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Small Town Dicks: True Crime from America's Small Towns
Yeardley Smith and Detective Dan investigate crimes in close-knit American communities
Small Town Dicks is a true crime podcast hosted by Yeardley Smith and Detective Dan, which explores real crimes and criminal investigations in small towns across the United States. The show digs into striking criminal cases and presents multi-part investigative series that lay out the details and the complexities of crimes committed in close-knit communities.
The combination behind the microphone shapes the programme. Detective Dan brings experience from policing, while Yeardley Smith brings the storytelling, and together they give each case an authentic investigative perspective. The result goes considerably deeper than surface-level crime reporting, offering listeners a detailed look at how local investigators work to solve cases and secure justice for the communities they serve.
What sets Small Town Dicks apart within the true crime landscape is its exclusive focus on crime in smaller communities, where personal relationships and local knowledge can play a decisive role in an investigation. In places where everyone knows everyone, a detective's understanding of the people and the geography can be as important as any piece of physical evidence — and the podcast returns to that dynamic again and again.
The show's commitment to detailed storytelling and thorough investigative work has made it a distinctive voice in the true crime genre.
About the podcast
HostYeardley Smith and Detective Dan
NetworkIndependently owned
FormatTrue Crime podcast
HostsYeardley Smith und Detective Dan
Country of originUSA
ThemeCrimes in small American towns
Special featureMulti-part investigative series with in-depth research
Episodes
7
The Opposite of Love
A welfare check on a woman who stopped showing up for work leads to a guarded husband and a case that shook a small community.
October 16, 2026
Bad Bet
The episode Bad Bet from Small Town Dicks follows a rare Edinburgh shooting that investigators feared could ignite a gang war.
October 9, 2026
Evil Walked In
A Small Town Dicks episode follows Detective Greg as a shooting investigation turns into a hunt for a mystery man who keeps giving police different names.
October 2, 2026
Push
The episode "Push" covers a deadly teenage dare from a train trestle and the felony murder case prosecutor Kristin fought largely alone to bring to trial.
September 25, 2026
Guard the Yard: Akil Baddoo of the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Akil Baddoo talks confidence, setbacks, and his unforgettable MLB debut with Yeardley Smith.
September 21, 2026
Unbreakable
The episode "Unbreakable" covers a harrowing home invasion and the police search for the suspect, narrated by Detective Dan.
September 18, 2026
Small Town Dicks: When Detectives Lift the Veil
Small Town Dicks is a true crime podcast hosted by Yeardley Smith alongside twin detectives Dan and Dave, exploring crimes from small communities. The series covers sexual offenses, child abuse and violent crimes through original recordings and expert analysis.
May 26, 2025
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