Wisecrack
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Wisecrack was named the #1 true crime podcast of 2025 — a formally brilliant six-episode series that starts as stand-up comedy and transforms into one of the most chilling investigations of the year."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Six-episode 2025 series from Tenderfoot TV in which British comedian Edd Hedges performs stand-up about the most terrifying night of his life — a childhood bully who grew up to murder his neighbours and then appeared on Edd's doorstep — unravelling into a chilling true crime investigation.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — the format requires listening in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Wisecrack about?
Six-episode 2025 series from Tenderfoot TV in which British comedian Edd Hedges performs stand-up about the most terrifying night of his life — a childhood bully who grew up to murder his neighbours and then appeared on Edd's doorstep — unravelling into a chilling true crime investigation.
Is Wisecrack worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans looking for something genuinely new and formally innovative; fans of dark comedy who want real substance behind the laughs.
Who is Wisecrack for?
Wisecrack is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Wisecrack to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — the format requires listening in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Wisecrack?
Wisecrack is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Wisecrack?
If you enjoy Wisecrack, you might also like: Bear Brook, Criminal, My Favorite Murder, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Wisecrack" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Comedic transforming to darkly serious; genre-bending
- Episode length
- 6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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