True Crime Garage
True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life MysteriesGrab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a po...
AI overview.TRUE CRIME GARAGE is hosted by Nic and the Captain, known for their engaging storytelling and insightful discussions on true crime. With a unique combination of…
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On the show
- Mark Pettit1 ep
Audience Interest
- true crime stories
- real-life mysteries
Podcast Focus
- in-depth case analysis
- historical crime events
Publishing Consistency
- 9 years active
- weekly episodes
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- 🇺🇸United States · True CrimeHOME#47136K to 718K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · True Crime#433.1K to 16K
- 🇨🇦Canada · True Crime#712.9K to 15K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · True Crime#912.8K to 15K
- 🇦🇺Australia · True Crime#841.6K to 8.7K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
155K to 818K🎙 Daily cadence·958 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
515K to 2.7M🇺🇸88%🇰🇷2%🇨🇦2%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
283K to 1.5M265K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 |  Another Killer Halloween ////// 963 | Welcome into the terrifying Garage of horrors. It’s an old and dark structure filled with stories of murder and mayhem. This week we explore Serial Killer Halloween letters and a Trick or Treat homicide. So play it safe and don’t open your door or the mailbox this Halloween. 🎃 | 1h 04m 39s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 |  She Deserved to Live ///// 962 | 24 year old Brooke Strattan of Madison, Wisconsin was reported missing by her family on October 1, 2024. She was last seen walking with a man, believed to be her estranged boyfriend the morning after a party. The Madison Police Department reached out to the public for assistance. They had video footage of Brooke. They requested help locating her, identifying the man she was walking with, and requesting any additional video evidence of Brooke walking. | 58m 20s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  The Zodiac /// Part 5 | In the final installment of our Zodiac series, Mike Morford from the Criminology podcast joins us in the Garage to examine Zodiac’s communications with attorney Melvin Belli and the unsolved murder of Cheri Jo Bates—a case long debated for its possible connection to Zodiac. | 55m 38s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  The Zodiac /// Part 4 | In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries. | 53m 21s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  The Zodiac /// Part 3 | In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries. | 51m 05s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 |  The Zodiac /// Part 2 | In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries. | 57m 02s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  The Zodiac /// Part 1 | In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries. | 1h 02m 21s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 2 /// 961 | The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer? This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating. | 47m 02s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 1 /// 960 | The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer? This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating. | 45m 01s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 4 | Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult. | 51m 12s | ||||||
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| 9/29/26 |  Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 3 | Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult. | 1h 10m 34s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 |  Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 2 | Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 2 /// The Murder of Margaret Frame In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear. Reports in the press asked how many potential sex attackers might be prowling the streets of Sussex during the long, dark nights of that coming winter. Violence against women, sexual assaults, attacks after dark had become urgent public concerns. Then Margaret Frame went missing walking home through Stanmer Park after a work shift. The same day that her remains were found another women nearby, Ann Dubeau was stabbed to death in the kitchen of her home. | 1h 08m 51s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 1 | In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear. Reports in the press asked how many potential sex attackers might be prowling the streets of Sussex during the long, dark nights of that coming winter. Violence against women, sexual assaults, attacks after dark had become urgent public concerns. Then Margaret Frame went missing walking home through Stanmer Park after