MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Jonathan B. Allen (MrBallen)
Uncover the Dark and Mysterious with MrBallen
Featured Best True Crime Podcasts
From a comprehensive analysis of over 70 true crime podcasts, we've identified the most exceptional shows based on listener ratings, active status, episode catalog, and release consistency. Here are the qualities that set the best true crime podcasts apart:
What Makes These the Best True Crime Podcasts?
- Exceptional Listener Ratings: Consistently rated 4.5 stars or higher by true crime enthusiasts, with proven track records of engaging, high-quality content
- Active Production Status: Regular new episodes and ongoing investigations, ensuring fresh content and case updates for listeners
- Extensive Episode Catalog: Rich archives of well-researched episodes, allowing deep dives into numerous cases and comprehensive coverage of investigations
- Reliable Release Schedule: Predictable publishing patterns - whether daily, weekly, or monthly - helping listeners stay consistently engaged with cases
- Current and Relevant: Up-to-date coverage of both historic cases and recent investigations, with many shows launching or updating their format in 2025
- 4.9
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
Learn about small town murders with a comedic edge
4.9
Murder With My Husband
Payton Moreland, Garrett Moreland
True crime tales with a twist of marital dynamics
4.8
Court Junkie
Jillian Jalali
Uncovering the Truth in Every Trial
4.8
Crime Junkie
Ashley Flowers, Brit Prawat
Join the hunt for justice—where every chilling tale of crime ignites your passion for truth and advocacy.
4.7
Casefile
Uncovering the facts behind true crime cases worldwide
4.7
They Walk Among Us
Benjamin Fitton
Unveiling the sinister and surreal in UK true crime
4.7
Serialousy
Annie Elise
Dive into true crime stories with Annie Elise's engaging and meticulous approach.
4.7
My Favorite Murder
Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark
True crime meets comedy: Join Karen and Georgia as they share their favorite murder stories with wit and heart.
4.6
Going West: True Crime
Daphne Woolsoncroft, Heath Merryman
Unraveling the mysteries of true crime, one case at a time.
4.6
RedHanded
Hannah Maguire, Suruthi Bala
Explore the darkest corners of true crime, where every case reveals chilling truths and unexpected twists.
4.5
True Crime with Kendall Rae
Kendall Rae
Empathetic True Crime Stories and Investigations
4.6
Rotten Mango
Stephanie Soo, Ramble
Dive into the darkest crimes with Rotten Mango
4.8
Crime Salad
Ashley Plum, Ricky Plum
Join Ashley and Ricky as they serve up chilling true crime stories, blending empathy with captivating storytelling.
4.4
Crimehub
Mike Colucci, Jake Bible
Uncover the darkest true crimes in modern history
4.7
Buried Bones
Kate Winkler Dawson, Paul Holes
Uncovering the Past with Modern Forensics
4.8
Invisible Choir
Michael Ojibway
Unveiling the darkest crimes through investigative storytelling
4.7
Sea of Lies
Sam Mullins
Unmasking a Con Man's Decades of Deceit
4.5
Snapped: Women Who Murder
Uncovering the shocking stories of women driven to murder
4.3
New Orleans Unsolved
Anna Christie, Thanh Truong
Uncovering the Dark Secrets of New Orleans and Beyond
4.8
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert
Uncovering the truth behind Kristin Smart's disappearance
4.9
Bone Valley
Gilbert King, Kelsey Decker
Uncovering the truth behind a decades-old murder and the flaws in justice
4.9
Silenced: the Radio Murders
Ana Arana, Oz Woloshyn
Unearthing the secrets behind Miami’s unsolved radio journalist assassinations.
4.8
Tracing Darkness
Lanie Hobbs
Unraveling the darkest mysteries, one case at a time.
4.9
MrBallen's Medical Mysteries
Jonathan B. Allen (MrBallen)
Uncover the darkest medical mysteries that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
4.7