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Crime Writers On...True Crime Review

The original true crime review podcast that looks at other podcasts, TV, and pop culture. True crime authors and real-life couple Rebecca Lavoie and Kevin Flynn hold a pop-culture round table with noir novelist Toby Ball and journalist-turned-investigator Lara Bricker. The panel chats about other podcasts (including 'Serial') as well as journalism, storytelling, TV shows and films, and the special segment, 'Crime of the Week.' Show website: crimewriterson.com. Follow the show on X @crimewriterson. Find us on Facebook facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast. Email the show at [email protected].

Documentary True Crime Tv Reviews Society & Culture Review Tv & Film
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
666
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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Whatcha gonna do with our Running from COPS review?

Whatcha gonna do with our Running from COPS review?

Kevin begins with a health update. Then the panel then wields their Valyrian steel and takes a stab at The Battle of Winterfell episode of Game of Thrones.

TO SKIP SPOILERS FROM EP 3 OF GoT, go to min…

01:07:18  |   Mon 06 May 2019
Netflix's Madeleine McCann doc and a Make-a-wish mystery podcast

Netflix's Madeleine McCann doc and a Make-a-wish mystery podcast

With Rebecca and Lara on school vacation, Kevin and Toby are joined by special guest Sarah D. Bunting from "The Blotter Presents...."

First off the panel reacts to the Maryland Court of Appeals' refus…

01:02:15  |   Mon 29 Apr 2019
The Murder Squad! A Blackout podcast review!

The Murder Squad! A Blackout podcast review!

We take a quick look at “Murder Squad.” The concept of the podcast from journalist Billy Jensen and cold case investigator Paul Holes is to not only chat about crimes, but ask listeners to help solve…

01:01:49  |   Mon 22 Apr 2019
A double review! Uncover: The Village and The Ballad of Billy Balls!

A double review! Uncover: The Village and The Ballad of Billy Balls!

Uncover: The Village,” investigates a series of murders in Toronto’s Gay Village. Despite a 2018 arrest, gay residents of The Village have been vanishing since the mid-70s with the police taking lit…

01:10:40  |   Mon 15 Apr 2019
To Live and Die in LA - NOPE. Plus, an In The Dark SCOTUS update!

To Live and Die in LA - NOPE. Plus, an In The Dark SCOTUS update!

In this episode, we review the podcast "To Live and Die in LA" from Tenderfoot TV. We also discuss the latest developments on the Curtis Flowers case.

For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patr…

01:07:13  |   Mon 08 Apr 2019
The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 4 - So what did we learn?

The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 4 - So what did we learn?

The crime writers give some hot takes on SCOTUS oral arguments on the Curtis Flowers case. Which justices shocked the panel? Plus, we get a hilarious sneak-peek at Lara's new Patreon-exclusive podcas…

01:18:22  |   Mon 01 Apr 2019
The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 3 - Did we get that bombshell yet?

The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 3 - Did we get that bombshell yet?

After an announcement about Kevin's health, Rebecca gets straight to business with Colin Miller. Legal Siri himself discusses an error he discovered in the Court of Appeal's recent decision against A…

01:04:32  |   Mon 25 Mar 2019
The Case Against Adnan Syed part 2 (on TV and in real life)

The Case Against Adnan Syed part 2 (on TV and in real life)

Rebecca and Kevin discuss Adnan Syed’s recent legal setback with Rabia Chaudry. She also dishes on what’s missing from the HBO documentary (of which she is an executive producer).

Then the full panel …

01:16:22  |   Mon 18 Mar 2019
The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 1 & Leaving Neverland

The Case Against Adnan Syed Part 1 & Leaving Neverland

The crime writers give their take on part 1 of HBO's "The Case Against Adnan Syed." Like the movie version of a favorite book, the episode covers the story of Adnan and Hae's high school relationship…

01:16:36  |   Mon 11 Mar 2019
Over My Dead Body review, True Detective wrap, and a Steven Avery win

Over My Dead Body review, True Detective wrap, and a Steven Avery win

A big week for Lara, as she broadcasts from the Great White North of New Hampshire, having traversed the area on a snowmobile. Rebecca also announces a new exclusive feature for Patreon supporters: t…

01:08:38  |   Mon 04 Mar 2019
I am the Night! Reply All's The Founder! And an In The Dark update!

