Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Cult and conspiracy true crime specifically, released twice weekly."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes explores true stories of belief taken too far: murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and the conspiracies that still won't die, hosted by Vanessa Richardson for Crime House.
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 Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
What is Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes about?
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes explores true stories of belief taken too far: murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and the conspiracies that still won't die, hosted by Vanessa Richardson for Crime House.
Is Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if murderous cults and cover-ups interest you specifically". Vanessa Richardson explores true stories of belief taken too far — murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and conspiracies that still won't die.
Who is Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes for?
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes?
If you enjoy Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, MURDERISH, A Million Other Choices, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Investigative, unsettling, wide-ranging
- Episode length
- 35-50 min
- Episodes
- Two weekly episodes, ongoing
- Country
- United States
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