Are you a true crime podcast junkie? Do you consider yourself an armchair sleuth? Why do you love it? Is it the excitement and fear these stories bring?
Many people find true crime fascinating and horrible at the same time. Listening in while simultaneously trying to piece together the how and why is like a big puzzle you get to put together with the narrator. Any true crime podcast can have great stories, but it’s how they tell those stories that really matters. The narration, the attention to detail, all of the hard work and research put into each episode, this is what makes a truly great crime podcast.
So, who are your favorite narrators and what are your favorite shows? There are a lot of great true crime podcasts out there, we have compiled a list of 18 favorites. Take this poll below and tell us which of these shows give you consistent shivers.
True Crime Garage! I’m surprised it isn’t on this list
True crime obsessed and obsessed with disappeared are missing – they are my favorites <3
Your Own Backyard is Pulitzer Prize worthy.