Austria's Top True Crime Podcast Expands to Denmark

Europe's Most Successful True Crime Duo

Since launching in 2020, Julia Fürthaler and Werner Höfler have created Austria's most-listened true crime podcast with 'Darf's ein bisserl Mord sein?' (translating to 'Can it be a little bit of murder?'). With over 5 million downloads and a stellar 4.9 out of 5-star rating on podcast.de, the duo has established themselves as fixtures in the German-language podcast landscape. Every Thursday, new episodes arrive featuring the hosts analyzing both international and local criminal cases with a distinctive blend of journalistic thoroughness and Austrian humor.

What sets the podcast apart is its rejection of sensationalism in favor of fact-based research. The hosts work exclusively with original sources including court documents, police reports, and witness testimonies. Episodes run between 45 and 90 minutes, employing a structured approach where the hosts reconstruct events, analyze motives and verdicts, and present interviews.

A Classic Division of Labor

The success formula rests on clear role division between the hosts. Julia Fürthaler handles meticulous research and presents cases with journalistic precision, while Werner Höfler—an Austrian cabaret artist—brings the characteristic Vienna humor. This combination keeps the podcast authentic and engaging without resorting to sensationalism.

Early episodes covered prominent Austrian cases, including the world-renowned Natascha Kampusch case. Since then, the hosts have explored both cross-border cases and local Austrian criminal investigations, such as the 2022 analysis of the Jack Unterweger case.

Success Beyond Austrian Borders

The podcast's popularity extends far beyond Austria's boundaries. On German Spotify charts, 'Darf's ein bisserl Mord sein?' regularly achieves top rankings within the true crime category. German listeners particularly praise the "precise research without sensationalism" and coverage of cross-border cases in Bavaria and Austrian regions.

Austrian dialect blended with cultural references keeps the podcast authentic while remaining fully comprehensible to German speakers. GfK Entertainment Podcast Charts for both Germany and Austria confirm the format consistently ranks among the best true crime productions in 2024-2025.