Ridiculous Crime
iHeartPodcastsTrue Crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem, and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons that shine a light on the absurd and outrageous side of criminality. Always 99% murder-free and 100% ridiculous, this is Ridiculous Crime, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 476 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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For part one of this special edition, Zaron interviews author Matthew Campbell about his book The Man Who Stole the Gods. The incredible tale documents a truly global art crime. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and Cambodian Civil War and ... more
Joe Colombo Jr. was the son of a powerful, ruthless, flashy, publicity-loving mob boss. Joe Sr. was larger than life and as audacious as they come. One would expect his namesake to follow in his criming footsteps, which he did. In his own way. Junior... more
He was America's first super-wealthy faith healer. You could also say he was America's first religious robber baron. His name is John Alexander Dowie. After many arrests, lawsuits, and court fights, Dowie decided it would be best if he and his thousa... more
A prototype for generations of crooked politicians and media figures to come, Horatio Bottomley knew how to work the public. Whether defrauding them with fake sweepstakes or holding boisterous hate rallies, Bottomley was a pro at making a name for hi... more
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I’ve never reviewed a podcast without listening to a full episode…until today. I tried a crossover episode featured on Very Special Episodes thinking this would be similar. The “Ridiculous” in the title should have been a clue. The episode was about a dog. What could go wrong? I’ll never know as I couldn’t get beyond the silliness. The hosts kept cracking each other up with little jokes and intentionally poor accents which weren’t endearing to me. This show has a huge back catalog so somebody l... more
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United States20 days ago - Coolidge
I just finished the episode that prominently mentioned Coolidge, Arizona. Having grown up in Arizona, I loved hearing about this tiny little town. I have put together a good bad and ugly for Coolidge:
good: it was nice to hear about a little town that most people drive-through without stopping.
Bad: every time you said the word, Coolidge, it made me want a hotdog. Real bad.
Ugly: after listening to the episode about Coolidge, all I can think about is the song by New Edition… You got to Cool... more
Apple Podcasts5TorosUnited States22 days ago - Dynamic duo
The hosts have great energy. They’re real bright, witty and they do their research: I’m always tasking while I listen to podcasts but RC holds my interest - if what I’m doing distracts me from a bit of information I rewind to not miss the flow of information. I always learn new stuff while being consistently entertained. Thanks, you two!
Apple Podcasts5mangohappinessUnited Statesa month ago Long time listener first time reviewer. For the record, there are at least 2 movies dealing with the high stakes World of...racing pigeon stealing. "Little Wing" (2024) in which a 13 year old girl plots to steal a racing pigeon. I think she gets tied up with, words i never 5hiught id say together, the Pigeon Mafia. Also a 2018 Turkish drama called "The Pigeon Thieves" where a teen makes a loving stealing and breeding prize pigeons.
Podcast Addict52 months agoinsert username here- One of my favorites!
Elizabeth and the “gentleman host” are excellent storytellers. This has been one of my favorite podcasts since its inception. I have recommended it to many friends and foes and I will continue to do so. Thanks E and Z!
Apple Podcasts5jennag29United States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #55 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Austria/History |
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What is Ridiculous Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Ridiculous Crime brings humor and curiosity to true-crime history, focusing on capers, heists, and cons with a playful, lighthearted lens. The hosts mix meticulous storytelling with witty banter, highlighting outrageous schemes, colorful characters, and the absurd side of criminality while keeping the tone 99% murder-free. Listeners can expect entertaining deep-dives into a wide range of historical and contemporary crimes, smart commentary, and memorable chemistry between the co-hosts that makes complex schemes feel accessible and fun. The show's unique angle—combining historical context, pop culture nods, and irreverent humor—helps it stand out in a crowded true-crime space and makes it appealing to listeners who want engaging storytelling... more
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2. Dave Kustin
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4. Tom Van Gevier
5. Maggie Liu
6. Franz Bouguinières
7. Todd Snider
8. Zeke Burnett
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