
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you.
Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more.
Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the cr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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A collection of precious jewels goes missing from New York’s Museum of Natural History. The thieves are smooth operators – but prosecutor Maurice Nadjari will stop at nothing to put them away.
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Iain looks at the story of Dr William Palmer, a man whom Charles Dickens described as “the greatest villain that ever stood in the Old Bailey".
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A strange kidnapping case in Tennessee leaves the FBI scrambling for answers.
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Today we’re heading to the Wild West to learn all about a famous 1870s outlaw – Sam Bass – and his gang, the Black Hill Bandits.
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This podcast is amazeballs Im Seth Im 12 and me and my parents love listening to your podcasts whenever we go on a big road trip. I also listen just whenever I’m chilling. Lastly I like my parents reactions whenever lain says a good joke. Pls keep marking episodes and P.S my favourite episodes the one of the plane highjack where they never found the body!!
Fantastic pod diving into interesting and varied crimes. The genuine chemistry and banter between Laura and Iain is so relatable and makes it all so grounded. Thank you for this!
I only recently started to listen as I’m not one for podcasts. But I love it, this is the only podcast that I have truly enjoyed and have playing all the time. There is a wide range of cases discussed not just the usual serial killer stuff and they always have very in-depth information on them. It’s a great mix of entertainment and education. Would recommend if you’re looking for a true crime podcast that isn’t too serious and heavy. They discuss things in a light hearted way with respect and em... more
I wanted to like this, a slightly more lighthearted look at true crime. Sadly, by episode 3 the ongoing flippancy about murder and the constant fake reactions and stupid banter, mean I won’t be bothering with anymore. I’ll stick to proper true crime with people who know what they are talking about in future.
Laura and Iain cover these stories with so much humour, sensitivity and respect. Perfect if you need a bit of a giggle! It’s almost like a strange true crime themed hug in podcast form 😊
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The show is centered around the hosts' evident fascination with true crime, blending captivating storytelling with comedic elements. Each episode typically focuses on a different true crime story, presenting details about notorious cases that often include themes of murder, betrayal, and blackmail. Listeners can expect a balance of serious discussions about the darker aspects of crime, while also enjoying light-hearted banter and humor from the hosts, who have a natural rapport with each other. Uniquely, the format combines educational elements regarding historical and contemporary criminal cases with a comedic twist, making it accessible and engaging for a wide audience.
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