Dark Poutine
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Dark Poutine is Canada's version of True Crime Garage — Jesse and Kent know their country's criminal history cold and serve it up with the same deadpan northern frankness."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Canadian true crime podcast hosted by Jesse Lavoie and Kent Fraser covering crimes from across Canada with frank, humour-tinged presentation — filling a genuine gap in Canadian crime media while drawing on the hosts' deep knowledge of Canadian criminal history.
Best episode to start with
Any episode covering a well-known Canadian case — their coverage of Paul Bernardo or Robert Pickton are good entry points
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Poutine
What is Dark Poutine about?
Canadian true crime podcast hosted by Jesse Lavoie and Kent Fraser covering crimes from across Canada with frank, humour-tinged presentation — filling a genuine gap in Canadian crime media while drawing on the hosts' deep knowledge of Canadian criminal history.
Is Dark Poutine worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Canadian true crime fans; international listeners curious about crime north of the border; those who appreciate a lighter touch on dark material.
Who is Dark Poutine for?
Dark Poutine is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Dark Poutine to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode covering a well-known Canadian case — their coverage of Paul Bernardo or Robert Pickton are good entry points. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Dark Poutine?
Dark Poutine is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Dark Poutine?
If you enjoy Dark Poutine, you might also like: Canadian True Crime, Crime Junkie, True Crime Garage, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Dark Poutine" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Conversational, Canadian, occasionally humorous
- Episode length
- ~60 min per episode; regular releases
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Canada
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