True Crime Obsessed
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"True Crime Obsessed is the perfect companion for documentary binge sessions — Patrick and Gillian's chemistry turns even the darkest stories into essential entertainment."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Weekly podcast where hosts Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle recap famous true crime documentaries with humor, heart, and sharp cultural commentary — making the darkest stories accessible and entertaining without losing their weight.
Best episode to start with
Best entered on an episode recapping a documentary you've already seen
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about True Crime Obsessed
What is True Crime Obsessed about?
Weekly podcast where hosts Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle recap famous true crime documentaries with humor, heart, and sharp cultural commentary — making the darkest stories accessible and entertaining without losing their weight.
Is True Crime Obsessed worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who love documentary recaps and want an entertaining, funny companion to the most talked-about true crime films and series.
Who is True Crime Obsessed for?
True Crime Obsessed is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of True Crime Obsessed to start with?
We recommend starting with Best entered on an episode recapping a documentary you've already seen. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to True Crime Obsessed?
True Crime Obsessed is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Obsessed?
If you enjoy True Crime Obsessed, you might also like: Morbid, My Favorite Murder. See our full "Podcasts Like True Crime Obsessed" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Comedic, irreverent, emotionally engaged
- Episode length
- ~55 min per episode; 510+ episodes; weekly
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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