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 | 302 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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- Kate Winkler Dawson - Beautiful Storytelling
I found my way to this podcast from “Buried Bones”, and something that I have found that I deeply appreciate is that Kate Winkler Dawson is an amazing storyteller. She presents the retelling of historical events so respectfully and beautifully that it makes it easier to follow these cases. I have found that she carries a deep respect for the victims of these killers and their surviving families. While I don’t always agree with every single guest on the podcast, I overall truly like every episode... more
Apple Podcasts5Carmella05
United States15 days ago - Maria DeLorenzo - terrible episode!
I am a long time listener and huge fan of all of Kate Winkler Dawson’s work. I was so dissatisfied in this interview. Not only does Mrs Lorenzo come across as pandering to this horrible killer, I cannot take a journalist seriously who says “axed me,” just no. Kate is so well spoken and intelligent, it made the difference that much more glaring between them. Couldn’t even finish the episode.
Apple Podcasts1podcasts are my me timeUnited Statesa month ago - Robert Hilland "Chasing Evil"
Well, I got the audio book and OH MY GOODNESS It is such a good story on so many levels. A warning tho his voice is pretty dead pan lolol. It didn't matter at all after about 10min. The dedication and deep emotional connection to his work as an investigator is expressed in the amount of energy and focus laid out in the book. Im so invested at 5hrs in and am going to stop listening for a few days so I can make the whole experience last !!
Apple Podcasts5impish.ladyUnited States2 months ago - Ad for AI?
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Apple Podcasts1Prawn TravoltaUnited States3 months ago - Best Story Teller
I adore Kate! She is a fantastic journalist and story teller. I could listen to her for hours…. I do! Ten Fold was such a wonder series and I’m said it came to an end but, I am happy she has continued her story telling with Buried Bones. Exactly Rights researchers and Kate herself do a spectacular job. They do their absolute best to gather the most information and details. This series and Buried Bones are must listens .
Apple Podcasts5NinaGarrRawrUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #229 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Colombia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  South Africa/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Indonesia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Saudi Arabia/True Crime |
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What is Wicked Words about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Wicked Words features long-form conversations with journalists, authors, and podcasters who share behind-the-scenes insights from true crime investigations. Episodes tend to center on storytelling craft, investigative ethics, and the human impact of crime, with a focus on historical cases, investigative processes, and how media shapes public perception. Notably, the show often pairs seasoned reporters with book authors or filmmakers to dissect cases, the writing/storytelling process, and the evolving landscape of true crime media. A standout is its emphasis on responsible, ethical storytelling and the intersection of memoir, journalism, and documentary-style inquiry, which can appeal to listeners who enjoy depth, context, and professional p... more
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1. Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes
2. The Knife: A True Crime Podcast
3. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
4. Small Town Dicks
5. Crimes of the Centuries
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Wicked Words launched 6 years ago and published 302 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. Lindsey Fitzharris
2. Catherine Fogarty
3. Rene Denfeld
4. Jack El-Hai
5. Ashan Singh
6. James T. Bartlett
7. Maria DiLorenzo
8. Shawn Johnson
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