Quick take
True crime fans who want law enforcement perspective from actual detectives who worked the cases rather than outside commentators; fans of Yeardley Smith and celebrity-guest podcast formats.
Verdict: Must listen. Small Town Dicks is the only true crime podcast where the people telling the stories actually worked them — real detectives, real case audio, and Yeardley Smith keeping it human.
About this podcast
Emmy winner Yeardley Smith hosts anonymous twin detective brothers Dan and Dave, who retell their actual small-town criminal investigations using real case audio — 911 calls, interviews, and recordings — with celebrity guest co-hosts joining each case. Paul Holes serves as a regular resident expert.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Small Town Dicks?
- True crime fans who want law enforcement perspective from actual detectives who worked the cases rather than outside commentators; fans of Yeardley Smith and celebrity-guest podcast formats.
- Is Small Town Dicks worth listening to?
- Must listen. Small Town Dicks is the only true crime podcast where the people telling the stories actually worked them — real detectives, real case audio, and Yeardley Smith keeping it human.
- Where can I listen to Small Town Dicks?
- Small Town Dicks is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon.
- Where should I start with Small Town Dicks?
- Start with: Any two-part episode works well as a standalone; the Detective Dan and Dave format means any entry point is accessible
- What format is Small Town Dicks?
- Episodic — approximately ~60-90 min per episode; 300+ episodes across multiple seasons each.
- What type of crime does Small Town Dicks cover?
- Small Town Dicks covers Murder, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Fraud, Cold Case.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Professional, conversational, empathetic
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; 300+ episodes across multiple seasons
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Any two-part episode works well as a standalone; the Detective Dan and Dave format means any entry point is accessible
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