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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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While studying in Italy, Amanda Knox and her boyfriend are arrested for the brutal murder of her British roommate. Although they convicted another man for killing Meredith Kercher, authorities also try Knox - relying on a coerced confession and compr... more

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True crime fan Lizz Melgar Rose found herself in the middle of her own case. In 2012, her father Jim was murdered in his Texas home while her mother Sandy was tied up and left in a closet wedged shut by a chair. But Sandy Melgar’s inability to recall... more

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Ashley and Albert Debelbot had just put their newborn McKenzy to bed for the first time, but hours later rushed the infant back to the hospital after finding a bump on her forehead. When she died, police concluded the parents harmed her and charged t... more

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He left his child in the backseat of a hot car. He said it was a tragic accident - the police said it was a calculated murder. We’ll go back to our  May 7, 2016 discussion of “Breakdown: Death in a Hot Car" from host Bill Rankin and the Atlanta Journ... more

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Recent Guests

Connie Walker
Host of Missing and Murdered and CBC Reporter
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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
Shirley Leung
Host of Say More from Boston Globe Opinion
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Episode: What's up with the Karen Read Case? (A Boston Globe/Say More crossover!)
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!)

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 4.6k ratings
  • 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 States13 days 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Woke

    I used to really enjoy this show and trust their recommendations but they have become so woke and political Rebecca, especially she is so offensive and I just can’t listen any longer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Volleyball4eva:-)
    United States2 months ago
  • Warhead

    Just listened to the rebroadcast. I was a newer listener way back then so hadn’t heard much of Kevin’s voice. Now I can really hear the difference.

    Oh, and my favorite person is “the chick with the high, annoying voice”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1GrumpyGal
    United States3 months ago
  • The Original and Best

    CWO has made me a smarter and better human. Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G_Mode12
    United States3 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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#102
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#134
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#182
Israel/True Crime
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#185
Norway/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
Taiwan/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#218
South Korea/True Crime

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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.
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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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