100 Best True Crime Podcasts

1. Small Town Murder

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!!
Podcast wondery.com
Hosts James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 78.2KTwitter Followers 48.9KInstagram Followers 106.1K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 120 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Crime Junkie Podcast

Crime Junkie is a weekly podcast dedicated to giving you a true crime fix. Every Monday, Ashley Flowers will tell you about whatever crime she's been obsessing over that week in a way that sounds like you're sitting around talking crime with your best friends.
Podcast iheart.com
Producer/Network audiochuck
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 409.8KTwitter Followers 140KInstagram Followers 1.2M Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 47 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Morbid: A True Crime Podcast

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 in for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.
Podcast audioboom.com
Producer/Network Morbid Network | Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 190KTwitter Followers 126.4KInstagram Followers 899.3K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 70 min Since May 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

4. Wine & Crime

Wine & Crime is a true crime / comedy podcast. Join three friends as they chug wine, chat true crime, and unleash their worst Minnesotan accents!
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Wine & Crime Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 39.6KTwitter Followers 32.7KInstagram Followers 79.6K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 106 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Podcast dateline-nbc.simplecast.com
Producer/Network NBC News
Email ****@nbcuni.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 9.5MInstagram Followers 405.3K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. Crime in Sports

Two comedians take an unmerciful and hilarious look at athletes who have lost big games...with the law! Crime in Sports does the research, and finds the funny in the world of sports true crime. New episode every week!
Podcast wondery.com
Hosts James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 20.7KTwitter Followers 32.1KInstagram Followers 99.9K Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 132 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Last Podcast

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 blood lust.
Podcast last-podcast-on-the-left.simplecast.com
Hosts Henry Zebrowski, Marcus Parks
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 78 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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8. And That's Why We Drink

Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!
Podcast and-thats-why-we-drink-2a8f8d17.simplecast.com
Hosts Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
Producer/Network Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 105 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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9. Disgraceland

Murder, infidelity , suicide, arson, overdose, religious cults, drug trafficking; this podcast explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, Beck. If you love true crime and you love music then get ready to love this podcast.
Podcast disgracelandpod.com
Producer/Network Double Elvis Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 11.7KTwitter Followers 8.3KInstagram Followers 29.2K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. True Crime All The Time

Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the 'Big Timers'. We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.
Podcast wondery.com
Producer/Network Emash Digital / Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 54.7KTwitter Followers 20.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. The Vanished Podcast

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?All episodes are available for free. Listen ad-free on Wondery or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
Podcast thevanishedpodcast.com
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 66.4KTwitter Followers 24.2KInstagram Followers 34K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 70 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Won Nothing Podcast

This podcast is far from your typical podcast. Beware the faint of heart, and welcome the macabre and the morbid. Each episode will feature a different human victim, whether they succumbed to an animal attack, were murdered by another human, or met their grisly fate in a freak accident. We will learn more about the victim's life and death in each episode, and learn a bit about why or how they were chosen to depart this earthly realm.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Amanda Goodwin
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 3K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 107 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. True Crime Garage

Each week Nic and the Captain fire up the true crime garage flying ship fueled with beer, great discussion and listener participation. The garage covers a new case each week from headline news to local real-life horror stories. Discussions about Serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and BTK, cold cases like Jonbenet Ramsy, OJ Simpson, and the Zodiac, disappearances, missing persons and unsolved mysteries are all on tap along with with craft beers from all over the world.
Podcast truecrimegarage.com
Producer/Network TRUE CRIME GARAGE
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 81.8KTwitter Followers 40.5KInstagram Followers 129.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. True Sunlight

Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Welcome to the new face of MMP.True Sunlight is the antithesis of True crime. True Sunlight values accuracy over 'access journalism'. True Sunlight is shed with empathy — not exploitation. True Sunlight was created as a matter of public service — not just entertainment.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Luna Shark
Email ****@murdaughmurderspodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 86.6KInstagram Followers 46.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 75 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. 48 Hours

'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.Listen to a new '48 Hours' episode every Sunday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive 'Post Mortem' series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Plus, every Thursday, we'll revisit a classic '48 Hours' episode. Watch '48 Hours' Saturdays 10/9c on CBS and Paramount .
Podcast wondery.com
Producer/Network 48 Hours
Email ****@cbsnews.com
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 1.2MTwitter Followers 149.1KInstagram Followers 193K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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16. Morning Cup Of Murder

Ever wonder what murder took place on today in true crime history? If so, sit back and grab a cup of coffee as you enjoy your daily dose of True Crime goodness. Your host, Korina Biemesderfer, guides you through history with tales of murder, abduction, serial killers, crimes of passion, cults, and more in this short form daily true crime podcast.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Morning Cup of Murder
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2.4KTwitter Followers 766Instagram Followers 4.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 13 min Since May 2019 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. Dark Poutine

True crime, legends, folklore, dark history and other creepy topics from the perspective of real live Canadians.
Podcast darkpoutine.com
Producer/Network Dark Poutine / Curiouscast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 12KTwitter Followers 6.9KInstagram Followers 8K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 70 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Criminology

