Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A recognisable TV actor bringing real narrative craft to weekly true crime storytelling."
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
- −Only available on Spotify — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Welcome to your weekly journey into the darkest corners of human nature. Actor Harvey Guillén hosts Killer Stories every Monday, exploring crimes that seized the public's attention — from jaw-dropping heists to devastating cons — with a narrator's ear for pacing.
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 Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
What is Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén about?
Welcome to your weekly journey into the darkest corners of human nature. Actor Harvey Guillén hosts Killer Stories every Monday, exploring crimes that seized the public's attention — from jaw-dropping heists to devastating cons — with a narrator's ear for pacing.
Is Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a celebrity narrator's performance style applied to real cases". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) narrates true crime stories weekly with a distinctive performance style, from Spotify Studios.
Who is Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén for?
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén 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 Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén?
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén is available on Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén?
If you enjoy Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Performance-driven, engaging, dramatic
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 20+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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