Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hello! Well, fans of true-crime podcasts, you are in for a treat. As you know, each week I upload a new and fascinating Q&A interview with a true-crime podcaster, to introduce you to their show and give you an insight into who they are as a person. This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Paul from awesome The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast.

Michael's thoughts: One word "excellent", Paul's True-Crime Enthusiast Podcast really does what it says on the tin, he's super passionate about telling untold and long forgotten true-crime stories in a heartfelt, honest and compelling way and that truly comes across in every episode, as his attention to detail, commitment to telling the truth and his level of research is incomparable. It puts the vast majority of true-crime podcasts to shame. If you absolutely love true-crime podcasts and you're desperate for something rich, emotive and engaging, I heartily recommend you listen to the True Crime Enthusiast Podcast.

A big thank you to Paul for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out his podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hey eagle-eyed true-crime podcast fans! If you're drooling like a (nice) rabid-dog, desperate to devour the latest true-crime podcast, then drool no more, as each week I upload a Q&A with a true-crime podcaster so you can learn about their show and the hosts themselves. This week it's the turn of the awesome Aaron from the Devil We Know Podcast.

Their Details:

• Podcast: Devil We Know Podcast
  
• Genre: American True-crime
  
• Duration: Weekly, 30 mins ave
  
• Tag-line: An American true crime podcast. My team and I work to bring you the truth in real-life horror. We tell the true crime tales of criminals who live two lives, of the dangerous strangers that have lived two doors down. After all, you never truly know what a person's inner self looks like.
  

Useful links to Devil We Know Podcast via Website, Facebook or Twitter.

Michael's thoughts: Devil We Know Podcast is a fabulous true-crime podcast which is well-written, well researched and well presented, and with no chit-chat or waffle, it gets straight to the truth about some truly disturbing cases such as Israel Keyes, Chris Watts, The DC Sniper and the Virginia Tech shooting, to name but a few. But what I love about DWKP is that Aaron doesn't glamourise, sentationalise or glorify the perpetrator (as many true-crime podcasts do), this podcast focuses on the reason behind the perpetrator's heinous actions, asking what is going on inside their mind, treating them as disturbed human-beings instead of simply maniacs. I really enjoyed the Israel Keyes multi-parter, so check it out.

A big thank you to Aaron for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out his podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

Michael J Buchanan-Dunne is a writer, crime historian, podcaster and tour-guide who runs Murder Mile Walks, a guided tor of Soho’s most notorious murder cases, hailed as “one of the top ten curious, quirky, unusual and different things to do in London”, nominated "one of the best true-crime  podcasts at the British podcast Awards 2018", and featuring 12 murderers, including 3 serial killers, across 15 locations, totaling 5o deaths, over just a one mile walk

Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hello! Fans of True-Crime Podcasts (especially Swedish ones). We've got a real treat for you this week, as this week our True-Crime Podcasters Q&A is hosted by Dan Hörning of the fabulous Seriemördarpodden, a true-crime podcast dedicated to serial-killers.

Michael's thoughts: Obviously I don't speak Swedish, to be honest sometimes I barely speak English, but having spoken to some of my Swedish listeners, they always rave about both of Dan's podcasts, praising them as expertly written, intricately researched, professionally presented and highly addictive. So don't expect a brief overview of a bad-boy, Dan's podcasts go in deep in to the world, the history of the psyche of each serial killer. Take a look, there's more than 100 episodes to choose from, and this includes Fred & Rose West, BTK, Stephen Port and Pee Wee Gaskins, as well as a three part series on Edmund Kemper, a seven part series on Robert Pickton and the Green River Killer, a ten part series on the East Area Rapist and an eleven part series on The Zodiac. I know! Wow! It makes you want to learn Swedish, am I right? I strongly recommend you give it a listen. Mx

A big thank you to Dan for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out his podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hey eager true-crime podcast fans! If you're openly frothing at the mouth and dribbling with anticipation, waiting to see which exciting true-crime podcast will feature in this week's Q&A, then wait no longer. This week I have the pleasure to pose some fascinating questions to Caprice, the fabulous host from The Unseen podcast.

