Crime Writers On...
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About this podcast
Crime Writers On… is the original true‑crime review podcast hosted by Rebecca Lavoie and featuring Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker and Toby Ball. Each week the panel reviews true‑crime podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and films, diving into journalism, storytelling, pop culture, and the biggest crime stories in media. Plus: the Crime of the Week.
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- You Can See Everything · 59 minConvicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes invites a comedian to document her life before going to prison. His journey explores surprising questions about truth in storytelling. We’ll…
- The Diplomat season 4 · 46 minAs the US Ambassador works to rebuild ties with Great Britain, she finds herself attempting to avert war as relations between nations—and spouses—become more complicated. Keri…
- The Diplomat season 1 · 38 minAfter a sneak attack on a British ship, the new American ambassador tries to navigate the complications of both love - and war. We’ll go back to our original review of Netflix’s…
- Royal Swindle · 48 minA pair of middle-aged lesbians charm British high society with their lavish lifestyle and investment schemes. But a local detective suspects the flamboyant couple are con…
- Shocking Heartbreaking Transformative · 45 minA journalist decided to give editorial control of her story to the people she’s profiling. Is she protecting her subjects at the expense of the audience?
- The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part · 57 minHe told police he shot the intruder who killed his wife in self defense. But she was not his first spouse to meet a violent end. We’ll talk about the Netflix documentary “The…
- Personally: Agent Layla · 48 minA Canadian woman goes undercover to get her brother-in-law to confess to sexually assaulting her years earlier. We’ll discuss the CBC podcast “Personally: Agent Layla.”
- UNABOMBER · 45 minHow did Ted Kaczynski go from Harvard math prodigy to domestic terrorist? Was a college experiment in psychology to blame? We’ll talk about the Netflix film “UNABOMBER.”
- Where Is Austin Tice? · 49 minAn American freelancer disappears while covering the war in Syria. Years later, after the regime falls, a journalist scours the country in search of him. We’ll discuss “I’m Not A…
- Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story · 47 minShe became America’s most famous axe murderer. But was all that anger a product of the oppression of women? We’ll take a whack at Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.”
- Our Town · 50 minResidents are shocked to learn the people buying up real estate in their Appalachian town are Christian nationalists hoping to build a new community based on their far-right…
- A Killer Story · 51 minA journalist follows two armchair detectives trying to prove an innocent woman is in prison for murder. We’ll talk about the HBO documentary series “A Killer Story.”
- In The Dark: The Journey · 49 minThese surrogate mothers were stunned to learn they were all carrying babies for the same couple. Why was a Chinese businessman and his young wife willing to pay so much to bring…
- Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel · 48 minA law professor is killed after a contentious divorce. Police spend a decade investigating their lead suspects: his ex-in-laws, the Adelsons. We’ll review the Hulu true crime…
- Kingdom of Fraud · 46 minOne was a devout polygamist in an insular Mormon sect. The other was a shady Armenian businessman known as “The Lion.” Together they pulled off a near‑billion‑dollar tax scam…
- Furious · 50 minAn FBI agent tracks a woman whose killings are disguised as overdoses. Her targets: the men who sex trafficked her as a minor. We’ll discuss the series “Furious” on Hulu.
- The Snare · 41 minAfter the murder of an 18-year-old woman, investigators get accusations and confessions among a group of friends. But with the DNA pointing to an unknown suspect, the victim’s…
- Death of the Pastor's Wife · 47 minWhen a woman’s body is discovered in a state park, suspicion falls on her estranged husband — the charismatic pastor of a South Carolina church. Was this controlling spiritual…
- Chameleon: Wild Boys · 36 minTwo boys emerge from the woods into a Canadian town claiming to have grown up in the wilderness. What’s the real story behind their appearance? We're talking about the classic…
- Where the River Took Us · 50 minHe lost his nephew when a flash flood swept him and his family down the Guadalupe River. Now, a reporter explores what happened that night to himself, his loved ones, and his…
- The Legend of Cocaine Island · 24 minA group of quirky characters goes on the hunt for millions of dollars in drugs buried somewhere in Puerto Rico. Their efforts to hit it rich go wildly wrong. We talk about the…
- We Keep Us Safe · 51 minIn 2020, a teen was killed inside Seattle’s police‑free protest zone. A team of reporters reopens the unsolved case to identify the shooter. We’ll review the podcast “We Keep Us…
- Dolly Parton's America · 31 minShe was a music superstar, a national treasure, and a surprising cultural touchstone. We’ll revisit our review of the classic podcast “Dolly Parton’s America.”
