The Clown and the Candyman
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Investigation into John Wayne Gacy and the possibility that he had accomplices."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Investigation into John Wayne Gacy and the possibility that he had accomplices.
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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What is The Clown and the Candyman about?
Investigation into John Wayne Gacy and the possibility that he had accomplices.
Is The Clown and the Candyman worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if US true crime interests you". The community has rated it 6.0/10 overall. Investigation into John Wayne Gacy and the possibility that he had accomplices.
Who is The Clown and the Candyman for?
The Clown and the Candyman is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of The Clown and the Candyman to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to The Clown and the Candyman?
If you enjoy The Clown and the Candyman, you might also like: Bloodline Detectives, Murder Unscripted, Rotten Mango, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like The Clown and the Candyman" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- Limited series
- Country
- United States
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