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 detail of these infamous crimes. New episodes come out every Saturday night at 10 PM.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Hosts Mike Ferguson, Mike Morford
Producer/Network Emash Digital & Mike Ferguson, Mike Morford
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 12.4KTwitter Followers 18.2K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 51 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. RedHanded

RedHanded the podcast jumps headfirst into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big-time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits, and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy.
Podcast audioboom.com
Hosts Suruthi Bala, Hannah Maguire
Producer/Network Wondery | RedHanded
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 19.7KInstagram Followers 160.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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20. Up and Vanished Podcast

Up and Vanished is an investigative true crime podcast hosted by Atlanta filmmaker Payne Lindsey. Up and Vanished aims to tell compelling, true stories and give these cases the exposure they deserve.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 97.3KTwitter Followers 40.7KInstagram Followers 29.2K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. MURDERISH

MURDERISH is a true-crime podcast that delves into true stories of murder, disappearances and other creepy events. Also featured on the podcast are in-depth interviews with high-profile people in the true crime community. This podcast will take you on a deep-dive journey through interesting cases, beginning the date of the crime and ending with the courtroom verdict. If you are fascinated by true crime, and all that embodies the genre, this podcast will appeal to you.
Podcast spreaker.com
Host Jami Rice
Producer/Network Cloud10
Email ****@murderish.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 7.4K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 64 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

22. Dead Rabbit Radio

Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today.
Podcast deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Jason Carpenter
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 532Twitter Followers 762 Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 53 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. True Crime XS

True Crime XS is a weekly true crime talk show with your hosts Meg and John. Together, they like to talk true crime and poke holes in well known cases, while dissecting and recounting cases that have never made their way off of the court documents page. Why are we all so fascinated by True Crime? What aren't the main stream media and talking heads telling us? Who missed a major thing in a case that would turn the whole thing on it's head?
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network True Crime XS
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 69 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

24. Serial

Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts whose quality and innovation transformed the medium. 'Serial' began in 2014 as a spinoff of the public radio show 'This American Life.' In 2020, we joined the New York Times Company. Our shows have reached many millions of listeners and have won nearly every major journalism award for audio, including the first-ever Peabody Award given to a podcast.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Sarah Koenig
Producer/Network Serial Productions & The New York Times
Email ****@serialpodcast.org
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 427.5KTwitter Followers 301.8KInstagram Followers 56.8K Frequency 10 episodes/year Avg Length 45 min Since Oct 2013 Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

25. Casefile True Crime

Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A's, our exclusive show 'Behind the Files', and more.
Podcast audioboom.com
Host Casey
Producer/Network Casefile Presents
Email ****@casefilepodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 71.6KTwitter Followers 57.8KInstagram Followers 81K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 55 min Since Jan 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. True Crime Daily The Podcast

True Crime Daily delivers in-depth true crime sagas showcasing the very best of crime journalism. From unsolved murders to compelling mysteries, undercover investigations and shocking crimes caught on camera. The Podcast covers murders, scams, investigations and unsolved crimes across the country every week with hosts Billy Jensen and Owen Michael.
Podcast truecrimedaily.com
Producer/Network True Crime News
Email ****@telepixtv.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 2.3MTwitter Followers 45.2KInstagram Followers 36 Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 45 min Since Feb 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Moms and Mysteries

Moms and Mysteries is a true-crime podcast hosted by Mandy and Melissa, two friends who deep dive into a new case each week. Conversational in tone and heavy on the levity, you'll enjoy their original takes on both the well-known and those lesser heard of true crime stories.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Not Your Mom Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 21.2KTwitter Followers 7.3KInstagram Followers 34K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

28. The Trail Went Cold

The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast which explores baffling unsolved mysteries and cold cases. On each episode, host Robin Warder examines a new murder or missing persons case, tackling a wide variety of mysteries from different countries and time periods. After sharing all the details about each case, Robin offers his own personal analysis and theories about what happened. The podcast is produced and edited by Magill Foote and the music composed and performed by Vince Nitro.
Podcast trailwentcold.com
Producer/Network Robin Warder
Email ****@icloud.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 8.2KTwitter Followers 12.1K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 59 min Since Feb 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. Sword and Scale

The Sword and Scale true-crime podcast is an immersive audio experience covering the dark side of humanity and human nature. Our stories delve into the worst of the worst and include murder, rape, dismemberment, and cannibalism. The worst monsters are real.
Podcast swordandscale.com
Producer/Network Sword and Scale (Ad Free)
Email ****@swordandscale.com
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 111.6KTwitter Followers 43.1KInstagram Followers 78.3K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 67 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. American Scandal

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. And when the dust finally settles, we're left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America's dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they're caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham
Podcast wondery.com
Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@wondery.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 162.5KTwitter Followers 112KInstagram Followers 99.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 28 min Since Sep 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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31. True Murder

Every week host Dan Zupansky will interview the true crime authors that have written about the most shocking killers of all time.
Podcast spreaker.com
Host Dan Zupansky
Producer/Network Dan Zupansky -
Facebook Followers 15KTwitter Followers 216YouTube Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 54 min Since May 2018 Listen on Apple Google Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Popular Post THE ASSASSINS OF YOUTH Get Contact