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Who am I?
I am a self-diagnosed True Crime junkie. The kind of person who lays his head down to rest to the dulcet sounds of Keith Morrison, so it's only fitting I would want to co-host a show where we talk about murder to an audience of complete strangers on the internet. My partner on and off the podcast, Elise Buedel, is equally fascinated with the grim, which is good...cuz it would be kind of weird if only one of us were afflicted. Together, our goal with our podcast is to inform, entertain, and spark discussion. I have always been interested in Criminal Psychology and learning about the mind of the killer. When I was 16-years-old, a Criminal Profiler was a guest speaker in one of my classes. He spoke about his job and what a career path in that field looked like. I was hooked. I minored in Criminal Justice in college, but did not continue my education with it. Ultimately, I am just a big Crime Junkie who can't stop talking about it, so I decided to start a podcast.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
I have a True Crime podcast with my co-host and partner, Elise. We cover cases ranging from widely known, and heavily covered, to the obscure. We love digging into the story and trying to understand what makes a person snap and commit the most unspeakable acts of violence. Since this genre has no shortage of cases and content, it is important to attempt to keep up with any new cases that arise. We may not choose to cover that story right away, but we may store it in the back of our mind for exploration later on.
What is my podcast playlist about?
These are the podcasts we like to listen to for inspiration, from hosts who know what they're talking about. We don't enjoy podcasts that have a hard time getting to the story itself. We don't need to hear what the host had for breakfast or what their favorite movie is. Our playlist is curated around hosts who dive deep into their cases. Some are scripted, some are conversational, but all are informative as it pertains to the crimes themselves.
1. MURDERISH
Why this podcast?
I love Jami Rice's storytelling style. It is a Narrative format, and very easy to follow. Many times, I get distracted while listening to a podcast and then when I zone back into it, I lose my place in the story. But with Jami, I tend to stop whatever the distraction is so I never miss a word she says. Not all of her cases are completely current, but I added her to this list because we gain much inspiration from her podcast.
MURDERISH
Cloud10
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5.0
MURDERISH is a true crime podcast that delves into true stories of murder, disappearances and other creepy events. Also featured on the podcast are in-depth interviews with high-profile people in the true crime community. This podcast will take you on a deep-dive journey through interesting cases, beginning the date of the crime and ending with the courtroom verdict. If you are fascinated by true crime, and all that embodies the genre, this podcast will appeal to you. Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder-ish.
3 Listeners
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How many episodes does MURDERISH have?
MURDERISH currently has 237 episodes available.
What topics does MURDERISH cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on MURDERISH?
The average episode length on MURDERISH is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of MURDERISH released?
Episodes of MURDERISH are typically released every 7 days, 13 hours.
When was the first episode of MURDERISH?
The first episode of MURDERISH was released on Nov 27, 2017.
2. Real Crime Profile
Why this podcast?
I love these guys! Jim Clemente is a former Criminal Profiler, Laura Richards is a Criminal Behavior Analyst, and Lisa Zambetti is a Casting Director for the show 'Criminal Minds'. Most of the cases they cover are pretty high profile, but I love listening to them because they offer such a thorough analysis of the crimes and perpetrators; and because Jim and Laura are experts in the field, I find them fascinating to listen to.
Real Crime Profile
Real Crime Profile / Wondery
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4.8
Join Jim Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases.
11 Listeners
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How many episodes does Real Crime Profile have?
Real Crime Profile currently has 560 episodes available.
What topics does Real Crime Profile cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Real Crime Profile?
The average episode length on Real Crime Profile is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Crime Profile released?
Episodes of Real Crime Profile are typically released every 6 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of Real Crime Profile?
The first episode of Real Crime Profile was released on Jan 26, 2016.
3. Real Life Real Crime
Why this podcast?
Host, Woody Overton, is a retired officer, and each episode he dives into real cases he was involved in. He mixes facts of the cases with his own opinions on them so you get his perspective. I first heard about him when he was interviewed on a Dateline episode. Out of desperation, a family reached out to him for help. Their loved one had been murdered and so many years had gone by. They didn't feel that police were investigating fully, so the family asked Woody to talk about it on his podcast and, because of him, there were new leads uncovered and the murder was solved. I love that he oftentimes does a call to action. He is a real Victim's Advocate. I added this podcast to my list because, in addition to these episodes, he also releases RLRC Daily, multiple times a week. In these episodes, he and 2 co-hosts highlight multiple stories that may or may not be in the headlines, but are all current and up-to-date. Very informative.
