Profiling Evil
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Profiling Evil applies genuine investigative analysis techniques from a former Secret Service agent to violent criminal cases. The professional law enforcement background provides credibility to the profiling work."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About the host
Mark Safarik
Host of Profiling Evil.
About this podcast
Former Secret Service agent Mark Safarik and others use criminal investigative analysis to examine the most violent and heinous criminal cases.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Profiling Evil
What is Profiling Evil about?
Former Secret Service agent Mark Safarik and others use criminal investigative analysis to examine the most violent and heinous criminal cases.
Is Profiling Evil worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good for fans of professional criminal profiling". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Former Secret Service agent applies investigative analysis to examine violent criminal cases.
Who is Profiling Evil for?
Profiling Evil is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Profiling Evil to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Profiling Evil?
Profiling Evil is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Profiling Evil?
If you enjoy Profiling Evil, you might also like: Atlanta Monster, Once Upon a Crime, True Crime Garage, Serial Killers. See our full "Podcasts Like Profiling Evil" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Conversational; interview-led
- Episode length
- 45-65 min
- Episodes
- 150+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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