Best 20 Gripping Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Gripping podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. 48 Hours

48 Hours
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'48 Hours' uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society.

Host

Anne-Marie Green (Female)

Producer/Network

48 Hours+

Email

****@cbs3.com

Listener Type

Journalists, Legal Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

6882

Avg Length

38 mins
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2. Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps
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Crossing the Line is a true crime podcast revealing cases of the missing and murdered, told start-to-finish

Host

M. William Phelps (Male)

Producer/Network

M. William Phelps

Email

****@comcast.net

Listener Type

True Crime Enthusiasts, Law Enforcement Professionals, Investigative Journalists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

3080

Avg Length

30 mins

3. Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale
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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice

Host

Mike Boudet (Male)

Producer/Network

Sword and Scale (Ad Free)

Email

****@swordandscale.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Psychologists, True Crime Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

58664

Avg Length

71 mins

4. The Opportunist

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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an

Host

Sarah James McLaughlin (Female)

Producer/Network

Opportunist

Email

****@kastmedia.com

Listener Type

Investors, Psychologists, True Crime Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

10126

Avg Length

38 mins

5. Reveal

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Reveal's investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of

Host

Al Letson (Male)

Producer/Network

The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX

Email

****@revealnews.org

Listener Type

Educators, Community Organizers, Policy Makers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

7847

Avg Length

45 mins

6. Big Mad True Crime

Big Mad True Crime
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Tackling big cases, lesser known cases, and everything in between. Get BIG MAD over true while we discuss the

Host

Heather Ashley (Female)

Producer/Network

Big Mad Media | QCODE

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Psychologists, True Crime Enthusiasts, Social Justice Advocates

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

5566

Avg Length

71 mins

7. Creepy

Creepy
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From creator Jon Grilz, a collection of the most famous and disturbing creepypastas and urban legends in the

Host

Jon Grilz (Male)

Producer/Network

Bloody FM

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Storytellers, Podcasters, Creative Writers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

5182

Avg Length

48 mins

8. Course of Action

Course of Action
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From Fact to Fiction. Behind the headlines, stories, and current events of today. Join host Jeff Clark and

Host

Jeff Clark (Male)

Producer/Network

Jeff Clark

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

6

Avg Length

53 mins

9. Carrier

Carrier
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What happens when a truck driver picks up a loaded trailer, but has no idea what's really inside? Tony,

Host

Dan Blank (Male)

Producer/Network

QCODE

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

8187

Avg Length

19 mins

10. Borrasca

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A gripping psychological thriller starring Cole Sprouse as Sam Walker. In the first season we followed Sam as

Host

Cole Sprouse (Male)

Producer/Network

QCODE

Email

****@qcodemedia.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

7037

Avg Length

44 mins

11. Bad Blood: The Final Chapter

Bad Blood: The Final Chapter
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She was once the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Now Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the

Host

John Carreyrou (Male)

Producer/Network

Three Uncanny Four

Email

****@nytimes.com

Listener Type

Investors, Journalists, Startup Founders

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

4056

Avg Length

28 mins

12. Stolen Hearts

Stolen Hearts
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Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than

Host

Kerry Godliman (Female)

Producer/Network

Wondery

Email

****@wondery.com

Listener Type

Storytelling Aficionados, Entrepreneurs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

949

Avg Length

11 mins

13. Murder in House Two

Murder in House Two
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The shocking, riveting inside story of one of the biggest cover-ups in US military history. You thought you

Host

Michael Epstein (Male)

Producer/Network

Crowd Stories+

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Journalists, Political Analysts, Activists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

527

Avg Length

30 mins