Heart Starts Pounding
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Atmosphere-first true crime for listeners who also want to be genuinely spooked."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
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
Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries is a collection of scary stories designed to keep you on the edge of your seat — for listeners who want their true crime with a strong dose of dread.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Starts Pounding
What is Heart Starts Pounding about?
Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries is a collection of scary stories designed to keep you on the edge of your seat — for listeners who want their true crime with a strong dose of dread.
Is Heart Starts Pounding worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want horror atmosphere alongside your true crime". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Kaelyn Moore collects horrors, hauntings and mysteries — a spooky, atmosphere-forward collection for fans of unsettling true stories.
Who is Heart Starts Pounding for?
Heart Starts Pounding is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Heart Starts Pounding to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Heart Starts Pounding?
Heart Starts Pounding is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Heart Starts Pounding?
If you enjoy Heart Starts Pounding, you might also like: Lords of Death, Stakeknife, Death in Ice Valley, The Nobody Zone. See our full "Podcasts Like Heart Starts Pounding" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric, unsettling, spooky
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 100+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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