Rephonic
Artwork for Believe Her

Believe Her

Lemonada Media
Parenting
Entrepreneurship
Child Care
Dating
Leadership
Women In Business
Climate Change
Gun Violence
Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Rehabilitation Through the Arts
Basketball
Resilience
Success
Sylvia Earle
Relationships
Duke University
Trust
Self-Reflection
Marine Conservation

Believe Her is true crime, upside down. In September 2017, young mom Nikki Addimando shot and killed her partner, Chris Grover. She was sentenced to nineteen years to life in prison for murder. Through rare access to police audio, a month-long trial, conversations with Nikki, and original reporting, journalist Justine van der Leun lays out the killing, the evidence, and the aftermath. As this six-... more

PublishesInfrequentlyEpisodes18Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
True Crime

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Believe Her

Latest Episodes

What did the Elizabeth Holmes documentary leave out about the Theranos scandal? Just 34 days before reporting to federal prison, Elizabeth Holmes invited a documentary crew into her life. Now, the new Nathan Fielder documentary, You Can See Everythin... more

To listen to the rest of this episode, search for Last Day wherever you listen to podcasts.

When Nadia Bowers's sister Sasha died of fentanyl overdose in 2015, Nadia was seven months pregnant with her first child and had gotten married just six week... more

Get a sneak peek of Season 2 of Talkaboutable, hosted by child psychiatrist Dr. Susan Swick!

In this episode, Dr. Swick sits down with a mom tackling one of the most universal parenting struggles: picky eating. Listen in as they explore her son’s fo... more

Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Binge: Free Shelley Jensen
The Binge: Free Shelley JensenSony Music Entertainment
The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions
The Binge Cases: Doctor BillionsSony Music Entertainment
Not Just A Terrible Story
Not Just A Terrible StoryTerrible Story Productions
Betrayal Season 6
Betrayal Season 6iHeartPodcasts | Glass Podcasts

Recent Guests

Eliza Orlins
Manhattan public defender for 15 years
Manhattan public defense
Episode: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Thea Johnson
Professor of criminal law and criminal procedure
Episode: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Nadia Bowers
Actor and writer; author of Dear Dealer, a memoir
Author
Episode: How to Stop Losing Our Loved Ones to the Opioid Crisis | Introducing Last Day
Katherine Turner
Mother of two; caregiver navigating picky eating with her son Emil
Episode: Talkaboutable Sneak Peek: Tips for Picky Eaters
Nikki Deloach
Actress, producer, advocate, and former Mickey Mouse Club member
Alzheimer's Association
Episode: Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Roz Chast
Renowned cartoonist and author known for her work in The New Yorker and her memoirs.
The New Yorker
Episode: A Special Listen: Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast
Dr. Dre
Renowned rapper, producer, and entrepreneur
Beats by Dre
Episode: Introducing: This Life of Mine with James Corden
Julie McFadden
Hospice and palliative care nurse with 15 years of experience, author of 'Nothing to Fear, Demystifying Death to Live More Fully'
Episode: Listen Now: Alive with Steve Burns
Star Lara
Sister of Jamie Grissom, a victim of the serial killer.
Episode: Listen Now: Stolen Voices of Dole Valley

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Wow

    Thank you for shedding a light on this. It is truly unbelievable how these women who are victimised are treated as criminals. The law is not there to protect them. Thank you for sharing, I hope it helps towards some kind of change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jode la cra
    Australia4 months ago
  • I Believe

    This was a very well researched, thought out and presented pod cast. Thank you for speaking up and out on Domestic Violence and how our justice system needs to be held accountable.

    Audible
    5
    commuter
    United States4 months ago
  • Compelling and Infuriating

    This story was so compelling. It draws you in and you feel Niki’s pain. Her heart break and Fear. I couldn’t walk away until the end. The narrator did such an amazing job. The original attorneys judge and jury were entirely offensive and extremely ignorant.

    No WOMEN who protected herself and her children from domestic abuse and violence should be imprisoned.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renee18Em24Aly01
    United States7 months ago
  • Great work

    This is a fantastic podcast, and it has left me, by episode 4, SO angry and frustrated… the way only a true spotlight can…. on the injustice of human bias, ignorance in the legal system and how it affects gender. (And serious idiocy on the part of the jury members that were interviewed in my opinion)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bahdhfhfkfke
    Canada9 months ago
  • Broken people

    Two things can be true- a person can be abused and they can murder their abuser. It wasn’t legally self defense but I can’t believe the prosecutor tried to paint her as some evil manipulator who spent years hurting herself to paint him as an abuser. It’s a sad case and I hope people watching will be careful when starting relationships. Believe them when people show you who they truly are- you can’t fix them. Prayers lifted for all involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bobby fluffles
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality journalism with strong survivor perspective; thought-provoking and sobering.
Provocative and necessary—sparks important conversations about abuse, law, and reform.
Engaging but highly emotional; some listeners find it provocative and challenging.
Shows depth and nuance in storytelling; impactful, though polarizing at times.
Powerful, well-reported; exposes bias and systemic issues in justice.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#160
Ukraine/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Q: So the question is, you know, did she have kids to garner sympathy?
Thea and Eliza discuss how pregnancy can elicit sympathy from jurors and how Holmes's legal team used her children in sentencing-related arguments, without claiming to know why she had them.
Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
Q: Would you agree that if you watch this movie as a standalone, you almost can forget all of that because she almost seems like no way that woman could have committed a crime that required an intense amount of intelligence, like she seems almost dumb in the movie?
Thea says Holmes appears to portray herself as someone who does not understand the world around her, but she believes Holmes still committed fraud and knew she was lying.
Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Q: What was your experience with postpartum depression?
Nikki shared she was unaware she was suffering until she became suicidal and got help from friends, which led her to identify her condition.
Everything Happens: A Not-So Hallmark Christmas
Q: Could we start with Hallmark Christmas?
Yes, they represent a genre with predictable and trustworthy storylines that many find comforting.
A Special Listen: Julia Gets Wise with Roz Chast
Q: What do you think about the relationship between anxiety and hilarity in your work?
There's some relationship for me between anxiety and hilarity, but I'm not quite sure what it is.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Believe Her

What is Believe Her about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A meticulous true-crime investigation that centers on domestic violence, survivor testimony, and the gray areas of the justice system. Through archival police audio, trial insights, and conversations with Nikki Addimando, the series probes how perception can diverge from reality, revealing how trauma, bias, and survival shape outcomes in high-stakes legal cases. Listeners can expect rigorous reporting, emotionally charged storytelling, and ongoing questions about accountability, empathy, and the criminalization of victims. A standout is the way it blends investigative journalism with personal narratives to challenge common assumptions about abuse, justice, and truth.

Where can I find podcast stats for Believe Her?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Believe Her. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Believe Her and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Believe Her get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Believe Her, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Believe Her?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Believe Her, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Believe Her have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Believe Her has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Believe Her?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Believe Her:

1. The Binge: Free Shelley Jensen
2. The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions
3. Not Just A Terrible Story
4. Betrayal Season 6
5. What Happened to the McStays?

How many episodes of Believe Her are there?

Believe Her launched 5 years ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Believe Her?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Believe Her?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Believe Her from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Believe Her?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Believe Her. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Believe Her?

Recent guests on Believe Her include:

1. Eliza Orlins
2. Thea Johnson
3. Nadia Bowers
4. Katherine Turner
5. Nikki Deloach
6. Roz Chast
7. Dr. Dre
8. Julie McFadden

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days