Small Town Dicks
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Small Town Dicks is the only true crime podcast where the people telling the stories actually worked them — real detectives, real case audio, and Yeardley Smith keeping it human."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Long episodes (90 min+) require a time commitment — not ideal for short commutes
About this podcast
Emmy winner Yeardley Smith hosts anonymous twin detective brothers Dan and Dave, who retell their actual small-town criminal investigations using real case audio — 911 calls, interviews, and recordings — with celebrity guest co-hosts joining each case. Paul Holes serves as a regular resident expert.
Best episode to start with
Any two-part episode works well as a standalone; the Detective Dan and Dave format means any entry point is accessible
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Small Town Dicks
What is Small Town Dicks about?
Emmy winner Yeardley Smith hosts anonymous twin detective brothers Dan and Dave, who retell their actual small-town criminal investigations using real case audio — 911 calls, interviews, and recordings — with celebrity guest co-hosts joining each case. Paul Holes serves as a regular resident expert.
Is Small Town Dicks worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who want law enforcement perspective from actual detectives who worked the cases rather than outside commentators; fans of Yeardley Smith and celebrity-guest podcast formats.
Who is Small Town Dicks for?
Small Town Dicks is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; 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 Small Town Dicks to start with?
We recommend starting with Any two-part episode works well as a standalone; the Detective Dan and Dave format means any entry point is accessible. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Small Town Dicks?
Small Town Dicks is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Small Town Dicks?
If you enjoy Small Town Dicks, you might also like: Anatomy of Murder, Killer Psyche, Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Small Town Dicks" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Professional, conversational, empathetic
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; 300+ episodes across multiple seasons
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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