Morbid
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Morbid combines the forensic insight of an autopsy tech with the warmth of best friends — Apple ranked it the 10th most popular US podcast of 2024 for good reason."
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
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
True crime, creepy history, and all things spooky hosted by former autopsy technician Alaina Urquhart and her niece Ash Kelley — covering serial killers, forensic cases, paranormal stories, and historical crimes twice a week.
Best episode to start with
Ep1 The Toy Box Killer or any Deep Dive multi-part episode
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Morbid about?
True crime, creepy history, and all things spooky hosted by former autopsy technician Alaina Urquhart and her niece Ash Kelley — covering serial killers, forensic cases, paranormal stories, and historical crimes twice a week.
Is Morbid worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 4.5/10 overall. True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Who is Morbid for?
Morbid 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 Morbid to start with?
We recommend starting with Ep1 The Toy Box Killer or any Deep Dive multi-part episode. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Morbid?
If you enjoy Morbid, you might also like: Crime Junkie, My Favorite Murder, A Million Other Choices, Unsolved (RTÉ). See our full "Podcasts Like Morbid" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Conversational, mix of comedic and serious
- Episode length
- 60-90 min per episode, 875+ episodes available, released twice weekly
- Episodes
- 875+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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