The Best True Crime Podcasts of 2026
We track 535 true crime podcasts and rank them by audience reach, publishing cadence, and recent activity. Updated weekly. The list below starts at #1 — click any show for the full profile.
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Zee Media
A senior Indian journalist confronts controversial social, political, and religious topics through challenging, often confrontational, long-form interviews.
229K subs· ~6/week· IndiaHealth & WellnessTrue CrimePoliticsProof: A True Crime Podcast
Susan Simpson
A serialized investigative podcast that dedicates each season to a single case of potential wrongful conviction.
4.5K subs· ~Monthly· United StatesTrue CrimeTalks From The Crypt
Brandon Lea
A visually-driven interview show where host Brandon Lea has long-form, casual conversations with creators in film, horror, and true crime.
55.3K subs· ~3/month· United StatesMental HealthTrue CrimeSportsBedtime Stories
Written
A documentary-style horror anthology series detailing chilling cases of the paranormal, unsolved mysteries, and true crime.
1.1M subs· ~2/month· United KingdomTrue CrimeAutomotiveSTS True Crime Clips
STS True Crime
An Emmy-winning journalist analyzes trending true crime cases with law enforcement experts, journalists, and victims' families.
12.1K subs· ~2/month· United StatesMental HealthTrue CrimeMatthew Cox | Inside True Crime
A former con man interviews criminals, law enforcement, and victims about the mechanics and psychology of non-violent crime.
1.1M subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeEntertainmentAutomotiveTrue Crime Recaps
True Crime Recaps
A husband-and-wife duo delivers concise, fact-driven recaps of true crime cases, promising viewers 'all the crime in half the time'.
571K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeShaun Attwood
Shaun Attwood
A former ecstasy kingpin turned author interviews ex-cons, cops, and conspiracy theorists about their life stories and hidden worlds.
1.1M subs· Daily· United KingdomTrue CrimeNewsParentingThe Conspiracy Files
A solo-narrated deep dive into disturbing true crime cases and conspiracy theories, focusing on child exploitation and alleged cover-ups.
460K subs· ~1.8/week· United StatesTrue CrimeAnything Goes With James English
James English
A confrontational UK podcast featuring long-form, unfiltered interviews with criminals, victims, and controversial public figures.
790K subs· ~4/week· United KingdomBusinessTrue CrimeComedyCasefile
An anonymous Australian host narrates meticulously researched true crime cases from around the world in a stark, fact-driven style.
160K subs· ~2/week· AustraliaTrue CrimeAutomotiveMediaThe Real One
A Hindi video podcast that conducts serious, long-form interviews with practitioners of Indian spiritual and paranormal traditions like Tantra and Aghor.
1.5M subs· Daily· IndiaTrue CrimeScienceSpiritualityLights Out
Lights Out
A narrative podcast where a group of hosts delves into dark stories of true crime, paranormal events, and other unexplained phenomena.
539K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeMediaTrue Crime Obsessed
True Crime Obsessed
Two hosts recap popular true-crime documentaries with a mix of humor, sass, and outrage at the criminals and investigators involved.
558K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeComedyCrime Junkie
Crime Junkie
A weekly true crime podcast where host Ashley Flowers walks her best friend Brit Prawat through compelling solved and unsolved criminal cases.
593K subs· Daily· United StatesCryptoTrue CrimeThe Interview Room
The Cold
A retired homicide detective and his investigative journalist wife analyze cold cases with law enforcement experts, victims' families, and on-the-ground reporting.
296K subs· ~5/week· United StatesTrue CrimeAutomotiveHidden True Crime
Hidden True Crime
A journalist and a forensic psychologist provide on-the-ground coverage and psychological analysis of high-profile criminal trials.
348K subs· Daily· United StatesHealth & WellnessMental HealthTrue CrimeCrime Weekly
Crime Weekly
A retired police detective and a veteran true-crime YouTuber team up to analyze breaking cases and unsolved mysteries.
357K subs· ~2/week· United StatesTrue CrimeNewsSurviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
Emmy Award-winning
An Emmy-winning journalist and his Holocaust-survivor mother host a live true-crime analysis show, breaking down cases with top law enforcement experts.
226K subs· Daily· United StatesMental HealthTrue CrimeNewsCrime Scene Podcast from The Binge
The Binge
Two veteran audio producers break down high-profile true crime cases, blending narrative storytelling with expert analysis and witness testimony.
