Minds of Madness
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Minds of Madness is Canadian true crime with a psychological edge — genuinely thoughtful about what makes people do terrible things, and why society struggles to understand it."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Canadian true crime podcast that examines the psychology of criminal behaviour alongside detailed case coverage — approaching each case with genuine analytical rigour about motivation, mental state, and the gap between how crime is understood by the public and how experts actually study it.
Best episode to start with
Any episode is a good starting point
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Minds of Madness about?
Canadian true crime podcast that examines the psychology of criminal behaviour alongside detailed case coverage — approaching each case with genuine analytical rigour about motivation, mental state, and the gap between how crime is understood by the public and how experts actually study it.
Is Minds of Madness worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". The community has rated it 6.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want psychological depth alongside case facts; Canadian listeners who want representation in the genre; those who find most true crime too surface-level.
Who is Minds of Madness for?
Minds of Madness is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Minds of Madness to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode is a good starting point. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Minds of Madness?
If you enjoy Minds of Madness, you might also like: Canadian True Crime, Killer Psyche, Real Crime Profile, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Minds of Madness" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Analytical, serious, educational
- Episode length
- ~45-60 min per episode; regular releases
- Country
- Canada
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