35 Best Crime Writer Podcasts

1. Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.'
Podcast crimewriterson.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 6.8KTwitter Followers 15.4K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 44 min Since Dec 2014 Listen on Apple 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. Drunk Women Solving Crime

Drunk Women Solving Crime is a true crime podcast with a twist...of lime. Join writer/comedian hosts Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective skills. Each episode sees the boozed up panel tackle personal crime stories, solve true crime cases, and seek justice for your listener crimes. When women sit around and drink we try to solve the world's problems. So we're taking back the night and putting our inebriation to good use. You're welcome. 
Podcast shows.acast.com
Hosts Taylor Glenn, Hannah George
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5KInstagram Followers 11.1K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 33 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. These Are Their Stories

True crime writers and pop culture podcasters Kevin Flynn and Rebecca Lavoie invite special guests to talk about ripped-from-the-headlines episodes of Law & Order, SVU, and Criminal Intent.
Podcast lawandorderpodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 3.5KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 50 min Since Aug 2016 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Hitched 2 Homicide

Thriller and suspense writers Kris Calvert and Heather Sunseri delve into true crime across the globe, giving it a Southern twist. Because in the south they can fry up anything. Even murder.
Podcast hitched2homicide.com
Hosts Kris Calvert, Rob Pottorf
Email ****@kentuckyfriedhomicide.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 173Twitter Followers 65 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 65 min Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Monsters Who Murder

The podcast divides listeners as we bring unique insights and interviews with the world's most notorious serial killers. Our case files bring you the facts, but our exclusive interviews show you another side - the human side. Amanda Howard is a best-selling true-crime author who doesn't just talk about serial killers; she talks to them. Now Amanda is sharing almost 30 years' worth of research, including letters and never-before-heard recordings that will shed new light on famous cases.
Podcast play.acast.com
Hosts Amanda Howard, Robert Mcknight
Email ****@amandahoward.com.au
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 2.6KTwitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 52 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. How To Hold A Grudge

But what if our grudges, when handled correctly, can be positively good for us and others? What if grudges are great not a cause for guilt, but exactly what we need to lead a happier, safer, more fulfilled life? Join internationally bestselling crime writer and grudge-holder extraordinaire Sophie Hannah to find out all about the power of grudges to transform your life for the better and to make the world a more peaceful and compassionate place.
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@hodder.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. Wrong Place, Write Crime

Wrong Place, Write Crime is a podcast about crime fiction authors, mysteries, art and life featuring Frank Zafiro as host. Feature episodes occur monthly and include in-depth guest interviews with authors of crime fiction, as well as quick-hit book reviews from the experts (mystery bookstore employees, reviewers, authors), and a flash interview with a future guest.
Podcast frankzafiro.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 784 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. Australian True Crime Podcast

Go beyond the news cycle to find out how people become killers, how people become victims, and what happens next. Meshel Laurie is a radio and television broadcaster and author. Emily Webb is a journalist and crime writer. They share a passion for the stories of crime investigators and families of victims. This podcast features interviews with both.
Podcast australiantruecrimepodcast.com
Hosts Meshel Laurie, Emily Webb
Email ****@australiantruecrimepodcast.com
Facebook Followers 46.1KTwitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 9.3K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 25 min Since Mar 2017 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Morbidology

Morbidology is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by true crime author, Emily G. Thompson. Using investigative research combined with primary audio including 911 calls, interviews and trial testimony, Morbidology takes an in-depth look at some of the world's most heinous murders.
Podcast spreaker.com
Host Emily G. Thompson
Email ****@morbidology.com
Facebook Followers 123.9KTwitter Followers 5KInstagram Followers 22.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min Since Jun 2019 Play Get Email Contact

10. CWOC Podcast

A group of over 170 of today's and tomorrow's crime writers of color. Follow to stay up-to-date on our new releases, recognitions & other good news.
Podcast crimewritersofcolor.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 3.8K Frequency 1 episode / month Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Get Email Contact

11. True Crime South Africa · TimesLIVE Podcasts

True Crime South Africa is the first victim-focused true-crime podcast in the country. Host, Nicole Engelbrecht, researches each case herself using media coverage, trial footage, social media sources, and often by talking to some of the individuals involved. Using her skills as a creative writer and her passion for true crime, she crafts each script to ensure that listeners are given a deep dive into the case mechanics as well as an understanding of the victims as human beings.
Podcast iono.fm/c/4657
Email ****@arena.africa
Instagram Followers 4.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min Play Get Email Contact

12. The Writers' Hangout

THE WRITERS' HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made, and everything in-between. We'll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros, and have fun. Plus, True Crime stories about writers.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. The Crime Cafe

