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].
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 664
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Dassey Hopes Dashed, Done Disappeared Does Us, and a Voyeur Review
Well, lookie lookie here. We've got the latest disappointing news for Brendan Dassey's hopes of a new trial, get to spread some podcast love to both Amber Hunt and Bill Rankin, and take the hit from …
Slow Burn Podcast Review, Making A Murderer Misstep & A Cow Named Lara
The Crime Writers dig in to the problem with sending flowers to a judge, even when said judge has just ruled the way you wanted her to in the Steven Avery case.
Also, a cow named Lara? Toby's daughter…
Done Disappeared, Alias Grace on Netflix and More
OMG - We can't get enough of Done Disappeared, the amazing parody true crime podcast by the unparalleled talent that IS John David Booter. We review that show and try to figure out the mystery of jus…
Manson, Long Shot, and our Must-Listen Podcast Recommendations
It's our 100th episode and we're celebrating by...doing what we always do.
We'll look at the times and crimes of the late Charles Manson. The panel offers holiday travelers some recommendations of po…
A CWO Gameshow! Some Up and Vanished News, and Elizabeth Smart on A&E
Watch out - this episode is punchy! The Crime Writers settle a beef, play a couple of games, and yes, talk about Payne Lindsey's new TV deal AND his YouTube music video alter ego.
Then, a look at the …
Stranger Things 2 Reviewed, Maura Murray Disputed, Bowe Bergdahl Sentenced
The Crime Writers complain about Rebecca's jet lag and a certain crappy airline, and Lara is LITERALLY about to become a crazy cat lady. Plus, Toby's book is classy AF.
Then, a trio of True Crime Upda…
Heaven's Gate, Toby's Cult of Personality, & Stranger Things 2 First Impressions
No more Amazon list??? Yup, the behemoth site kicked us out of their affiliate program, so we'll have to find something else for Toby to do...
The Crime Writers open up the hit podcast Heaven's Gate, …
Mindhunter from Netflix, Making a Murderer's Paper Trail, and an Ode to Stampy
The Crime Writers dive in to Mindhunter - a series from Netflix about FBI profilers that even Rebecca can get behind.
Plus, Stampy died! Lara does a little PSA every pet lover should listen to.
Accused Season 2 and BIG Serial and S-Town legal news
The Crime Writers review the second season of Rebecca's favorite true crime podcast from last year, Accused by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Will the story of the unsolved murder of Retha Welch stand up t…
Dirty John (and Debra!), a Sarah Koenig encounter, and a (maybe) deal for Serial's Bowe Bergdhal
Rebecca met Sarah Koenig!! She fills us in on that awkward encounter.
What's the latest with Serial season two subject Bowe Bergdahl? Seems he's made some kind of deal with the government. We invite b…
Law & Order does the Menendez Brothers, Scott Peterson's guilt in question, Steven Avery gets dealt a blow
The Crime Writers review the totally not Law & Order take on a famous case: Law & Order: The Menendez murders. Plus, a big setback for Stephen Avery has the panel revisiting our opinions on the Makin…
American Vandal, The Confession Tapes, and a Making a Murderer update
Did Brendan Dassey's dubious confession on "Making a Murderer" make your skin crawl? The Chief Circuit Judge in his ongoing appeal said it did. But the other two federal judges may be leaning the oth…
The Deuce review, updates on Slenderman, S-Town and Unabomber and SO much more
The Crime Writers change the way we do business because someone told us to. We dive into a bunch of updates on cases surrounding the S-Town podcast and the super-creepy stabbing at the center of the …
We review Hanging AND catch-up on Laci, Scientology, Slenderman & more!
Weekly episodes have returned (no more goldbricking for Bricker - no more laying about for Lavoie)! The Crime Writers revisit some of the content they've recently discussed and give final verdicts on…
That Laci Peterson series, a Bowe Bergdahl update, and a podcaster controversy
Red-eyed and jet-lagged, Rebecca and Kevin are back from Podcast Movement in Anaheim with stories of their exploits with your (and their) favorite podcasters. They'll spill some tea over what caused …
Casting Call, Black Hands & Ozark Binge
We're ready for our close ups! Our listeners asked and answered the hypothetical question, "If there were a movie about the Crime Writers, who would be cast to play them?" The results are in from #cr…
Manhunt: Unabomber, A Profiler Debate, & Homecoming Season 2 Review
The Crime Writers tackle a pair of hot media properties this week with a look at the Discovery Channel's latest foray into crime with Manhunt: The Unabomber. This leads to a heated debate about how F…
OJ Gets Out, Game of Thrones Groans, Breakdown Returns, A Trace Review
So that happened...OJ Simpson got early release for his 2007 Las Vegas robbery conviction. After watching the "Parole Hearing of the Century," what do the Crime Writers think? Should the parole board…
Dassey Hopes Dashed, More Ear Hustling, & Making a Mogul
As David Lee Roth said, "I heard you missed us. We're back."
A one-week break gives us plenty of time to listen to stuff. And catch up on the latest news from the world of true crime.
We circle back fo…
True Crime & Wine, Disappointing Verdicts, & Raccoon Badassery
Love mail galore as listeners weigh in on Ear Hustle, Toby's dog-like voice, and listening to our show during the most important moments of their lives (really!). Then, our take on the not-so surpris…