RedHanded - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I have been a HUGE fan of True Crime media of all sorts for most of my life. Books, TV shows, documentaries… You name it. I’m only on episode 17 (so all of he way back up n 2017)… and I am HOOKED!!! This is so much fun to listen to! You guys do incredible research and provide so many details about every case you talk about while also providing so much fun and personal commentary. I feel like I understand so much about the personalities of the two incredible host of the show despite never having personally met them: that’s how personable and charming they are as hosts. Keep the morbid fun coming, ladies; from now on, I will ALWAYS be here to listen!

To those leaving snarky or rude comments: let’s take a moment to appreciate what this podcast truly is. RedHanded is Hannah and Suruthi’s show—a platform for them to share their thoughts, opinions, and storytelling style. We tune in because we value their work, not to demand they censor themselves, cater to every individual experience, or produce episodes that address every possible angle in painstaking detail. The way they research, record, and edit is a reflection of their creative process—it’s their art.

Constructive criticism is fine, but there’s a clear line between offering thoughtful feedback and being unnecessarily harsh. Ask yourself: has tearing someone down ever been productive? Hannah and Suruthi are exceptionally talented—intelligent, witty, articulate, and their chemistry is what makes the show so compelling. Let’s show them the respect they deserve for the immense effort they pour into creating something remarkable for their audience.

From one listener to another, with love,
Ash in New Mexico

I have been listening to the podcast and enjoying it. However, the Holy Grail episode had 2 obvious mistakes. 1. Transmutation is not a catholic belief. Podcast mentions it is a Christian belief but not a Catholic one. It is one of the most important premises of Catholicism so not sure how was this not known if research was adequately done. 2. Joseph of Arimatea is not the husband of the Virgin Mary who raised Jesus.He donated the tomb where Jesus was put to rest and is believed to have been related to Mary but not St Joseph. Minor things that bother me as to the level of effort put into putting together an episode.

Long-time listener, first-time reviewer—love the podcast!

That said, I’ve noticed the audio levels are a bit uneven. The episode volume, especially Suruthi’s voice, is often so low that I have trouble hearing clearly, while the commercials come on much louder in comparison. It’d be great if this could be balanced out for a smoother listening experience. Keep up the great work!

I never questioned the information in this podcast (or read the reviews), until listening to the Delphi murder trial verdict episode. Much of the information presented was factually incorrect, which would be shown by reading the trial documents, including those from the three day hearing where the defense presented evidence for the Odinism theory, which was found to be unsubstantiated and therefore not admissible during trial. Obviously opinions may vary, but many of their opinions are not based on the actual evidence presented by both sides, or the events and testimony from hearings and the trial. (I do however agree that the true crime fan psychologist should not be practicing in the criminal justice system, let alone treating a suspect in a notorious case!)

So now I’m wondering what other episodes are factually incorrect?! I generally agree with their interpretations and opinions, but how many of them are based on wrong information? I see some other reviews subsequent to their Karen Read trial coverage, which I did not listen to or read about from any source, so perhaps that was another misinformed take?

I previously believed this was the best true crime podcast, where information was imparted in a mostly unbiased way regardless of the expressed opinions, but I’m sad to now question what I’ve been hearing! Using true crime stories as entertainment is something I’m personally conflicted about. Why am I so interested? Am I just a prurient gossip? I soothe my qualms by at least seeking out the facts and evidence, listening to or reading either primary sources or those whose information is from primary sources. I thought Red Handed was such a podcast, but I don’t know anymore, although can’t quite bring myself to give one star. Used to be all the stars :(