True Time is a true crime podcast hosted by wife and husband Avery and Dylan Hammel. Together, the two examine serial killers and unsolved murders in a documentary style. Stories on the show come from all over America, from Washington to California.
Avery narrates the details of the real lives of the culprit and victim. Dylan hears about each case for the first time as they record. Listeners experience his authentic reaction. The duo analyzes the convictions and the effects of the crime on the family members left to grieve. This podcast explores how the all-American family can hide shocking secrets. Cases on the show involve grown men, young mothers, and high-school students.
As a couple, Avery and Dylan have a natural chemistry as hosts. Their dynamic gives the podcast an endearing tone despite the lurid subject matter. Beyond the detailed research behind each episode, the two have a conversational style.
True Time offers listeners a captivating summary of an actual murder. The show takes cases from several different sources. In a special episode, for example, the hosts discuss several crime stories from Reddit. At the end of each case, they share insightful commentary. Many listeners enjoy the couple's personalities outside of true crime. For these fans, Avery and Dylan also offer brief updates on their own lives.
Lovers of true crime podcasts will find a balanced show in True Time. Avery and Dylan have some light discussion without too much comedic banter. The cases on the podcast are gruesome, but the show doesn't go too far into explicit details. For violence-averse true crime fans, this is an approachable podcast to start with. Those who can't get enough of the genre may find that this show offers a variety of interesting cases.
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