70 Best True Crime Podcasts We Recommend (2026)

Best True Crime Podcasts of All Time

1. Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won't hear anywhere else...MORE Ranking #1 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@audiochuck.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 387.2KFacebook 737.4KTwitter 134.2KInstagram 1.4M Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 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. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921...MORE Ranking #8 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Network Exactly Right
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 199.5KFacebook 500.7KTwitter 304.8KInstagram 893.4K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Serial

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Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can’t see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...MORE Ranking #26 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Susan Burton
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 101.8KFacebook 423.6KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 60.3K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

4. Morbid

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It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.MORE Ranking #2 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@morbid-podcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 104KFacebook 234.4KTwitter 126.4KInstagram 934.8K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Small Town Murder

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Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!MORE Ranking #17 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80.9KFacebook 153KTwitter 46.5KInstagram 119K Avg Length 127 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Up and Vanished

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Host Payne Lindsey heads to the edge of the arctic circle to investigate two mysterious disappearances from Nome, Alaska. Up and Vanished investigates mysterious cold case disappearances with each new season of the hit true crime franchise. Season 1: The case of missing South Georgia teacher, Tara Grinstead, led to two arrests. Season 2: The disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, a young mother who disappeared from a remote Colorado mountain town...MORE Ranking #91 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 68.1KFacebook 104.1KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 29K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Sword and Scale

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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society...MORE Ranking #6 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Mike Boudet
Producer/Network Sword and Scale (Ad Free)
Email ****@swordandscale.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 71.9KFacebook 1.6KTwitter 14Instagram 34 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Cold

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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season. Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death. Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace...MORE Host Dave Cawley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ksl.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.7KFacebook 53.2KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Criminal

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Ranking #40 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Phoebe Judge
Producer/Network Criminal Productions
Email ****@thisiscriminal.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48.7KFacebook 43.1KTwitter 32.7KInstagram 60.4K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. True Crime Obsessed

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The true crime podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.MORE Ranking #27 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Patrick Hinds, Gillian Pensavalle
Producer/Network True Crime Obsessed
Email ****@truecrimeobsessed.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 37.6KFacebook 62.6KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 134.4K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

Best Serial Killer Podcasts

1. Serial Killers

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Get a rare glimpse into the minds and methods of sadistic murderers. From notorious names like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy to lesser-known killers like “Death House Landlady” Dorothea Puente, what turns a regular person into a predator? Serial Killers is a Spotify Original. New episodes Mondays.MORE Ranking #16 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Vanessa Richardson
Email ****@rsatalent.net
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 35.2KFacebook 50.7KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 91.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

2. Killer Minds: Serial Killers & True Crime Murders

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"Killer Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill...MORE Ranking #88 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Vanessa Richardson, Dr. Tristin Engels
Producer/Network Crime House+
Email ****@vrvoice.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. True Crime Bullsh**

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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh--3588169/support .MORE Host Josh Hallmark
Producer/Network Studio BOTH/AND
Email ****@our-americana.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.8KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 13.3K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

4. Unraveled

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Unraveled is hosted by journalist Alexis Linkletter. Each season features a deep dive investigation into a case or issue. Season 1 covers the case of the Long Island Serial Killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Alexis Linkletter
Producer/Network ID
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Dissecting Dexter

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A podcast devoted to the hit Showtime series Dexter, delving into the journey of Dexter Morgan, the serial killer hiding in plain sight as a police blood spatter expert in Miami. With episode commentary and plotline and character analysis, this is a perfect companion to the tv show. Email feedback to ****@gmail.com or follow on Twitter @dissectdexterMORE Host Gareth Watkins
Producer/Network Gareth Watkins
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 292 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Cold Case & Unsolved Crime Podcasts

1. True Crime Garage

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True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand. Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries...MORE Ranking #25 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Nic Edwards, Patrick Edwards
Producer/Network TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38.7KFacebook 129.7KTwitter 39.9KInstagram 131.5K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. 48 Hours

