Crime Beat
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. 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.
Where can I listen to Crime Beat?
Crime Beat is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Crime Beat?
If you enjoy Crime Beat, 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 Crime Beat" page for more recommendations.
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- 6/10
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- Canada
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