The Crime Cafe is your source for great mystery, suspense, noir, and thriller reading. New York Times bestselling author Debbi Mack interviews top crime writers every other week. The podcast covers Interviews and entertainment for crime fiction, suspense and thriller fans.
Podcast debbimack.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 318Twitter Followers 6.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min Since Jun 2015 Play Get Email Contact

14. Write On with Vanda Symon

Award winning crime writer Vanda Symon hosts this show on behalf of the Otago-Southland branch of the NZ Society of Authors. Every month she interviews a local or international writer about their current projects and the process of writing. Write On with Vanda Symon has been created with the generous support from the University Book Shop.
Podcast oar.org.nz
Facebook Followers 488 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 51 min Since Dec 2019 Play Get Email Contact

15. AIME AUSTIN Crime Fiction Author

Enjoy a conversation with USA Today Bestselling Author Sylvie Fox who also writes as Aime Austin. In these conversations, we tackle ripped from the headline issues that I write about in the Casey Cort series. I talk about child abuse, foster care, political corruption, rich families, David & Goliath struggles, international adoption, international child abduction, and sex trafficking among other issues. She is a Crime Fiction Author, The Casey Cort Series.
Podcast aimeaustin.com
Email ****@aimeaustin.com
Facebook Followers 183Twitter Followers 30 Frequency 1 episode / month Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

16. 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
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 13.2KTwitter Followers 262YouTube 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

17. Writer Types

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.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 641Twitter Followers 1.6K Since Jan 2017 Play Get Email Contact

18. Red Flags

RED FLAGS is a weekly talk show designed to be a one-stop-shop for all the latest buzz in the true crime world. Crime writer Tori Telfer and armchair detective turned Tik Toker Karina Michelle share their unique perspectives, passion for investigation, and insightful analysis as they lead listeners through the latest crime headlines and shocking stories. Each episode offers a thrilling deep dive into a notable case with the help of expert guests.
Podcast play.acast.com
Email ****@discovery.com
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 4.3MTwitter Followers 195.1K Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. Fugitive Farmer

True crime author and journalist Brian Johnson chats with writers, historians, and researchers about real-life stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. Writers On The Beat

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gavinreese.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 247 Since May 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

21. Murder in the Air Mystery Theatre Podcast

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.
Podcast murderintheairmysterytheatre.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@readlauriefagen.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 305Instagram Followers 206 Frequency 7 episodes / quarter Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. Crime Capsule

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.
Podcast evergreenpodcasts.com
Email ****@evergreenpodcasts.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 217Twitter Followers 78Instagram Followers 128 Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

23. True Crime Podcast

Award-winning Daily Mail crime writer Stephen Wright revisits some of the most notorious cases he has covered in Britain and abroad, with the help of detectives, lawyers, and experts who worked on them. From serial murderers to child killers, ruthless gangsters to corrupt police, psychopaths to pedophiles, celebrity criminals to audacious conmen, he untangles the mysteries and the secrets behind his major cases in this true-crime podcast series.
Podcast mailplus.co.uk
Email ****@dailymail.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 8K Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. Writer's Detective Bureau

The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by veteran Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories.
Podcast writersdetective.com
Email ****@writersdetective.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 2.6K Frequency 8 episodes / year Avg Length 20 min Since Jul 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

25. Penknife

A podcast about writers who may or may not have written about crime, but who definitely committed it.
Podcast penknifepodcast.com
Email ****@hotmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 112Instagram Followers 255 Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

26. Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

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.
Podcast twocrimewritersandamicrophone.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 589Twitter Followers 3.2K Frequency 5 episodes / year Avg Length 76 min Since Nov 2016 Play Get Email Contact

27. A Stab In The Dark

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.
Podcast play.acast.com
Email ****@uktv.co.uk
Facebook Followers 20.2KTwitter Followers 34K Since Sep 2016 Play Get Email Contact

28. Northern Crime Syndicate Podcast

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 588Twitter Followers 2.5K Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

29. BAD

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 favorite crime writers every month. BUT BAD: All about Crime isn't just a podcast, it's a whole community of crime lovers, readers, and writers coming together to talk crime and we want you, our listeners and readers, to be a big part of the conversation.
Podcast badsydney.com
Email ****@badsydney.com
Facebook Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 1.5K Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. Roughneck Dispatch

Welcome to Roughneck Dispatch, a podcast about storytelling. We talk to the best storytellers about their greatest stories and why they have to tell them. Hosted by crime writer and occasional journalist Matt Phillips.
Podcast roughneckdispatch.substack.com
Email ****@substack.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 45 min Play Get Email Contact