- Dr. Death: The Cowboy · 50 minThis surgeon was known for his swagger and the cowboy boots he wore in the OR. But those who tried to critique his work were the ones he trained his scalpel on. We’ll talk about…
- I'm Not a Monster · 37 minAn American woman found in a Syrian refugee camp says her family was tricked by her husband into joining the Islamic State. A British journalist tries to fact‑check whether she…
- A Toxic Love Story · 45 minA man and his new wife become the focus of a chilling mix of online harassment and escalating violence. They think it's his ex-girlfriend, but what’s really going on? We’ll talk…
- Murdaugh Murders · 36 minIt was the hit DIY podcast that became the definitive telling of the crime of the decade. It was a true crime sensation — but was it any good? We'll discuss the podcast series…
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed · 51 minWhen she witnesses an online sex worker get kidnapped, a single mom is thrust into a world of blackmail, murder, and girl’s soccer. We’ll review the Apple TV comedy thriller…
- Running from COPS · 42 minIt was the ride‑along show that entertained America and influenced how law enforcement behaved — on television and in real life. We're talking about “Running from COPS” from…
- Dan Taberski's Manifesto · 50 minRevolutions don’t begin with action. They begin with somebody writing everything down. One of podcasting’s best takes us through the history of those written calls to action in…
- The Clearing · 28 minShe was the daughter of an infamous serial killer. Then the woman teamed with a journalist to investigate what other crimes her father committed. We discuss “The Clearing” from…
- Deep Cover: The Family Man · 50 minA single dad turns to robbing banks to save his struggling family. In the end, his actions destroy it. We’ll review the podcast “Deep Cover: The Family Man” from Pushkin.
- I'll Be Gone in The Dark · 30 minIt was the biggest true crime book of the decade…and played a role in the capture of the Golden State Killer. We're discussing the HBO six‑part adaptation of “I’ll Be Gone in the…
- Uncover: The Expert Witness · 50 minProsecutors say this program can put suspects at the scene of the crime. Defense attorneys think the software and its creator are frauds. We discuss "Uncover: The Expert Witness"…
- Suspect · 32 minPolice had two suspects in a young woman’s murder. Did their interpretation of the DNA lead them to arrest the wrong man? We’ll revisit our review of the classic true crime…
- Widow's Bay · 49 minThe mayor tries to turn his small island town into a tourist destination…which is hard to do when the entire place is cursed. We’ll talk about the Apple TV comedy-horror series…
- The Mysterious Mr. Epstein · 30 minHe was the investor-to-the-stars who provided more than just financial advice. How was he able to lure and rape young women with no consequences for so long? We’ll revisit our…
- The Last 12 Weeks · 51 minWith their client weeks away from execution, a group of lawyers seeks new evidence to win him a stay and prove his innocence. We’ll talk about the podcast from Serial…
- OnlyFantasy · 51 minOnlyFans changed the economy of online sex work, but what has it revealed about the nature of human intimacy? We’ll talk about the Audible Original podcast “OnlyFantasy.”
- Maternal Instinct · 49 minWhen a mother and her newborn arrive at a hospital, doctors determine the woman was never pregnant. So where did the baby come from? We’ll talk about the Netflix documentary film…
- Hunting the Suicide Salesman · 48 minJournalists and police search for a retailer who’s been selling a powerful poison to those on an online forum looking to end their lives. We’ll discuss the CBC podcast “Hunting…
- The Witness · 45 minA father tries to protect his son after he witnesses a brutal crime. Will the hunt for a serial killer bring them closure - or more pain? We’ll discuss the Netflix dramatized…
- The Murder of Rachel Nickell · 45 minAfter murdering a woman in a London park, the culprit left behind a witness: her two-year-old son. Can the little boy help police catch his mother’s killer before he strikes…
- Blunt Force Trauma · 52 minAfter a woman’s body was found alongside a rural Oklahoma highway, one law enforcement agency said it looked like an accident. Another agency said it looked like a murder. We’ll…
- A Good Girl's Guide to Murder S2 · 50 minJust when she thinks she’s solved her small town’s biggest mystery, one of her friends goes missing. Pip is back in season two of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” on Netflix.
- My Mother's Lies · 46 minShe was the citizen sleuth celebrated for cracking a cold case and nabbing a killer. But her son says Susan Galbreath had an ulterior motive, and sent the wrong man to prison…
- City of Lights · 47 minAfter their son was murdered in 2002, a couple set out to improve Aurora, only to find a city eager to discuss change but unwilling to pursue it. Host Willy Nast documents their…
- The Crash · 47 minTwo passengers were killed when a teen slammed into a building at 100 MPH. Police say it wasn’t an accident — it was murder. We’ll talk about the Netflix documentary “The Crash.”
- Love Trapped · 52 minWhat started as a buzzworthy paternity suit against an unpopular reality star turned into a bizarre tale of manipulation and obsession. We’ll review “Love Trapped” from Glass…
- Remarkably Bright Creatures · 42 minTova wants answers about her son’s death. Cameron is searching for his father. Marcellus knows how to help both of them — even though he’s a Giant Pacific octopus. We’ll talk…
