Quick take
True crime fans who enjoy investigative journalism with a strong sense of place and cinematic atmosphere; listeners who followed the Up and Vanished active investigation format.
Verdict: Must listen. To Live and Die in LA brings Hollywood noir storytelling to investigative true crime — Neil Strauss's sharp journalism and the city itself make this one of the most atmospheric shows in the genre.
About this podcast
Two-season investigative podcast by journalist Neil Strauss and Tenderfoot TV focusing on the mysterious disappearances and deaths of young women in Los Angeles — working with private investigators to pursue new leads in cases that stalled.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is To Live and Die in LA?
- True crime fans who enjoy investigative journalism with a strong sense of place and cinematic atmosphere; listeners who followed the Up and Vanished active investigation format.
- Is To Live and Die in LA worth listening to?
- Must listen. To Live and Die in LA brings Hollywood noir storytelling to investigative true crime — Neil Strauss's sharp journalism and the city itself make this one of the most atmospheric shows in the genre.
- Where can I listen to To Live and Die in LA?
- To Live and Die in LA is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with To Live and Die in LA?
- Start with: S1 Ep1 — start from the beginning of Season 1
- What format is To Live and Die in LA?
- Serialized — approximately 12 episodes per season ~45-60 min each; two seasons each.
- What type of crime does To Live and Die in LA cover?
- To Live and Die in LA covers Missing Person, Cold Case, Murder.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Cinematic, investigative, atmospheric
- Episode length
- 12 episodes per season ~45-60 min each; two seasons
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- S1 Ep1 — start from the beginning of Season 1
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