Quick take
True crime fans who enjoy high-production narrative storytelling and want a varied anthology across different types of extraordinary cases.
Verdict: Good if niche interests you. 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Over My Dead Body?
- True crime fans who enjoy high-production narrative storytelling and want a varied anthology across different types of extraordinary cases.
- Is Over My Dead Body worth listening to?
- Good if niche interests you. 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.
- Where can I listen to Over My Dead Body?
- Over My Dead Body is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.
- Where should I start with Over My Dead Body?
- Start with: S1 Ep1 (Dan Markel case) — Season 1 is the strongest
- What format is Over My Dead Body?
- Serialized — approximately ~30 min per episode; 19+ episodes across multiple seasons; each season is a standalone binge each.
- What type of crime does Over My Dead Body cover?
- Over My Dead Body covers Murder, Fraud, Environmental Crime, Courtroom.
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
- Best to start
- S1 Ep1 (Dan Markel case) — Season 1 is the strongest
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