Crime Beat
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Crime Beat proves Canadian true crime deserves serious coverage — Nancy Hixt's newspaper background gives it credibility most independent podcasters simply cannot match."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
About this podcast
Calgary Herald reporter Nancy Hixt covers Canadian crime with the rigour of newspaper journalism. An antidote to the American-heavy true crime landscape — Crime Beat gives Canadian cases the format they rarely receive.
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What is Crime Beat about?
Calgary Herald reporter Nancy Hixt covers Canadian crime with the rigour of newspaper journalism. An antidote to the American-heavy true crime landscape — Crime Beat gives Canadian cases the format they rarely receive.
Is Crime Beat worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". The community has rated it 10.0/10 overall. Calgary Herald's Nancy Hixt applies real newspaper journalism to Canadian crime stories.
Who is Crime Beat for?
Crime Beat is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of Crime Beat to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
What podcasts are similar to Crime Beat?
If you enjoy Crime Beat, you might also like: A Million Other Choices, Unsolved (RTÉ), MURDERISH, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Crime Beat" page for more recommendations.
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