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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

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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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Recent Guests

Jason Beghe
Actor known for his role as Sergeant Hank Voight on 'Chicago PD'
NBC's Chicago PD
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Connie Walker
Host of Missing and Murdered and CBC Reporter
CBC News
Episode: Missing and Murdered season 1
David Luis Suave Gonzalez
Former juvenile lifer, inmate advocate, and emerging podcaster
Suave Podcast
Episode: Suave season 2
Lisa Strahn
Friend of the show and podcast enthusiast, co-founder of the True Crime Podcast Festival.
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Episode: The Diamond Heist
Megan Melgaris
Super fan and friend of the show
Episode: Not a Very Good Murderer
Carrie McKay
Listener and friend of the show
Episode: ABC's Scamanda
Thrasher Banks
Host of Lords of Death
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Episode: Lords of Death
Sean Cotter
Boston Globe reporter covering the trial
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Episode: What's up with the Karen Read Case? (A Boston Globe/Say More crossover!)
Shirley Leung
Host of Say More from Boston Globe Opinion
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Hosts

Rebecca Lavoie
Co-host and true crime author with a focus on crime and culture.
Kevin Flynn
Co-host and journalist, focusing on crime narratives and media discussions.
Lara Bricker
Co-host and journalist with experience in investigative reporting and true crime analysis.
Toby Ball
Co-host and noir novelist, contributing unique narrative insights.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • I listen to each episode!

    Each episode is at the top of my list. The hosts are smart, funny, articulate, and engaging. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone. Thank you for the great content! I get so many great recommendations as well as insights about the shows or podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura in Maryland
    United Statesa month ago
  • Can’t Listen

    Just horrible to listen to. First time last time. Unbearable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bearshark215
    United Statesa month ago
  • Changed too much

    I used to love this show so much and I still do value some of the content but over half of the runtime is filled with commercials. It's beyond any other podcast out there. It's really really bad and makes me not wanna listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hef's mom
    United Statesa month ago
  • I used to admire Rebecca

    I really appreciated her views and her outspokenness but she’s not a legal expert and now pretends to be. which leads me to loose all credibility in the other things she says.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    esk334
    United States2 months ago
  • Fascinating

    I absolutely love this podcast you’re all so knowledgable. Love from the Lake District UK

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vienna’s mum
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The panel's humor and banter are often highlighted as enjoyable elements.
Mixed reactions to the level of swearing and personal anecdotes, with some fans finding it relatable while others view it as distracting.
Engaging and insightful commentary about true crime media.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with political discussions overshadowing content reviews.
Hosts demonstrate a strong chemistry and varied expertise.

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#128
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#136
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#241
Saudi Arabia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#241
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#244
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
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#249
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Tiger King
Q: Does the documentary Tiger King enhance the podcast experience or is it the same or does it diminish it?
While the story from beginning to end isn't surprising to us because we did listen to the podcast, it's much more detailed, there are more people involved and it brings the characters alive visually.
In the Dark season 2
Q: What do you think of the inclusion of Bobo's dad in the first episode of In the Dark?
It's emotional, showing both the father's anger and loss while balancing the investigation's objective.
Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer
Q: What do you think the impact potentially of Jerry Springer Show had on our nation?
The show normalized bad behavior and meanness in culture, influencing young audiences who grew up watching it.
A Deadly American Marraige
Q: Kevin Flynn, what about you?
I'm going thumbs up on this. It was a real thinker and tonally very restrained, allowing for multiple perspectives on the case.
A Deadly American Marraige
Q: Toby Ball, thumbs up or thumbs down for Deadly American Marriage?
I'm thumb sideways. I felt as though I was being manipulated to a certain extent by the documentary's storytelling style.

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3. David Luis Suave Gonzalez
4. Lisa Strahn
5. Megan Melgaris
6. Carrie McKay
7. Thrasher Banks
8. Sean Cotter

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