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ARD Crime Time

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ARD Crime Time is a German-produced true crime podcast that deliberately avoids sensationalism in its approach to criminal cases. Rather than dramatizing cases for entertainment purposes, the program presents carefully researched reconstructions of sensational crimes, based on long-term journalistic work and exclusive access to police and prosecutorial case files. Each episode delves into the intensive investigative work and legal processes behind notable cases.

The podcast is hosted by Anne Eichhorn, Felix Gebhardt and Mattis Kießig and places great emphasis on factual accuracy and journalistic rigor. With over 160 episodes released biweekly, ARD Crime Time has established itself as a serious exploration of criminal cases — far removed from sensationalized true crime entertainment.

The program is available on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and ARD Audiothek, making it easily accessible to listeners in German-speaking countries and around the world.

About the podcast

HostAnne Eichhorn, Felix Gebhardt, Mattis Kießig

NetworkMitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) / ARD

FormatTrue Crime podcast

ProducerMDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk)

HostsAnne Eichhorn, Felix Gebhardt, Mattis Kießig

Publication formatEvery two weeks

Number of episodesOver 160

Available onApple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, ARD Audiothek

LanguageGerman

Episodes

ARD Crime Time: Der öffentlich-rechtliche True Crime Podcast

ARD Crime Time: Public Broadcasting True Crime Excellence

ARD Crime Time is the official true crime podcast of Germany's public broadcasting network, produced by rbb. With rigorous journalistic standards and respectful treatment of victims, hosts Anne Eichhorn, Felix Gebhardt, and Mattis Kießig set a new benchmark for what quality true crime means.

May 7, 2026

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