1.9K subs· DailySalesTrue CrimeParentingREDRUM true crime
A solo-narrated true crime podcast from the UK that focuses on the stories of victims, often using raw audio like 911 calls and police footage.
40.8K subs· ~3/week· United KingdomTrue CrimePoliticsWartime Stories
A narrative podcast where a Marine veteran recounts unsettling, often paranormal, stories from military history and listener submissions.
835K subs· ~0.9/week· United StatesTrue CrimeMichelle Cuervo
Michelle Cuervo
A solo-hosted true-crime podcast narrating a mix of cold cases, contemporary murders, and survival stories with a direct, storytelling approach.
29.1K subs· ~1.8/weekTrue CrimeRelationshipsDesi Studios
A conversational true-crime video podcast where two hosts narrate and analyze cases from South Asia and its global diaspora.
238K subs· ~1.4/week· IndiaTechnologyTrue CrimeAutomotiveMK True Crime
MK True Crime
A true crime network channel from Megyn Kelly's media company, featuring legal analysis on current cases from high-profile attorneys.
77.7K subs· Daily· United StatesTechnologyTrue CrimeMediaNEW YORKS FINEST: RETIRED & UNFILTERED PODCAST
A network of podcasts hosted by retired NYPD officers, offering an unfiltered, insider's look at NYC crime, politics, and police procedure.
276K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimePoliticsAutomotiveCrime World
Crime World
An Irish true-crime podcast where seasoned investigative journalists break down weekly headlines and dive deep into the nation's underworld.
95.2K subs· Daily· IrelandTrue CrimeBlack Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast
A narrative true-crime podcast dedicated to telling the often-ignored stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls.
165K subs· ~1.5/week· United StatesTrue CrimeScienceThe AFC Podcast (DJJustJayOK)
A solo-hosted true crime commentary show focused on child advocacy, where the host offers unfiltered reactions to disturbing news stories.
166K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeNewsRelationshipsDefense Diaries Podcast
Defense Diaries
A true-crime commentary show where two practicing criminal defense attorneys analyze ongoing trials and legal filings from a defense perspective.
68.4K subs· ~5/week· United StatesTrue CrimeNewsEducationMorbid | Podcast
A true crime and creepy history podcast where an autopsy technician and her niece, a former hairstylist, add a dash of comedy to spooky stories.
121K subs· ~3/week· United StatesTrue CrimeComedyHistoryUK True Crime
UK True Crime
A solo narrator respectfully recounts solved and unsolved true crime cases from across the United Kingdom, focusing on the victims' stories.
25.8K subs· ~1.1/week· United KingdomTechnologyTrue CrimeMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast
A historical true-crime interview show where the host talks to authors about specific, deeply-researched cases from their books.
18.5K subs· ~4/month· United StatesTrue CrimeHistoryTrue Crime And Cocktails
Actress Lauren Ash and her cousin Christy Oxborrow drink cocktails and discuss a true crime case each week with extensive personal banter.
14.6K subs· ~4/monthTrue CrimeAutomotiveMediaWEIRD DARKNESS: Paranormal & True Crime
A solo narrative podcast where a professional voice actor performs curated true stories of crime, paranormal legends, and macabre history.
103K subs· Daily· United StatesBusinessTrue CrimeEntertainmentSistas Who Kill Podcast
Sistas Who Kill
Two high school friends research and narrate stories of Black women who have committed murder, blending true crime with social justice commentary.
16.9K subs· ~1.6/weekTrue CrimeAustralian True Crime Podcast
Australian True Crime
An interview podcast that goes beyond the news cycle by talking to victims, experts, and investigators to understand the 'why' of Australian crime.
12.3K subs· ~1.6/week· AustraliaTrue CrimeNewsSwimming With Sharks Entertainment
Sharks Entertainment
A live comedy podcast where comedians perform sets only to be subjected to roasts, games, and chaotic challenges by a panel of hosts.
10.2K subs· ~5/week· United StatesBusinessMarketingTrue CrimeTrue Crime Brewery
True Crime Brewery
A husband-and-wife duo unpacks global true crime cases, pairing each story with a craft beer from the region where the crime occurred.
49.3K subs· ~2/month· United StatesHealth & WellnessTrue CrimeRelationshipsMama Margot
A solo host details true crime cases involving U.S. military members and veterans, with a focus on learning from tragedy to remain vigilant.
