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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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When the body of 18-year-old Sarah Zuber was found outside her home in 2019, the evidence suggested a variety of competing theories. Was it a murder, a hit and run, or Sarah’s own intoxicated misadventure?  Her parents believed authorities bungled th... more

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Alex Murdaugh was part of a South Carolina legal dynasty, but the attorney was hiding secrets. He had been embezzling from his family’s law firm to maintain a lavish lifestyle and his addiction to pills. Things start to unravel when his younger son P... more

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: Missing and Murdered season 1
David Luis Suave Gonzalez
Former juvenile lifer, inmate advocate, and emerging podcaster
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Episode: Suave season 2
Lisa Strahn
Friend of the show and podcast enthusiast, co-founder of the True Crime Podcast Festival.
True Crime Podcast Festival
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!)

Hosts

Rebecca Lavoie
Host of Crime Writers On
Kevin Flynn
Co-host of Crime Writers On

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 States2 months ago
  • Can’t Listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bearshark215
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some express frustration over perceived political bias and frequent interruptions during discussions.
Hosts are smart, funny, articulate, and engaging, providing great recommendations and insights.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor with critical discussions on true crime.
Fans value the expertise and knowledge brought by the hosts, enhancing their understanding of media and true crime.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#210
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#95
China/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#104
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
Japan/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#159
Ireland/True Crime

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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. Connie Walker
4. David Luis Suave Gonzalez
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