True Crime Garage

True Crime Garage feels like sitting down with two buddies who happen to be obsessively well-read about unsolved cases. Nic Edwards handles the heavy research and narration while his co-host, known simply as The Captain, provides commentary, asks questions, and occasionally cracks a joke. They also crack open a beer at the top of each episode and review it -- a signature touch that somehow works perfectly as a palate cleanser before getting into the grim details. The show has been running since 2016 and has racked up over 1,100 episodes. That backlog is a goldmine. They have covered just about every major case you can think of -- the Delphi murders, JonBenet Ramsey, Maura Murray, the Zodiac Killer -- along with hundreds of lesser-known cases that deserve more attention. Episodes typically come in two parts: the first lays out the facts, and the second gets into theories and suspects. The research is thorough without being dry. With a 4.7-star rating from over 33,000 Apple Podcasts reviews, this show has clearly built a dedicated following. The dynamic between Nic and The Captain keeps things conversational. Nic is the focused storyteller while The Captain plays the role of the engaged listener who says what you are probably thinking. It is a comfortable format that makes long episodes fly by. The show also offers an "Off The Record" subscription for ad-free listening and bonus content.