Foul Play: Crime Series
Claim This Podcastby Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
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<p>Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury.</p><p>Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material.</p><p>This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed.</p><p>From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves.</p><p>New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays.</p><p>Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/2/2014
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
The Keepers, Where Are They Now
Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins interview survivors, advocates, journalists, and filmmakers to update listeners on key figures from "The Keepers" documentary and their ongoing fight for justice.
June 11, 2026
The Suspects and the Silence
Investigator Gemma Hoskins and host Shane Waters delve into listener questions about suspects and silence surrounding Sister Cathy Cesnik's unsolved 1969 murder.
June 2, 2026
California & Alabama: When the Mob Decided to Be the Law
This episode of Foul Play explores how vigilante mobs in California and Alabama took justice into their own hands, examining the violent outcomes and flawed legal systems of two forgotten crimes.
344 total episodes available with 38 transcripts
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- What is Foul Play: Crime Series?
<p>Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury.</p><p>Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material.</p><p>This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed.</p><p>From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves.</p><p>New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays.</p><p>Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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