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Canadian true crime fans; international listeners curious about crime north of the border; those who appreciate a lighter touch on dark material.
Verdict: Good if niche interests you. Dark Poutine is Canada's version of True Crime Garage — Jesse and Kent know their country's criminal history cold and serve it up with the same deadpan northern frankness.
About this podcast
Canadian true crime podcast hosted by Jesse Lavoie and Kent Fraser covering crimes from across Canada with frank, humour-tinged presentation — filling a genuine gap in Canadian crime media while drawing on the hosts' deep knowledge of Canadian criminal history.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Dark Poutine?
- Canadian true crime fans; international listeners curious about crime north of the border; those who appreciate a lighter touch on dark material.
- Is Dark Poutine worth listening to?
- Good if niche interests you. Dark Poutine is Canada's version of True Crime Garage — Jesse and Kent know their country's criminal history cold and serve it up with the same deadpan northern frankness.
- Where can I listen to Dark Poutine?
- Dark Poutine is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with Dark Poutine?
- Start with: Any episode covering a well-known Canadian case — their coverage of Paul Bernardo or Robert Pickton are good entry points
- What format is Dark Poutine?
- Episodic — approximately ~60 min per episode; regular releases each.
- What type of crime does Dark Poutine cover?
- Dark Poutine covers Murder, Cold Case, Serial Killer, Missing Person.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Conversational, Canadian, occasionally humorous
- Episode length
- ~60 min per episode; regular releases
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Best to start
- Any episode covering a well-known Canadian case — their coverage of Paul Bernardo or Robert Pickton are good entry points
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