Discover the best
true crime podcasts
If you love a good mystery, these true crime podcasts will have you hooked. We picked shows with real investigative reporting, not just clickbait retellings.
All true crime podcasts
American Radical
MSNBC · Weekly
MSNBC investigates an American who went undercover in extremist groups.
Anatomy of Murder
audiochuck · Weekly
A former prosecutor and investigator break down real murder cases.
Crime Junkie
Ashley Flowers · Weekly
Ashley Flowers covers true crime cases with meticulous research every Monday.
Crimes of the Centuries
Amber Hunt · Weekly
Amber Hunt examines the crimes that defined their eras and changed history.
Criminal
Phoebe Judge · Weekly
Phoebe Judge explores crime with nuance, empathy, and masterful storytelling.
DISGRACELAND
Jake Brennan · Weekly
The criminal connections and dark stories behind music's most famous artists.
Mafia Tapes
iHeart · Weekly
FBI recordings reveal the secret world of the American Mafia from the inside.
Murder, Mystery & Makeup
Bailey Sarian · Weekly
Bailey Sarian covers true crime while doing her makeup — unique and wildly popular.
S-Town
Brian Reed · Monthly
Brian Reed's investigation of a murder claim in small-town Alabama reveals far more than expected.
Serial
Sarah Koenig · Monthly
Sarah Koenig's groundbreaking investigative journalism that redefined true crime.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media · Weekly
A true story of a decade-long catfishing deception that turns sinister.
This Is Actually Happening
Wondery · Weekly
Real people share extraordinary true stories of life-altering events.
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We have reviewed and ranked 12 of the best true crime podcasts on this page. Every show has been personally listened to and evaluated by our team. You can sort by rating, browse Navid's picks, or search for a specific show.
A true crime podcast is a show that focuses on true crime topics and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. The best true crime podcasts feature expert hosts who share insights, interviews, and actionable advice.
Our team at <a href="/" class="body-link">Creator School AI</a> reviews each podcast based on content quality, host expertise, production value, and listener reviews. We only include shows that we genuinely recommend.
Yes. Every podcast on this list is free to listen to on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Some shows may offer premium content or bonus episodes through paid subscriptions, but the core episodes are always free.
We update this list regularly as we discover new shows and remove ones that are no longer active. Check out our full <a href="/best-podcasts" class="body-link">best podcasts</a> page for even more recommendations across all categories.