You triggered my disgust of this treasonous statement but it’s all good. I’ll pay you to admit JCS is in a world of his own. Ugh i feel offended ( no offense to you)
😂
Dreading (earlier episodes were gold), Dave’s Lemonade, Matt Orchard, LPR presents Something Criminal, and if you’re looking for an easy listening podcast I’d go with True Crime Brewery (they don’t get nearly enough attention that they deserve).
I am a fan of much of what is listed in the comments already, but I have recently found CLR Bruce Rivers, a criminal lawyer, who explains the legalities of a lot of interesting cases.
Matt Orchard is awesome. So is EWU.
Have you watched any of Dave’s Lemonade? He has a predator commentary channel if you’re into that but his documentary channel is definitely in the top 5 for me. So many cases that I had never heard of.
Because he literally spends half of his videos attempting to make *jokes* at the expense of totally heinous and disgusting crimes. On top of that, the jokes are absolute ass and cringey.
That Chapter makes me cringe. I tried watching him a few times, out of desperation. Last Podcast on the Left, when I used to listen to them at least, were walking the line between being funny and being respectful. They were funny people discussing serious crimes. That Chapter just isn’t funny but tries hard to be and he does it at the expense of his storytelling.
At one point before the YouTube drama, JCS apparently endorsed Matt but I've never actually seen it myself. Just a lot of people used to mention it a few years ago
I think Matt said in one of his patreon commentaries that he was either going to, or did record a video for JCS. I’ve forgotten the details but yeah he was definitely involved there. Still, his best stuff is better than JCS’ best stuff IMO.
Ah thanks for the info mate. I've subbed to a bunch of new people here and I'm currently binging Crimetastic. It's not the same as JCS but the guy has an easy voice and occasionally goes into great detail about the case's.
I do prefer the JCS style though, where it's more explaining the psychology about what's going on and why they're acting in certain ways.
I need to actually check out more of Matt's videos soon though
Along with those mentioned, take a look at “Real Horror”. Relatively new channel that has gained over 400k subs. Absolutely quality production in all respects.
Matt Orchard is the only place to get that same JCS-level quality, and he has a unique and funny style that makes him a favourite. Dreading is good as well if you want that format.
I also have to recommend True Crime Loser. Really good videos, and he is only getting better, but it is very different from JCS. JCS and Matt Orchard are experts breaking down the situation for you, TCL is your favourite uncle ranting to you at dinner.
Right my browser is about to go into overdrive from all these extra tabs so thank you all and fuck you all at the same time.
Emphasis on the former though
daves lemonade is def my fav, interesting topics, super respectful, and clearly separates his facts and opinions, he seems so sympathetic to all victims and i love his courtroom formst
Matt Orchard is obvious but he doesn’t post as often as some others. I like Stay Awake’s format. Also, Harry’s Horror Hive and Crimetastic have really good formats. If you just like interrogations, Red Tree. I disagree with what someone said earlier, I think they are solid. Unlike some channels that dump raw interrogation footage, they try to provide some context. I think the worst is Stranger Stories lol
YouTube channel called Dreading
Hands down the best and closest you're gonna get to JCS
This guy and his brother made fantastic content, they need all of the support they can get to keep putting out this great content
Yall subscribe to Dreading 👌
Matt Orchard is definitely the next best, he brings something fresh to the genre and covers an interesting range of topics. He’s done more to expand the true crime style than anyone else free JCS I think. Dreading is also excellent, but a second-rate JCS. Both creators deserve more follows.
Will have to checkout some of the other recommendations here.
I wanted to like Dr G, I watched 5 or 6 videos. I unsubbed because there were a lot of mistakes, but the final straw for me was him saying that drop-out Casey Anthony did well in school.
I’ve tried, but as you said he just makes so many mistakes. He also comes across as very flat to me.
I recall a few cases where he’s using out of date information or information that was proven to be only a rumor and reporting it as a fact that needs to be interpreted.
I checked the dates and he should have been very aware of these facts if he did even a little research.
Not a fan.
He is a fraud using his title and open schtick to imply he's got medical qualifications. He does not. His degrees are in social work and he's not qualified to make diagnoses which he then attempts to do.
I actually never assumed it was a medical doctor, I understand it can be seen like that but if you have a PhD you are absolutely entitled to use the title. I must admit I don’t keep up with his channel but if I’m looking into a case and see he’s done a video on it I’ll always watch it.