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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases...MORE Ranking #5 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Anne-Marie Green
Producer/Network 48 Hours+
Email ****@cbs3.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 8.9KFacebook 2.2MTwitter 149.1KInstagram 283.8K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Deck

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For years, some law enforcement agencies have replaced the faces of traditional playing card decks with images of missing and murdered people and distributed those cards in prisons hoping inmates would come forward with information needed to crack these cold cases wide open. Now, audiochuck is dealing you in. Each week, we will be working with investigators and family members to bring you the details of some of the coldest cases from around the country in hopes that someone listening can finally bring these victims the justice they deserve.MORE Ranking #10 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Ashley Flowers
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11KFacebook 41.2KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 65.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Cold Case Files

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Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators and went cold, sometimes for decades. In fact, one-third of all murders in America remain open. But thanks to dogged investigators and breakthroughs in forensic technology, these cases become part of the rare 1% of cold cases that are ever solved. Cold Case Files is hosted by Paula Barros.MORE Ranking #35 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Paula Barros
Producer/Network A&E Crime & Investigation
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 9.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Cold

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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season. Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave's investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death. Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace...MORE Host Dave Cawley
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ksl.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.7KFacebook 53.2KTwitter 4.1KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Homicide Podcasts

1. The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Fall Line® focuses on cold cases that need attention. We cover missing persons cases, unsolved homicides, and unidentified remains (John and Jane Does) with thorough research and deep respect for those affected. We speak with families, detectives, victim advocates, and forensic experts to understand what happened—and why these cases remain unsolved. Every episode centers the victims, not the drama. We're looking into decades-old disappearances, following up on unsolved murders, and exploring why certain cases don't get the coverage they deserve...MORE Hosts Laurah Norton, Brooke Hargrove
Producer/Network TFL x OST
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Homicide Worldwide Podcast

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TRUE CRIME - EXAMINATIONS OF CRIMES
Producer/Network Homicide Worldwide
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 39Twitter 467Instagram 176 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Homicide Homegirls

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Nowadays it seems like everyone is fascinated or intrigued by true crime cases, whether they want to admit it or not. Best friends, Arielle and Amanda, are no different. Join them as they discuss and analyze various true crime cases from murders and abductions to unsolved mysteries.MORE Hosts Arielle, Amanda
Producer/Network Homicide Homegirls
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 175Facebook 1.6KTwitter 16Instagram 570 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. PNW Haunts & Homicides

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Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pnw-haunts-homicides--5955451/support .MORE Hosts Caitlyn Pnw, Cassie Hahn
Producer/Network PNW Haunts and Homicides
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 160Facebook 2.3KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Hitched 2 Homicide

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Southern girl and suspense author, Kris Calvert teams up with her husband, Emmy® -nominated composer Rob Pottorf to delve into true crime around the globe. She gives it a southern twist. He supplies the unique wit and background music, so you always know what’s going on. For better or worse. Til death do us part.MORE Hosts Kris Calvert, Rob Pottorf
Producer/Network Kris Calvert and Rob Pottorf
Email ****@hitched2homicide.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 224Facebook 436Twitter 67 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

Best Missing Persons Podcasts

1. True North True Crime

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A podcast bringing awareness to murders, missing people, and unsolved cases in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking #28 in Apple Charts (CA)
Hosts Caitlin Duffy, Graeme Duffy
Producer/Network truenorthtruecrime
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.3KFacebook 17.7KTwitter 938Instagram 4K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Vanished Podcast

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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify...MORE Ranking #75 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Marissa Jones
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 81KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.6K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Missing Persons Mysteries

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Welcome to Missing Persons Mysteries! Best Selling Author and Entertainment Icon Steve Stockton discuss Missing Persons Cases, True Paranormal Stories, Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411 Cases, Unexplained Phenomenon, The Supernatural, True Crime, Bizarre and Unsolved Disappearances and Stories of Survival. 🎞️ Check out our YouTube channel! 🎉 Check out our Patreon for exclusive content! 🙌 Missing Persons Mysteries Podcast 🆕 Playlist with ALL the channels content Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support .MORE Host Steve Stockton
Producer/Network Steve Stockton
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 373Facebook 14.8KTwitter 587Instagram 4.7K Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Dateline: Missing In America

