Wine and Crime
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Wine and Crime has turned true crime into a dinner party — Lucy, Amanda, and Kenyon make even the darkest stories feel like time spent with genuinely warm, funny friends."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
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
Three Minneapolis friends — Lucy, Amanda, and Kenyon — pair true crime stories with wine each week, covering murders, cults, fraud, and everything in between with a warmth and chemistry that has built one of the genre's most loyal audiences. The format is unapologetically fun while still taking its cases seriously.
Best episode to start with
Any recent episode — the format works standalone; their themed episodes (cults, poisonings, etc.) are fan favourites
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wine and Crime
What is Wine and Crime about?
Three Minneapolis friends — Lucy, Amanda, and Kenyon — pair true crime stories with wine each week, covering murders, cults, fraud, and everything in between with a warmth and chemistry that has built one of the genre's most loyal audiences. The format is unapologetically fun while still taking its cases seriously.
Is Wine and Crime worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who want to feel like they're listening to friends rather than reporters; wine enthusiasts; those who want the My Favorite Murder experience with a Midwest warmth.
Who is Wine and Crime for?
Wine and Crime is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Wine and Crime to start with?
We recommend starting with Any recent episode — the format works standalone; their themed episodes (cults, poisonings, etc.) are fan favourites. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Wine and Crime?
Wine and Crime is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Wine and Crime?
If you enjoy Wine and Crime, you might also like: And That's Why We Drink, My Favorite Murder, True Crime Obsessed, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Wine and Crime" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Comedic, warm, conversational
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; 300+ episodes since 2017; weekly
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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