The Casual Criminalist

I ADORE Simon. I find his voice soothing and I swear I don’t mean this as an insult but there is no better program to help me sleep than this one (or decoding the Unknown). I know. Sounds like it’s boring. But here’s the thing: I have issues with insomnia-the kind where my brain won’t shut off. Ever. And it leads to panic attacks. I took medication. Tried meditation. And then found this. Simon and his writers have me (and my ADD brain) focused and his voice is soothing enough that I can relax and sleep. I pay attention. Lord knows I put on each episode MULTIPLE times and listen in the car too so I can get the “whole story” because I’m so intrigued. So while I fall asleep to this and no longer have to take sleep meds (which is AWESOME!) I also enjoy the content. I love the humor, the off the cuff comments, the “waffling” (as you British like to say) off topic. I appreciate the raw reactions to things and honest opinions. Jen (audio and YouTube Video Editor) does a great job with the editing and sound effects. ALL of the writers are amazing and exceedingly talented. If I could change anything? It would be MORE EPISODES (or just more shows available as podcasts….because reasons). Sorry for the long review but y’all need to know how awesome you are. (And writers-make sure he tosses some extra goodies down the basement for you!)

most definitely one of the better and more put together podcasts. i love it.

I feel like I lose brain cells at an alarming rate listening to you drone on about nothing and thinking it’s comedy. Ugh hard skip!

Easily the best true crime podcast I’ve listened too