25 Best Crime Fiction Podcasts

1. Crime Time FM

Regular crime, thriller & mystery interviews, features, and reviews hosted by Paul Burke and the editor of crime time, Barry Forshaw.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 5.9K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min Since Feb 2021 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Horror Wine & Crime

Join us as we talk about all things Horror Movies, True Crime, and Wine. We get into gruesome facts and Fun Fiction.
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Apple Rating 4.3 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 64 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

3. Point Blank

Point Blank is a podcast about hardboiled, noir, and detective fiction. Mixing serious analysis and humor, the co-hosts (Justin and Kurt) discuss classic or contemporary works of crime fiction in each episode. In addition to major works, they offer shorter reviews, and examine noir-ish topics such as alcoholism in detective fiction, the femme fatale, and race and labor in crime fiction. Stroll with Kurt and Justin down the rain drenched alleys and mean streets as they explore the fascinating world of crime fiction.
Podcast pointblankpodcast.libsyn.com
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Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 791 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. True Crime Fiction

Your host is Mairi Campbell-Jack, long-listed for the Crime Writing Associations' debut dagger and a finalist in the Amazon Publishing New Voices Awards. Mairi guides you through the best of true crime and crime fiction podcasting and books. Regular reviews and guest interviews appear on the podcast and website, as well as a shop where you can buy reviewed books while supporting independent retailers and the pod.
Podcast true-crime-fiction.com
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Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Instagram Followers 245 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 34 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. Wrong Place, Write Crime

Wrong Place, Write Crime is a podcast about crime fiction authors, mysteries, art and life featuring Frank Zafiro as host. Feature episodes occur monthly and include in-depth guest interviews with authors of crime fiction, as well as quick-hit book reviews from the experts (mystery bookstore employees, reviewers, authors), and a flash interview with a future guest.
Podcast frankzafiro.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 784 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. Noir at the Bar Radio

This show covers the Crime Fiction genre. We talk to everyone from beginners to New York Times Best Selling Authors like Dean Koontz. Hear about their techniques and styles here.
Podcast shows.acast.com
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Facebook Followers 12.6KInstagram Followers 121.6K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 33 min Play Get Email Contact

7. Unbroken

Exploring our innate wisdom, well-being and resilience with host Alexandra Amor. Monday episodes answer listener questions. Thursday episodes feature guest interviews with teachers, coaches, authors and others who are exploring the inside-out understanding. Learn more and find transcripts at http://UnbrokenPodcast.com
Podcast alexandraamor.com
Email ****@alexandraamor.com
Facebook Followers 164Twitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 165 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 36 min Since Nov 2017 Play Get Email Contact

8. The Crime Cafe

The Crime Cafe is your source for great mystery, suspense, noir, and thriller reading. New York Times bestselling author Debbi Mack interviews top crime writers every other week. The podcast covers Interviews and entertainment for crime fiction, suspense and thriller fans.
Podcast debbimack.com
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Facebook Followers 318Twitter Followers 6.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 30 min Since Jun 2015 Play Get Email Contact

9. The Crime Fiction Casebook Podcast

The Crime Fiction Casebook Podcast is a podcast all about you guessed it crime fiction. In each episode, we take a close look at a classic crime story. Join us for nerdy chats about confounding clues, debonair detectives, and daring murderers!
Podcast shows.acast.com
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Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 63 min Play Get Email Contact

10. A Time to Thrill

Enjoy a conversation with Aime Austin, the author of the Casey Cort series of legal thrillers. In these conversations, I interview smart women creators. We talk about creating while being mothers, sisters, daughters, married, divorced, dating, and mapping out our destinies in the meantime.
Podcast aimeaustin.com
Email ****@aimeaustin.com
Facebook Followers 299Instagram Followers 804 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 73 min Play Get Email Contact

11. The Plot Thickens

The Plot Thickens is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of crime writing. Bestselling author Elly Griffiths invites expert guests to lift the curtain on everything you want to know about the world of crime fiction. If you love a good murder mystery, then this is the podcast for you.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@hodder.co.uk
Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 45 min Play Get Email Contact

12. Writer's Detective Bureau

The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by veteran Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories.
Podcast writersdetective.com
Email ****@writersdetective.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 2.6K Frequency 8 episodes / year Avg Length 20 min Since Jul 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Writer Types

Welcome to Writer Types, the thriller, mystery and crime fiction podcast hosted by Eric Beetner. Two monthly episodes include author interviews, publishing insights from industry professionals, book reviews, convention reports, and more. Join today's top crime fiction and mystery authors for a few laughs and some great reads.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 730Twitter Followers 1.6K Since Jan 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. The Crime Is Up Podcast

