With so much true crime content out there (some would say too much), it was tough to narrow down the best podcasts. Nevertheless here are our picks for 2022.
Unlike the subjects of some of these true crime podcasts, we made it through 2022. Sorry we're talking about death so soon out the gate. You see it's inevitable, and since Americans no longer have a healthy relationship with dying, we have to do things like consume true crime content as if it's our jobs. And for these podcast hosts, it is their job! Here are our picks for best true crime podcasts of 2022.
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As a warning, some of these are comedy true crime podcasts because laughter is a healthy way to process uncomfortable truths! You should really be more angry at our failing criminal justice system and the deeply flawed prison industrial complex anyway. Don't shoot the messenger unless you want to end up part of a true crime podcast, and we don't mean as a host.
Affirmative Murder
Based out of Baltimore, Md., Affirmative Murder is hosted by Alvin Williams and Fran Evans, two self-described fans of the genre who wanted to find answers for the unanswered questions. Each episode focuses on minority victims and other members of often overlooked communities. In their words, "Follow them as they explore the darker side of true crime... pun intended." We love an intended pun!
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Noble Blood
Author Dana Schwartz takes us on a thrilling ride through some of history's wildest criminal antics. And here's the plot twist: They are all royal pains. Who could have predicted that the rich loved breaking laws as far back as the 1500s? Even the buffest history buffs will only know a handful of these torrid tales. Plus, Dana really knows how to string words together in a dark yet respectful way. Bonus: She has truly delightful merch available. Take yourself to the Tower of London and start listening to Noble Blood!
Listen on iHeart, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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