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Domestic Violence
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Small Town Dicks
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Buck Ruxton
Golden State Killer
1935
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Michael Eugene Oros

Small Town Dicks takes you behind the scenes of small town crime cases with the real detectives who investigated them. Hosts Yeardley Smith, twin detectives Dan and Dave, and forensic expert Paul Holes ask the essential questions and offer their own insights so the stories always hit close to home. All seasons are available for streaming.

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Latest Episodes

As fear spreads through Sacramento, the public demands answers. Communities hold meetings. Newspapers cover the case. And all the while, Paul Holes believes the East Area Rapist was likely watching closely. In this episode, we examine a chilling turn... more

The case moves into Cordova Meadows, a Sacramento-area neighborhood that became key to understanding the East Area Rapist. Through maps, geography, victimology, and old case files, Paul Holes explains how the offender’s movements revealed familiarity... more

The crimes move north, and a new name emerges: the East Area Rapist. Paul Holes explains how the offender’s behavior changed after Visalia, how early attacks in the Sacramento area unfolded, and how investigators struggled to understand whether they ... more

Paul Holes begins the story in 1970s Visalia, California, when the Golden State Killer was just beginning to make a name for himself. Before the East Area Rapist, before the Original Night Stalker, there was the Visalia Ransacker, a prolific offender... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Holes
Forensic expert; investigator of the Golden State Killer case
Independent Investigator/Author
Episode: Chasing the Golden State Killer with Paul Holes | The Visalia Ransacker
Scott Crabtree
Retired FBI agent
FBI
Episode: The Oklahoma City Bombing, Part 2
Captain Chris
Former Sheriff's deputy, guest expert
Sheriff's office
Episode: One Too Many
Matt Kriner
Executive Director of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism
Institute for Countering Digital Extremism
Episode: Malicious Intent
Matt Murphy
Retired senior deputy DA for Orange County Homicide Unit
Orange County District Attorney's Office
Episode: The Mark
Detective Robert
Consummate storyteller and passionate investigator
Episode: Blood-Boiler, Part 1
Simon McClain
Retired Detective Constable, storyteller of early police experiences
Episode: Sorry, Not Sorry
Lieutenant Ryan
A law enforcement officer with experience as a negotiator.
Episode: Quicksand
Deputy Chief Dan
Deputy Chief with extensive experience in public safety and law enforcement
Episode: What Went Wrong

Hosts

Yeardley Smith
Host of the show; longtime public figure; active host with strong storytelling and interviewing skills.
Dan
Detective (co-host); primary interviewer and storyteller with investigative experience.
Dave
Detective (co-host); brings frontline investigative perspective to discussions.
Paul Holes
Forensic expert; provides investigative and analytical context to cases.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14.8k ratings
  • Love Dave

    Five stars for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki Adamson
    Australia2 months ago
  • As much as I enjoy the content, can't stand Yeardley's voice

    Podcast Addict
    1
    LoisLane
    3 months ago
  • Love the show

    I love Yeardley, Dan , Dave and Paul. This is the best true crime podcast. Yeardley is so great at hosting and asking the right questions to move the story along for listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marie SD
    United States3 months ago
  • Insufferable

    It takes forever to get going and the ladies’s voice is what nightmares are made of

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sweet croatian
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Only problem with this show is not enough episodes for me to binge! It’s so well done, love Paul Holes on the show, great addition ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jewels cc
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' authenticity and expertise, noting insightful questions and credible guests.
Fans appreciate the mix of police perspective and expert commentary, describing it as thoughtful and respectful.
Some listeners criticize ad load and pacing as intrusive, impacting immersion.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#38
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#71
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#113
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#95
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#191
France/True Crime

Talking Points

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The Oklahoma City Bombing, Part 2
Q: How did the investigators ultimately connect McVeigh to the truck and the bomb.
By combining a witness-derived composite sketch, canvassing results, and later NCIC data showing McVeigh in custody, investigators tied the vehicle and rental records to him and traced him to the crash site and surrounding leads.
One Too Many
Q: How did the investigators connect the victim to the community and the suspects?
Through a combination of scene evidence, tattoo identifications, witness interviews, and a crucial cash receipt from a local restaurant that led to William and then to Anna, building a timeline that tied interactions, movements, and financial activity to the crime.
The Oklahoma City Bombing, Part 1
Q: Scott, take us to that day, April 19th, 1995.
Crabtree explains the sequence of the bombing and how investigators began gathering evidence and setting up the response, including coordinating with local agencies and banks of witnesses, while establishing the context of the attack as a pivotal moment in U.S. terrorism history.
Malicious Intent
Q: What makes Solomon Henderson's case stand out?
Solomon's manifesto blended white supremacist, accelerationist, and mass-shooter influences into a chaotic but highly salient narrative, showing how memes and online communities can drive a real-world attack, even when the ideology is not coherent.
Malicious Intent
Q: How do you identify credible threats in a sea of online noise?
By cross-referencing multiple independent signals from diverse online spaces, evaluating the credibility of sources, and applying years of experience to distinguish genuine intent from mere 'shitposting' or ideation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Town Dicks

What is Small Town Dicks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends first-person law-enforcement perspectives with expert commentary to unpack true-crime cases from small towns. Across episodes, listeners hear from detectives, prosecutors, and forensic specialists as they walk through investigations, case dynamics, and the human impact behind each story. Episodes often feature granular breakdowns of investigative techniques, courtroom strategy, and the pressures on responders, while guests—from veteran detectives to active-duty officers—bring practical insights that demystify policing and prosecution. A few recurring strengths stand out: a conversational tone that makes complex topics accessible, a steady stream of expert guests, and a willingness to cover both elder and sexual-crime cases ... more

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1. Paul Holes
2. Scott Crabtree
3. Captain Chris
4. Matt Kriner
5. Matt Murphy
6. Detective Robert
7. Simon McClain
8. Lieutenant Ryan

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