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Are you the key to solving a mystery? That question is at the heart of this original series from Dateline. Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on perplexing missing person cases brought to Dateline’s attention by our social media followers. Each episode focuses on one person’s story, as told by those left behind. Listen carefully to the details, descriptions and clues offered by family, friends and investigators. Something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities crack a case...MORE Host Josh Mankiewicz
Producer/Network Dateline NBC
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.2KFacebook 3.3MTwitter 417.5KInstagram 485.7K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Fall Line: True Crime

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The Fall Line® focuses on cold cases that need attention. We cover missing persons cases, unsolved homicides, and unidentified remains (John and Jane Does) with thorough research and deep respect for those affected. We speak with families, detectives, victim advocates, and forensic experts to understand what happened—and why these cases remain unsolved. Every episode centers the victims, not the drama. We're looking into decades-old disappearances, following up on unsolved murders, and exploring why certain cases don't get the coverage they deserve...MORE Hosts Laurah Norton, Brooke Hargrove
Producer/Network TFL x OST
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8KFacebook 7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Best Kidnapping Podcasts

1. I Need Blue

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I turned around to see a masked man pointing a gun at me. It was just the beginning of a series of events, including robbery and abduction, which changed my life forever. I Need Blue, hosted by Jen Lee, is a podcast series featuring lived-experiences from survivors of life events. I NEED BLUE creates space for survivors of trauma to feel they BELONG, are LOVED, UNDERSTOOD and EMPOWERED! I called 9-1-1 and they provided me with life-saving directions to help my customer who was having a medical emergency. Law enforcement rescued us and caught the robber...MORE Host Jennifer Lee
Producer/Network Jennifer Lee
Email ****@prmg.net
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 198Instagram 750 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Cold & Buried

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Formerly Crime Time Nerds. Cold & Buried is a true crime podcast, focusing on unidentified person's cases, cases of the missing or kidnapped, cold cases, and lesser known murders from across the United States. hosted by sisters in law Ash Lee & Nat SlaterMORE Hosts Ash Lee, Nat Slater
Producer/Network Cold & Buried
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 3.5KInstagram 748 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Amy Should Be Forty

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In October 1989, a 10-year old girl went missing after school in a Cleveland suburb. The kidnapping and murder of Amy Mihaljevic is one of the area's most high-profile cases ever. And it's been 30 years since she was killed. On the anniversary of her disappearance, we look at the investigation and how new evidence could shed light on this cold case. "Amy Should Be Forty" is 5-part podcast from WKYC in Cleveland and VAULT Studios.MORE Host Shay McAlister
Producer/Network VAULT Studios
Email ****@whas11.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Where's William Tyrrell?

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On the 12th of September 2014, three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from the yard of his foster grandmother’s house in the quiet town of Kendall, New South Wales.A search and rescue mission soon became an investigation into his likely abduction, but who took him?Was the kidnapping planned or an opportunistic crime? Are we any closer to knowing what happened to William today than we were almost five years ago?10 News First's Lia Harris and Natarsha Belling go through the entire story and strive to answer the question…Where’s William Tyrrell? Hosted on Acast. See acast...MORE Hosts Lia Harris, Natarsha Belling
Producer/Network Network Ten
Email ****@networkten.com.au
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 108KTwitter 465Instagram 398 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Nightmare in Chowchilla: The School Bus Kidnapping

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It was one the largest abductions in U.S. history. On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 schoolchildren ages 5 to 14 and their driver vanished without a trace in the tiny farming community of Chowchilla, California. As a frantic search for them began, the young, terrified hostages and their 55-year-old bus driver found themselves trapped in a scene that seemed like something straight out of a horror movie.Their unlikely captors, three directionless young men from affluent families, planned the kidnapping for more than 18 months in the hopes of getting “easy money...MORE Host Claudia Cowan
Producer/Network Fox News
Email ****@fox.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 86 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Best Investigative Journalism Podcasts

