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True Crime Review Time

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

True Crime Review Time Podcast hosted by Joan Glackin and Alex Shannon

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Episodes

Wild Wild Country

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Alex and Joan break down the blockbuster docu-series Wild Wild Country, and why  it had us as a nation in such a gosh darn chokehold! Plus, a quick foray into the Beatles concert-doc style ‘Searching  for  Sheela,’ Joan’s deeply personal  feelings about Salmonella poisoning,  and more!  

The Cult of the Family

March 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

This week Alex and Joan review the 3 part docuseries "The Cult of the Family,"  which tells the story of the infamous Australian cult. Plus, accent-mandatory names, the quirks of old Brooklyn apartments, and some fresh food moments!  Do you have a documentary or series you want us to review? Email us at [email protected], and follow us @TrueCrimeReviewTime. 

The Tinder Swindler with Gabe Pacheco!!

March 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Put on your Gucci tracksuits, this week we're talking Netflix's "The Tinder Swindler!"  The illustrious Gabe Pacheco, host of the "Halal Cartels" podcast, joins us to discuss  sex jesters, fake assassins, and why diamonds are the worst!  Do you have a documentary or series you want us to review? Email us at [email protected], and follow us @TrueCrimeReviewTime. 

Abducted in Plain Sight!

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week the True Crime Review Time gals get in to the twisty turny terrible "Abducted in Plain Sight." Plus, the watch along that never was, rubber nails, and a secret delicatessen! Send recs and requests to [email protected], and follow us @TrueCrimeReviewTime.

Abducted in Plain Sight!

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week the True Crime Review Time gals get in to the twisty turny terrible "Abducted in Plain Sight." Plus, the watch along that never was, rubber nails, and a secret delicatessen! Send recs and requests to [email protected], and follow us @TrueCrimeReviewTime.

The Staircase!

February 22, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

TCRT kicks off Season 2 with a scalding hot review of The Staircase! Grab your red string and your stuffed owl and join hosts Alex Shannon and Joan Glackin as they break down this true crime classic. Plus! New jobs, new haircuts, new segments!  Do you have a documentary or series you want us to review? Email us at [email protected], and follow us @TrueCrimeReviewTime. 

Episode 11: And A Nice Chianti!

December 03, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

The TCRT gals are back after a brief premeditated hiatus!! And what better way to return to the airwaves than by covering two horrifying cannibals?! (Well one horrifying cannibal, one aspiring horrifying cannibal.... we'll get into it) THIS WEEK'S DOCS-Interview with a Cannibal - Vice,Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop - HBO. FOLLOW US- @truecrimereviewtime on instagram to see this week’s rubrics! HOSTS- @joanglackin & @aluxshan. Send recommendations, requests, and recriminations to...

Episode 10: The Scary Blondes Episode!

October 21, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

On this the 10th Episode of TCRT Joan and Alex cover Amazon's new LuLaRich documentary and HBO's The Way Down!We're talking cult-like behavior, moldy leggings, Jesus-themed weight loss programs, and the biggest blondest hair you've ever seen! Follow and send us documentaries you want us to review @truecrimereviewtime

Episode 9: 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' & 'Catfish'

October 13, 2021 00:56 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

This week Alex and Joan break down the heartfelt and horrible 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' docuseries, based on the book by the late great Michelle McNamara. Then, they get into the silly creepy cringey tale that coined the term; 'Catfish!' Follow and send doc requests @truecrimereviewtime!

Episode 8- The Jinx with Special Guest Jonina Thorsteinsdottir!

October 06, 2021 05:17 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

This week Alex and Joan are joined by longtime friend and devoted listener Jonina Thorsteinsdottir to discuss HBO's 'The Jinx!' Also up for discussion: Cats the Musical, jurors with a Nancy Drew complex, and Bjork.

Episode 7- You Asked For This!

September 30, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

You've asked, you've suggested, you've begged, and FINALLY we are taking the hint and voluntarily re-traumatizing ourselves with Netflix's 'The Keepers!' Trigger Warnings abound! Then, we balance ourselves out with some good old fashioned insanity in the form of Errol Morris's 'Tabloid!'

Episode 6- 'The Inventor' & 'Going Clear'

September 22, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

On today's episode Alex and Joan are breaking down 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley' and 'Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,' TWO Alex Gibney joints! All due respect to Gibney, but the titles were literally too long to put in the episode title so... maybe tighten it up...

Episode 5- 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' & (wait for it) 'Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, and Greed'

September 15, 2021 03:39 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Don't be afraid of a power clash!! Vertical stripes and purple paisley? Let's do this! Matricide and Bob Ross? I'm fuckin' in!!!

Episode 4- The Bundy Episode!

September 03, 2021 02:54 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week Joan Glackin and Alex Shannon talk about two of the two million Ted Bundy docs; Netflix's 'Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes,' and Amazon's 'Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer.' The titles? Too long. The docs? Vastly different portraits of an American monster. We'll get into it!

Episode 3- 'The Vow' & 'Seduced- Inside the NXIVM Cult'

August 26, 2021 15:49 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

It's a NXIVM extravaganza! Gross! This week Alex and Joan dive into two docuseries about one creepy deepy cult based out of the most depraved place imaginable- Albany, New York.follow us @truecrimereviewtime ! hosted by Alex Shannon- @aluxshanJoan Glackin- @joanglackintheme song by Liv Senghor- @liviosah

Episode 2- 'Amanda Knox' & 'Lorena'

August 19, 2021 21:37 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

On Episode 2 of TCRT Alex and Joan dish about Netflix's 'Amanda Knox,' and Amazon's 'Lorena.' It's such a fun conversation you would never know it's the third time we're having it due to technical difficulties :) This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, listener discretion is advised. The national domestic violence hotline is (800)787-3224. follow us @truecrimereviewtime ! hosted by Alex Shannon- @aluxshanJoan Glackin- @joanglackintheme song by Liv Senghor- @liviosah

Episode 1- 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer' & 'The Ripper'

August 06, 2021 22:17 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

On the inaugural episode of True Crime Review Time hosts Alex Shannon and Joan Glackin introduce the TCRT Rubric through two recent Netflix docs- 'Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer' and 'The Ripper.'Follow us at @truecrimereviewtime!Alex Shannon- @aluxshanJoan Glackin- @joanglackintheme song by Liv Senghor- @liviosah