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Wisecrack is one of the most original podcasts of 2025, blending stand-up comedy with true-crime investigation in a way that feels genuinely new. It begins with comedian Edd Hedges sharing darkly funny material from his own life, then slowly pulls the listener into a disturbing real-world story that unfolds layer by layer. Host and producer Jodi Tovay goes far beyond surface-level mystery, exploring trauma, memory, and the ethics of storytelling with care and intelligence. The result is a podcast that is gripping, surprising, and emotionally resonant, funny at moments, unsettling at others, and impossible to stop listening to.
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A comedy show and true crime? This really did not appeal to me but I was tired of looking for a new podcast. I’m glad I gave it a shot. The comedy aspect is not what you think and is a small part of the story, but also crucial and brilliantly told. The set would have been something to hear in person. The podcast isn’t a deep dive into a crime, but the evolution of the storyteller through understanding the crime better is poignant.
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I just listened to season 1 and was blown away with Ed’s gift for stand up and story telling! He was amazing and so is the host! I admired Jodi for asking Ed all of the hard questions and the compassionate way she interviewed Brett’s father. They make a great team!
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This is such an interesting cross between genres and I just couldn't get enough. Comedic, vulnerable and emotional... listen asap
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Ed’s stand up show was wonderful. Funny, sad and super creepy. After that it’s five episodes of the narrator trying to determine if it’s all true. I don’t care if it’s true. It’s a great story. Just listen to the first episode.
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I was sorely disappointed. There was so much anticipation about the truth of the story—is the comedian lying? You’re lead to believe he’s either lying to boost his career or he’s lying to cover his own criminal tracks. Or something equally as twisted and unexpected. In actuality, the series had nothing to do with the crime itself. It was more about men’s mental health. That’s a worthy subject for a podcast, but it was completely railroaded by the suspense built up in the beginning. I think the interviewer told the story in the same sequence of questions and events she experienced. By the end, I felt click-baited.
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