Bite-Sized Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Good if niche interests you — quick, lesser-known cases without the hour-long commitment."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
If you're interested in true crime, you're undoubtedly familiar with infamous names like Ted Bundy, Casey Anthony, and JonBenét Ramsey. But there are thousands of lesser-known cases too — Bite-Sized Crime covers them in short, easily digestible episodes.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bite-Sized Crime
What is Bite-Sized Crime about?
If you're interested in true crime, you're undoubtedly familiar with infamous names like Ted Bundy, Casey Anthony, and JonBenét Ramsey. But there are thousands of lesser-known cases too — Bite-Sized Crime covers them in short, easily digestible episodes.
Is Bite-Sized Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if short-form true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. Joy Scaglione delivers lesser-known cases in short-form episodes, built for lunch breaks or short listens.
Who is Bite-Sized Crime for?
Bite-Sized Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of Bite-Sized Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Bite-Sized Crime?
Bite-Sized Crime is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Bite-Sized Crime?
If you enjoy Bite-Sized Crime, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Trial of Erin Patterson, Your Own Backyard. See our full "Podcasts Like Bite-Sized Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Concise, accessible, efficient
- Episode length
- 15-25 min
- Episodes
- 100+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United States
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