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Not-So-True Crime

by Podcast by John Visclosky

Podcast featuring original pieces of short fiction, including thrillers, mysteries, sci fi & historical fiction.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 5: "Man Seeking Woman"

    Finding someone to share your life with has never been easy. Many of us have turned to smartphones and dating apps for help in finding a partner, in the hope that better tech will lead to a better match. But, as this week's story shows, how much help can technology really provide when the...

  2. Episode 4: "Postscript"

    In this week's episode, Not-So-True Crime presents a story set in the fictional world of literature's most famed detective, Sherlock Holmes. Picking up in the immediate aftermath of Holmes’ deadly confrontation with Professor James Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls, “Postscript” follows a weary...

  3. Not-So-True Crime Reviews: "Sherlock Holmes"

    In our first episode of Not-So-True Crime Reviews, we examine the best Sherlock Holmes stories NOT written by Arthur Conan Doyle, including favorites by Lyndsay Faye, Anthony Horowitz, and comics legend Alan Moore. You can follow Not-So-True Crime on Twitter @notsotruecrime or @JVisclosky. You…

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  4. Origins Episode: "Binary"

    In this Origins episode, we discuss the creation of our third story, "Binary," including the topics and television shows that inspired this near future tale. We also discuss the effects of pornography on dating and society, and examine the important distinction between good writing and good...

  5. Episode 3: "Binary"

    Set in the near future, in a world not too different from our own, today's story centers around a young man named Owen. In this new but familiar world, technological advances have allowed for the creation of lifelike digital simulations, programs whose realistic settings and vivid characters have...

  6. Origins Episode: "First Semester"

    In this Origins episode, we discuss the creation of our second episode, "First Semester," including the real-life inspiration behind this fictional tale. We also discuss John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place," and the important role that silence can play in creating a sense of dramatic tension. You can...

  7. Episode 2: "First Semester"

    In this week's episode, we tell the story of a young girl, living with the threat of abuse. As she prepares to leave home to attend her first year of college, she’s forced to decide how far she’s willing to go to keep her family safe. You can follow Not-So-True Crime on Twitter @notsotruecrime or...

  8. Origins Episode: "The Session"

    In our very first Origins episode, we go behind-the-scenes to describe the making of our first episode, "The Session," all the way from initial inspiration to final publication. We also describe some of the many headaches of creating a first-time podcast! You can follow Not-So-True Crime on…

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  9. Episode 1: "The Session"

    In Not-So-True Crime's very first episode, a troubled young woman spends a revealing session with her new psychiatrist. You can follow Not-So-True Crime on Twitter @notsotruecrime or @JVisclosky. You can also email us at [email protected]. You can support us on Patreon at...

  10. Introducing Not-So-True Crime

    A sneak peek of Not-So-True Crime, a new podcast launching August 24th! You can follow Not-So-True Crime on Twitter @notsotruecrime or @JVisclosky. You can also email us at [email protected]. You can support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/notsotruecrime Music on this week's episode…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Podcast featuring original pieces of short fiction, including thrillers, mysteries, sci fi & historical fiction.

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Podcast by John Visclosky

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Podcast featuring original pieces of short fiction, including thrillers, mysteries, sci fi & historical fiction.

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Not-So-True Crime has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Not-So-True Crime is created and hosted by Podcast by John Visclosky.
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