Michael's thoughts: What sets The Unseen podcast apart from other true-crime podcasts is that rather than abusing a someone's misfortune for entertainment (which many true-crime podcasts do), Caprice focuses on the "human story", introducing us to those involved as real people and telling their story with bags of heart, love and compassion, each person is treated with the respect they deserve and so you feel she truly has an affinity with the subject and an emotional connection to those involved. If you prefer "crass jokes by dudes about death over a few brewskis, bro", look elsewhere. If you are a truly decent person who cares about the well-being of a fellow human, then this is the podcast for you. I strongly recommend you give it a listen. Mx

How did you get into true-crime podcasting?
I got into the true crime genre through being an avid listener to true crime podcasts. I became fascinated with the way that podcasts were helping people and were giving a voice to those who would not have been able to tell their stories otherwise. I had always dabbled with writing and decided to put those two things together. This is how I came up with the podcast which I wanted to dedicate to those stories that have been forgotten or have never been heard before. I started writing my first episode and learning how to produce a podcast as I went and I haven’t looked back since!

What podcast (true-crime or not) first inspired you?
This is a tough question as there were a few podcasts that really had an impact on me before I started the podcast. Like a lot of people, I have to say that Serial was the first podcast that I actually really paid attention to. My husband introduced me to it as he had listened to podcasts for much longer than me and I actually didn’t know that much about them. After listening to Serial, I was hooked on true crime podcasts. Serial led me to the Truth and Justice podcast with Bob Ruff which I still listen to and it shows how everyday people can make a difference.

Another podcast that really inspired me was The Vanished podcast. Marisa tells the stories of missing people through interviewing family members and she focuses on helping families who have struggled to gain media attention for their loved ones. I feel that Marisa does a fantastic job of helping these families and this inspired me massively. I think that her dedication to telling stories that don’t get much media attention was an inspiration for me to look at stories that are less heard of. I also then discovered all the amazing British Podcasts that are out there and I was definitely hooked!

What was your first episode and why was it an important story to tell?
My first episode was about the disappearance of Lord Lucan. This is one that many people have been told about or read about but I realised that nobody seemed to have done an episode about it on a podcast. His disappearance has always fascinated me and I wanted to cover it as while it is known to people, I discovered that the public didn’t really know many of the details. Like other unsolved crimes, there is a victim that needs justice for what happened and that is why I thought it was important to tell the story. It really is one of the biggest British mysteries and it is still one of my most popular episodes.

What’s been the best episode you’ve produced so far?
I think I am probably most proud of my episodes that focus on unidentified people. I have done a number of episodes looking at unidentified people found around the UK and I think is so important to remember these people even when no one else does. There are currently 561 unidentified people in the UK alone and I think this is a fact unknown to many people. Their cases are often the hardest ones to research as there is never enough information about them but I hope that one day my episodes may jog someone’s memory and we can get them identified.

Which piece of research are you most pleased with?
It is probably my research into my 3-part series about the murder of Jill Dando. I decided to cover that case because it resonated with so many people and her death was a national tragedy. It was also a case that was suggested to me by lots of listeners. As it is so close to many people’s hearts it also meant that I had such a huge job of researching and making sure everything was completely accurate and fact-checked.

What have you learned about yourself whilst making your podcast?
Making a podcast is such a rewarding thing to do and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys writing and producing content. It is also a difficult thing to do and is extremely time consuming however I think I have finally learnt that I am a writer. For many years, I did a bit of writing here and there and it was a hobby of mine. I never felt like I was good enough to show my writing to anyone. Making the podcast has finally shown me that I can write and I have the confidence to produce something every week. It’s also shown me how much work I can actually fit into a week if I really put the effort in!

Which upcoming episode of yours are you most excited about researching/writing?
I am probably most looking forward to an upcoming collaboration with Paul from The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. I am not going to say what the subject is going to be yet though so you will have to listen and find out!

