21 Best True Crime Podcasts to Listen To

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Men’s Health

From books to streaming shows and network TV, true crime is all the rage; nothing seems to fuel people’s adrenaline quite like the twists and turns of a classic whodunit, set IRL. And thanks to the massive popularity that was the first season of Serial, the genre has also found another home: podcasts. There are dozens, if not, hundreds of them telling the dark, twisted or otherwise creepy stories of crimes taking place across the world. And the magic of a true crime podcast is that everything is imagined. There are no actors or sets. The crime takes place in your head, and sometimes, that’s the scariest place to be.

And with new shows like The Dropout (which initially started out as an ABC podcast), or The Girl From Plainview, there’s unprecedented interest in true crime right now. Who knows what podcasts or viral articles could one day become another breakout streaming hit like Inventing Anna. Plus before these podcasts get high-budget television adaptations, they’re often able to interview people who were actually involved in various crimes (or who brought the criminals to justice). Think of it like watching a gripping documentary, but for your ears. Not to knock a good television series, but there’s little details a good true crime podcast can garner that a limited series can’t.

If you aren’t scared off yet, sit back and grab a pair of headphones. These true crime podcasts will get your feet wet in the genre and take you on the thrill ride you’re looking for… or maybe just a series of chills.

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This podcast takes listeners on a ride as crime reporters nationwide go through old newsroom archives to discover unsolved mysteries, infamous criminals, and more. It’s Dateline for your ears.

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America seems to love a good scandal, whether it’s political or entertainment. But what happens after the fact? This podcast explores the origins of forgotten moments, what drove the players to bend the rules, and how they became media spectacles.

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FBI Retired Case File Review

Sometimes the best stories come from the people who played a role in them. Learn about high-profile FBI cases from retired FBI agents, along with their thoughts on how their profession is portrayed in modern-day media.

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For those looking for some heavy content first thing in the morning, this is for you. This podcast gives you tales of murder, abduction, and serial killers—all by the time you finish your first cup of coffee.

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Remember the show White Collar? Well, this is kind of like that, but in audio form. From corruption to Ponzi schemes, this podcast explores how greed—and the desire for money—shapes the world.

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This podcast takes one particular theme and takes listeners on a complete deep dive throughout the course of a month, like, well, murders that inspired famous songs.

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It’s not just the big cities that have crimes. This podcast explores what happens in small towns when a crime occurs, focusing on a new location with each episode. The best part? It comes with interviews from those who worked on the case, the suspects, 911 calls, and more.

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Are you someone who knows the latest about true crimes? Well, this podcast puts listeners to the test. With five trivia questions and six seconds to make a guess, it’s essentially an audio game to see who knows most about true crimes.

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On a lighter note—this particular podcasts looks into big-time athletes who might have possibly committed a crime and lost a big game.. or maybe two. Plus comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman host, giving you both jokes and facts.

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Hosts Chris Duett and Andrew Dodge have a combined 20 years of experience working with criminals, making them the perfect hosts for a podcast about some pretty crazy real-life villains. From interviews with survivors to chats with crime professionals, this is perfect for those looking for an on-the-ground perspective of the subject.

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This podcast spends each episode exploring the case of one particular missing person and what happened with the case. And if you’re not necessarily into listening all the way through, don’t worry—there’s an Oxygen television series to back it up.

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From the people behind the Dirty John podcast comes a podcast about a serial killer who somehow ended up on a 1978 episode of The Dating Game. With multiple identities and a killer on the run, it is as wild as the title seems.

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Do you remember those “Today in History” calendars you once received? Well, this podcast is an audio version of that concept—with some true crime mixed in.

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LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

Based on the best-selling book Lost Girls, the podcast tells listeners of the tale behind the Suffolk County Police Department discovering ten bodies in a gated community on Long Island. Alongside interviews from those involved, the podcast brings a new perspective to a pretty horrific murder.

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From the creators of This American Life, this podcast takes a true crime story and unfolds it over the course of a season. With three seasons, it’s definitely enough for you to go on a long-winded mystery bender.

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Did you know Woody Harrelson’s father was a hitman? Yeah, neither did we. Join Jason Cavanaugh as he interviews Harrelson’s family and looks to uncover what’s fact and what’s fiction in this wild 10-episode podcast.

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The inspiration for Hulu’s new show The Dropout, the ABC podcast covers both the Elizabeth Holmes case and trial, interviewing the various whistleblowers and fraudsters who are now portrayed in a new limited series. If you want to know everything the show doesn’t cover, here’s the perfect podcast.

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Welcome to Your Fantasy tells the story of how Chippendales rose to popularity. But it also recounts the two men who brought the brand to the public eye, and the crimes (including murder) behind the business.

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You may have heard of El Chapo on Netflix’s Narco, but have you heard of Fred Gómez Carrasco? The infamous drug cartel kingpin was responsible for the 1974 Huntsville, Texas prison siege, which became an eleven day hostage crisis that shocked the country. The podcast explores everything about the hostage situation, including actual audio from the negotiations.

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Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark head this true crime podcast, where the two recount shocking murders, disappearances, and other shocking crimes. Since it’s inception in 2016, the show has managed to grow into one of the most well-known true crime podcasts around.

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25 years after her friend’s disappearance, Anne is now a prominent Manhattan attorney. But when she gets a phone call from an old friend, she returns to her hometown in Iowa and tries to piece together Laura Van Wyhe’s death.

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