The ethics of true crime podcasts

Hosted by award-winning podcasters Damien St John and Ant McGinley, this episode explores the ethical challenges facing true crime podcasters. Together with Adam Lloyd from the UK True Crime podcast, we examine when coverage becomes exploitation, whether creators should contact victims' families, how to ensure accuracy without journalism training, the ethics of monetising tragedy, and balancing engagement with dignity. For independent podcasters navigating these moral complexities, we offer guidance on creating compelling content while maintaining ethical standards and respecting those affected by crime.Subscribe to Adam's post for more True Crime coverage at https://www.uktruecrime.comAffiliate: Bad internet ruining recordings? Riverside captures perfect audio and video, whatever your set up. Start recording with Riverside for free now at https://bit.ly/podomedy-riversideIf you find our battle-tested insight useful, you can buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/podcastadviceshowDo your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@podomedy/fundraiser-for-stay-tuned-2025