Show overview
True Criminals has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 105 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 53 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 55 episodes published. Published by Audio Bleach Global.
From the publisher
Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations. Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system. Produced by Audio Bleach Global, the series is helmed by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes. For questions and listener feedback, contact us at [email protected] Follow us: Instagram: @true.criminals YouTube: @True-Criminals TikTok: @truecriminalspodcast Connect with the hosts Martin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Read his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter – Buy on Amazon Helen Fospero on Instagram: @helenfospero Listen to her podcast The Convex Conversation: Apple Podcasts Credits Produced by: Audio Bleach Global Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Original Music: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Learn more: audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals