True crime fans Vicky Walters and Janelle O'Malley host The Bad Taste Crime Podcast. On the show, the hosts share stories about famous crimes in a conversational and lighthearted way. Many episodes include conversations about crimes that listeners may find upsetting. Torture, rape, and child abuse are some of the topics that the hosts discuss.

Episodes of The Bad Taste Crime Podcast often begin with a story of an unusual crime in a country's local news. Some of these offenses are sexual or otherwise disturbing. Vicky and Janelle then share stories of crimes related to each episode's theme. Their discussions may include explicit language.

Many podcast episodes focus on the crime of murder. Vicky and Janelle reflect on both solved and unsolved crimes. Some episodes explore murders committed in a particular location. These include the beach, France, and Montana. An episode about Philadelphia spotlights the city's most notorious criminal. Other episodes have the cohosts discussing different types of murders. They talk about political assassinations and killings between romantic partners.

Vicky, Janelle, and occasional guest host Tiff Follmann also explore things besides murder. These include stalking, corruption, and corporate negligence. In an episode on cults, they talk about the Church of the Solar Temple, which began in Switzerland in 1984. The hosts analyze the techniques that cults use to manipulate their followers. In another episode, Vicky and Janelle explore the growing crime of "dognapping." The two assess the motivations of dognappers. They also reflect on the crime's impact on pets and their owners.

The Bad Taste Crime Podcast may interest listeners who enjoy true crime. People who are comfortable talking about serious topics in a lighthearted way may appreciate the podcast's style. As per the title, some episodes are indeed in bad taste. New episodes are usually available every other week.