworldwide.com/more Producer/Network Sisters in Crime
Email ****@sistersincrime.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kate B Jackson, Joanna Schaffhausen +22 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Killer Author Club

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Three best-selling authors talking about killing (of the fictional kind) with the best thriller and suspense authors in the business. Killer cocktails, killer conversations, and killer guests with hosts Kimberly Belle, Heather Gudenkauf, and Kaira Rouda.more Producer/Network Killer Author Club
Email ****@killerauthorclub.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Allison Winn Scotch, Sally Hepworth +9 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. 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 Hosts Victoria Selman, Paul Burke
Producer/Network CrimeTimeFM
Email ****@crimetime.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Anna Bailey, Tariq Ashkanani +17 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Twitter 6.4K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

7. In Suspense

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Hello and welcome to 'In Suspense', a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction, hosted by Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith. In each series we'll be interviewing a wide range of authors, both established and debut, and focussing on a particular topic/theme. If there are any topics you'd like us to talk about, do get in touch on any of our social media platforms. Full length episodes are released every three weeks with occasional series of minisodes in between, where we hear from the experts on all manner of writing and publishing. more Hosts Lesley Kara, Nikki Smith
Producer/Network Lesley Kara and Nikki Smith
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25Twitter 809Instagram 604 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. 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.
Host Frank Zafiro
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Brian Brady, Anthony Gedell +17 more
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 1.6KInstagram 816 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

9. Crime Writers of Canada's Podcast

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A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada. Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media. Hosted by Erik D'Souzamore Host Erik D'Souza
Producer/Network Erik D'Souza
Email ****@outlook.com
Recent Guests Alice Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fradkin +23 more
Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Kill City

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Australian crime fiction is our M.O. The Kill City podcast is all about Australian crime writing, crime books and the Australian crime writing industry.Tune in for author interviews, catch up on the latest industry news and book releases, and everything else happening in the Australian crime fiction  scene. more Email ****@wheelton.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Murder School

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Are you an aspiring crime writer looking to take your mystery writing skills to the next level? Look no further than the Murder School Podcast, your weekly dose of bite-sized writing tips to kickstart your week with a bang!Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable steps you can take to elevate your writing game...more Email ****@jackiesharpauthor.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Crime Writers of Color

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Interviews with today's leading (and emerging) crime writers of color with host Robert Justice.
Host Robert Justice
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 1.6KTwitter 3.5KInstagram 1.9K Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

13. A Stab In The Dark: A UKTV Original Crime Podcast with Mark Billingham

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Multi-award-winning crime writer, Mark Billingham, presents an in-depth look at the very best super-sleuths from literature and television. Each episode of A Stab In The Dark sees brand-new guests from the worlds of TV and books discuss the inner workings of crime fiction and crime drama. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV production and is produced by Paul Hirons. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Mark Billingham
Producer/Network UKTV
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 189Facebook 21.7KTwitter 31.6K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact

14. 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.
Hosts Luca Veste, Steve Cavanagh
Producer/Network Steve Cavanagh & Luca Veste
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 103Facebook 802Twitter 3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

15. 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 Host Eric Beetner
Producer/Network S.W. Lauden
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 706Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

16. Crime Capsule

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From DNA testing to the Dixie Mafia, Crime Capsule brings you new stories of true crime in American history. Join writer and host Benjamin Morris for exclusive interviews with authors from Arcadia Publishing, writing the hottest books on the most chilling stories of our country's past. Crime Capsule: history so interesting it's criminal.more Host Benjamin Morris
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
Email ****@evergreenpodcasts.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 249Twitter 86Instagram 126 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Writers On The Beat: Crime Writers and Crime Fighters

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Gavin Reese interviews authors and experts to help all writers compose more authentic cops, crimes, and criminals in their stories.During his law enforcement career, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He's taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into police custody, and enjoyed the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He's worked in Patrol, Training, SWAT, Special Investigations, Narcotics, & Dignitary Protection.more Producer/Network Gavin Reese
Email ****@gavinreese.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 994Twitter 3 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

18. Northern Crime Syndicate Podcast

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The Northern Crime Syndicate Podcast is hosted by crime writer, A.M. Peacock (Adam), alongside a guest co-host, and features interviews and discussions with other crime writers and crime fiction industry experts.more Producer/Network Adam Peacock
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 984Twitter 4.4K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

19. BAD: All About Crime

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The BAD: All About Crime Podcast is brought to you by the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival and the City of Sydney. Join crime writers and crime aficionados, Suzanne Leal and Andy Muir, as they explore the big questions in crime and crime writing. True crime, domestic crime, psychological thrillers, crime noir, they'll be talking about this and much more with your favourite crime writers every month...more Producer/Network BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival
Email ****@badsydney.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 5Facebook 1.8KTwitter 804Instagram 2.3K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. 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
Email ****@readlauriefagen.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 484Instagram 184 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Crime Scene - Crime Writers in Conversation

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Crime writers in conversation about narrative unreliability, misdirection, authenticity and the wonders of forensic podiatry and super recognisers, and much more.
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22. Murder Ink - the art of writing crime.

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Award winning crime writer Keith Wright takes you through passages of his books and explains why he wrote it in that way. I mean, it wasn't by accident, so why like that? Every word counts. Relax and enjoy the passages he reads and listen in; you may just pick up a theme that you want to play with when you write your crime novel. This is your book, nobody is going to write it but you. Nobody else can. You own it. This podcast may just take some of the pain away and give you some confidence at the same time.more Producer/Network Keith Wright
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact