Crook County
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Crook County investigates institutional corruption in small-town America and how it enables crime to flourish unchallenged. Tenderfoot TV's production quality elevates the investigation."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Tenderfoot TV podcast investigating corruption in small-town America and how it enables and conceals crime.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crook County
What is Crook County about?
Tenderfoot TV podcast investigating corruption in small-town America and how it enables and conceals crime.
Is Crook County worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Excellent for institutional corruption fans". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Tenderfoot TV investigates small-town American corruption and how it conceals and enables crime.
Who is Crook County for?
Crook County is ideal for: Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates.
What is the best episode of Crook County to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Crook County?
Crook County is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Crook County?
If you enjoy Crook County, you might also like: Court Junkie, In the Dark, Once Upon a Crime, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Crook County" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Investigative; journalistic
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- 12 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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