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The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. 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... more

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In March 2021, after Faithe Ely left a cookout, her body was found on the side of a rural Oklahoma highway. Officials from one law enforcement agency said it looked like a hit and run accident; however, members of the Highway Patrol weren’t so sure. ... more

For her school project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi solved the murders of two students, rescued a girl held captive in an attic, and exposed a serial rapist. Now Pip is dating the victim’s brother; recording a podcast; and still needs to testify against Max for... more

After a 2000 murder case went cold, Kentucky housewife Susan Galbreath did her own snooping. With the help of cooperative cops and a British journalist, she identified Quincy Cross as Jessica Currin’s killer. Quincy got a life sentence and Susan beca... more

Willy Nast was a passing acquaintance of Jeff Signorelli, an Aurora, IL teen who was killed in 2002 when a bullet went through a wall at a party. As a college student, Nast interviewed Signorelli’s parents for an essay on the crime and the community ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Flynn
True crime author and TV journalist; host of This Is Their Stories podcast; Rebecca's husband
Independent/Partner in Crime media
Episode: Blood Will Tell
Toby Ball
Noir novelist, author of The City Trilogy, host of Strange Arrivals podcast
Author
Episode: Who Blew Up The Guidestones?
Lara Bricker
Private investigator, certified pet detective, author
Author/Investigator
Episode: Who Blew Up The Guidestones?
Candace Taylor
Georgia political figure discussed in context of Guidestones
Political Figure
Episode: Who Blew Up The Guidestones?
Masha Gessen
Journalist and author behind The Idiot
The Idiot (Serial Productions and The New York Times)
Episode: The Idiot
Anthony Norman
Temp worker character on Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat
Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat
Episode: Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
Janet Varney
Actor, comedian, friend of the show
Episode: Murdaugh: Death in the Family
Jason Beghe
Actor known for his role as Sergeant Hank Voight on 'Chicago PD'
NBC's Chicago PD
Episode: You Might Also Like: One Chicago Podcast from Wolf Entertainment and USG Audio
Connie Walker
Host of Missing and Murdered and CBC Reporter
CBC News
Episode: Missing and Murdered season 1

Hosts

Rebecca Lavoie
Host of Crime Writers On; author and media commentator; longtime fixture in true crime media
Kevin Flynn
Co-host; true crime author and journalist; involved in multiple projects within the crime media space
Lara Bricker
Private investigator, author, and journalist; contributes investigative perspective and media critique

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Listening every week

    Enjoy the format and the insight from these crime writers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Britt Wolffie
    United States24 days ago
  • OG Listener

    Been listening since Serial. This is the podcast that got me into all the other podcasts. I am so grateful for each writer’s opinions and perspectives, and I love Rebecca’s laugh. Thanks for putting me onto MDWAP 💗 Also I love the new photo!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j_a_x_
    United States24 days ago
  • Bad take after bad take

    Please at least educate yourself on what ‘homicide’ means if you are opting to present a crime centred podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mollymollypop
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Imperfect Women Episode

    Don’t feel like you did justice here guys. Why do black people need a reason to be rich? So many white people are rich for no reason whatsoever in films/series all the time. The frumpiness was the point for the Mary character. Eleanor’s style makes sense when one is steeped in the culture. Very dismissive of the aspects that you may not personally understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nockxxxxxxx
    South Africaa month ago
  • Good show. Can you review Love Trapped

    This is a good show ( with a lot of fast forwarding needed in silly minutes) with thoughtful hosts. Can you review the podcast love trapped? Literally everyone I know is listening to it now. I’ve never seen this kind of popularity before. Would love your take.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    finnigan111
    Canadaa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the smart, multi-voice debates and deep dives into storytelling craft.
Some reviews note politics and tone can be polarizing or opinionated for some audiences.
Strong praise for hosts' expertise and banter, with recurring guests adding depth and perspective.

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#130
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#184
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#197
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
China/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#210
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#234
New Zealand/True Crime

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Who Blew Up The Guidestones?
Q: What makes the Who Blew Up the Guidestones podcast stand out as a piece of investigative journalism?
It blends archival material, on-scene reporting, and personal profiles of local figures to turn a monument into a living story, while maintaining a curious but cautious tone about motive and method.
The Idiot
Q: Is this primarily a true crime podcast or a study in family dynamics?
The hosts lean toward it being more about family dynamics and character study than a traditional crime narrative, though the crime element remains a central prop.
Jury Duty
Q: Kevin, what did you think about the storytelling approach and the finale reveal?
Kevin notes the show was funny, heartwarming, and surprisingly uplifting, with a clever finale that pulled back the curtain on production while preserving Ronald's humanity.
Jury Duty
Q: Lara Bricker, thumbs up or thumbs down for Jury Duty?
Lara expresses strong positive sentiment, calling it super fun, light, and accurate in its portrayal of the jury process, and she recommends watching it.
Down Cemetery Road
Q: Why the hell does Ruth Wilson's character, Sarah, care about this kid so much?
Lara finds Sarah's obsession with Dinah implausible given that she has never met the child and suggests it is a stretch to buy into her rationale for getting involved.

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A panel-style critique show focused on true crime and pop culture, featuring a rotating set of hosts including two journalists and writers who regularly dissect other crime-centered podcasts, TV series, and films. Episodes typically explore storytelling craft, journalistic ethics, pacing, and the hows and whys of narrative framing, often with a blend of quick banter, expert insight, and practical industry observations. A notable strength is its longevity and cross-pollination with both fiction and nonfiction crime storytelling, offering deep dives that are as much about craft as they are about the subject matter. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy rigorous critique, insider perspectives from crime-writing and investigative work... more

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2. Toby Ball
3. Lara Bricker
4. Candace Taylor
5. Masha Gessen
6. Anthony Norman
7. Janet Varney
8. Jason Beghe

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