Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes

On Buried Bones, journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and retired investigator Paul Holes dissect some of history’s most compelling true crime cases from centuries ago. Together, they explore these very old cases through a 21st century lens. With their years of expertise and knowledge of modern forensics, they reflect on how far science has come and bring new insight to old mysteries. Together, Kate and Paul have examined many cases including the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the first time fingerprinting was used as evidence in a courtroom and a possible serial killer in 1960s Nashville. They ask, was the right person convicted or was someone wrongfully accused? See pictures, diagrams and evidence from each case on Instagram @buriedbonespod. Buried Bones is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Tenfold More Wicked and more.
Hosts & Guests
Best TC podcast, hands down!
2 days ago
Kate Winkler Dawson, Paul Holes and the “behind the scenes” crew of BB, put together a true crime podcast that is very engaging, polished and professional yet feels down to earth and accessible, and compelling whilst never being exploitative or sensationalistic. I am very picky about which True Crime podcasts I listen because unfortunately many seem to fall into the category of 1) Lacking a sense of overall professionalism, 2) Going for sensationalistic details or 3) Morphing into a show that focuses too much on the hosts personal lives or constantly sharing emotional reactions/personal opinions in response to the story they’re telling. At the beginning of each episode KWD and PH have some kind of personal check in, but I look forward to it as it gives you just the right amount of personal awareness/sense of connection that is ideal with a podcast you regularly listen to and then they roll right into the episode. This is hands down not just my favorite TC podcast but my favorite podcast full stop. 10/10, would recommend to anyone who has an interest in True Crime or just high quality storytelling :).
Refreshingly professional
Jan 25
I love the organization of and consistency throughout this podcast! I also love the lack of filler words and that you don’t speak over each other. I usually get so annoyed with the chit chat at the beginning of podcasts but somehow y’all do it right - short and sweet. I hate that I’m caught up and have to wait for new episodes now, but it’s worth the wait!
Interesting and easy to listen to
5 days ago
I love Paul and binged Small Town Dicks and needed more so tried this show. It’s a different dynamic than Small Town Dicks and I’m getting used to that. I think one thing that bothers me is I find Kate a bit annoying during the opening banter. I can definitely do without that but now they get going, I enjoy it a lot and can listen while I do dishes, laundry, etc, and it makes those tasks go by quicker. Revising my review. Kate is downright rude to Paul and it bothers me a lot.
boring
Jan 30
they can’t tell a story
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- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes112
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