4K subs· ~1.0/week· United StatesTrue CrimeScienceRelationshipsTrue Crime South Africa
A solo-narrated podcast detailing South Africa's most complex and often overlooked true crime cases with a victim-centric focus.
18.7K subs· ~3/month· South AfricaTrue CrimeMediaProfiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and South Africa's former top police profiler clinically dissect the country's most violent crimes and their perpetrators.
35K subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaMental HealthTrue CrimeThis Week in AI
Jason Calacanis
A weekly roundtable where tech investor Jason Calacanis and CEO-level guests candidly debate the business and strategy of the AI industry.
8K subs· ~3/week· United StatesBusinessTechnologyTrue CrimeMurder True Crime Stories
A solo-narrated true-crime podcast where host Carter Roy details notorious solved and unsolved murders with a focus on the human story.
22.6K subs· ~3/week· United StatesTrue CrimeHistoryAutomotiveBusiness History Podcast
Business History
Two former NPR Planet Money hosts narrate surprising, deeply-researched stories from the history of business and capitalism.
5.4K subs· ~3/week· United StatesBusinessFinanceTrue CrimeThis Much is True Crime
A news reporter and a top UK criminologist dissect weekly true crime headlines, blending case narrative with expert academic analysis.
14.8K subs· ~1.8/week· United KingdomTrue CrimeNewsThe Behavior Panel
Four of the world's top behavior and body language experts analyze high-profile videos to educate viewers on deception detection and human psychology.
1.1M subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimePoliticsRelationshipsTragedy - A True Crime Podcast
A co-hosted true crime podcast focusing on the long-term impact of tragedy on victims' families through narrative episodes and direct interviews.
85 subs· ~1.5/weekTrue CrimeThings Police See: Firsthand Accounts
A veteran cop interviews fellow officers about their most intense, bizarre, and career-defining moments on the job.
10.9K subs· ~1.2/week· United StatesTrue CrimeParentingAutomotiveWine & Crime Podcast
Three childhood friends chug wine, discuss true crime, and lean into their comedic chemistry and heavy Minnesotan accents.
10.4K subs· ~5/week· United StatesTrue CrimeNY POSTcast
A daily news download from the New York Post, packaging top headlines with analysis from the paper's own reporters and editors.
10.4K subs· Daily· United StatesBusinessTrue CrimePoliticsHidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today
Tony Brueski
A daily true-crime podcast breaking down the legal and psychological angles of high-profile cases with a panel of law enforcement and legal experts.
196K subs· Daily· United StatesMental HealthTrue CrimeNewsBeyond Evil Podcast
Beyond Evil
A documentary-style true crime show that uses raw police interrogation footage and case files to reconstruct criminal investigations.
326K subs· ~2/monthTrue CrimeMeatEater Podcast Network
A network of podcasts, driven by Steven Rinella, exploring hunting, fishing, conservation, and wild foods through interviews, storytelling, and journalism.
129K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeHistoryNewsConspiracy Theories, Cults, And Crimes
Vanessa Richardson
A solo-hosted narrative podcast breaking down the history and psychology behind conspiracy theories, cults, and paranormal events.
21.4K subs· ~2/weekMental HealthTrue CrimeHistorySleep Theories
Sleep Theories
A solo-narrated podcast exploring historical mysteries and conspiracy theories with a calm, cinematic, and atmospheric storytelling style.
67.7K subs· ~1.8/week· United StatesTrue CrimeHistoryPoliticsCamping Is Canceled Podcast
Sisters-in-law and former CNAs narrate unsettling true crime, paranormal legends, and survival stories with research and unfiltered commentary.
4 subs· ~1.2/weekTrue CrimeNight Watch with Katie Ring
Katie Ring
A daily narrative true-crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines, offering deep dives into active investigations and notorious historical cases.
8.8K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue CrimeNewsThe Gangland History Podcast
A history podcast using primary source documents to narrate the detailed, non-romanticized history of American Mafia families.
17.2K subs· Occasional· United StatesTrue CrimeHistoryEntertainmentThe Murder Police Podcast
A true-crime podcast hosted by two retired homicide detectives offering a procedural, no-frills look into criminal investigations.
12.8K subs· Daily· United StatesTrue Crime
The Best True Crime Podcasts by Country
Local rankings for the markets with the deepest catalog