Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma HoskinsFoggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury.
Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 342 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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- Season 40 with unfinished 39??
Why is there a season 40 and still no end to 39? Episode 2 from almost 3 weeks ago, referencing “next time,” and no conclusion… I purposely don’t start any series or 2-parter until it’s complete because I don’t remember what’s going on by the time the next episode comes out. :/
Other than that, I like to story being told…
Apple Podcasts3Skwarepeg
United States2 months ago - Foul Play: crime series
The latest series is AWESOME! I love the way the historical story is told: clear and compelling.
Apple Podcasts5KarinlukeUnited States6 months ago Breaking up a 42 minute podcast into two 21 minute podcasts for the sake of more commercials has finalized my decision to no longer listen
Podcast Addict2a year agoNorskViking- FLUFF FACTOR: 26% OOF.
/ Episode length: 23 min
/ Ads + Fluff ⭕️ ⬆️: 6 min
/ Avg time between ads: 8 min.
/ Based on episode: S36E1
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/Extremely Obnoxious Ads.
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A historical true crime show that uncovers murders from the 1800s and early 1900s across the U.S. and U.K. Through original research, court records, and primary sources, episodes thread together courtroom drama, forensics of the era, and social context to explore how justice was pursued when modern forensics didn't exist. Narratives center victims and their stories, while examining how wealth, gender norms, and power influenced investigations and outcomes. The host team blends cinematic storytelling with rigorous sourcing, often pairing parallel case threads to illuminate broader themes about memory, memory-making, and justice across time. Noteworthy is its commitment to verifiable facts and a water-tight sourcing standard, which may appeal... more
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