Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning investigates 1970s New York City's crime wave, covering the Son of Sam murders, the arson epidemic, and the social conditions that made it America's most dangerous city."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
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
A historical true crime podcast investigating New York's darkest era in the 1970s - the Son of Sam murders, arson epidemic and criminal chaos.
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 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
What is Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning about?
A historical true crime podcast investigating New York's darkest era in the 1970s - the Son of Sam murders, arson epidemic and criminal chaos.
Is Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Excellent for New York history fans and 1970s crime enthusiasts". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Historical investigation into 1970s New York's darkest era - Son of Sam, arson and crime wave.
Who is Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning for?
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning is ideal for: Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning 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 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
If you enjoy Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning, you might also like: Morbid, Once Upon a Crime, True Crime Garage, Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories. See our full "Podcasts Like Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Atmospheric; documentary style
- Episode length
- 35-55 min
- Episodes
- 15 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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