The Best True Crime Podcasts of 2026

Cliffhanger Paranormal & Cryptid Encounters

An Australian ex-serviceman investigates local cryptid legends and interviews eyewitnesses who've encountered the unexplained.

Classic Detective Stories

An audiobook-style podcast featuring full-cast readings of classic detective and crime stories from the genre's Golden Age and Hardboiled eras.

10 Minute Murder | True Crime Blueprint

A solo host narrates concise, fact-driven true crime stories, with each case file covered from crime to conviction in about 10 minutes.

PainKillerAutism

Three long-time YouTubers riff on current events, pop culture, and personal stories with an unfiltered, often controversial, comedic edge.

Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

A solo-narrated true-crime podcast detailing the stories, investigations, and legal battles behind Ireland's most tragic and intriguing cases.

Shar’s True Crime Story Podcast

A Canadian true-crime YouTube channel focused on raising awareness for under-reported missing persons cases through live, co-hosted discussions.

The Filmmakers Podcast

Two British filmmakers interview directors, writers, and producers on the practical craft and business of making movies and TV shows.

BBC World Service

BBC World Service

The official audio and video home for the BBC's global journalism, featuring a wide array of documentaries, news analysis, and podcasts.

Charlie

A solo-hosted true-crime podcast that walks through cases chronologically, focusing on the backstory and the trail of evidence.

Police off the Cuff

Retired NYPD detectives analyze breaking true crime cases from a law enforcement perspective, scrutinizing police procedure and investigative missteps.

Snap Judgment Podcast

Snap Judgment

A weekly radio show and podcast that mixes true personal stories with original music to create a cinematic, beat-driven audio experience.

DTF Cyber Podcast

DTF Cyber

Three cybersecurity veterans debate the week's tech news, translating complex threats into actionable advice for business leaders.

Crime Writers On podcast

Crime Writers On

A panel of four writers and investigators critically review the latest true crime shows, podcasts, and documentaries, concluding with a thumbs-up or down.

Dark Crimes Podcast Deutsch

Ein von einer Schweizerin moderierter True-Crime-Podcast, der sich auf weniger bekannte, oft amerikanische Fälle konzentriert und die Geschichten der Opfer in den Vordergrund stellt.

TB4Y Clips

Michael Robles

Two hosts narrate and react to shocking true crime stories, supernatural events, and bizarre news in short, digestible clips.

Scottish Murders

Scottish Murders

A victim-focused true crime podcast exploring lesser-known historical and contemporary murder cases from Scotland, hosted by a Scottish native.

Sleeping Through History

Sleeping Through History

A solo narrator tells long-form stories of true crime and dark history in a calm, slow voice designed as a sleep aid.

Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast

Britain-based Filipino-

A solo-narrated true crime podcast detailing Filipino criminal cases with a critical focus on systemic injustice and cultural context.

TrueCrime For Sleep

TrueCrime For Sleep

A true crime podcast designed as a sleep aid, with a calm narrator telling dark stories over the sound of rain.

Psychology & Behaviour Podcast

A behavioral psychologist and a psychotherapist team up to debunk pop psychology, critique famous studies, and explore the scientific history of their field.

Real Life Real Crime Podcast

Woody Overton

A retired homicide detective and polygraphist takes listeners deep inside Louisiana cold cases he's actively working to solve.

The Connect Clips

Interviews with former criminals and gang members about the mechanics, culture, and consequences of their life in the underworld.

Podcast Tales Mantra

Tales Mantra

An interview show investigating claims of black magic, spiritual healing, and the paranormal with practitioners in India.

A Date With K and K

Two friends humorously recap episodes of the true-crime TV show 'Dateline,' focusing on production tropes, questionable fashion, and host Keith Morrison.

Cuomo Crime Time C

Veteran journalist Chris Cuomo breaks down high-profile true crime cases through direct interviews with central figures and case file analysis.

Khasi Podcast Entertainment

Khasi Entertainment

A female narrator explains the plots of popular international movies and K-dramas in the Khasi language.

OUTLORE with Eleanor Neale

A British true-crime podcast where host Eleanor Neale provides meticulously researched deep dives into criminal cases, often with a focus on victim advocacy.

Not Another Crime Podcast

Not Another Crime

Korean True Crime Podcast

Korean True Crime

A solo-narrated podcast detailing South Korea's most disturbing true crime cases, from murders and cults to systemic failures.

Jocko Podcast Clips

A retired Navy SEAL commander and his co-host analyze military texts and historical events to extract lessons on leadership, discipline, and ethics.

Savvy Psychologist

Savvy Psychologist

Deadly Faith Podcast

Deadly Faith

Deviant True Crime Podcast

Deviant True Crime

True Crime Weekly

True Crime Weekly

Humanizing Headlines Podcast

Humanizing Headlines

Invisible Tears Podcast

Invisible Tears

Black True Crime Podcast

Black True Crime

True Crime Podcast

True Crime

True Crime Podcast

True Crime

Dark History Daily

Dark History Daily

Duh Weekly Podcast

Duh Weekly