Podcast
REAL is an independent true crime podcast created and hosted by award-winning television producer Naomi Channell. Each episode is crafted as an audio documentary, combining careful storytelling with thorough research into real criminal cases. The podcast stands out for its polished production quality and documentary-style approach to the genre.
As an independent production available on Spotify, REAL exemplifies the growing wave of creator-driven true crime content in the podcasting world. Naomi Channell's background in television production lends the audio format a cinematic quality that elevates the podcast above average true crime coverage.
The series is aimed at listeners seeking in-depth, well-produced investigations into criminal cases, presented with journalistic rigor and narrative finesse. Each episode draws listeners into the complexity and human dimensions of real crimes through compelling audio storytelling.
About the podcast
HostNaomi Channell
FormatPodcast / Audio Documentary
Creator (female)Naomi Channell
Available onSpotify
ProductionIndependent
GenreTrue Crime
Episodes
9
The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe
An episode of REAL covering the 2026 abduction of a young girl in Greater Manchester by a man previously convicted of murder.
October 20, 2026
The Murder of Lily Whitehouse
An episode of REAL covering the death of 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse, who met 38-year-old Mohammed Azim in 2023.
October 13, 2026
The Murder of Samantha Henderson
An episode of REAL examining the murder of Samantha Henderson, a domestic homicide that left four children without their mother.
October 6, 2026
The Unlawful Killing of Yousef Makki
REAL covers the death of 17-year-old Yousef Makki, where a criminal court and an inquest reached opposing conclusions.
September 29, 2026
Devil Woman: The Crimes of Natalie Bennett
An episode of REAL covering how Natalie Bennett's relationship with 19-year-old Kasey Anderson turned into a campaign of abuse.
September 22, 2026
The Secret Life of Ms. Carroll
The episode covers Eimear Carroll, an Irish primary school teacher and mother whose secret double life came to light.
September 14, 2026
REAL Presents: Grave Concerns – Izabela Zablocka and the Funeral Industry Scandal
Izabela Zablocka is a central figure in this episode of Grave Concerns, which investigates systemic failures in the British funeral industry. Her 15-year mystery and the subsequent murder conviction highlight a dangerous lack of regulation in the sector.
March 17, 2026
Podcast Exposes Criminal Underworld of UK Funeral Industry
A new podcast series examines criminal activities plaguing Britain's funeral industry, beginning with the March 2024 police investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, where 35 bodies were discovered at the premises and two people were arrested on charges of fraud and preventing lawful burial.
March 17, 2026
How Independent Nordic Podcasters Are Reshaping True Crime
A new generation of independent podcast producers across Denmark and the Nordic region are bypassing traditional media gatekeepers to tell stories of real crimes that sound too absurd to be factual. These self-funded ventures represent a shift in how Scandinavian true crime narratives reach international audiences.
March 1, 2026
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