Conviction
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Conviction examines wrongful conviction cases through the authoritative lens of the Innocence Project. The direct connection to actual exoneration efforts gives each episode genuine stakes."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Podcast from the Innocence Project examining wrongful convictions and the fight to free the innocent from prison.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Conviction
What is Conviction about?
Podcast from the Innocence Project examining wrongful convictions and the fight to free the innocent from prison.
Is Conviction worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. The Innocence Project examines wrongful convictions and the legal battle to free the innocent.
Who is Conviction for?
Conviction is ideal for: Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of Conviction to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Conviction?
Conviction is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Conviction?
If you enjoy Conviction, you might also like: Bone Valley, The Thing About Pam, Wrongful Conviction, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Conviction" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; documentary style
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- 25 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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