Night Watch with Katie Ring
Hosted by Katie Ring
A daily narrative true-crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines, offering deep dives into active investigations and notorious historical cases.
A daily, weeknight true-crime series from the Crime House network that functions as a news-adjacent deep dive. Host Katie Ring narrates the facts of one case per episode, often structuring them into multi-part arcs for complex stories like the 'Night Stalker'. The show covers both contemporary cases making headlines and historical crimes, focusing on investigative procedure, evidence, and victim backgrounds.
“Its primary distinction is its daily, weeknight release schedule, offering a constant stream of content that few true-crime podcasts can match. The show's structure frequently uses multi-part series to provide an exhaustive, chronological account of a single case, rather than a condensed single-episode summary.”
Who hosts this show
Katie Ring is a self-defense instructor and victims' advocate who has become a prominent voice in true crime content creation. She hosts "Night Watch," a daily series from the Crime House network, where she analyzes evidence, timelines, and the human stories behind major criminal cases. Ring gained significant attention for her viral coverage of the Karen Read trial, which was featured on Good Morning America.
Credentials & credits
- Self-Defense Instructor
- Content Creator (@the.self.defense.girl)
- Host, "Night Watch"
- Host, "America's Most Infamous Crimes"
- Victims' Advocate
Other ventures
- Crime House (Podcast Network)
- PAVE Studios (Production Company)
- America's Most Infamous Crimes (Podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Night Stalker: The Hunt for Richard Ramirez Takes a Dark TurnFeb 26, 2026 · 19 min
- 02The Making of the Night StalkerFeb 25, 2026 · 22 min
- 03Obsession Turned to Murder in a Quiet Ohio NeighborhoodFeb 24, 2026 · 26 min
- 04The "Au Pair Affair": How a Secret Relationship Turned DeadlyFeb 21, 2026 · 21 min
- 05The Science Behind the Verdict: Scott Falater's Final JudgmentFeb 20, 2026 · 20 min
- 06The Trial That Put Sleepwalking on the Stand: Scott FalaterFeb 19, 2026 · 17 min
- 07The Sleepwalking Murder That Shocked America: Scott FalaterFeb 18, 2026 · 19 min
- 08The Handsome Killer Who Went ViralFeb 17, 2026 · 19 min
Notable episodes
- 01Obsession Turned to Murder in a Quiet Ohio Neighborhood
Demonstrates the show's hybrid potential, combining a detailed narrative of a recent murder with a rare interview segment on true-crime ethics featuring notable advocates Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole.
- 02Night Stalker: The Hunt for Richard Ramirez Takes a Dark Turn
A strong example of the show's multi-part narrative format, focusing on key investigative breakthroughs and the role of a new computerized fingerprint database (AFIS) in identifying the killer.
- 03The Trial That Put Sleepwalking on the Stand: Scott Falater
Highlights the show's ability to dissect the scientific and legal complexities of a case, exploring the controversial 'sleepwalking defense' through expert testimony and trial details.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a primary interview show; interviews are infrequent and brief. When they occur, they are appended to the main narrative segment. Katie Ring's style is direct and purposeful, first giving guests an open-ended prompt to introduce their work, then pivoting to broader, ethical questions about the true-crime genre that leverage the guest's specific background or personal history.
The show is almost entirely a solo-host narrative format, with Katie Ring guiding the listener through the case. Episodes occasionally incorporate archival audio, such as 911 calls, to heighten the storytelling. While primarily narrative, the format has shown flexibility by including brief, topical interviews with other true-crime creators.
Questions Katie Ring keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Katie Ring reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Are you excited for this new podcast?”
Uses this as a simple, welcoming opener to begin the conversation with guest creators.
process
1- Q.01
“Can you tell me a bit about what you're doing and what you'll be talking about?”
This is the main prompt for guests to explain the premise and mission of their own podcast.
controversy
1- Q.01
“As people affected by crime, what are your thoughts on monetizing trauma?”
Pivots the conversation from promotion to a deeper ethical discussion, drawing on the guests' personal histories with crime.
advice
1- Q.01
“Is there anything you'd recommend for creators, as people who've lived through this?”
Asks for actionable advice, positioning the guests as experts who can guide other creators in the genre.
Signature segments
- · Multi-part deep dives on a single case
- · Host sign-off: "Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments."
- · Use of archival audio (e.g., 911 calls)
- · "Crime House" network branding
- · Host intro: "Hi, I'm Katie Ring and welcome to Night Watch."
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are rare. When they do appear, they are fellow true-crime creators or advocates, booked to discuss their own projects or comment on the ethics and practices of the genre itself. The show does not typically interview subjects directly involved in the cases being narrated.
- Sarah Turneyon Obsession Turned to Murder in a Quiet Ohio Neighborhood
- Kourtney Nicholeon Obsession Turned to Murder in a Quiet Ohio Neighborhood
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios, indicating a network-level approach to monetization. Episodes include self-promotion for the network's other shows and its ad-free subscription service, Crime House+.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Katie Ring
People also ask
- What is the format of Night Watch?
- It is a solo-host narrative podcast. Host Katie Ring tells the story of a single true-crime case, often across several episodes. It occasionally includes short interviews with other creators.
- Who is the host, Katie Ring?
- Katie Ring is a self-defense instructor and victims' advocate known for her social media presence (@the.self.defense.girl) and her viral coverage of high-profile trials.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- New episodes are released every weeknight, as described in the podcast's official summary.
- What is Crime House?
- Crime House is a true-crime podcast network and brand owned by PAVE Studios. It produces "Night Watch" and several other shows in the genre.
- Where can I listen to Night Watch?
- Full video episodes are on the "Night Watch with Katie Ring" YouTube channel, and audio versions are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [01]KATIE RING - PAVE Studiospavestudios.com
- [02]Night Watch with Katie Ring - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [03]Crime House accelerates video strategy this Spring - Podnewspodnews.net
- [04]Night Watch - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Crime House - PAVE Studiospavestudios.com
- [06]Special Preview: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole - YouTubeyoutube.com
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