True Crime Obsessed
Hosted by True Crime Obsessed
Two hosts recap popular true-crime documentaries with a mix of humor, sass, and outrage at the criminals and investigators involved.
This is a true-crime *recap* podcast where co-hosts Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle watch a documentary and then discuss it, often scene-by-scene. Their commentary is a fast-paced, gossipy dialogue mixing outrage at injustice, frustration with shoddy police work, and comedic asides about the people involved. The show acts as a companion piece, meant to be listened to after you've seen the documentary in question.
“Unlike investigative or narrative true-crime shows, TCO is pure commentary. Its signature is the hosts' campy, theatrical, and unapologetically opinionated banter, which sets it apart from more somber genre peers. They are known for championing victims while calling out "garbage criminals" and inept authorities.”
Who hosts this show
True Crime Obsessed is a comedy podcast hosted by Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle. Launched in 2017, the show features the duo recapping true-crime documentaries with a distinctive blend of humor, heart, and sharp commentary. It has become one of the most popular podcasts in the genre, accumulating hundreds of millions of downloads and making history in 2022 as the first podcast to have a live show on Broadway.
Credentials & credits
- Patrick Hinds: BFA in Theater Studies from Emerson College, bestselling author of 'Failure Is Not NOT an Option'.
- Gillian Pensavalle: Actor, voice-over artist, writer, and producer with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry.
- Patrick Hinds: Creator of Broadway-focused podcasts 'Theater People' and 'Broadway Backstory'.
- Gillian Pensavalle: Creator and host of 'The Hamilcast,' a popular podcast about the musical 'Hamilton'.
- Gillian Pensavalle: Co-creator and star of the comedic web series 'The Residuals'.
- Patrick Hinds: Founder of the Obsessed Network.
Other ventures
- Obsessed Network (a podcast network founded by Patrick Hinds).
- The Hamilcast (Gillian's podcast about the musical Hamilton).
- Let The Women Do the Work (Gillian's limited series podcast).
- The Golden Girls Deep Dive (Patrick's podcast).
- Failure Is Not NOT an Option (Patrick's bestselling memoir).
- The Residuals (Gillian's web series).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01True Crime Obsessed covers Trust Me: The False ProphetJun 26, 2026 · 1 min
- 02
- 03Death in Hell's Kitchen // True Crime ObsessedJun 25, 2026 · 52 min
- 04Secrets in the Ashes // True Crime ObsessedJun 23, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 05The Crash // True Crime ObsessedJun 16, 2026 · 1h 38m
- 06Joe Hunter's Mission (from "48 Hours") // True Crime ObsessedJun 11, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 07The Grindr Killer Scandal: A Faking It Special // True Crime ObsessedJun 9, 2026 · 54 min
- 08Untold: Chess Mates // True Crime ObsessedJun 2, 2026 · 1h 02m
Notable episodes
- 01Death in Hell's Kitchen // True Crime Obsessed
Highlights the show's focus on LGBTQ+ cases and its sharp critique of police bias and neglect.
- 02Secrets in the Ashes // True Crime Obsessed
A classic example of the hosts' signature outrage at a botched investigation and a seemingly obvious suspect who evades justice for years.
- 03The Crash // True Crime Obsessed
Showcases their critique of the subjects' behavior in a documentary and how they direct listeners to their Patreon for more details.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted commentary show, not an interview-based podcast. The hosts, Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle, recap a true-crime documentary they have just watched. Their interaction is a fast-paced, overlapping dialogue with each other, not with guests. They do not conduct interviews.
This is a co-hosted commentary show, not an interview podcast. Episodes follow the narrative of a specific true-crime documentary, with Patrick and Gillian adding their own outrage, personal anecdotes, and critiques. The tone is fast-paced and conversational, with the hosts frequently using 'Girl' as a familiar term of address and referring to disliked figures as 'garbage people'.
Signature segments
- · Calling disliked people 'Garbage People'
- · Opening banter starting with 'Girl...'
- · Expressing outrage at incompetent or corrupt officials
- · Critiquing documentary production choices and editing
- · Promoting their Patreon for 'deep dive' bonus content
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show features host-read ads for direct-to-consumer brands like Quince, Zenni, and various meal kits and wellness products. Sponsorship is a primary revenue stream, complemented by one of Patreon's largest subscriber communities, which gets ad-free shows and exclusive bonus content.
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 True Crime Obsessed
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of True Crime Obsessed?
- The podcast is hosted by Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a recap and commentary show. The two hosts discuss a true-crime documentary they have just watched, adding humor and criticism. It is not an interview or investigative podcast.
- Is True Crime Obsessed still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, the podcast is active and typically releases multiple episodes per week.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- True Crime Obsessed is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and full video episodes are on YouTube.
- What is the True Crime Obsessed Patreon?
- Their Patreon offers over 400 ad-free bonus episodes, including deep-dive coverage of series like 'The Jinx' and 'Making A Murderer'.
- What is the Obsessed Network?
- The Obsessed Network is a podcast network founded by host Patrick Hinds to produce other shows, though it has faced public controversy and changes to its lineup.
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- [01]True Crime Obsessed Official Websitetruecrimeobsessed.com
- [02]About Patrick Hindstruecrimeobsessed.com
- [03]About Gillian Pensavalletruecrimeobsessed.com
- [04]Gillian Pensavalle Official Websitegillianpensavalle.com
- [05]Patrick Hinds's Author Websitepatrickfails.com
- [06]True Crime Obsessed - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [07]AUDIOBOOM ANNOUNCES PODCAST DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH TRUE CRIME OBSESSED AND DEVELOPMENT DEAL WITH OBSESSED NETWORKaudioboom.com
- [08]True Crime Obsessed Newstruecrimeobsessed.news
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