1. In The Dark

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In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and in 2024, it released “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that asks why the women in Dubai’s royal family keep trying to run away...MORE Ranking #64 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Madeleine Baran
Producer/Network The New Yorker
Email ****@apmreports.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 32KFacebook 22.6KTwitter 26.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Battlefront: Frontline with Dustin Faulkner

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Dustin Faulkner breaks down current events from a Conservative perspective. Additionally, there is a lot of investigative journalism in exposing what's truly going on in our country... much of which will shock you! Tune in every Sunday evening for a LIVE episode of Battlefront: FrontlineMORE Host Dustin Faulkner
Producer/Network Maverick Broadcasting Network
Email ****@outlook.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 145 Avg Length 126 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. William Ramsey Investigates

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William Ramsey Investigates is an investigative journalism broadcast covering a variety of subjects, including politics, parapolitics, true crime, history, conspiracies, religion, cults, exposing the occult, and more! "We gasp for air among people who believe they are absolutely right, whether it be in their machines or their ideas. And for all who cannot live without dialogue and the friendship of other human beings, this silence is the end of the world." Albert Camus Patreon: www.patreon.com/williamramseyinvestigates Website: www.williamramseyinvestigates...MORE Host William Ramsey
Producer/Network William Ramsey
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 711Twitter 16.9K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Listen Frontier

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Listen Frontier is a podcast exploring the investigative journalism of The Frontier and featuring conversations with those on the frontlines of Oklahoma's most important stories. At The Frontier, our mission is to hold public officials accountable, give a voice to the powerless and tell the stories that others are afraid to tell, or that illuminate the lives of people in our community. We will shine a light on hypocrisy, fraud, abuse and wrongdoing at all levels in our community and state...MORE Host Ben Felder
Producer/Network The Frontier
Email ****@readfrontier.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 21.9KTwitter 15.5K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Long Story Short

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Oklahoma Watch is a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative journalism. Long Story Short, a weekly podcast, lets you hear directly from our journalists as they provide deeper insight into their recently published stories.MORE Host Shaun Witt
Producer/Network Oklahoma Watch
Email ****@oklahomawatch.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Best Serialized True Crime Podcasts

1. The Girlfriends: Untouchable - Season 4

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When Niko Quinn saw her favourite cousin murdered in broad daylight, her life turned upside down. She went looking for justice, but instead uncovered a dark scandal at the heart of her community: A police detective had spent decades targeting, threatening and sexually abusing black women across Kansas City Kansas. Detective Roger Golubski used the power of his badge to launch a reign of terror. He acted as if he was above the law, until Niko, and an incredible group of women, came together to take him down...MORE Ranking #13 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Carole Fisher
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@carolefisher.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 23.7K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Betrayal: Weekly

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Betrayal Weekly is back for a brand new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday...MORE Ranking #12 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Andrea Gunning
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 8KFacebook 5.5KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 3.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Binge Crimes: Hunting The Bogeyman

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When she’s 21, Nicole Earnest-Payte is attacked in her own home. She comes to believe a serial predator has started terrorizing women in Northern California. Officials are skeptical until acclaimed detective Paul Holes finds a clue, kickstarting an extraordinary hunt for a real-life bogeyman, and for Nicole, hope for an end to a long nightmare. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose, ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access...MORE Ranking #21 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Larrison Campbell, Katie Henoch, Leah Henoch, Rob D'Amico, Sean Flynn, Jake Adelstein, Michele McPhee, Steve Fishman, Sam Anderson
Producer/Network The Binge
Email ****@campsidemedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Binge Cases: Watching You