Real Life Real Crime
Workhouse Connect Studios
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5.0
Twisted, gruesome, evil, sometimes funny but always true: Real Life Real Crime is an award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. In each show, Woody goes in depth into cases he has personally worked, which gives his audience a unique and exclusive perspective as only Woody can describe. His personal knowledge of real cases he worked during his career and his story-telling ability have created what has been described as a “cult following” by news media and loyal fans.
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How many episodes does Real Life Real Crime have?
Real Life Real Crime currently has 561 episodes available.
What topics does Real Life Real Crime cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Real Life Real Crime?
The average episode length on Real Life Real Crime is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Life Real Crime released?
Episodes of Real Life Real Crime are typically released every 2 days.
When was the first episode of Real Life Real Crime?
The first episode of Real Life Real Crime was released on Feb 9, 2019.
4. DISGRACELAND
Why this podcast?
This series isn't necessarily made of all current cases, but each episode dives into murder plots, kidnapping attempts, and hostage situations...all of the most insane stories surrounding some of our biggest musicians in the world. It's like this whole underworld that no one knows about. I was first introduced to this podcast when someone made a comment on one of our TikTok videos, saying we remind them of "Disgraceland". I had never heard of the podcast, but decided to check it out and am so glad I did. The host's style of storytelling is compelling and takes you on a wild ride.
DISGRACELAND
Double Elvis Productions
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4.9
Disgraceland is the award-winning music podcast hosted by Jake Brennan that explores the alleged true crime antics and criminal connections of musicians we love like Jerry Lee Lewis, the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Cardi B, the Grateful Dead, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley, and more. Disgraceland is a scripted, single voice narrative storytelling podcast that melds true crime, music history, mystery, and misadventure. Disgraceland is not a journalistic podcast. It is an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are sometimes fictionalized for dramatic purposes as they are in most scripted entertainment based on true events. Sources and credits for each episode are available at disgracelandpod.com. Full scripted episodes are released every Tuesday. Bonus “After Party” episodes are released every Thursday. Disgraceland is available wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership.
18 Listeners
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How many episodes does DISGRACELAND have?
DISGRACELAND currently has 647 episodes available.
What topics does DISGRACELAND cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, Music and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on DISGRACELAND?
The average episode length on DISGRACELAND is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of DISGRACELAND released?
Episodes of DISGRACELAND are typically released every 1 day, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of DISGRACELAND?
The first episode of DISGRACELAND was released on Aug 24, 2017.
5. True Crime Daily: The Podcast
Why this podcast?
If you are interested in the legal side of cases, this is a great podcast to check out. Twice per week, they release episodes detailing the Headlines on Crime. They generally have a host and a guest. There are a few different hosts in rotation, and all of them, along with their guests, are very knowledgable in their field (oftentimes, the guest is a lawyer or reporter) and have interesting perspectives on the respective cases being discussed. There are a handful of cases covered in each episode. Some are widely known and others are lesser known, but I love hearing the details and getting their stance on them.
True Crime Daily: The Podcast
True Crime Daily
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"True Crime Daily: The Podcast" goes in-depth on some of the week's biggest true crime stories, as well as the ones you might have missed. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities in their fields as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. True Crime Daily has the largest and most active true crime digital community in the world, with 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 3 million fans on Facebook. Join us each week as we take you inside the biggest, most shocking, and most bizarre true crime cases.
5 Listeners
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How many episodes does True Crime Daily: The Podcast have?
True Crime Daily: The Podcast currently has 450 episodes available.
What topics does True Crime Daily: The Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on True Crime Daily: The Podcast?
The average episode length on True Crime Daily: The Podcast is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of True Crime Daily: The Podcast released?
Episodes of True Crime Daily: The Podcast are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of True Crime Daily: The Podcast?
The first episode of True Crime Daily: The Podcast was released on Feb 11, 2019.
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