Over My Dead Body
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Over My Dead Body is Wondery's most narratively sophisticated anthology — Season 1 on the Dan Markel murder is a masterpiece of true crime storytelling."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Wondery anthology series covering stories of ordinary people pushed beyond their limits who do unimaginable things. Season 1 covers the Dan Markel murder; Season 2 enters the Tiger King world; further seasons tackle equally extraordinary cases.
Best episode to start with
S1 Ep1 (Dan Markel case) — Season 1 is the strongest
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Over My Dead Body
What is Over My Dead Body about?
Wondery anthology series covering stories of ordinary people pushed beyond their limits who do unimaginable things. Season 1 covers the Dan Markel murder; Season 2 enters the Tiger King world; further seasons tackle equally extraordinary cases.
Is Over My Dead Body worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who enjoy high-production narrative storytelling and want a varied anthology across different types of extraordinary cases.
Who is Over My Dead Body for?
Over My Dead Body is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Over My Dead Body to start with?
We recommend starting with S1 Ep1 (Dan Markel case) — Season 1 is the strongest. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Over My Dead Body?
Over My Dead Body is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Over My Dead Body?
If you enjoy Over My Dead Body, you might also like: American Scandal, Dirty John, Dr. Death, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Over My Dead Body" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Narrative, tense, immersive
- Episode length
- ~30 min per episode; 19+ episodes across multiple seasons; each season is a standalone binge
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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