Dark Side of Wikipedia
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Dark Side of Wikipedia uses Wikipedia articles as a springboard to explore strange and criminal events throughout history. The format produces an interesting variety of cases and events."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
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
Dark Side of Wikipedia covers strange, disturbing and criminal events connected to Wikipedia articles and history.
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 Dark Side of Wikipedia
What is Dark Side of Wikipedia about?
Dark Side of Wikipedia covers strange, disturbing and criminal events connected to Wikipedia articles and history.
Is Dark Side of Wikipedia worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good for listeners who enjoy discovering unusual dark history events". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Dark true crime and history stories connected to Wikipedia entries.
Who is Dark Side of Wikipedia for?
Dark Side of Wikipedia is ideal for: Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Dark Side of Wikipedia 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 Dark Side of Wikipedia?
Dark Side of Wikipedia is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Dark Side of Wikipedia?
If you enjoy Dark Side of Wikipedia, you might also like: Last Seen, Morbid, Tenfold More Wicked, Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories. See our full "Podcasts Like Dark Side of Wikipedia" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Narrative; immersive
- Episode length
- 20-40 min
- Episodes
- 200+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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