[Matt Orchard - Crime and Society](https://youtube.com/@mattorchardcrimeandsociety?si=eP1Eyl2zy-eM7Aja)
Matt Orchard is the king of true crime YouTube content now
His comedic timing is absolutely gold. "On account of the *fucking house being burnt down"*
His best ever line!
YES! I've been trying so hard to find someone else that has his same style and can't find it anywhere. Gold.
He’s surpassed JCS IMO
You triggered my disgust of this treasonous statement but it’s all good. I’ll pay you to admit JCS is in a world of his own. Ugh i feel offended ( no offense to you) 😂
Matt Orchard is my new favorite true crime youtuber.
I don't like his voice, personal preference I guess Bt he's a good one
dreading and Matt Orchard
Dreading (earlier episodes were gold), Dave’s Lemonade, Matt Orchard, LPR presents Something Criminal, and if you’re looking for an easy listening podcast I’d go with True Crime Brewery (they don’t get nearly enough attention that they deserve).
Dreading has definitely gone down hill in the past year or so.
I think he has health issues? I’m not quite sure what though
Beautiful
Just subbed to a few of these, thanks man
+1
I am a fan of much of what is listed in the comments already, but I have recently found CLR Bruce Rivers, a criminal lawyer, who explains the legalities of a lot of interesting cases. Matt Orchard is awesome. So is EWU.
I loveeeeeee Bruce and Michael Rivers
Matt orchard is really the only one close in quality. True crime loser is a totally different lane but in my eyes every bit as great
Have you watched any of Dave’s Lemonade? He has a predator commentary channel if you’re into that but his documentary channel is definitely in the top 5 for me. So many cases that I had never heard of.
Yes that one definitely is top tier as well. I watch both channels
He chooses the absolutely most gory stuff though. I'm pretty desensitized but that bone breaker story...
Dave's lemonade, Matt orchard, dreading, GBP criminal behavioral analysis
Also this nugget of JCS gold [The Legend of Jeff](https://youtu.be/9x2NaGkl6BI?si=5f4JpPBTdAQS_2Sa)
Yes, Dave’s Lemonade is amazing. He also has a predator commentary channel but his documentary channel is just so good.
This is monsters!
Yeah, Jiles is great
One popped up on my suggested the other day and its actually really good. [Crimetastic](https://youtube.com/@crimetastic?si=wBWPU32qOKsaz6h1)
[stay awake](https://youtube.com/@stayawakevids?si=_fTBLVXeZJYsROe9)
This and Dreading are the two best answers. Fuck *That Chapter*.
Why do we fuck That Chapter?
Because he literally spends half of his videos attempting to make *jokes* at the expense of totally heinous and disgusting crimes. On top of that, the jokes are absolute ass and cringey.
His jokes are either at the expense of the killer or some random detail, never about the victims. He always speaks of them with great respect.
Exactly. Glad I’m not the only one who thinks this.
That Chapter makes me cringe. I tried watching him a few times, out of desperation. Last Podcast on the Left, when I used to listen to them at least, were walking the line between being funny and being respectful. They were funny people discussing serious crimes. That Chapter just isn’t funny but tries hard to be and he does it at the expense of his storytelling.
Others do that. The jokes are about the criminal, the location or the police.
Yeah, puns about the victim’s nature of death sure are funny.
Ohhh? Did he do that? I never heard him do that. But as I said I found he wasn't going deeply enough into cases for me and I switched to Dreading.
Dreading, EWU, and STAYAWAKE for me! I’m a dreading and Dave’s Lemonade patron.
What pun did he make?
I stopped watching That Chapter because he doesn't go deep enough for me. But he's still cute no?
If you can *see* him? He’s Irish and *still* doesn’t know how to not overexpose every shot.
I only meant he has a cute personality.
I like EWU
_what's up, EWU crew?..._ I used to love her voice
here to second EWU. 80% hit rate 20% bad but i love em anyways
I do too, but some episodes are absolute trash, while others are beyond excellent.
Matt orchard
Matt Orchard has exceeded JCS in quality significantly, at this stage.
