Australian True Crime
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Over 300 episodes of Australian criminal cases from journalist Emily Webb — the essential archive for anyone who wants true crime beyond the US/UK bubble.
Verdict: Good if Australian true crime interests you. If you want to go beyond the US/UK true crime bubble, Australian True Crime is a well-researched and warmly hosted archive of Australian criminal cases. Over 300 episodes deep and still running, with journalist Emily Webb at the helm — it's both a solid entry point and a long-term listen.
About this podcast
A long-running Australian podcast — originally co-hosted by author and journalist Emily Webb and comedian Meshel Laurie, now continuing with Webb and rotating guests — covering the full breadth of Australian criminal cases: murder, disappearances, cold cases, high-profile trials, and institutional failures that international shows routinely overlook.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Australian True Crime?
- Over 300 episodes of Australian criminal cases from journalist Emily Webb — the essential archive for anyone who wants true crime beyond the US/UK bubble.
- Is Australian True Crime worth listening to?
- Good if Australian true crime interests you. If you want to go beyond the US/UK true crime bubble, Australian True Crime is a well-researched and warmly hosted archive of Australian criminal cases. Over 300 episodes deep and still running, with journalist Emily Webb at the helm — it's both a solid entry point and a long-term listen.
- Where can I listen to Australian True Crime?
- Australian True Crime is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with Australian True Crime?
- Start with: The Claremont serial killer episode — high-profile and a great showcase of the format
- What format is Australian True Crime?
- Episodic — 300+ episodes, approximately 30-60 min each.
- What type of crime does Australian True Crime cover?
- Australian True Crime covers Murder, Cold case, Missing person, Organised crime, Wrongful conviction.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Conversational; warm; empathetic; detail-oriented
- Episode length
- 30-60 min
- Episodes
- 300+
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Best to start
- The Claremont serial killer episode — high-profile and a great showcase of the format
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