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True Crime Sucks

True Crime Sucks
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You know what sucks about true crime documentaries? Almost everything! As fun to watch as they may be, the subject matter is a huge bummer more often than not. That sure does make producing a comedy podcast out of breaking down, reviewing, and analyzing the latest and most talked-about true crime documentaries, docuseries, and crime specials a tough task. But on True Crime Sucks, hosts Adam Tod Br... more

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Adam and Kari discuss a recent Netflix documentary about a dirty US Marshall, his equally shady girlfriend, and the woman they framed and almost sent to prison for life.

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Adam and Kari discuss the Netflix documentary Shipwrecked: Nightmare At Sea, which covers the 2012 sinking of the Costa Concordia cruise ship in Italy.

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Free bonus episode! Adam and co-host Kym Kral discuss the Netflix documentary Trainwreck: Poop Cruise. It tells the tale of a cruise that went awry in one of the worst way imaginable.

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Adam and Kari discuss the Amazon Prime documentary Fatal Distraction, which covers the murder trial of Georgia's Justin Ross Harris, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole after leaving his son in the back seat of his car while he was at ... more

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Hosts

Adam Tod Brown
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Kari is back šŸ™Œ

    Kari and Adam are back and better than ever!

    We live in dark times and I couldn’t have asked for a better distraction. 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luckystar775
    United States2 months ago
  • True Crime Sucks is an Awesome Show!

    So excited the show is back and new episodes are coming out!

    Can’t wait for more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LorieDanger
    United States2 months ago
  • Choppy ad breaks

    Entertaining but there’s way too many choppy and sudden ad breaks

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    D3t41l3
    United States3 months ago
  • Like, it’s great.

    I love this show. But I get it. People have word crutches. However the 2nd, like, episode, like, was, like, driving me crazy, like, hearing the word ā€œlikeā€, like, every ,like, 4 seconds. Like like like the word has lost all meaning. Like like like like like like like like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomnickles
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Treats the subjects they discuss appropriately.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deaner33
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans enjoy diverse guest perspectives and fresh takes on familiar docuseries.
Ad-revenue/readiness concerns show up as feedback on pacing and ad breaks.
The hosts' chemistry and candid takes help make grim topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor with thoughtful analysis, even when the cases are heavy.

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What is True Crime Sucks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comedic yet sharp take on recent true crime documentaries and docuseries, blending banter with thoughtful critique. Episodes balance light, irreverent humor with deep dives into storytelling choices, media sensationalism, and ethical concerns surrounding high-profile cases. A standout feature is the hosts' chemistry—melding personal anecdotes, skepticism, and pop-culture references—often inviting guests or discussing broader societal angles. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want entertaining commentary that still respects the serious nature of the subject matter and enjoy conversations that challenge how true crime is presented on screen.

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True Crime Sucks launched 3 years ago and published 35 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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