Alright, so the other day I was thinking, “Man, I need to get into a good podcast.” Something that’s really going to sink its teeth into me, you know? And a buddy of mine, he’s all about true crime, he says, “Dude, you gotta check out Casefile.”
So I’m like, “Casefile, huh? Never heard of it.” But I trust this guy, he’s got good taste. So I pull up my podcast app and search for it. First thing I notice is, the host is anonymous. Keeps things mysterious, I guess. Anyway, I’m looking at the episode list, and there’s a ton of them. I mean, this thing started back in 2016, so they’ve covered a lot of ground. Where do I even start?
Diving into the Casefile
I decide to hit up the internet, see what the word on the street is. I found some people talking about how some of the best episodes are the multi-parters. Like this one, “Case 200: Zodiac,” seems to be a big deal. And then there’s “Case 49: The Moors Murders,” that’s a three-parter, and “Case 60: Jonestown.” People seem to love those. But that’s a big commitment, you know? I’m not sure I’m ready for a multi-part saga just yet.
Then I see this one episode, “Case 249: Lorraine Wilson and Wendy Evans.” It’s more recent, dropped on June 3rd. I’m thinking, maybe a standalone episode is a good way to dip my toes in the water.
Digging into Specific Cases
Then I stumble on another one, “Case 147: Julie Dart, Stephanie Slater.” It starts off talking about how Julie Dart disappeared back in 1991. That’s a bit older, but it catches my eye.
Making a Choice
I’m browsing around, and I see someone put together a list of the top 10 Casefile episodes. That seems handy. But then I’m thinking, do I just want to jump into the “best” ones? Or should I just pick one that sounds interesting and go from there?
Also, the anonymous host thing is making me curious. I did a little more digging, and it looks like the guy just wants the show to be about the stories, not about him. Fair enough, I can respect that. He wants to make sure listeners are concentrating on the facts and the details, which is cool.
But I’m still not sure where to start. Do I go with the popular ones? The recent ones? The ones that just sound interesting from the title? It’s a tough call.
After a lot of back and forth, I finally decided to just go for it. I picked “Case 249: Lorraine Wilson and Wendy Evans.” I figure, it’s recent, it’s a standalone episode, and it’s got a good rating from what I saw online. Plus, the title is intriguing. What happened to these women?
My First Listen
I put on my headphones, hit play, and let the episode wash over me. The host’s voice is calm, matter-of-fact, which I like. He’s just laying out the story, no frills.
- The story itself is pretty intense.
- I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say it kept me on the edge of my seat.
- By the end of it, I was hooked.
I immediately listened to another episode, and then another. I even went back and started that “Moors Murders” three-parter. Yeah, I was in deep.
So, that’s my journey into the world of Casefile. It started with a recommendation, a bit of research, and a tough decision on where to begin. But once I took that first step, I was all in. If you’re looking for a new true crime podcast, I’d definitely say give Casefile a shot. Just be prepared to lose some sleep, because it’s pretty addictive. And hey, maybe start with Case 249 like I did. You won’t regret it. Or, maybe you will. It’s pretty dark, to be honest.