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Dominique Leili went missing from her home in suburban Atlanta in the summer of 2011. Her body was found in the woods near her house a week later. Investigators quickly made a surprising discovery: surveillance cameras captured every moment of her family’s life for years. What was found on those recordings would unravel a twisted knot of jealousy, lies, and the need for control so shocking it’s hard to put into words. So many people knew something was wrong between Nique and Matt, but nobody really knew, until they heard it… for themselves...MORE Ranking #20 in Apple Charts (CA)
Hosts Alex Schuman, Anthony Scalia, Peter McDonnell, Cooper Moll
Producer/Network The Binge
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3.7K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. GUILT

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*FREE Episodes Released every Monday during active seasons. Paid Brevity+ Subscribers get Early Release, Ad Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and access to the War Room on www.theguiltpodcast.com In this hit investigative podcast, Ryan Wolf investigates some of Australasia's most enduring unsolved criminal cases. Season Six On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie was babysitting in Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Australia, when she vanished without a trace...MORE Ranking #24 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Ryan Wolf
Producer/Network Brevity Studios
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3KFacebook 4.7KInstagram 22.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Solved True Crime Podcasts

1. Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries

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To commemorate our fourth anniversary, Parcast and the team behind Unsolved Murders are taking a closer look at what it takes to catch a killer. In the new series Solved Murders: True Crime Mysteries, you'll follow the clues and uncover the missing pieces to some of history's most gripping cases. Every Wednesday, join Carter and Wenndy as they explore the days, months, and even years leading up to a killer being caught. Each episode plays out like a classic murder mystery—where the final reveal is nearly as shocking as the murder itself...MORE Ranking #27 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Wenndy Mackenzie, Carter Roy
Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 115Facebook 50.7KTwitter 28.8KInstagram 91.3K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Cold Case Files

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Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators and went cold, sometimes for decades. In fact, one-third of all murders in America remain open. But thanks to dogged investigators and breakthroughs in forensic technology, these cases become part of the rare 1% of cold cases that are ever solved. Cold Case Files is hosted by Paula Barros.MORE Ranking #35 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Paula Barros
Producer/Network A&E Crime & Investigation
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 9.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. CrimeWaves

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Interviews with the best investigators in the world. Cut through the spin and straight to the stories at the heart of major criminal cases with the people who solved the cases. Hosted by international journalist and academic Declan Hill, produced by his students at the University of New Haven - Ryan Decker, Aiden van Batenburg, and others. www.crimewavespodcast.com Follow us at @declan_hill MORE Host Declan Hill
Producer/Network Declan Hill
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 56Twitter 62 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Nightwatch Files

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Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity and depth...MORE Host Harper Finley
Producer/Network Nightwatch Files
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Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Solved Murders - True Crime Stories

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Welcome to 'True Crime Stories' – your podcast for gripping and detailed narratives about the most shocking killers and their crimes. Dive into the dark world of criminality as we uncover the most captivating stories of serial killers, unsolved cases, and mysterious deaths. Each episode takes you on a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, revealing the true nature of the perpetrators. 'True Crime Stories' – for those who are fascinated by the mysterious and inexplicable. Tune in, if you dare! MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 2.1/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best Medical True Crime Podcasts

1. MedCrimes: a Medical True Crime Podcast

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Join Devon, a registered nurse, and Kate, a nurse practitioner, as we dive into some of the most sinister medical true crime and medical mysteries.
Hosts Kate Macy, Devon Turnbull
Producer/Network Kate Macy and Devon Rebecca
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 432 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Medical Detectives

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The Medical Detectives is a weekly podcast where medicine meets mystery—told by the very people who’ve lived it. Hosted by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erin Nance and content creator Anna O’Brien, each episode unravels strange and surprising medical tales from the people who lived through them. Think of it as a detective story—only here, the clues are hidden in blood tests, x-rays, and patient files.From curious, unsolved diagnoses to behind-the-scenes accounts of what really goes on in hospital corridors, Anna and Dr...MORE Hosts Dr. Erin Nance, Anna O’Brien
Producer/Network Soft Skills Media
Email ****@hands-on-media.com
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 849 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Doctoring the Truth

