Best 20 Gripping Podcasts

Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system's response to it. The first episode launched on January 1st, 2014, and features stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It's the purest form of true crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims, and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360-degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. more

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith. more

What happens when a truck driver picks up a loaded trailer, but has no idea what's really inside? Tony, Grammy, and Emmy award winner Cynthia Erivo journeys down a dark and lonely highway in this seven-part original scripted thriller. With immersive audio techniques that create a dimensional listening experience, the audience is strongly advised to use caution, wear headphones if possible, and listen... carefully.Produced by QCODE. Starring Cynthia Erivo. Written and Directed by Dan Blank. more

Reveal's investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable. The New Yorker described Reveal as 'a knockout … a pleasure to listen to, even as we seethe.' more

'48 Hours' uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and resolution — of previously closed cold cases.Listen to a new '48 Hours' episode every Sunday and then go deeper into the case on Tuesdays with the immersive 'Post Mortem' series — producers and correspondents join host Anne-Marie Green to discuss key evidence, dead ends, mishaps, and stranger-than-fiction twists they faced in the field. Plus, every Thursday, we'll revisit a classic '48 Hours' episode. Watch '48 Hours' Saturdays 10/9c on CBS and Paramount . more

A gripping psychological thriller starring Cole Sprouse as Sam Walker. In the first season we followed Sam as he painstakingly recounts the summer his sister disappeared; the friends he made, the legends he heard, the pain and confusion of loss. Over nine episodes, we uncovered the unspeakable secrets of Drisking, Missouri and the people who live there. After leaving the audience with a jaw dropping cliffhanger, we are finally returning to Sam and the terrible truths of Drisking. more

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

Tackling big cases, little cases, and everything in between. We get BIG MAD over true crime. Discussing the details of the cases you THOUGHT you knew. more

She was once the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Now Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the blood-testing startup Theranos, stands accused of leading a massive fraud, and lying to investors, doctors, and patients about the capabilities of her technology. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison. But Elizabeth may be able to sway a jury with her charisma, highly unusual defense strategy and the fact that key evidence has gone missing. John Carreyrou broke the Theranos scandal. Now he'll take you into the courtroom as he examines Silicon Valley's fake it-til-you-make it culture, and the case against Holmes. more

Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she's beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He's a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries.Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits.But that would be boring, wouldn't it? Instead, this is a love story like no other. It's all going so well for Jill and Dean, until Halloween night, when Dean disappears. And Sgt. Jill is left to pick up the pieces.From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. Hosted by Kerry Godliman.Follow Stolen Hearts on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App.  more

Crossing the Line is a true crime podcast revealing cases of the missing and murdered, told start-to-finish each week. Using the campfire storytelling style that made Paper Ghosts a #1 hit on the charts, host M. William Phelps connects deeply with families touched by violent crime - he understands them, because he is one of them. Having gone through the murder of his own pregnant sister-in-law, Phelps brings not only his personal experience, but also 20-plus years of investigative journalism into the worlds of these stories. Follow and subscribe to Crossing the Line for a weekly dose of murder, mayhem and madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Join hosts Kris Hampton and Nathan Drolet as they sit down with other coaches, trainers, and athletes, to find out exactly what it is that makes them so good at what they do best. Born from a genuine desire to learn, these conversations are in-depth discussions on the guests' area of expertise, and Kris and Nate try to deconstruct the tools, tactics, and training techniques that we can all use to climb harder, smarter, and better. more

Forever. Written and narrated by filmmaker Michael Epstein, Murder in House Two is about what really happened in the Haditha Massacre of November 2005, when 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians including women and young children were shot multiple times by a group of US Marines. But it's about much more, too: about one man's fight for justice, about how the US government tried to prevent the truth ever getting out, about paranoia and persistence and an unshakeable belief in what is wrong and what is right.  more

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfisher. Listen to the full six-part series, and bonus episodes today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows, subscribe to Tortoise on Apple Podcasts. more

