CounterClock
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Full-season depth from one of Audiochuck's most reliable investigative hosts."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
CounterClock, hosted by Park Predators' Delia D'Ambra, is a seasonal investigative show where each season takes on one major unsolved or complex case with the same depth of original reporting that made her name.
Best episode to start with
Season 1, Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about CounterClock
What is CounterClock about?
CounterClock, hosted by Park Predators' Delia D'Ambra, is a seasonal investigative show where each season takes on one major unsolved or complex case with the same depth of original reporting that made her name.
Is CounterClock worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want Park Predators' host applying the same rigour to full seasonal investigations". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Delia D'Ambra, host of Park Predators, spends full seasons on single unsolved or complex cold cases with extensive original reporting.
Who is CounterClock for?
CounterClock is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of CounterClock to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to CounterClock?
CounterClock is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to CounterClock?
If you enjoy CounterClock, you might also like: Serial, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like CounterClock" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Investigative, thorough, serious
- Episode length
- 40-50 min
- Episodes
- Multi-season
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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