I am the Night! Reply All's The Founder! And an In The Dark update!

Rebecca teases the upcoming supplemental episodes of In the Dark, Lara gets sick, Toby has further thoughts on Maura Murray, and Kevin explains his fear of being blown up by his snow blower.

The panel…

01:17:12  |   Mon 25 Feb 2019
A Conviction Podcast Review! And An (Informed) Maura Murray Case Update!

A Conviction Podcast Review! And An (Informed) Maura Murray Case Update!

Crime writers assemble! Lara gets to bitch about stuff she can’t hear them saying on “True Detective.” Toby discovers the “Crime Beat” podcast, which he predicts will go big. Rebecca talks to Maggie …

01:25:32  |   Mon 18 Feb 2019
The Ted Bundy Tapes, The Dropout, and it's coming...The Case Against Adnan Syed

The Ted Bundy Tapes, The Dropout, and it's coming...The Case Against Adnan Syed

Rebecca and Kevin announce a new benefit for Patreon supporters. You’ll now be able to get Married with Podcast, their exclusive marriage & parenting advice show. Check out www.patreon.com/partnersin…

01:18:04  |   Mon 11 Feb 2019
Is True Detective back? (Plus, Gimlet's new true crime project and Sheela's big screen potential!)

Is True Detective back? (Plus, Gimlet's new true crime project and Sheela's big screen potential!)

Lara is hopped up on chocolate-covered espresso beans…so hold on to your hats, people. The panel talks about Hollywood’s plans for a dramatized retelling of the “Wild Wild Country” story. Rebecca pos…

01:14:05  |   Mon 04 Feb 2019
Abducted in Plain Sight....is bananas

Abducted in Plain Sight....is bananas

It's a breakfast-hour recording for the panel after a basement flooding emergency threw off the schedule (not to fear...Studio C is undamaged). Also, the dog's weird behavior has a medical explanatio…

01:08:53  |   Mon 28 Jan 2019
Monster: The Zodiac Killer - Is it a podcast worth listening to?

Monster: The Zodiac Killer - Is it a podcast worth listening to?

The crime writers discuss the finer points of hate mail. Toby gives a shout out to a little-known but important local podcast called 2nd Read, Rebecca and Kevin plug their appearance on Netflix's "Yo…

01:12:37  |   Mon 21 Jan 2019
Broken Harts broke our hearts (and not in a good way)

Broken Harts broke our hearts (and not in a good way)

Two true crime updates this week. The "hot sheriff" from Murder Mountain issues a rebuttal of-sorts to the Netflix doc. Meantime, based on a recent court decision favorable to his case, Adnan Syed's …

01:10:44  |   Mon 14 Jan 2019
Murder Mountain and Bandersnatch and Chill

Murder Mountain and Bandersnatch and Chill

It’s 2019 and the Crime Writers resolve to bring it in the new year.

The panel clicks its way through "Bandersnatch," Netflix’s hot interactive TV show. Toby thinks it meshes gimmick with good story, …

01:11:00  |   Mon 07 Jan 2019
The Innocent Man on Netflix, a Making a Murderer lawsuit, and a Monster podcast trailer

The Innocent Man on Netflix, a Making a Murderer lawsuit, and a Monster podcast trailer

Is it an early Christmas present, or a justified lawsuit? We weigh in on the news that one of the maybe-corrupt law enforcement officers featured in Making A Murderer has filed suit against Netflix a…

01:14:14  |   Mon 24 Dec 2018
A big break, a Cold review and the Best of 2018

A big break, a Cold review and the Best of 2018

OH SNAP! Rebecca describes her misadventure in the woods. We make an announcement about PodX. In true crime update, Curtis Flowers's defense hopes to turn the tables on Doug Evans.

We review Cold, the…

01:22:40  |   Mon 17 Dec 2018
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