He left home as the chubby kid with a dream, a decade later, he's a touring comic with a killer set. Literally. In Wisecrack, stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returns to his hometown for a charity gig, only to find himself headlining the most terrifying night of his life. The warm welcome quickly unravels into a chilling true crime tale of a downward spiral and a town shaken by murder. When TV crime producer Jodi Tovay stumbled across Edd’s comedy set, it did more than get a few laughs, it opened the door to a years-long investigation she never saw coming. Part comedy special, part true crime thriller, Wisecrack blends punchlines with plot twists in a genre-defying ride where the laughs are real and the danger is no joke.
Hosts Edd and Jodi discuss their upcoming tour, the changes in their lives since the podcast's release, and Edd's favorite sports team in this episode.
29 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Meet Me in London, NYC, Atlanta and more!
Comedian Edd Hedges shares his darkly hilarious true crime story on stage in Wisecrack Live, a genre-defying comedy tour hosted by crime producer Jodi Tovay.
19 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Wisecrack Live Tour!
Crime producer and podcast host Jodi Tovay interviews comedian Edd Hedges about his darkly hilarious true crime story featured in his live comedy tour.
7 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
When Systems Fail: Culpability on Trial (With Jodi Tovay, Dennis Cooper, and Jaime Albright)
Jodi Tovay and Dennis Cooper interview Producer Jaime Albright about how systemic failures in mental health and justice shape culpability and case outcomes.
3 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Instagram Live Q&A with Edd and Jodi on November 14!
Host Edd Hedges and guest Jodi Tovay answer listener questions live on Instagram, offering direct insights into their expertise.
31 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Butcher of Mons – Le Monstre 2 [Trailer]
Host(s) explore the chilling unsolved case of the Butcher of Mons, a serial killer whose identity remains a mystery.
28 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Back to the Beginning (with Edd Hedges and Jodi Tovay)
Host Edd Hedges and guest Jodi Tovay share unfiltered behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Wisecrack, revealing unforgettable highs and lows.
14 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Live Q&A with Edd Hedges
Host W. Kamau Bell interviews Edd Hedges about his defining story and the power of laughter in this live Q&A episode.
7 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Hold for Laughter
Edd Hedges interviews himself as he rewrites his stand-up set, finding parallels between his trauma and his bully.
30 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Brett You Never Knew Me
Hosts Jodi and Edd interview individuals close to Brett, uncovering painful truths about his past and its impact.
23 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Brett Who?
In a town full of dark childhood memories, we meet Edd's parents and hear their version of events from that tragic night. Jodi starts to wonder if she’s digging up the truth or following a lie.
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18 Sept 2025
Inside Wisecrack (with Payne Lindsey and Jodi Tovay)
Host Jodi Tovay sits down with Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished) for a wide-open conversation about what it really took to bring this series to life. From the curveballs of reporting and the messy truths behind true crime storytelling, Jodi and Payne pull back the curtain and get real about the work, the weight, and the weird moments that come with investigating a case full of punchlines.
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16 Sept 2025
Brett
A missed call, a prison transfer, a well-meaning barrister. Jodi heads to London to follow the trail of breadcrumbs—religion, regret, and red flags—but none of it seems to add up.
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9 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Who's There
By the end of Edd's stand up set, Jodi walks out with the one name that could unlock the truth. But it would take years (and a lot of beer) for Edd Hedges to finally face the reality of that horrible night.
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2 Sept 2025
Knock, Knock
On stage, Edd Hedges, a fledgling English comedian, tells a quirky-yet-creepy tale about the scariest night of his life. The audience hangs on every word, including crime producer Jodi Tovay, unaware that this night would spark an investigation that would last nearly a decade.
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26 Aug 2025
Official Trailer- Wisecrack
A crime producer stumbles upon a one of a kind comedy set, sending her down a rabbit hole of deception and murder. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, Wisecrack is a new 6-part limited series that blends investigative true crime with stand up comedy. Coming September 2nd.
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20 Aug 2025
Do Not Turn On the Lights
What do you get when a true crime producer walks into a comedy club? Answer: Wisecrack— a 6-part limited series where true crime and stand up comedy take center stage. Coming September 2nd, from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts.
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Encore
Published 6 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So that was, that was a cool moment for me. I was like, oh, we made that. And that's how people, I think, engage with it. So that, that's been, that's been pretty nice. And what's the, what's the wildest take from a fan that you've gotten since we've started? Oh, I've had a couple of, so mostly everything's been really nice, right? Everyone's been lovely. A few people have like come to me and been like, you know, I doubt what you say. And that's fair enough. That's not a wild take. I think with a story like this, it's polarizing. It's a first -hand account. I'm a comedian, so it's difficult to take it seriously at times. […]
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