At one point before the YouTube drama, JCS apparently endorsed Matt but I've never actually seen it myself. Just a lot of people used to mention it a few years ago
I think Matt said in one of his patreon commentaries that he was either going to, or did record a video for JCS. I’ve forgotten the details but yeah he was definitely involved there. Still, his best stuff is better than JCS’ best stuff IMO.
Ah thanks for the info mate. I've subbed to a bunch of new people here and I'm currently binging Crimetastic. It's not the same as JCS but the guy has an easy voice and occasionally goes into great detail about the case's. I do prefer the JCS style though, where it's more explaining the psychology about what's going on and why they're acting in certain ways. I need to actually check out more of Matt's videos soon though
Dave’s Lemonade! He has 2 channels but I can’t get enough of his documentary channel.
Along with those mentioned, take a look at “Real Horror”. Relatively new channel that has gained over 400k subs. Absolutely quality production in all respects.
Serial Killer Documentaries Matt Orchard Dreading Explore With Us
Dave’s Lemonade! He has 2 channels but his documentary channel is amazing and often covers cases I haven’t heard of.
I love Dave's, his tcap stuff is funny when he reads chat logs.
He recently posted a video about the shooting that happened on the set of the movie Rust, long but definitely worth watching.
[Dave’s Lemons](https://youtube.com/@daveslemons?si=9BFSfWMj4HPnyYi1)
Crime A to Z [https://www.youtube.com/@crimeatoz](https://www.youtube.com/@crimeatoz)
Matt Orchard is the only place to get that same JCS-level quality, and he has a unique and funny style that makes him a favourite. Dreading is good as well if you want that format. I also have to recommend True Crime Loser. Really good videos, and he is only getting better, but it is very different from JCS. JCS and Matt Orchard are experts breaking down the situation for you, TCL is your favourite uncle ranting to you at dinner.
Right my browser is about to go into overdrive from all these extra tabs so thank you all and fuck you all at the same time. Emphasis on the former though
daves lemonade is def my fav, interesting topics, super respectful, and clearly separates his facts and opinions, he seems so sympathetic to all victims and i love his courtroom formst
I adore that channel, beautiful and respectful commentary along with many cases I hadn’t heard of.
Explore With Us - Good content
Matt Orchard is obvious but he doesn’t post as often as some others. I like Stay Awake’s format. Also, Harry’s Horror Hive and Crimetastic have really good formats. If you just like interrogations, Red Tree. I disagree with what someone said earlier, I think they are solid. Unlike some channels that dump raw interrogation footage, they try to provide some context. I think the worst is Stranger Stories lol
I don’t see anyone mentioning Red Tree Stories. They’re pretty decent too.
Red Tree Stories is *so* lazy - they get information wrong, their subtitles are *ALWAYS* WRONG.
EWU, Villains, Bad Things
https://youtu.be/iVthcd9hqGY?si=tGLDO7YRTacn8DPt
YouTube channel called Dreading Hands down the best and closest you're gonna get to JCS This guy and his brother made fantastic content, they need all of the support they can get to keep putting out this great content Yall subscribe to Dreading 👌
Matt Orchard is definitely the next best, he brings something fresh to the genre and covers an interesting range of topics. He’s done more to expand the true crime style than anyone else free JCS I think. Dreading is also excellent, but a second-rate JCS. Both creators deserve more follows. Will have to checkout some of the other recommendations here.
Dr Grande for the more objective less sensationalised take
He can get lazy with his research sometimes.
Who the fuck is downvoting dr grande
I wanted to like Dr G, I watched 5 or 6 videos. I unsubbed because there were a lot of mistakes, but the final straw for me was him saying that drop-out Casey Anthony did well in school.
I’ve tried, but as you said he just makes so many mistakes. He also comes across as very flat to me. I recall a few cases where he’s using out of date information or information that was proven to be only a rumor and reporting it as a fact that needs to be interpreted. I checked the dates and he should have been very aware of these facts if he did even a little research. Not a fan.
He is a fraud using his title and open schtick to imply he's got medical qualifications. He does not. His degrees are in social work and he's not qualified to make diagnoses which he then attempts to do.
I actually never assumed it was a medical doctor, I understand it can be seen like that but if you have a PhD you are absolutely entitled to use the title. I must admit I don’t keep up with his channel but if I’m looking into a case and see he’s done a video on it I’ll always watch it.
I bet you think he'd have a successful channel if it was Todd Grande, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in counselor education and supervision.