Stop the Killing
Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival
Evergreen Podcasts & Sarah Ferris Media · Sarah Ferris Media
Show overview
Stop the Killing has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 479 episodes, alongside 102 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 65 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 130 episodes published. Published by Sarah Ferris Media.
From the publisher
Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey. Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence. Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives.