Crimetown

About this podcast

Gimlet Media's landmark true crime anthology, created by Zac Stuart-Pontier and Marc Smerling (creators of The Jinx). Season 1 chronicles the astonishing world of organised crime in Providence, Rhode Island — from the Patriarca mob to corrupt mayor Buddy Cianci — across three decades. The New York Times compared it to The Wire.

Frequently asked questions

What is Crimetown?

True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.

Is Crimetown worth listening to?

Must listen. Crimetown is the closest podcasting has come to The Wire — a sprawling, character-driven investigation into one city's organised crime that will ruin you for lesser true crime.

Where can I listen to Crimetown?

Crimetown is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

Where should I start with Crimetown?

Start with: Season 1 Episode 1 — 'Welcome to Providence' — listen in order

What format is Crimetown?

Serialized — 2 seasons episodes, approximately ~30-45 min per episode; 2 seasons; Season 1 is 20 episodes each.

What type of crime does Crimetown cover?

Crimetown covers Organised Crime, White-Collar Crime, Fraud, Murder.