Today in True Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A short-form daily habit for true crime history buffs."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
There's never an ordinary day in true crime history. Today in True Crime, a Spotify Original hosted by Vanessa Richardson, flips back the calendar to show how one fateful day can ripple through time.
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 Today in True Crime
What is Today in True Crime about?
There's never an ordinary day in true crime history. Today in True Crime, a Spotify Original hosted by Vanessa Richardson, flips back the calendar to show how one fateful day can ripple through time.
Is Today in True Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a short daily true crime history habit". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. A Spotify Original from Parcast — a daily flip through true crime history, exploring what happened on this day in crime.
Who is Today in True Crime for?
Today in True Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Today in True Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Today in True Crime?
Today in True Crime is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Today in True Crime?
If you enjoy Today in True Crime, you might also like: Lords of Death, Stakeknife, Death in Ice Valley, The Nobody Zone. See our full "Podcasts Like Today in True Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Concise, historical, daily
- Episode length
- 10-15 min
- Episodes
- 365+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- United States
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