True crime is one of the main drivers behind the massive boom in long-form podcasts. The best of these reflect the gripping nature of the genre and lead to addictive listening amongst fans. The potent combination of mystery, suspense, drama and primal fear can leave a listener spellbound. The medium of Podcasting was made for True Crime, as listening to audio evokes our 'Theatre of the mind'. That place where our imagination runs wild and conjures up the most dramatic, vivid visual interpretations of what we are listening to! Whether you're already an addicted fan or just starting to explore this genre, sharpen your investigative skills and enjoy our picks for the most compelling true crime podcast series.
One of the best true crime podcasts ever made. As one person said: "I can still remember where I was for that moment". If you haven't heard it and don't know what we're talking about, drop what you're doing now and listen. You won't be sorry.
P.S They were sitting on the no.27 bus on Aungier St, for anyone wondering.
Whilst S-Town is the kind of show that makes people fall in love with podcasts, West Cork may influence you to want to create your own! It is, quite simply, a masterpiece. It was Audible's number one nonfiction best seller and has charted at No.1 in the Apple Podcast charts.
This podcast's sound design and storytelling are gripping from the fantastic RTÉ Documentary On One team and Third Ear in Denmark. It is the captivating tale of a homeless Irishman who, in the dark world of London's underground, commits multiple murders - undetected. This podcast is also available to listen to in an unprecedented 5 languages.
Though this story is now well-known, back when ABC News first made this series, most people hadn't heard it and couldn't believe they hadn't either. It is a perfect story for this format, revealing an astonishing tale of fraud and big-business intrigue.
Finally, for something different, "My Favourite Murder" is more of a true crime comedy podcast. It's like sitting at your kitchen table chatting to friends. These guys make tough subjects fun to listen to and tell powerful stories.
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