Overview of Crimeless
Crimeless is a weekly true-crime comedy podcast from SmartLess Media (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett), Campside Media, and Big Money Players. Hosted by comedian Rory Scovel and investigative journalist Josh Dean, the show explores bizarre, ridiculous, and borderline-unbelievable crimes — the “stupider side of the true crime world” — with investigative curiosity and a heavy dose of humor.
Hosts & Production
- Hosts: Rory Scovel (comedian/actor) and Josh Dean (investigative journalist).
- Presented by: SmartLess Media (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett), Campside Media, and Big Money Players.
- Format: Weekly episodes featuring one strange crime each week, plus games and recurring segments.
Format and Tone
- Tone: Lighthearted, comedic, irreverent, and curious — mixes true-crime reporting with jokey commentary.
- Structure: Deep dives into a single odd crime per episode, interspersed with voice acting, humor, and game segments.
- Audience: True-crime listeners who prefer quirky, absurd, or funny stories rather than grim, procedural coverage.
Notable episode themes and examples
The trailer highlights the kinds of stories the show covers — odd, petty, or surreal crimes:
- Is cutting someone’s hair without permission a crime? (including a cat-related twist)
- The question of snorting human remains — legality and absurdity.
- The “dumbest way” to steal a quarter-million dollars.
- Large-scale catfishing: “Who catfishes a city?”
- Faking your own death but staying in the same town — ineptitude or bold acting?
- Promiscuous primates and other bizarre animal-related incidents.
- Tarot-reading antics, surprising voice acting, and an “attempted double murder” framed with dark humor.
- Recurring games: e.g., “the hardest trivia game on the poop episode.”
Key takeaways
- Crimeless focuses on crimes that make you ask “wait, what?” — more comedic puzzlement than grim fascination.
- The show blends investigative reporting (Josh Dean) with comedic framing and interviews/voice work (Rory Scovel).
- Episodes include both storytelling and playful segments, aiming to entertain as much as inform.
- It’s positioned as a lighter companion to traditional true-crime shows, celebrating human ineptitude and oddity.
Notable quotes (from the trailer)
- “Have you ever listened to crime shows and found yourself with more questions than answers?”
- “Introducing Crimeless… the world's dumbest criminals.”
- “If you can fake your own death and still live in the same town, and all you did was change your name, you are either an incredible actor or you live in the dumbest town.”
- “How great would it be if at the end of season one you turned into like a master criminal? That’s how the season should end.”
How to listen
- Release cadence: Weekly.
- Where: Search for “Crimeless” on podcast platforms (the trailer specifically mentions iHeartRadio); available wherever podcasts are streamed/downloaded.
Recommendation
If you enjoy true-crime stories that are strange, silly, and presented with comedic banter rather than bleak gravity, Crimeless is worth a follow. Expect storytelling mixed with jokes, games, and plenty of “you can’t be serious” moments.