a work shift. The same day that her remains were found another women nearby, Ann Dubeau was stabbed to death in the kitchen of her home. | 59m 25s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  Interstate Strangler /// Part 2 /// 955 | This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains uncertain. | 54m 26s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  Interstate Strangler /// Part 1 /// 954 | This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains uncertain. | 54m 41s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Tracy Harkness ////// Part 4 of 4 | Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com | 22m 26s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Tracy Harkness ////// Part 3 of 4 | Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com | 54m 36s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Tracy Harkness ////// Part 2 of 4 | riday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com | 51m 48s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Tracy Harkness ////// Part 1 of 4 | Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com | 55m 05s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | missing personstrue crime+3 | — | — | — | Russell DermondShirley Dermond+3 | — | 55m 39s | ||
| 9/7/26 | missing personsmurder+3 | — | — | — | Russell DermondShirley Dermond+3 | — | 50m 06s | ||
| 9/2/26 | suicidetrue crime+3 | — | Netflix | — | Mica Millersuicide+3 | — | 47m 18s | ||
| 9/1/26 | suicidetrue crime+3 | — | Netflix | — | Mica Millerpastor's wife+3 | — | 46m 10s | ||
| 8/25/26 | double homicidetrue crime+3 | — | — | Stars Bar & Grill | double homicideStars Bar+5 | — | 51m 27s | ||
| 8/19/26 | murder investigationmissing persons+3 | — | — | Fox Hollow Farms | Herbert BaumeisterFox Hollow Farms+4 | — | 1h 01m 00s | ||
| 8/18/26 | murder investigationmissing persons+3 | — | — | Fox Hollow Farms | Herbert BaumeisterFox Hollow Farms+4 | — | 57m 04s | ||
| 8/12/26 | murderwrongful conviction+3 | — | Ohio Innocence Project | Reynoldsburg, Ohiocentral Ohio | Julie PopovichAdam Saleh+5 | — | 55m 51s | ||
| 8/11/26 | murderwrongful conviction+3 | — | Ohio Innocence Project | Reynoldsburg, Ohiocentral Ohio | Julie PopovichAdam Saleh+5 | — | 1h 04m 29s | ||
| 8/4/26 | missing personscold cases+3 | — | Fairview Park Police Department | Fairview Park | Yvonne Reglarmissing person+5 | — | 55m 55s | ||
| 7/14/26 | unsolved murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Iowa | Patricia Ann VeachAnthony Erthel Williams+3 | — | 1h 03m 49s | ||
| 7/8/26 | disappearanceinvestigation+3 | — | Kent State University | — | Judy Martinsmissing on campus+3 | — | 55m 14s | ||
| 7/7/26 | disappearancetrue crime+3 | — | Kent State University | — | Judy Martinsmissing person+3 | — | 1h 05m 09s | ||
| 7/1/26 | unsolved homicideslinked crimes+3 | — | — | Greenville, South CarolinaMissouri | homicideinvestigation+5 | — | 1h 00m 58s | ||
| 6/30/26 | unsolved homicidescriminal investigation+3 | — | — | Greenville, South CarolinaMissouri | homicideinvestigation+5 | — | 1h 03m 17s | ||
| 6/24/26 | unsolved murdertrue crime+4 | — | Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide UnitCrimeStoppers | Boston | Karina Holmerunsolved case+6 | — | 1h 07m 38s | ||
| 6/23/26 | unsolved murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Boston | Karina Holmerunsolved case+5 | — | 1h 03m 08s | ||
| 6/17/26 | robberyhomicide+3 | — | Indian River County Sheriff’s OfficeCrime Stoppers | Kissimmee, FloridaVero Beach | Curtis Huff JuniorHamid Jebailey+3 | — | 58m 05s | ||
| 6/16/26 | robberyhomicide+3 | — | Indian River County Sheriff’s OfficeCrime Stoppers | Kissimmee, FloridaVero Beach | Curtis Huff JuniorHamid Jebailey+3 | — | 58m 29s | ||
| 6/9/26 | murderinvestigation+3 | — | — | — | Kathy Pagemurder investigation+3 | — | 1h 15m 34s | ||
| 6/3/26 | missing childrenunsolved cases+3 | — | — | New York CitySayreville, New Jersey | Timothy WiltseyEtan Patz+4 | — | 53m 07s | ||
| 6/2/26 | missing childrenunsolved cases+4 | — | — | New York CitySayreville, New Jersey | Timothy WiltseyEtan Patz+5 | — | 53m 58s | ||
| 5/27/26 | missing childrenunsolved cases+3 | — | National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenMissingKids.org | New York CitySayreville, New Jersey | Timothy WiltseyEtan Patz+3 | — | 52m 09s | ||
| 5/26/26 | missing childrenunsolved cases+4 | — | — | New York CitySayreville, New Jersey | Timothy WiltseyEtan Patz+5 | — | 1h 03m 45s | ||
| 5/20/26 | unsolved murdertrain tracks+3 | — | — | OklahomaArizona | murdertrain tracks+3 | — | 1h 07m 25s | ||
| 5/13/26 | homicideunsolved murder+3 | — | Warner Robins Police Department | Warner RobinsGeorgia | murderhomicide+5 | — | 58m 31s | ||
| 5/12/26 | homicideunsolved murder+3 | — | Warner Robins Police Department | Warner Robins | murderhomicide+5 | — | 44m 01s | ||
| 5/7/26 | murdercold case+3 | — | P&S CarryoutAuglaize County Sheriff’s Office | St. Mary’s Ohio | Drive-Thru murderRoger Parent+3 | — | 1h 18m 04s | ||
