Overview of Out Now: Crime Scene Weekly — Unforgettable True Crime Stories
Crime Scene is a new weekly true-crime show from The Binge (Sony Music Entertainment / Campside Media) that delivers single-episode, deeply reported stories behind memorable crimes. Hosted by Jonathan Hirsch with producer/co‑host Cooper Mall, the series pulls from the network’s investigative resources to share cases that haven’t previously been aired. New episodes are released weekly and the show complements The Binge’s monthly long-form series.
Hosts and credentials
- Jonathan Hirsch — Host; known for My Fugitive Dad and Dear Franklin Jones; executive producer at The Binge.
- Cooper Mall — Producer and co-host; reporter behind Fatal Beauty and reporting on Margot Freshwater.
Format and release schedule
- Weekly single-episode show (Crime Scene office format).
- Uses investigative reporting and on-the-ground reporting.
- The Binge continues to release a new long-form series on the first of every month; Crime Scene provides shorter, standalone stories between those drops.
- Available now on major podcast and video platforms (“wherever you listen to or watch your shows”).
What makes Crime Scene different
- Emphasis on investigative journalism: “boots on the ground” reporting rather than purely studio narration.
- Curates and shares stories from The Binge’s desk that previously couldn’t be published in full-format series.
- Blends the network’s long-form investigative strengths into concise, standalone episodes for weekly consumption.
Key takeaways for listeners
- Expect well-researched, field-report-driven true-crime episodes that spotlight memorable or overlooked cases.
- Good for listeners who want investigative depth without committing to a full multi-episode series.
- Complements The Binge’s long-form shows by filling the weekly release cadence with standalone reporting.
Notable quotes from the trailer
- “We tell you the stories behind the world's most unforgettable crimes.”
- “We have boots on the ground.”
Recommended actions
- Subscribe to Crime Scene on your preferred podcast/video app to get weekly episodes.
- Follow The Binge network for their monthly long-form series and related investigative shows (e.g., My Fugitive Dad, Fatal Beauty).