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 | 296 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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When crime journalist Maria DiLorenzo began writing to Gary Ridgway, she had no idea where it would go. He began calling her—hundreds of times. Their conversations were supposed to lead to big revelations and to clues about women who might have been ... more
In the 1990s, a bank robber known as “Hollywood” robbed at least 19 banks in the northwest. He was pursued for years until one final robbery ended in violence. My guests are an interesting duo: one is the FBI agent who chased him and his crew. The ot... more
My next guest is an author who began writing a biography and then turned it into a novel. And I don’t blame her. The story of Earnest Pletch may be largely unknown now, but in 1939, he became famous. He took a flying lesson, he brought a gun, and soo... more
This is the third time I’ve had Dawson Fearnow on the show—he writes about Arizona and some of the bad things that happened there. He’s talking to me about a piece he wrote for Phoenix Magazine called "Incognito, Inc.: Arizona’s Secret, Starring Role... more
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Apple Podcasts1Prawn Travolta
United States2 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 .
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Apple Podcasts1Prawn TravoltaUnited States2 months 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 States2 months 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
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Apple Podcasts | #227 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  South Africa/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Philippines/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  India/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  South Korea/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Argentina/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. Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
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Wicked Words launched 6 years ago and published 296 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. Shawn Johnson
2. Steven Meyers
3. Kimberly Sheeter
4. Dawson Fearnow
5. Tori Telfer
6. Maurice Chammah
7. Kate Casey
8. Justine van der Leun
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