{"id":33214,"date":"2023-03-29T10:51:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/houston\/2023\/03\/29\/the-top-true-crime-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-03-29T10:51:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T15:51:56","slug":"the-top-true-crime-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/houston\/2023\/03\/29\/the-top-true-crime-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top True Crime Podcasts to Listen to in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33214\" class=\"elementor elementor-33214\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a3296d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a3296d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b170df\" data-id=\"5b170df\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed7a1f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed7a1f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">True Crime podcasts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-412aef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"412aef8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f11b7b\" data-id=\"9f11b7b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb0d21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edb0d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/03\/True-Crime.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re a true crime aficionado, you know that there&#8217;s no shortage of gripping stories and fascinating investigations to dive into. And while there are plenty of true crime books and documentaries out there, nothing quite compares to the immersive, intimate experience of listening to a podcast.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As we head into 2023, there are more true crime podcasts than ever before, covering everything from infamous serial killers to lesser-known white-collar crimes. But with so many options to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h6><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together a list of the top true crime podcasts to listen to in 2023.<\/span><\/h6><ol><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/serialpodcast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serial<\/a>\u00a0It&#8217;s been around for years, but Serial is still one of the most compelling and groundbreaking true crime podcasts out there. Each season focuses on a different case, with investigative journalist Sarah Koenig leading listeners through the twists and turns of the story.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crimejunkiepodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crime Junkie<\/a>\u00a0If you&#8217;re looking for a podcast that covers a wide range of cases, from the well-known to the obscure, Crime Junkie is a great choice. Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat have a knack for storytelling, and their chemistry is infectious.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfavoritemurder.com\/episodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Favorite Murder<\/a>\u00a0Part true crime podcast, part comedy show, My Favorite Murder has built a huge following thanks to hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark&#8217;s irreverent take on some of the most notorious cases in history.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thisiscriminal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Criminal\u00a0<\/a>With its focus on the human side of crime, Criminal is a refreshing change of pace from some of the more sensationalistic true crime podcasts out there. Host Phoebe Judge is a skilled interviewer, and her conversations with victims, perpetrators, and experts are always insightful.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/510343\/white-lies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Lies<\/a>\u00a0This powerful podcast tells the story of the murder of civil rights activist James Reeb in 1965, and the decades-long quest to bring his killers to justice. Hosts Andrew Beck Grace and Chip Brantley approach the case with sensitivity and nuance, exploring the complicated legacy of the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for racial justice.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you&#8217;re a longtime true crime fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, these podcasts are sure to captivate and intrigue you. 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