Do you have a message for your loyal listeners?
I just want to say thank you to anyone and everyone that has ever given the podcast a try. I honestly never thought I would have got this far and that anyone would want to listen for as long as they have. I just want to say how grateful I am for that.

A big thank you to Caprice for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out her podcast. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x

Nominated BEST TRUE-CRIME PODCAST at British Podcast Awards 2018 and iTunes Top 50. Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, Stitcher and all podcast platform.

Hey avid true-crime podcast listeners! Wow. I can tell you're eager to get your "lug-holes" into some seriously good, interesting and different true-crime podcasts. Well lucky you. On this blog, every week, I will be posting a Q&A by some of the best true-crime podcasters. This week, it's the turn of the awesome Katie Enos, creator of Weird on the Rocks.

Michael's thoughts: The great thing is that Weird on the Rocks does "exactly what it says on the tin" (as they saying goes). Each fortnight, Katie dives into the fascinating world of the strange, the unusual and the unexplained, whether involving the paranormal, conspiracy theories, true-crime  tales or missing persons cases. I've just finished the latest episode on the tragic death of Princess Diana and it was excellent. As always, each episode is well-written, neatly researched and is told by Katie with care, compassion and heart. If you love diving into the world of the strange, check out Weird on the Rocks. Mx

How did you get into true crime podcasting?
I found myself listening to true crime podcasts ALL THE TIME. It’s truly an obsession for me, and I had the epiphany one day that I could create one too and make it exactly what I wanted. So after a few months of talking myself out of it, I took a leap of faith and started my own, and I’m so glad I did!

What podcast (true crime or not) first inspired you?
I think like many of us, Serial was the first podcast that really pulled me in and captivated me. It was like a whole new world opened up for me, and I was hooked. I started listening to My Favorite Murder religiously, which really resonated with me because it mixed in humor. But I think the podcast that really inspired me to start my own was True Crime Garage. As much as I love MFM and similar podcasts, I appreciate how TCG just gets straight to the point and takes their research seriously. That was the type of podcast I wanted to create.

What’s been the best episode you’ve produced so far?
I did a 3 part Zodiac series that I’m really proud of. The Zodiac has been my favorite case for a long time, and before I even got into the production of my podcast I knew I had to cover Zodiac. The case is very detailed and I put it at least 30 hours of research, and I am really happy with how the series turned out.

Which case has been the biggest joy or headache to cover?
I definitely think that the story of Jayme Closs has been the biggest joy to cover. Jayme is a 13 year old girl who’s parents were murdered in front of her, and she was abducted by their killer for almost 90 days. She was strong and brave enough to escape her captor, and he was recently sentenced to life in prison. I enjoyed covering this case because all though Jayme witnessed her parents being murdered, she was courageous enough to not become a victim herself, and the man who murdered her family has been brought to justice.

If you had a time machine, which murder would you love to witness simply so you could say “oh, that’s what happened.”
The first case that came to my mind was that of Steven Avery from the Netflix show Making a Murderer. This case captivated the whole country it seemed like and had everyone talking. I know many people who have very strong feelings regarding this case, and I myself go back and forth on whether or not I believe Steven Avery is guilty or innocent. I think it would be so cool to know the truth. I would also love to know the truth behind the Zodiac murders. I want to know who the Zodiac was, what was their motive, and if they are still alive today.

Why should new listeners give your podcast a try?
I think that my show is somewhat unique, because I cover true crime but I also mix in other weird content, such as reading creepy stories sent in from locals, and discussing unexplained phenomena. I believe that no matter what interests you, you can find one of my episodes you will like. I also spend a lot of time researching and writing my episodes. I take it very seriously, and have curated my show to be very straight forward and information packed, without the extra commentary and side conversations. So if you’re looking for a podcast that gets straight to the point and covers a variety of cases and topics while still being entertaining, I think you will enjoy my show.

A big thank you to Katie for taking part in this True-Crime Podcaster Q & A. Don't forget to check out her podcast and website. To explore this fine true-crime podcast further, click on the links. .

Stay safe my friends
Michael.x