Best 20 Crime Writer Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best crime writer podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer

Slaying the Craft: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Writer
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Mystery and thriller fanatic, Sabrina Thatcher, interviews some of the best thriller, chiller, and mystery

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Aspiring Author, Mystery Genre Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

54 mins
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2. Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Laced with Morality
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A networking & learning hub for suspense, thriller, mystery, and crime writers, and authors from every genre,

Host

Katherine Hutchinson Hayes (Female)

Producer/Network

Katherine Hutchinson Hayes

Last Episode Date

Email

****@outlook.com

Listener Type

Publisher, Crime Fiction Writer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

38 mins

3. Wrong Place, Write Crime

Wrong Place, Write Crime
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A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours,

Host

Frank Zafiro (Male)

Producer/Network

Frank Zafiro

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

48 mins

4. The Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast

The Sisters in Crime Writers' Podcast
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The Sisters in Crime Writers' podcast features conversations with our members about the writing journey:

Producer/Network

Sisters in Crime

Last Episode Date

Email

****@sistersincrime.org

Listener Type

Writer, Literary Enthusiast, Aspiring Author

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 32

Avg Length

49 mins

5. All About Agatha Christie

All About Agatha Christie
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All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a

Host

Kemper Donovan (Male)

Producer/Network

All About Agatha (Christie)

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Book Club Member, Mystery Genre Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 1054

Avg Length

80 mins

6. Cops and Writers Podcast

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Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast

Host

Patrick ODonnell

Producer/Network

Patrick O'Donnell

Last Episode Date

Email

****@copsandwriters.com

Listener Type

Law Enforcement Professional, Crime Fiction Writer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 53

Avg Length

45 mins

7. The Crime Cafe

The Crime Cafe
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Interviews and entertainment for crime fiction, suspense and thriller fans.

Host

Debbi Mack (Female)

Producer/Network

Debbi Mack

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Crime Fiction Enthusiast, Thriller Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

33 mins

8. No Limits: The Thriller Podcast

No Limits: The Thriller Podcast
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Join two fans in a book club discussion as we review thriller novels from authors like Vince Flynn, Jack

Producer/Network

ThrillerPod.com

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Book Club Member, Fiction Reader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

52 mins

9. Christopher & Eric

Christopher & Eric
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New York Times bestselling novelists Christopher Rice (The Burning Girl Series) and Eric Shaw Quinn (The

Hosts

Christopher Rice (Male), Eric Shaw Quinn (Male)

Producer/Network

Christopher Rice & Eric Shaw Quinn

Last Episode Date

Email

****@thedinnerpartyshow.com

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiast, Mystery Fiction Reader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 80

Avg Length

59 mins

10. Shedunnit

Shedunnit
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Unravelling the mysteries behind classic detective storiesFor advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co

Host

Caroline Crampton (Female)

Producer/Network

Caroline Crampton

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Detective Fiction Fan, Mystery Novel Reader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 674

Avg Length

35 mins

11. Hitched 2 Homicide

Hitched 2 Homicide
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Southern girl and suspense author, Kris Calvert teams up with her husband, Emmy® -nominated composer Rob

Hosts

Kris Calvert (Female), Rob Pottorf (Male)

Producer/Network

Kris Calvert and Rob Pottorf

Email

****@hitched2homicide.com

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiast, Mystery Novel Reader, Suspense Thriller Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 216

Avg Length

69 mins

12. Killer Women

Killer Women
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The Killer Women Podcast: Bestselling suspense author Danielle Girard hosts conversations with the women who

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Crime Fiction Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

23 mins

13. Killer Author Club

Killer Author Club
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Three best-selling authors talking about killing (of the fictional kind) with the best thriller and suspense

Email

****@killerauthorclub.com

Listener Type

Book Club Member, Fiction Writer, Thriller Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 35

Avg Length

35 mins

14. Thriller 101

Thriller 101
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A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction. 

Producer/Network

David

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Aspiring Author, Book Club Member, Crime Fiction Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

26 mins

15. The Thriller Zone

The Thriller Zone
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If you enjoy thriller books, films & TV series and the writers who create them, then you'll enjoy the #1

Host

David Temple (Male)

Producer/Network

David Temple

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Film Critic, TV Series Fan

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 32

Avg Length

52 mins

16. Murder We Write

Murder We Write
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The podcast about crime and crime writing

Producer/Network

Carol Goodman Kaufman

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiast, Crime Fiction Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

20 mins

17. Crime Writers of Color

Crime Writers of Color

Interviews with today's leading (and emerging) crime writers of color with host Robert Justice.

Host

Robert Justice (Male)

Producer/Network

Robert Justice

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Aspiring Writer, Literary Critic, Crime Fiction Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 30

18. Speaking of Mysteries

Speaking of Mysteries
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A podcast of for lovers of mysteries and thrillers. Listen to interviews with best-selling authors as well as

Producer/Network

Speaking of Mysteries

Email

****@mac.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

32 mins

19. Writer's Detective Bureau

Writer's Detective Bureau
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The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by retired Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers

Host

Adam Richardson (Male)

Producer/Network

Det. Adam Richardson

Email

****@writersdetective.com

Listener Type

Mystery Enthusiast, Screenwriter

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 81

Avg Length

20 mins

20. Crimelines and Consequences

Crimelines and Consequences
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Hosts Charlie (Crimelines) and Eric Carter-Landin (True Consequences) are bringing empathetic, respectful,

Producer/Network

Eric Carter-Landin & Charlie Worroll

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiast, Criminal Justice Professional, Family Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 55

Avg Length

52 mins
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