Something Was Wrong
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Something Was Wrong gave voice to a type of crime that had no podcast home — the psychological devastation of discovering the person you trusted was never who they claimed to be."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
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
Host Tiffany Reese gives voice to survivors of psychological abuse, manipulation, fraud, and toxic relationships — cases that don't always end in courts or morgues but devastate lives just as thoroughly. Expands true crime into the grey zone of coercive control, compulsive lying, and long-term deception.
Best episode to start with
Any episode — each survivor's story works as a standalone, and different seasons focus on different types of psychological manipulation
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Something Was Wrong
What is Something Was Wrong about?
Host Tiffany Reese gives voice to survivors of psychological abuse, manipulation, fraud, and toxic relationships — cases that don't always end in courts or morgues but devastate lives just as thoroughly. Expands true crime into the grey zone of coercive control, compulsive lying, and long-term deception.
Is Something Was Wrong worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who recognise that serious crimes don't always involve violence; survivors of abusive relationships who want their experiences validated; listeners interested in psychological manipulation and its aftermath.
Who is Something Was Wrong for?
Something Was Wrong is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Something Was Wrong to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode — each survivor's story works as a standalone, and different seasons focus on different types of psychological manipulation. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Something Was Wrong?
Something Was Wrong is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Something Was Wrong?
If you enjoy Something Was Wrong, you might also like: Betrayal, Dirty John, Scamanda, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Something Was Wrong" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Empathetic, cathartic, serious
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; large backlog since 2018
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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