The best podcasts for true crime podcast addicts
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Who am I?
True Crime podcasts were the first podcasts I started listening to when they started becoming really popular back in 2017. For the longest time true crime was the ONLY thing I would listen to. True Crime is so popular in the podcast world and I wanted to share my favorite shows. There are so many true crime podcast out there and this is a short and simple list of the ones I think are the "classics", the "best of the best."
What is my podcast playlist about?
This is a list of my favorite true crime podcasts, specifically the shows that first got me listening to podcasts in general.
1. Crime Junkie
Why this podcast?
Crime Junkie was the first podcast I ever listened to. It is amazing to see how much it has grown and how popular it is today!

Crime Junkie
Audiochuck
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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. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.


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How many episodes does Crime Junkie have?
Crime Junkie currently has 731 episodes available.
What topics does Crime Junkie cover?
The podcast is about Social, Investigative Journalism, True Crime, Story, Murder, Criminal, Podcasts and Scam.
What is the average episode length on Crime Junkie?
The average episode length on Crime Junkie is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Crime Junkie released?
Episodes of Crime Junkie are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Crime Junkie?
The first episode of Crime Junkie was released on Dec 18, 2017.
2. Cold
Why this podcast?
I have listened to season 1 of this podcast more than once. This was the first podcast I listened to that was just about one case over a full season. Dave Crawley is a great host and works hard to keep the stories of the victims alive.

Cold
KSL Podcasts
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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.
Season 3: The Search for Sheree follows two suspects in the 1985 disappearance of Sheree Warren while examining the dangerous escalation of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The Cold team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren?
Created and Produced by KSL Podcasts
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/



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How many episodes does Cold have?
Cold currently has 135 episodes available.
What topics does Cold cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Cold?
The average episode length on Cold is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cold released?
Episodes of Cold are typically released every 4 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Cold?
The first episode of Cold was released on Nov 8, 2018.
3. Serial Killers
Why this podcast?
Another podcast that I listened to early on and enjoyed. I appreciated the show is about one type of crime.

Serial Killers
Spotify Studios
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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.


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How many episodes does Serial Killers have?
Serial Killers currently has 932 episodes available.
What topics does Serial Killers cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Serial Killers?
The average episode length on Serial Killers is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Serial Killers released?
Episodes of Serial Killers are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of Serial Killers?
The first episode of Serial Killers was released on Feb 10, 2017.
4. Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Why this podcast?
I love Nancy Grace. She is passionate about what she does and her guests always have intriguing conversation. After I finish an episode of a case on another podcast I usually come to her show to see what she has to say about the same case.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline
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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells! Theme Music: Audio Network


101 Listeners
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How many episodes does Crime Stories with Nancy Grace have?
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace currently has 5080 episodes available.
What topics does Crime Stories with Nancy Grace cover?
The podcast is about Social, News, Investigative Journalism, True Crime, Murder, Criminal, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the average episode length on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace?
The average episode length on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace released?
Episodes of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace are typically released every 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace?
The first episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace was released on Jan 4, 2017.
5. Cults
Why this podcast?
Another one I listened to early on that I go back to from time to time and appreciated the show is about one type of crime.

Cults
Spotify Studios
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Doomsday predictions. Religious doctrines. Extraterrestrial orders. What really goes on inside a cult? Step into the minds of those who led and joined the most controversial organizations in history. Cults is a Spotify Original from Parcast.


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How many episodes does Cults have?
Cults currently has 575 episodes available.
What topics does Cults cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Cults?
The average episode length on Cults is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cults released?
Episodes of Cults are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Cults?
The first episode of Cults was released on Sep 16, 2017.
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