International Infamy
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Ashley Flowers's global-reach show — genuinely useful for filling out international coverage."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
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
International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers, covers 15 countries and 15 true crimes — a passport-stamping tour through infamous cases across the globe that helps fill the non-US coverage gap most true crime catalogues have.
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 International Infamy
What is International Infamy about?
International Infamy, hosted by Ashley Flowers, covers 15 countries and 15 true crimes — a passport-stamping tour through infamous cases across the globe that helps fill the non-US coverage gap most true crime catalogues have.
Is International Infamy worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want Ashley Flowers covering cases outside the usual US/UK/AU rotation". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Ashley Flowers navigates 15 countries and 15 notoriously high-profile crimes from around the world.
Who is International Infamy for?
International Infamy is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of International Infamy to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to International Infamy?
International Infamy is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to International Infamy?
If you enjoy International Infamy, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like International Infamy" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic, global, engaging
- Episode length
- 40-50 min
- Episodes
- 15+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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