20 Best Criminology Podcasts
Criminology Podcasts
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Criminology is a true crime podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most famous cases in the annals of crime. Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford will give you every details of these infamous crimes. New episodes come out every Saturday night at 10 PM.MORE Hosts Mike Ferguson, Mike Morford
Producer/Network Emash Digital & Mike Ferguson, Mike Morford
Email ****@gmail.com
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2. Women and Crime
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Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You'll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We'll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system.Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system...MORE Hosts Dr Meghan Sacks, Dr Amy Shlosberg
Producer/Network Cloud10
Email ****@womenandcrimepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.2KFacebook 9.8KTwitter 712Instagram 9K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Justice Focus
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A criminology podcast that focuses on the latest exciting projects happening in criminal justice all over the world. It brings together practitioners, front line staff, NGO workers, academics - basically all those people working passionately and compassionately in criminal justice systems.MORE Host Omar Phoenix Khan
Producer/Network Omar Phoenix Khan
Email ****@justicefocus.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 217Twitter 2.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact
4. The Criminology Academy
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A podcast, hosted by Jose Sanchez (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University) and Jennifer Tostlebe (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska-Omaha), where we talk about research in the field of criminology with field experts, our own work, and life as professors. We will be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. Twitter --> Jose @jsanchez318 and Jenn @jenntostlebe...MORE Hosts Jose A. Sanchez, Jennifer Tostlebe
Producer/Network Jose Sanchez and Jenn Tostlebe
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 126Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
5. Criminal Behaviorology
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Criminal Behaviorology is the synthesis of criminology and behavior analysis. This podcast reviews areas of importance to both fields and explores new possibilities. Criminal Behaviorology is a podcast for all those interested in crime, psychology, history, and improving the world we live in. Contact: ****@gmail.comCover art photo provided by David von Diemar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emotionspictureMORE Host Timothy Joseph
Producer/Network Timothy Joseph
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 537 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact
6. The Criminologist
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Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from around the world together to discuss the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging established correctional policy with emerging desistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens and constantly questioning established approaches can best serves justice involved individuals.MORE Host Joseph Arvidson
Producer/Network Joe Arvidson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 25 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
7. Criminally Listed Presents: Into the Killing
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Into the Killing examines criminal cases that were unsolved and cold for years, in some cases decades. Then a break comes along and cracks the case wide open. Into the Killing will detail the crime, the investigation, and the resolution. Besides examining cold cases that are solved, Into the Killing will also take a look at the history of forensic science and how that has changed the world of criminology.MORE Host Carter Ensign
Producer/Network Criminally Listed Presents: Into the Killing
Email ****@criminallylisted.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 800 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact
8. WHAT THE CRIMINOLOGY!?
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Join me and my co-host, Makayla, each week in WHAT THE CRIMINOLOGY!? As we talk about unsolved murder cases like JonBenet Ramsey and Casey Anthony and Serial killers such as H.H Holmes, Jack the Ripper, the Zodiac killer and Ted bundy (just to name a few) their prolific crimes and what made them tick. So if you love all things criminology then this is the place for you.MORE Host Jared Garcia
Producer/Network Jared Garcia
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 104 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
9. BSC Podcast
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A series of podcasts featuring criminologists
Producer/Network BSC Criminology
Email ****@britsoccrim.org
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Twitter 24.9K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact
10. The Criminologist Next Door
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Narrated by criminologist Allison Willingham, The Criminologist Next Door is the podcast that breaks down complicated issues relating to true crime and the justice system.
Host Allison Willingham
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Facebook 257Twitter 82 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
11. CrimPod
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The Australian Institute of Criminology's podcast series. In this series, we want to share with you some of the latest research on a range of contemporary crime and justice issues affecting Australia. We'll talk about some of the research we're doing at the Institute, but also explore some of the research we're funding our academic partners to undertake in universities across Australia.MORE Producer/Network Australian Institute of Criminology
Email ****@aic.gov.au
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Apple Reviews 16Facebook 24.7KTwitter 9.9K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
12. Criminology: A Down-to-Earth Approach
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Criminology: A Down-to-Earth Approach highlights the social-ecological aspects of everyday life and its relevance to crime.
Host Michael Braun
Producer/Network Michael Braun, PhD
Email ****@sdsu.edu
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Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
13. Casey Anthony Case Criminology class
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A podcast hosted by Ryleigh Domann.
Host Ryleigh Domann.
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Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact
14. SOC 203 | Criminology
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In this podcast, we will be responding to various questions I will state based off of the chapters you are assigned to read for this course.
Host Prof. Polo
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Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact
15. Brynn's Leap into Criminology
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Investigating and going over famous criminal cases and murder and why they are famous
Host Brynn Dean
Producer/Network Brynn Dean
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Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
16. International Crime/Criminology
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Host Ariany Polo
Producer/Network Ariany Polo
Email ****@jjay.cuny.edu
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact
17. James Lynch Criminology
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This is a podcast where I talk about criminilogy
Host James Lynch
Producer/Network James Lynch
Email ****@umd.edu
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Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact
18. Criminology 101
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Marx Feminism Theory
Host Maggie Wheeler
Producer/Network Maggie Wheeler
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Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact
Criminology shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Location | |
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| Mike Ferguson | Co Host | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADV2838799785 | 1 | Male | OH, United States | |
| Mike Morford | Co Host | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/ADV2838799785 | 1 | Male | FL, United States | |
| Dr Meghan Sacks | Co Host | womenandcrimepodcast.com/episodes | 26 | New York City, NY, United States | ||
| Dr Amy Shlosberg | Co Host | womenandcrimepodcast.com/episodes | 26 | |||
| Omar Phoenix Khan | Host | justicefocus.org/podcast | 25 | Male | ||
| Jose A. Sanchez | Co Host | thecriminologyacademy.com/episodes | 17 | Male | Fort Worth, TX, United States | |
| Jennifer Tostlebe | Co Host | thecriminologyacademy.com/episodes | 17 | Female | United States | |
| Timothy Joseph | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/criminalbehaviorology | 2 | Male | ||
| Joseph Arvidson | Host | theparagongroupllc.libsyn.com | 1 | Male | ||
| Carter Ensign | Host | audioboom.com/channels/5036080-criminally-listed-presents-into-the-killing | 11 | Male | ||
| Jared Garcia | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jared-garcia23 | Male | |||
| Allison Willingham | Host | podomatic.com/podcasts/criminology | ||||
| Michael Braun | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/excivilian | Male | |||
| Ryleigh Domann. | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryleigh-domann | ||||
| Prof. Polo | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/profpolo | ||||
| Brynn Dean | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brynn-dean | 10 | Female | ||
| Ariany Polo | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ariany-polo | Female | |||
| James Lynch | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-lynch2 | Male | |||
| Maggie Wheeler | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maggie-wheeler | 1 | Female |
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