In Shedunnit, Caroline Crampton is unravelling the mysteries behind classic detective stories…

How would you describe your show?

Shedunnit is a documentary-style podcast that unravels the mysteries behind classic crime fiction from the “golden age” of detective fiction. Using the novels of writers like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers as a starting point, I look at the literary and social history that shaped this genre, as well as the real-life cases that inspired it.

What’s been the game-changer moment for you?

When I had Lucy Worley as a guest to talk about Agatha Christie in autumn 2022 – she brought a whole new kind of history-obsessed fan to the show.

What episodes should we watch out for? Why?

I find that the more specific an episode topic is, the more people enjoy it, so in the next few months there are going to be instalments about the role that golf has played in detective fiction, the way that New Zealand writer Ngaio Marsh used the theatre as a setting for whodunnits, and a look at the 1935 trial of Alma Rattenbury, which has inspired lots of crime writers in the last 90-odd years.

Why have you moved to Auddy?

I’m a completely independent podcaster, working out of the walk-in wardrobe off my bedroom, so I don’t have the tools or connections to able to compete for sponsorships with shows from big publishing outfits. The team at Auddy do have all of that expertise, though, and they are able to use it on my behalf.

What are you listening to right now?

I really enjoy the show If Books Could Kill, which is all about debunking those “airport bestseller” non fiction books that everybody apart from me seems to have read.

Speaking of books… Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year was the second podcast in the spotlight this issue. Let’s hand it over to the hosts Simon Mayo and Matt Williams!

How would you describe your show?

It’s a podcast about books.

What’s been the game-changer moment for you?

Never had a game-changing moment but being back in the studio, as opposed to the spare bedroom, was a lovely thing.

What episodes should we watch out for? Why?

*producer note – “Well, they’re ALL good, but international bestseller Harlan Coben is always good value.

What does the next 12 months hold?

Unparalleled success and triumphs are expected.

Why have you moved to Auddy?

They said they’d provide luxury biscuits.

What are you listening to right now?

HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is wonderful, and The News Agents is an essential listen.

Listen to Shedunnit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps >>

Listen to Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps >>

Find out more and browse the range of great shows that have chosen Auddy at auddy.com.

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But what’s behind our ever-growing itch to uncover unsolved crimes, and why do we continue to lean into some of the most creepy and often heart-breaking stories with a keen ear? From stories as old as Jack the Ripper to Serial — the show that got so many millions hooked on podcasts for the first time — what is it that keeps us thirsting for more?

One reason true crime shows are so popular may be something called ‘emotional capitalism’, where society seeks things that evoke strong emotions and compel us to discuss, debate and gossip. This results in us feeling closer to one another (which is really quite sweet).

Another reason could be that humans are intrigued by evil. True crime stories give people a first-hand look into the minds and motives of people who have committed what forensic psychologist Dr. Paul G. Mattiuzzi calls “a most fundamental taboo”.

It appears that the good-versus-evil dichotomy doesn’t only relate to superhero movies, as the tension it provides the listener is one that both terrifies and enthralls us.

Now, I can’t sit here and discuss true crime podcasts without sharing a few of my favourites

The Witness: In His Own Words

New to the scene — but already proving to have won the hearts and minds of listeners — is The Witness: In His Own Words. Following the publication of Nicola Tallant’s best-selling book of the same name, The Witness is a powerful, 10-part documentary podcast series from the team behind The Stand with Eamon Dunphy. In 2005, Joseph O’Callaghan’s testimony helped convict two drug-dealing gangsters for murder. Now, as the men he put away agitate for release, he tells his extraordinary life story in his own words for the first time. Listen now on Acast >>

Hollywood Crime Scene

We all love hearing about a good old-fashioned celebrity scandal, and Hollywood Crime Scene definitely scratches that itch. Hosts Desi Jedeikin and Rachel Fisher discuss true tales of crime and scandal involving celebrities. This week the pair discuss The Cotton Club Movie Murder. Listen now on Acast >>

West Cork

Described just days ago as “possibly the best ever true crime podcast” by the inimitable Louis Theroux, West Cork takes listeners on a journey through murder, mystery and devastating loss unlike any other. This series brings together an incredible cast of characters, many of whom had never spoken publicly before. Listen now on Acast >>

Drunk Women Solving Crime

What do you get when you mix comedians, a sprinkle of booze, and a host of unsolved crimes? A cold-case-busting crew stronger than the Scooby-Doo mystery collective. Join hosts Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunken detective skills. Listen now on Acast >>

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