Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcastsWelcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before. Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime auth... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 290 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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The 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley made national headlines because of its brutality, but also because the main suspect was a cousin of the Kennedys. Michael Skakel was tried, convicted and then released from prison. Many felt like he might ... more
My next guest has done something extraordinary: she traveled across America collecting stories of criminalized survival. Shocked to find how many women were convicted for protecting themselves against abuse. Author Justine van der Leun tells me the s... more
If you followed the so-called Black Swan murder case, you probably saw a teenage girl, trying to get justice for her father. In 2020, Ashley Benefield shot and killed her estranged husband, Doug, in Florida. Eva Benefield had already gone through so ... more
Author Emily Winslow is a fabulous crime novelist and she’s also a sexual assault survivor. In 1992, she was a young drama student at an elite conservatory in Pittsburgh. One January night, she was brutally raped by a stranger. More than 20 years la... more
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Apple Podcasts1Prawn Travolta
United States5 days ago - I was hoping she wouldn’t suck
But I’m disgusted. I was disgusted by Paul Holes and his prejudice and misogyny and homophobia…. And now I’m listening to this “black swan” episode with a daughter deeply attracted to her father and exuding her father’s violence (firing a gun to tell someone to shut up is great!!!!! REALLY)
This is awful. Gross.
Apple Podcasts1it was recommendedUnited States11 days ago - Emily Winslow
Started out liking it. I knew things were going south when she reiterated several times: “I was deeply religious but now I’m still religious just in a different way.” That quote preceded her discussion about how her OB/GYN prescribed the morning after pill following her sexual assault and she refused to take it on the grounds of her “religious beliefs.” Then she goes on to tell us that this practitioner slipped her a Mickey. A concoction or a pill that prevented conception. And she says two or... more
Apple Podcasts2NikkiPonceUnited States17 days ago - Just okay
Listened to several episodes, and this just isn’t up to the standard set by Kate with Buried Bones. Some authors are interesting, but most are dry and never hold my interest to listen to the end.
Apple Podcasts2Rock JayhawkUnited States2 months ago - Such an insightful show
The double episode about the Dyatlov Pass mystery was one of the best examples of why this show is so good. Going deep into the story but also the work of the documentary maker, what he included and what he didn’t, but most importantly why, is so fascinating and his leading theory makes so much sense. A great extended interview with Kate’s sharp interviewing style so beautifully matched.
Apple Podcasts5Fail log
Australia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #107 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #192 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Israel/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Hong Kong/True Crime |
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What is Wicked Words about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show features in-depth interviews with writers, journalists, filmmakers, and researchers who explore true crime from behind the scenes—uncovering how investigations are conducted, how cases are framed, and how storytelling shapes public understanding. Episodes often spotlight historical crimes, investigative reporting, and ethical storytelling, with guests ranging from authors and documentary filmmakers to legal analysts. Notable strengths include rigorous research, candid discussion of investigative choices, and a respectful, empathetic approach to victims and communities. A key distinction is the rotating roster of cross-disciplinary guests, which helps listeners gain multifaceted perspectives on crime, justice, and media coverage wh... more
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1. Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
2. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
3. The Knife: A True Crime Podcast
4. Small Town Dicks
5. Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
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Wicked Words launched 6 years ago and published 290 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Wicked Words include:
1. Eva Benefield
2. Emily Winslow
3. Pam Colloff
4. Michelle Pitcher
5. Axton Betz-Hamilton
6. Robert Hilland
7. Jessica McDiarmid
8. Liam Le Guillou
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