
The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.Through emp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Patia sits down with Tom Breyfogle, a Producer on The Knife. First, Patia tells Tom a story about Stanley Alpert who narrowly escaped a 25-hour kidnapping. Then, Tom tells Patia about a time a man popped up from his car's back seat, flashed his gun a... more
Patia speaks with Karen Kilgariff (Host, My Favorite Murder) about a tragedy she witnessed at SXSW in 2014. Karen reflects on the moment an unthinkable tragedy unfolded in front of her and what it means now to carry that memory.
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In this episode, Patia speaks with Anita Vida, a forensic expert specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis. Anita discusses her work examining the evidence in the appellate case of convicted murderer Paul Duyst, offering insight into the forensic a... more
Hannah’s longtime friend, Gaby, tells Patia about a time she and her boyfriend set out on hike that should've been pretty quick and uneventful. But hours later, they realized they'd lost the trail. With their food and water running low—and barely any... more
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Sometimes these women have great moments in their honoring of victims’ stories. But far too often they display suicidal empathy and are way too sympathetic to the perpetrator.
Excellent show. Well presented, good detail, great political view!
I loved Hannah on The Opportunist and, like so many, that led me to listen to The Knife. It’s one of my favorite podcasts. I find Hannah and Patia to be super likeable hosts — they are great storytellers who ask good questions and add just the right amount of commentary. The stories (and storytelling style) vary widely but pretty much always capture my interest. I subscribe to quite a few true crime podcasts, but I never miss an episode of this one.
It is a true delight to listen to this podcast. I love the fact that you both are very professional with your questions and that you bring people over to the podcast that were involved in these cases. Keep up the good work ladies!
I really like this podcast. Both of these women are adept storytellers and excellent interviewers.
I find myself thinking, “that’s a great question!” They make the story interesting and easy to follow. They’re also kind and respectful to their subjects.
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A thoughtful true-crime program centered on empathetic, survivor- and witness-focused storytelling. It emphasizes first-person perspectives, investigative rigor, and the ripple effects of crime, often exploring governance, policy, and accountability alongside gripping narratives. Notable strengths include careful handling of sensitive topics, a mix of intimate interviews and investigative reporting, and a strong, professional tone from two female hosts who guide conversations with compassion and clarity.
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1. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast launched 2 years ago and published 85 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 The Knife: A True Crime Podcast include:
1. Karen Kilgariff
2. Anita Vida
3. Angela Mastrovito
4. Diane Porter
5. Tony Collins
6. Paul Holes
7. Jennifer DeStefano
8. Carolynn Murray
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