If you’re still reeling from the zeitgeist shock that was Serial, and in need of some conversation fodder in the form of a gripping ‘whodunnit’ – fear not. True Crime Garage brings you a weekly dose of binge-worthy, true-crime stories sure to satisfy your inner Olivia Benson.
Hosts Nic and The Captain get together each week to fire up the True Crime Garage ship. Fuelled with beer, a generous dose of back-and-forth banter and a whole load of hair-raising crime, the pair delve into well-researched true-crime stories, offering up fresh perspectives into old stories and new. There are discussions about serial killers the likes of Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and BTK, amidst cold cases like Jonbenet Ramsey and OJ Simpson. They also discuss disappearances, missing persons and unsolved mysteries.
Each episode starts with a spooky retelling of a high-profile crime, before the hosts crack open a beer and kick back for an hour-long discourse. Nic and The Captain let loose and have fun, lending a good dollop of humour to the show. But the best bit by far: the pair’s intelligent and detailed analysis of crime stories that span the ages. It’s entertaining and prolific in equal measure.
Now on its 143rd episode, there’s a whole lot to choose from. We recommend trying out their 100th episode first – the guys go over their Top Ten Unsolved Cases and the episode offers a glimpse into the personalities and the premise of the show. If you’ve got a major crime-obsessed void to be filled, check out last year’s Halloween special where the guys get together to discuss their favourite True Crime Documentaries like ‘Making a Murderer,’ ‘The Jinx,’ and ‘Who Took Johnny.’
And since the podcast renaissance is showing no signs of letting up, we’ll be back next week with our latest hands-free addiction. Let us know your favourite podcasts below!
Listen to the whole archive of True Crime Garage here.