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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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It was the hit DIY podcast that became the definitive telling of the crime of the decade. It was a true crime sensation — but was it any good? On this CWO Classic Rewind, we’re going back to our October 18, 2021 review of the legendary podcast record... more

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It was the ride‑along show that entertained America and influenced how law enforcement behaved — on television and in real life. On this CWO Classic Rewind, we’re returning to our May 6, 2019 review of the series “Running from COPS” from Headlong and... more

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Recent Guests

Ronald Young Jr.
Host of Wait For It, guest on the episode
Episode: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Dan Taberski
Headlong founder, author of Running from COPS
Headlong / Dan Taberski
Episode: Running from COPS
April Belascio
Daughter of serial killer Edward Edwards
April Belascio / Edwards family connection
Episode: The Clearing
Matthew Shaer
Host of Suspect (Campside Media)
Campside Media / Wondery
Episode: Suspect
Leon Neyfakh
Host of OnlyFantasy, Audible Original podcast
Audible Originals
Episode: OnlyFantasy
Gracie Canaan
OnlyFans creator and co-host on OnlyFantasy
OnlyFans
Episode: OnlyFantasy
Tom Mangold
British journalist; central figure in the case discussion
British journalism circles; involved in coverage of the case
Episode: My Mother's Lies
Beth Karas
Journalist, attorney, broadcaster; introduced as host of episode segment
My Mother's Lies (Sony Music Entertainment)
Episode: My Mother's Lies
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

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
  • Pick my podcasts

    Love these these guys especially Rebecca

    This is how I find new stuff

    To listen to. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mysteryig
    United States10 days ago
  • Just found this podcast

    Absolutely love at first listen! Very well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snowbird1979
    Canada2 months ago
  • Listening every week

    Enjoy the format and the insight from these crime writers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Britt Wolffie
    United States3 months 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 States3 months 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 Kingdom3 months 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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Apple Podcasts
#117
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#135
China/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#228
Denmark/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#238
Philippines/True Crime

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Running from COPS
Q: I'm going to read you a DM that Dan sent me on Twitter several months ago. Are you ready?
The group discusses Dan Taberski's openness and the high expectations set by him, noting that Toby hoped for a positive reaction, while the panel both critiques and acknowledges the excitement Dan creates around his work.
Uncover: The Expert Witness
Q: What do you think about the idea of a minority report computer program that can place somebody by way of their technology even before people carry cell phones?
The hosts acknowledge the concept as a troubling precursor of surveillance-driven justice, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation of data sources, transparency, and safeguards against premature or erroneous conclusions in the courtroom.
The Last 12 Weeks
Q: Kevin, what did you think about David Wood?
From a narrative perspective, the group can root for the process and see how the defense team navigates the system, with some reasons to root for David but the interview also presents him as not a sympathetic figure, keeping the focus on the legal process rather than vilifying individuals.
My Mother's Lies
Q: Thumbs up or thumbs down for My Mother's Lies?
Overall, it's a solid, well-executed true crime retelling with a clear focus on Susan Galbreath's conduct, though it lacks some new elements that Bone Valley provided. The panel emphasizes that it works as a straightforward, reporting-style narrative.
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.

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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. Dan Taberski
3. April Belascio
4. Matthew Shaer
5. Leon Neyfakh
6. Gracie Canaan
7. Tom Mangold
8. Beth Karas

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