True Crime Garage
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"True Crime Garage is the comfortable old friend of the true crime podcast world — Nic and the Captain have been delivering reliable weekly coverage since 2015, 914+ episodes and counting."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros & cons
- +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
Long-running weekly podcast hosted by 'Nic and the Captain' dissecting crimes from infamous international cases to haunting hometown mysteries — covering cold cases, serial killers, and unsolved disappearances with smart research and sharp banter over a beer.
Best episode to start with
Choose any case you're already interested in — the format works as standalone episodes
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is True Crime Garage about?
Long-running weekly podcast hosted by 'Nic and the Captain' dissecting crimes from infamous international cases to haunting hometown mysteries — covering cold cases, serial killers, and unsolved disappearances with smart research and sharp banter over a beer.
Is True Crime Garage worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
Who is True Crime Garage for?
True Crime Garage is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of True Crime Garage to start with?
We recommend starting with Choose any case you're already interested in — the format works as standalone episodes. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to True Crime Garage?
True Crime Garage is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Garage?
If you enjoy True Crime Garage, you might also like: Crime Junkie, Morbid, My Favorite Murder, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like True Crime Garage" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Conversational, relaxed, occasionally humorous
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; 914+ episodes since 2015; massive backlog
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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