Wicked Words
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The criminal history behind famous crime fiction and the real cases that inspired it.
Verdict: Excellent for crime fiction fans and literary crime history enthusiasts. Wicked Words explores the real criminal history behind famous crime fiction, connecting the literary world of crime writing to real cases and criminals that inspired them.
About this podcast
Author Piper Bayard and author Jason Henry Evans cover the history of crime writers, the criminal cases that inspired them, and the true crimes behind famous fictional stories.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Wicked Words?
- The criminal history behind famous crime fiction and the real cases that inspired it.
- Is Wicked Words worth listening to?
- Excellent for crime fiction fans and literary crime history enthusiasts. Wicked Words explores the real criminal history behind famous crime fiction, connecting the literary world of crime writing to real cases and criminals that inspired them.
- Where can I listen to Wicked Words?
- Wicked Words is available on Apple Podcasts.
- Where should I start with Wicked Words?
- Start with: Browse for a case that interests you
- What format is Wicked Words?
- Episodic — 80+ episodes episodes, approximately 40-60 min each.
- What type of crime does Wicked Words cover?
- Wicked Words covers Historical Crime.
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- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Conversational; casual
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 80+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Best to start
- Browse for a case that interests you
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