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Welcome to Doctoring the Truth, a podcast where two dedicated audiologists dissect the world of healthcare gone rogue. Explore jaw-dropping stories of medical malfeasance, nefariousness, and shocking breaches of trust. The episodes provide deep dives that latch onto your curiosity and conscience. It's a podcast for truth-seekers craving true crime, clinical insights, and a dash of humor.MORE Hosts Jenne Tunnell, Amanda House
Producer/Network Jenne Tunnell and Amanda House
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

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The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr...MORE Host Jonathan Bartlett Allen
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@elitemeet.us
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7.6KFacebook 5.9MTwitter 87KInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Two Peaches in a Pod

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A Criminal Justice student and an EMT talk true crime! Everything from serial killers, cults, and small town murders to autopsies and medical mysteries... and some spooks too!
Hosts Eli, Jinx
Producer/Network Two Peaches in a Pod
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Best Family Friendly True Crime Podcasts

1. Dark Downeast

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Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the history of Vacationland and beyond – the unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths, unexplained disappearances and other dark stories of New England.Investigative journalist and storyteller Kylie Low gets straight to the story with a mix of narrated episodes and documentary style production featuring interviews with surviving family and friends and insight on the investigations from detectives and sources who know these cases best...MORE Ranking #26 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Kylie Low
Producer/Network audiochuck
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 13.5KTwitter 316Instagram 22.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Vanished Podcast

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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?Listen to The Vanished on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify...MORE Ranking #75 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Marissa Jones
Producer/Network Wondery
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 81KTwitter 24.2KInstagram 36.6K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Ridiculous Crime

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True Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.MORE Ranking #70 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Zaron Burnett, Elizabeth Dutton
Producer/Network iHeart True Crime
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. PARTNERS IN TRUE CRIME

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WHO WE ARE: We have produced some of your favorite true crime television shows for Discovery, Oxygen, A&E and now we are going to do a deep dive investigation into the unsolved cases that have haunted us. Season 1 is WHO KILLED MOLLY MILLER and COLT HAYNES, Season 2: The Killing Hour with SCOTT BONN, Season 3: SERIAL KILLER WHISPERER WITH LAURA BRAND.MORE Hosts Cindy Dorfmann, Rob Dorfmann
Producer/Network Rob and Cindy Dorfmann
Email ****@strongislandfilms.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 228Facebook 5KTwitter 25Instagram 298 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Path Went Chilly

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Welcome to The Path Went Chilly where Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold will discuss his favorite cases with friends Dr. Jules from Riddle Me That! True Crime and Criminologist Dr. Ashley Wellman. This will be a deep dive and a fresh perspective, join us as we descend deeper down the rabbit hole & examine these unsolved cases with compassionate consideration towards the families left behind.MORE Hosts Dr. Ashley Wellman, Dr. Jules, Robin Warder
Producer/Network Robin Jules Ashley TPWC
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 326Twitter 2.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Best True Crime Podcasts For Road Trips

1. Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won't hear anywhere else...MORE Ranking #1 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@audiochuck.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 387.2KFacebook 737.4KTwitter 134.2KInstagram 1.4M Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

2. Last Podcast On The Left

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The Last Podcast on the Left covers all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. From demons and slashers to cults and serial killers, The Last Podcast is guaranteed to satisfy your bloodlust.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.MORE Ranking #5 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks, Ed Larson
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 61.4K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. American Scandal

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls...MORE Ranking #3 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@airship.fm
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 21.4KFacebook 167.1KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 198.8K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

4. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921...MORE Ranking #8 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
Producer/Network Exactly Right
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 199.5KFacebook 500.7KTwitter 304.8KInstagram 893.4K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Serial

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Our newest podcast, “The Good Whale,” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it here: https://lnk.to/good-whaleSerial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can’t see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...MORE Ranking #26 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Susan Burton
Producer/Network Serial
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 101.8KFacebook 423.6KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 60.3K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

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