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I saw something shared on Facebook recently that made me laugh out loud—why is it so spot-on?

I used to be a huge fan of fictional crime and suspense novels. James Patterson was a staple on my bookshelf, and I was obsessed with prime-time crime dramas like Criminal Minds, Law & Order (both SVU and Criminal Intent), and CSI (Las Vegas and New York—don’t even get me started on Miami). I was all about those gripping procedurals.

So, it’s a bit surprising that it took me so long to dive into the world of true crime podcasts. In fact, I didn’t even get into podcasts in general until much later. My initial foray into the podcast universe came from a billionth rewatch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer—my ultimate comfort show. I wondered if there were others out there who loved it as much as I did (spoiler alert: there are). That curiosity led me to the Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcast, where I found a community of fans discussing every episode of Buffy. That discovery opened the floodgates to a whole new world of podcasts.

From there, I became hooked. I devoured the back catalog of My Favorite Murder, and soon found myself exploring Morbid, Dateline (which, let’s be honest, I’ll never fully catch up on, but it’s great for filler), Buried Bones, and more. My fascination with human psychology has always been strong, but it’s more than just the intrigue of the crimes themselves. It’s about understanding the patterns and behaviors that can help us stay informed and aware. Listening to these podcasts has taught me about the red flags to watch for, what sociopaths look for in a target, and, most importantly, how people survive these harrowing experiences.

I’ve got a podcast about The OC bookmarked for future listening, and I’m also diving into The Rewatcher, a new Buffy podcast by the ladies of Morbid. Plus, I’ve just started enjoying the New Heights podcast, which has been entertaining in so many ways.

Feature image courtesy of @JenniferJokes (I guess – I found it on Facebook).