True Crime Podcasts

H3 Podcast

Ethan Klein

Join Ethan Klein and the H3 crew for a chaotic, unfiltered, and deeply entertaining deep dive into the most bizarre corners of the internet. The H3 Podcast is a long-running staple of digital culture that defies simple categorization, functioning as a hybrid of investigative comedy, pop culture commentary, and workplace reality show. Each episode finds the team dissecting viral trends, navigating high-stakes office competitions, and providing critical, often hilarious breakdowns of the latest celebrity dramas and social media controversies. Whether they are engaging in a serious analysis of legal battles and true crime cases or riffing on absurd internet rabbit holes, the show thrives on its signature spontaneous energy. You never quite know what you will get: one day the hosts might be debating the nuances of a complex news story or a political controversy, and the next they are performing elaborate stunts, testing out experimental segments, or ribbing one another with the kind of rapport that only comes from years of working together. With a focus on honesty and off-the-cuff humor, the podcast captures the weirdness of modern life through a skeptical, witty lens. It is a show for those who want to stay informed on the pulse of the web without taking any of it—or themselves—too seriously. Tune in for the news, stay for the chaotic, family-like dynamic of the crew.

The Idiot

Serial Productions & The New York Times

What begins as a seemingly absurd story about an annoying relative quickly spirals into a harrowing exploration of family trauma, denial, and the dark reality of criminal intent. In The Idiot, acclaimed author and journalist M. Gessen turns their sharp, investigative lens inward to dismantle the mystery of their cousin, Alan. For years, Alan was dismissed as little more than a pompous, self-styled international businessman—a fool, perhaps, but certainly not a threat. That perception shattered the moment Alan was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a hit on his own ex-wife. Through a narrative that is both deeply personal and unflinchingly analytical, Gessen traces the ripple effects of this betrayal through the fractured lives of their extended family. The series moves beyond the headlines to examine the persistent, boundary-blurring behavior of enablers and the agonizing struggle of victims attempting to forge a stable future in the shadow of a predator. As Gessen navigates the difficult space between seeking truth and protecting the vulnerable, they offer a sobering meditation on the limits of forgiveness. This is not just a true-crime story; it is a profound examination of the masks people wear, the devastation caused by those who refuse to accept reality, and the heavy price of searching for closure in a family unit deeply wounded by one man’s violent descent.