Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps
M. William PhelpsCrossing the Line is a true crime podcast revealing cold cases of the missing and murdered, told start-to-finish each week. Using the campfire storytelling style that made Paper Ghosts a #1 hit on Apple Podcasts, host/investigative journalist/New York Times bestselling true crime author M. William Phelps connects deeply with families touched by violent crime - he understands them, because he is on... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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I first started listening to Paper Ghosts and then came over to Crossing the Line. And I absolutely love it and I love M William Phelps. It is quite apparent that victim advocacy is a strong passion of his, and he does it well, regardless of the media or opinions. And facts don’t care about your feelings.
Love this show!
Apple Podcasts5BabEDRN
United States14 days ago Luv the podcast and anything you put out. Wish you hadn't had to suffer the loss of your family members but you truly share important events others have suffered in their lives. You make a difference in those lives.
Podchaser525 days agocorina.cw123- Top Notch đź‘Ś
Such a good narrative voice. My new favorite.
Apple Podcasts3Judy BroomUnited Statesa month ago - Truth Seeker
Mr. Phelps has this amazing ability to help you visualize everyone he’s having a discussion with. He is the perfect balance in his interview interviews of empathy and darkness. You can’t help it be caught up between the drama and the sadness he’s trying to project. His sense of righteousness is not overbearing. It’s actually extremely comforting. His podcast by far is my favorite.
Apple Podcasts5Noel In The OCUnited Statesa month ago - Great Podcast
M. William Phelps is one of my favorite true crime podcasters ( and true crime author!) he delivers great content every week and I look forward to his episodes and wish there were more!
Apple Podcasts5csmaynesUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #244 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Ukraine/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  South Africa/True Crime |
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What is Crossing the Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program features deeply reported, narrative-driven true crime stories that center on missing people and homicide cases, often with a long-form, case-focused approach. The host blends investigative detail, victim and family perspectives, and forensic context, while weaving in personal experience and occasional authorial notes. Episodes frequently highlight evolving technology, courtroom developments, and the human side of crime—preserving a respectful tone toward victims while unpacking complex investigations. A notable strength is the campfire-style storytelling that maintains momentum across long narratives, and the host's willingness to confront difficult truths and question official accounts. This mix makes it appealing to listeners... more
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1. Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders
2. Hell and Gone
3. The Binge Crimes: The Poet
4. The Binge Cases: What She Buried
5. Betrayal Weekly
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Crossing the Line launched 5 years ago and published 225 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Crossing the Line include:
1. Dennis Haley
2. Eugene Glegor
3. Thien Ho
4. Robyn Peery
5. Dr. Peter Vronsky
6. Brendan Cain
7. Jeffrey Smalldon
8. John Wayne Gacy
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