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Murder
Domestic Violence
Crime
True Crime
Mental Illness
Dismemberment
Methamphetamine
Child Abduction
Insurance Fraud
Joseph Edward Duncan III
George Waterfield Russell Jr.
John Edward Robinson III
Green River Killer
Mental Health
Arkansas
Riceboro
Nicholas James Kassotis
Mindy Kassotis
Gary Allen Walker
Valerie Shaw Hartzell

Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

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Latest Episodes

This week, in Perry, Utah, a strange encounter with a middle of the night gas station attendant leaves a college student holding a bloody dollar bill, and having a bad feeling. This leads to the discovery of an absolutely brutal, and bloody murder. D... more

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This week, in Demarest, New Jersey, something seems to be up, when two women disappear. Both are found brutally murdered, within days of each other, and near the same area. The crazy part is, it turns out that both of their names were Susan, and that... more

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This week, in Ontonagon, Michigan, an unlikely couple seems to be making it work, until a strange series of events make it seem like something is out to get the wife. A large cinderblock falls on her, from the roof of their home. There's a suspicious... more

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This week, in Wenham, Massachusetts, a wealthy doctor and his wife seem to have the perfect life, until deep secrets start to emerge, leading to one of them being brutally murdered, and the other becoming an absolute public sideshow. Affairs, strange... more

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Recent Guests

Will Forte
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Anthony Curry
Friend of the accused and key witness in the murder case
Episode: #529 - Murder Audition - Neptune City, New Jersey

Hosts

James Pietragallo
Host of the show; co-host of Small Town Murder; frequent presence across episodes with authoritative narration and narrative drive
Jimmie Whisman
Co-host of the show; provides banter, commentary, and conversational counterpoint to the host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 129.9k ratings
  • Idk how they put out so many ho quality episodes one of my favorite podcasts

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Danh1218
    4 days ago
  • These guys

    Awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The nickname jr
    United States5 days ago
  • Fan from Texas

    We love your show, listen whenever we go on road trips. However, Jimmie, all of Texas does not suck!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillandCarolyn
    United States5 days ago
  • I like cheese

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MissMickeyRuns
    6 days ago
  • Jesus Christ

    The best dick jokes in podcasting. Also period jokes. And all things pee-pee and poo-poo.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lit watch
    United States6 days ago

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Engaging true-crime with humor—perfect balance for long drives
Lively and relatable; makes niche cases approachable
Hosts banter adds levity without losing case depth

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Spotify
#136
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Spotify
#36
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#157
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#45
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Comedy

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Murder Of The Queen - Madisonville, Kentucky
Q: How was Russell ultimately caught?
He was caught after an informant recognized him from an episode of America's Most Wanted and reported it to the authorities.
The Murder And The Miracle - Mont Vernon, New Hampshire
Q: What was the initial response of the community to the homicide?
The community was shocked as the crime marked the first murder in Mont Vernon since 1840, leading to heightened concerns about safety.
Lawnmower Man - Willard, Ohio - SPECIAL GUEST: WILL FORTE!!
Q: What motivated James Blair to leave his home after nine months?
He was enraged by the sound of Linda mowing her lawn and couldn't take it anymore.
#519 - Show Me Your Belly - Ord, Nebraska
Q: Why should we never make fun of the victim or the victim's family?
Because we're assholes, but we're not scumbags.
#531 - Dr Serial Killer - Pleasant Grove, Utah
Q: What did Alexis say about her father's involvement in the death?
Alexis was convinced her father killed her mother and expressed this sentiment repeatedly.

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

This show combines true crime deep-dives with sharp humor to explore murder cases in small towns, often tying in local history, community dynamics, and legal crosscurrents. Episodes balance meticulous research with banter and pop-culture riffs, making dense case details approachable while highlighting investigations, courtroom drama, and the human stories behind the headlines. Notable strengths include thorough reconstruction across diverse cases, a consistent two-host dynamic, and a distinctive mix of rigor and irreverence that keeps true crime engaging for a broad audience. Potential listeners who enjoy methodical storytelling plus comic commentary, plus a recurring focus on community context and justice outcomes, are likely to find it co... more

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