*FREE Episodes Released every Monday. Subscribers get Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Episodes**In this hit investigative podcast, Actor & Lawyer Ryan Wolf investigates some of New Zealand's most enduring unsolved criminal cases.Season Three In 1989 two Swedish backpackers, Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Hoglin arrived in New Zealand for the trip of a lifetime. And never went home. They were last seen alive together in Thames on April 7th 1989. One year after their mysterious disappearance Urban Hoglin's body would be found and confirmed a brutal murder. But to this day Heidi's body has never been found. Season 3 of GUILT will see Ryan attempt to finally bring an end to this mystery and send Heidi home to her family where she belongs. Ryan will uncover never before heard witnesses, fresh evidence in a Season of the podcast that really has to be heard to be believed.Season Two21st June 2004, Jim Donnelly goes to work as usual at the Glenbrook Steel Mill, places his lunch on the bench, gets changed into his work clothes - and is never seen again. In Season Two of Guilt Ryan travels to Waiuku New Zealand in an attempt to finally solve this 18 year mystery, and discovers a baffling and mysterious story with twists at every turn.Season OneOn June 18th, 2012 a single shot rang out, cracking the silence of a frost bitten New Zealand morning. In the moments after this shot was fired, Jordan Voudouris, the much loved Mykonos Pizza Shop owner from Paeroa pursued the shooters towards the rear gate of his premises, before sadly succumbing to what was a mortal gunshot wound.He left a family, town and country reeling from the shock and pain of his loss. Yet despite an intense Police investigation, no one has ever been charged for Jordan's murder.Approaching the 10 year anniversary of this brutal crime, Actor and Lawyer Ryan Wolf investigates Who Killed Jordan Voudouris, with the goal of revisiting every aspect of the case. Interviewing those involved, with the goal of finding out who killed Jordan and whyInstagram: ryanwolfnzTikTok: ryanwolfnzTHIS SHOW WAS WRITTEN AND EDITED WITHOUT THE USE OF AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guilt. Expand your listening experience and support the creation of this podcast by becoming an Acast Subscriber. Benefits include, Early Release, Ad Free Listening and Bonus Content. https://plus.acast.com/s/guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Quick motivational messages from one of the best coaches and speakers of our time. 2004 Olympian, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson more

The top place for military and spy thrillers. Discover the fiction authors behind the most riveting stories, and a few veterans too. Celebrate stories, from fact to fiction. more

Unlocking the Mysteries of True Crime Host: Marc Welcome to the gripping world of Vancouver True Crime! Join me as we delve into the dark and mysterious stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. From chilling cold cases to shocking scandals, we uncover the truth behind the headlines.What to Expect: In-depth Investigations Expert Interviews Local & International CasesInsightful Analysis How to Tune In:Hit that 'Follow' button to never miss an episode.???? Rate and review to help us spread the word. more

Spies, Lies, and Private Eyes with host Terrence McCauley features some of the most talented crime and thriller writers working today. Our focus will be on those books where spies and private investigators are the main protagonists of the story. more

Sit back and listen to some of the most engaging stories to have appeared in Reader's Digest magazine.RD Talks brings you the real-life unforgettable crime investigations, dramas in real life, and inspirational and heart-warming moments you've come to expect from the magazine. Each one will amaze, stir your emotions and have you celebrating the courage of everyday heroes.From sinister brutal husband/wife murder mystery, The Case of the Missing Keys, to the tear-jerking story of a sweet natured baby boy in Family for Freddie, who finally finds the perfect loving home just in time for Christmas. There's also a terrifying tale of survival in Crocodile Attack, a freak hot air balloon accident in Ascent to Terror, and The Man Who Wouldn't Die, that sees a hard-working family man start a normal day at work only to face the horror of being encased with bitumen. Will he survive? But it doesn't end there. Dozens of real life tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. Carefully selected and recorded by the team at Reader's Digest (Australia) magazine, episodes range from 10-30 minutes. more