
Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 218 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

On the 22nd of April 2018, 28-year-old mother of three Hollie Kerrell, went missing from her home in Wales.
Her husband told the police that she had left the family home and three people came forward to say they'd seen her after she had disappeared... more
As we come to the end of 2025, there have been some significant updates in some of the cases featured on 'REAL', including one case, where someone who listened to the podcast, has come forward with information that could be life-changing for a grievi... more
In 2021, Jade Ward finally broke up with the father of her 4 children, after years of enduring his controlling behaviour. He'd even booked them a secret wedding, in an attempt to 'keep her'.
But Russell decided that if he couldn't have her, nobody ... more
On the 16th of March 2023, 53-year-old Gary Shearer flew to Lanzarote to celebrate St Patrick's Day. But after just a few hours on the resort, Gary went missing.
Today, Gary's niece Darcie lays out the facts and explains why she thinks there has bee... more
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As a self-confessed binge consumer of true crime, I found this pod whilst listening to another of my favourite podcasts as the hosts had teamed up for a special episode, and I was intrigued to hear more!
I find Naomi’s pods fascinating and detailed and I particularly enjoy the extracts of the real life clips we hear (like judges setting out sentencing for criminals in court for example).
Highly recommend to anyone into real life crime.
Keep up the amazing work and thank you for keeping me comp... more
Naomi has such a lovely, calm, and soothing voice — I can only imagine how comforting that must be for victims and families as they share their tragic stories. I really appreciate the depth of research that goes into Real and the genuine care shown in representing the victims.
I came across a strange review claiming Naomi “struggles with annunciation” — I assume they meant enunciation? If so, I can’t help but think the reviewer missed the point. The emotion and empathy in Naomi’s voice are what... more
Currently binging.
Enjoyed it up until using AI. No need for it
I really enjoy listening to Naomi, she has a lovely voice and is great at telling true crime stories!
Please keep doing what you’re doing, as it is so good!
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Focused on real-life crime stories, this true crime podcast explores harrowing cases that highlight the complexities of human relationships, the distress of victims' families, and the pursuit of justice. Each episode takes listeners through chilling narratives that reveal the often overlooked emotional and social ramifications of crime, particularly issues surrounding domestic violence, bullying, and the legal system's failures. Unique to this podcast is the host's compassionate storytelling style and unwavering emphasis on victims' voices, striving to foster public awareness and advocacy for meaningful legislative changes following personal tragedies.
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5. The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast
REAL launched 4 years ago and published 218 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 REAL include:
1. Edwin Duggan
2. Courtney Lees
3. Stephanie Tinsley
4. Kate Owen
5. Kate Vernals
6. N Leigh Hunt
7. Sheree Black
8. Brian Buckle
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