The Crime Is Up Podcast showcases the best in hard-boiled, criminal tales. Each episode brings you brand new crime fiction stories as read by a talented cast of actors. And it's a hybrid podcast! The second part features your hosts, good buddies Chris and Will, ruminating about film noir classics, underappreciated crime films, or pulp novels they love. And all the while they do it with wit and humor and charm and terrible jokes and all the characteristics you could possibly hope for in two podcast hosts.
Podcast crimeisuppodcast.com
Email ****@crimeisuppodcast.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 112 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

15. Criminal Mischief

Crime fiction and criminal investigations are equal parts art and science. Creating compelling crime stories that ring true requires attention to character, plot, POV, voice, and so much more as well as an understanding of forensic science and criminal investigative techniques. Join me and let's explore all things crime, fictional and real.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1K Frequency 6 episodes / year Avg Length 27 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. Murder in the Air Mystery Theatre Podcast

Host and crime fiction writer Laurie Fagen interviews authors who also read their mystery, suspense or thriller short stories, or a chapter from their published books. In addition, sprinkled throughout the series, the podcast will feature radio-theatre-style sections from the audiobooks for Fagen's three crime fiction novels. These incorporate professional actors, original music and sound effects.
Podcast murderintheairmysterytheatre.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@readlauriefagen.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 305Instagram Followers 206 Frequency 7 episodes / quarter Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. Chattahoochee

The story is a crime fiction novella centered around Craig Dvorak, a Marine vet turned homicide investigator, who is struggling with his caseload, and the mental pressure he's putting on himself. His partner, Tyra Washington, covers for him the best she can, but her chief concern is his eternal salvation. Together, they have to solve multiple killings of young girls whose bodies have been discovered near the Chattahoochee River. In-depth character development and its Atlanta settings combine to make this story a very interesting podcast!
Podcast chattahoochee.buzzsprout.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. Case Files

The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym, or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you.
Podcast shows.acast.com
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Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 6.3KInstagram Followers 1.6K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. Two Crime Writers And A Microphone

Two crime writers, Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste discuss publishing news, hear reviews from bloggers, and speak to the biggest names in the book world.
Podcast twocrimewritersandamicrophone.libsyn.com
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Facebook Followers 589Twitter Followers 3.2K Frequency 5 episodes / year Avg Length 76 min Since Nov 2016 Play Get Email Contact

20. The Crime Board Podcast

Welcome to the Crime Board Podcast, where we discuss all things crime fiction, have a chat with the authors behind some truly exciting novels, and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content!For authors, by authors!
Podcast zencastr.com
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Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min Play Get Email Contact

21. Do Some Damage

Do Some Damage is a group of crime writers, each with a different voice and something to say. The Podcast brought to you by the crime fiction folks at DoSomeDamage, this podcast features seven-minute segments, the music picks from Chris F. Holm, television picks from Holly West, and the film picks from Jedidiah Ayres. Special guests could pop up. Hosted by Steve Weddle.
Podcast dosomedamage.com
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Facebook Followers 478Twitter Followers 2.1K Since Jun 2018 Play Get Email Contact

22. Dominika Best Presents The Deviant Mind

The Deviant Mind is a true crime podcast hosted by a crime fiction writer and a comedian who share a fascination with all things true crime. We try to convince each other of who did it on cases that are still unsolved and try to surprise each other and you with what we've uncovered in cases you all have heard about before. The Deviant Mind is a podcast for the morbid true crime enthusiast. We talk about suspicious deaths, murder, sex cults, the always relevant serial killer, and current ongoing cases.
Podcast thebeststorytellingnetwork.com
Email ****@thebeststorytellingnetwork.com
Instagram Followers 6 Frequency 14 episodes / year Avg Length 57 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. Agatha Christie - The Big Four (1927)

Agatha Christie was a British mystery novelist, playwright, and short story writer. She was born in Torquay, England in 1890 and died in 1976. She is considered one of the greatest writers in the history of crime fiction and is often referred to as the 'Queen of Crime.'
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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24. The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon

Award-winning author Alexia Gordon interviews authors who write on the less-gritty end of the crime fiction spectrum. From traditional to cozy to the edge of cozy, it's a mystery without explicit violence, sex, or gore. It's a mystery full of intricate plots, engaging characters, and brilliant writing. Thanks for listening.
Podcast alexiagordon.net
Email ****@authorsontheair.com
Facebook Followers 531Instagram Followers 931 Frequency 5 episodes / quarter Avg Length 24 min Play Get Email Contact