Criminology
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Criminology is for true crime fans who've been frustrated by how shallow most podcasts are — Mike Morford goes deeper than almost anyone else in the genre."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Mike Morford's long-form, intensively researched podcast covering specific criminals and crimes across multiple episodes — approaching each subject with the thoroughness of a true crime book compressed into audio, drawing on court documents, case files, and extensive secondary research.
Best episode to start with
Choose a series covering a case you're already interested in — the multi-part format rewards full commitment
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Criminology about?
Mike Morford's long-form, intensively researched podcast covering specific criminals and crimes across multiple episodes — approaching each subject with the thoroughness of a true crime book compressed into audio, drawing on court documents, case files, and extensive secondary research.
Is Criminology worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want book-length depth in a podcast format; listeners who feel most podcasts only scratch the surface of their subjects.
Who is Criminology for?
Criminology is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Criminology to start with?
We recommend starting with Choose a series covering a case you're already interested in — the multi-part format rewards full commitment. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Criminology?
If you enjoy Criminology, you might also like: Cold, Generation Why, Trace Evidence, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Criminology" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, analytical, comprehensive
- Episode length
- Episodes run long; multi-part series across subjects; large back catalogue
- Country
- United States
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