Body Cam
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Body Cam has the right instinct — body camera footage should be publicly examined — but the execution is uneven. At its best illuminating; at its worst it feels exploitative."
About this podcast
audiochuck series using police body camera footage to examine specific use-of-force incidents and the legal proceedings that followed. Raises important questions about accountability but occasionally tips into sensationalism.
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What is Body Cam about?
audiochuck series using police body camera footage to examine specific use-of-force incidents and the legal proceedings that followed. Raises important questions about accountability but occasionally tips into sensationalism.
Is Body Cam worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Approach with caution". It scores 5/10 on binge factor. Police body camera footage examined to hold law enforcement accountable — important if uneven.
Who is Body Cam for?
Body Cam is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Police misconduct and Murder and Cover-up.
What is the best episode of Body Cam to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to Body Cam?
Body Cam is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Body Cam?
If you enjoy Body Cam, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like Body Cam" page for more recommendations.
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- 5/10
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- United States
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