| 5/5/26 | missing personsinvestigation+3 | — | Bratenahl Police DepartmentF.B.I. | Cleveland | Paige Coffeymissing person+6 | — | 1h 19m 44s | ||
| 4/29/26 | disappearancetrue crime+3 | — | Columbus Police Department | Ohio StateUgly Tuna Saloona | Brian Shafferdisappearance+3 | — | 1h 09m 50s | ||
| 4/28/26 | murderinvestigation+3 | — | — | New York | Rex HeuermannGilgo Four+3 | — | 49m 34s | ||
| 4/22/26 | missing childrentrue crime+3 | — | — | Des Moines, IowaIowa+1 | missing paperboysJohnny Gosch+3 | — | 1h 09m 43s | ||
| 4/21/26 | abductionmurder+3 | Mark Pettit | A Need to Kill | — | paperboysdisappearances+6 | — | 1h 31m 15s | ||
| 4/15/26 | missing childrenabductions+3 | — | Anderson Erickson Dairy | IowaNebraska | missing paperboysabduction cases+5 | — | 1h 05m 31s | ||
| 4/14/26 | missing childrenabduction+4 | — | — | IowaNebraska | missing paperboysabduction cases+5 | — | 1h 11m 59s | ||
| 4/8/26 | abductionmissing persons+3 | — | — | IowaNebraska | missing paperboysabduction+3 | — | 1h 01m 17s | ||
| 4/7/26 | missing personstrue crime+3 | — | — | IowaNebraska | Johnny Goschmissing paperboys+5 | — | 1h 05m 08s | ||
| 3/31/26 | murderreal estate+3 | — | — | 558 Stone Creek Court | Ashley Oklandmurder+3 | — | 1h 04m 52s | ||
| 3/25/26 | missing personsmother-daughter relationship+3 | — | Robertson County Sheriff’s DepartmentTennessee Bureau of Investigation | — | missing Wix girlsJennifer Wix+3 | — | 51m 58s | ||
| 3/24/26 | missing personsmother-daughter relationship+3 | — | Robertson County Sheriff’s DepartmentTennessee Bureau of Investigation | — | missing Wix girlsJennifer Wix+5 | — | 45m 01s | ||
| 3/18/26 | missing personinvestigation+3 | — | True Crime Garage | — | Leah Martinmissing mother+3 | — | 47m 46s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
TRUE CRIME GARAGE is hosted by Nic and the Captain, known for their engaging storytelling and insightful discussions on true crime. With a unique combination of humor and seriousness, they have built a reputation for delivering in-depth analyses of real-life mysteries while fostering a relaxed atmosphere, often enjoying a beer during episodes. The podcast stands out by diving deep into a variety of true crime cases, ranging from notorious international incidents to unsettling local mysteries. The format is conversational, with the hosts dissecting each case, providing context, and encouraging listener engagement, making the chilling stories both accessible and entertaining. Listeners are drawn to True Crime Garage for its compelling narratives and dynamic host interactions, seeking both entertainment and a deeper understanding of criminal cases. With a substantial following, the podcast offers a community for true crime enthusiasts to explore the darker sides of society and culture.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 319K
- Total plays: 18M
- Total reviews: 37K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 14K
Castbox
- Followers: 209K
- Plays: 12M
- Reviews: 3.6K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 54K
- Views: 6.9M
- Videos: 2.5K
Podcast App
- Followers: 35K
- Reviews: 33K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 7.8K
- Reviews: 50
Find them online
Audience
seniors
Key insights
What the show covers
- in-depth case analysis
- historical crime events
- cultural crime context
- engaging storytelling
Audience interests
- true crime stories
- real-life mysteries
- psychology of criminals
- unsolved cases
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- engaged community
- not specified yet
Publishing consistency
- 9 years active
- weekly episodes
- over 900 episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for True Crime Garage
Peaked at #43 in South Korea, currently #43 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| United States | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| TR | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Norway | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| PH | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Sweden | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| RO | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Canada | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| Ireland | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| Australia | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| CL | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| Finland | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| KE | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| Brazil | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| Denmark | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| TW | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| SA | — | #128 | #128 | — |
| AE | — | #130 | #130 | — |
Chart Positions
30 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
30 placements across 30 markets.