Ridiculous Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A lighter, comedy-forward entry for listeners who want crime that's genuinely funny, not just dark."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
True crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons on Ridiculous Crime, spotlighting the absurd and outrageous side of criminal history.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridiculous Crime
What is Ridiculous Crime about?
True crime is more than blood, guts, mayhem and murder. Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish tales of capers, heists, and cons on Ridiculous Crime, spotlighting the absurd and outrageous side of criminal history.
Is Ridiculous Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want the absurd, incompetent side of crime played for laughs". Zaron Burnett and Elizabeth Dutton share outlandish true tales of capers, heists and cons that shine a light on the absurd side of crime.
Who is Ridiculous Crime for?
Ridiculous Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Ridiculous Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Ridiculous Crime?
If you enjoy Ridiculous Crime, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Anatomy of a Scam, Fur and Loathing, A Moment In Crime. See our full "Podcasts Like Ridiculous Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Dry, satirical, outrageously funny
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 150+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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