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.
17. Fear or Favour
Fear Or Favour is a real True Crime Podcast hosted by former detective, Mark Williams-Thomas, and former Chief Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal. Photo: Fear or Favour
18. Shandee's Story
Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work. However Shandee's story believes her cold-case can still be solved. Photo: The Australian
19. Hunting Ghislane with John Sweeney
Hunting Ghislaine sees reporter John Sweeney investigates a backwards fairytale as the princess ends up accused of being the monster. It covers the story of Ghislaine Maxwell, socialite and daughter of a disgraced billionaire and the former partner of super-rich paedophile Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. Photo: LBC
20. Strangeland
Strangeland is a new series for 2021 from podcast producers audiochuck that reexamines cases in immigrant neighbourhoods. Photo: Audiochuck