Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Australian comedian and journalist cover true crime cases from a distinctly Australian perspective."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About the host
Meshel Laurie, Emily Webb
Host of Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie).
About this podcast
Australian comedian and journalist cover true crime cases from a distinctly Australian perspective.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)
What is Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) about?
Australian comedian and journalist cover true crime cases from a distinctly Australian perspective.
Is Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Australian true crime interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Australian comedian and journalist cover true crime cases from a distinctly Australian perspective.
Who is Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) for?
Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of Australian true crime and its unique landscape and culture.
What is the best episode of Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)?
Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)?
If you enjoy Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie), you might also like: Australian True Crime, Culpable, The Frankston Murders, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Australia
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