The year 2021 produced a whole new level of podcast popularity, as listeners continued to sink their teeth into their favourite podcast genres and most loved hosts.
And when it comes to true crime podcasts, an 81 per cent increase in demand means some of the newest, and best, podcasts in the world are focused on true crime tales from around the globe.
However, with such a strong list of true crime podcasts now available via various podcast platforms, you’d be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed with choice.
With fans of the genre desperate to know more about specific crimes, cults, conspiracies and cold cases, podcasts often offer an insight unable to be found elsewhere.
However, finding a series that is destined to keep you listening to episodes you didn’t even know you wanted to listen to can be taxing.
So, if you’re a true crime fan, MrQ saved you the hassle of finding that perfect pod by seeing which true crime podcasts are have been listened to most in 2021.
9. Dateline NBC
Dateline NBC features current and classic episodes of the former flagship crime show on NBC, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Photo: NBC News.
10. Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body is an anthology podcast which focuses on those who are pushed beyond their limits and do evil things that land them behind bars. Photo: Wondery
11. They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime
From the sinister to the surreal, award winning podcast, They Walk Among Us, covers a broad range of cases. Photo: They Walk Among Us
12. Suspect
"Might be the best true crime podcast of the year" said one review sight, 'Suspect' all about "cutting-edge science and mislaid justice, race and policing, and the kinds of weighty choices that cops and prosecutors make every day." Photo: Wondery