We are a nation of crime junkies. We, as a collective audience, sit on the edge of our seats hungry for the latest gorey details on the latest acts of depravity.
The phenomenon has not gone unnoticed, with a generous uptick in overall media listenership.
Here are the stats: (According to the Pew Research Center)
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34% of U.S. adults who have listened to a podcast in the past year regularly listen to true crime podcasts.
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Women are almost twice as likely as men to regularly listen to true crime podcasts (44% vs. 23%).
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True crime is the most common topic among top-ranked podcasts. Approximately 24% of these top podcasts are primarily about true crime.
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Popular true crime podcasts include Serial, 20/20, Crime Junkie, Dateline NBC, and My Favorite Murder.
If you have been itching to investigate a murder of your own there is no better time to grab a mic and start recording. Start Here ⬇️
First, find a case that you have a connection with. My latest true crime podcast called Murder in Morton Grove, spoke to me and because my co-host was a classmate of the two victims. It is an unsolved crime that has remained unsolved for 45 years. There are a lot of twists and turns and so many questions that have gone unanswered.
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Come up with a name and brand for your podcast that reflects your topic and tone
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Choose a podcast format and length that suits your style and audience
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Identify your tone and whether you want to be serious, humorous, or somewhere in between
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Choose whether you will host alone, with co-hosts, or with guests, and whether you will record in person or virtually
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Plan out your first several episodes and write an intro script that introduces your podcast and yourself
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Don’t skimp on equipment and invest in a good microphone, headphones, and editing software
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Research your cases thoroughly and use credible sources- it is important to compile a credible list of source files, like this ⬇️
FINALLY
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Upload and promote your podcast on various platforms and social media
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Gain and maintain a loyal audience by engaging with them and providing quality content.
Check out Murder in Morton Grove, it may inspire you to start a true crime podcast of your own. And if you have more questions about podcasting check out AUDIOCASTERS, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PODCASTING.
