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The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.' Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on X @crimewriterson. Find us on Facebook facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast. Email the show at crimewriterson@gmail.com.

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Thursday · 30 min
Dolly Parton's America
She 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.”
Monday · 49 min
Dr. Death: The Cowboy
This 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 the latest season of “Dr. Death: The Cowboy.”
August 20 · 37 min
I'm Not a Monster
An 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 was a militant or just a mother. We talks about the podcast “I’m Not a Monster” from BBC Panorama and PBS’s Frontline with host Josh Baker.
August 17 · 45 min
A Toxic Love Story
A 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 about the documentary “A Toxic Love Story” from Netflix.
August 13 · 36 min
Murdaugh Murders
It 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 “Murdaugh Murders.”
August 10 · 50 min
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
When 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 “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.”
August 6 · 42 min
Running from COPS
It 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 Headlong and host Dan Taberski.
August 3 · 49 min
Dan Taberski's Manifesto
Revolutions 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 “Dan Taberski’s Manifesto!”
July 30 · 27 min
The Clearing
She 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 Pineapple Street Media and Gimlet with host Josh Dean.
July 27 · 50 min
Deep Cover: The Family Man
A 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.
July 23 · 30 min
I'll Be Gone in The Dark
It 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 Dark.”
July 20 · 50 min
Uncover: The Expert Witness
Prosecutors 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" from CBC Podcasts.
July 16 · 32 min
Suspect
Police 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 podcast “Suspect.”
July 13 · 49 min
Widow's Bay
The 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 “Widow’s Bay” starring Matthew Rhys.
July 9 · 29 min
The Mysterious Mr. Epstein
He 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 review of the classic true crime podcast “The Mysterious Mr. Epstein.”
July 6 · 51 min
The Last 12 Weeks
With 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 Productions, The New York Times, and The Marshall Project, “The Last 12 Weeks.”
July 2 · 51 min
OnlyFantasy
OnlyFans 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.”
June 29 · 49 min
Maternal Instinct
When 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 “Maternal Instinct.”
June 25 · 48 min
Hunting the Suicide Salesman
Journalists 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 Suicide Salesman.”
June 22 · 45 min
The Witness
A 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 series “The Witness.”

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