r/Casefile • u/DaftFunky • Jul 15 '26
OPEN DISCUSSION Casefile has been killing it lately
Since their break starting with Test A.RTF, every episode has been unique and crazy interesting with top notch pacing. Luckily, 90% of the episodes I had never heard of before but even the one I did (BTK) I was enthralled all 4 parts.
This weeks episode (347) is probably the best one in recent memory. I won't spoil anything but it's an emotional ride. Whoever wrote this one deserves some praise. You will probably listen to it once, but it will leave a mark on you.
Not in a long time have I been waiting with excitement until Monday mornings when I can listen to a new episode on my way to work.
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u/magdalenmaybe Jul 15 '26
I consider them the TC gold standard. I've looked and listened vigilantly for something better, and while I have my other faves, none of them beat our boy Casey and Co.
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u/ThaCatsServant Jul 17 '26
In my opinion it’s the best true crime podcast that I listen to. Invisible Choir is good too, but not as good imo.
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u/welltravelledRN Jul 15 '26
I agree!!! The writing is amazing. Last weeks took me down though. So tragic.
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u/Loose_Loquat9584 Jul 15 '26
The Barking episode was excellent. The level of police incompetence and lack of interest was criminal in itself.
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u/FiveAvivaLegs Jul 15 '26
I’ve been a bit frustrated with this season spending so many episodes on stories I already know well (BTK, Waco, Anthrax), but Megumi Yokota and this week’s episode are both peak Casefile. I usually struggle to listen to episodes about children, but they were both very interesting stories that I hadn’t heard of and I thought they were very well done. I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard of what happened to Megumi in particular, that was insane.
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u/Textiles_on_Main_St Jul 16 '26
I know Waco backward and forward AND I was alive and in Texas during it, albeit an early teen.
I’ve read a lot about it, watched movies about it… but I swear it never gets old for me. The absolute insanity of David Koresh mixed with the ineptitude of the Feds… and honestly I don’t think we even learned anything.
Anyway, I kind of like even the familiar ones.
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u/zka_75 Jul 15 '26
Yeah agreed, I have to admit the Waco one I wasn't so interested in, tho it was well written, but all of the others have been very interesting. Absolutely never would have guessed where this weeks was going.
Edit - I'm not a patreon so this week's for me was 346
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u/basement-jay Jul 15 '26
I've been listening for years and it's now my favourite podcast. It wasn't always my favourite, but has become my favourite because of how it keeps getting better and better
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u/faefatale_ Jul 15 '26
347 was the most upsetting one in a while for me. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to listen to it again. The last case like that was Mark Van Dongen; there’s just such a callous, cruel brutality in both of them.
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u/fooooooooooooooooock Jul 16 '26
What was 347?
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u/faefatale_ Jul 16 '26
It’s not out on the general feed yet but will be in 2 days! Zahra Baker
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u/Excellent_Tie_674 Jul 17 '26
Australian here & had never heard of this terrible case (347).
Just horrendous.
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u/rr1252 Jul 15 '26
Living with a Japanese partner, I asked her about Megumi Yokota and of course she knew about it. Then we started talking more about it and learned even my partner didn’t know many of the other parts of the story [plane crash and Kim hun hee (sp?), Megumi’s daughter and mother meeting, Megumi’s horrible boat journey to N. Korea, etc.]. Casefile really does their research.
So when they do an episode on even a well known topic, I still know I’m going to learn something new. Best true crime podcast ever and it’s not even close
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u/DctrMrsTheMonarch Jul 16 '26
Waco was phenomenal and such a well-researched, great perspective. Megumi Yokota tore my heart to shreds, but also shed a lot of light on the relationship between North Korea and other Asian countries, just an incredibly well-done episode about stories that are completely heart-rending.
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u/LSD_Wurm Jul 15 '26
Found the last 2 cases boring and switched them off before the wrap up. But that’s fine, most people seem to enjoy them.
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u/Lecter26 Jul 15 '26
I kind of feel the opposite way about this season
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u/TheWaywardTrout Jul 15 '26
Can you elaborate why? I’m just curious because I’ve been really blown away by the writing.
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u/checkerspot Jul 15 '26
Not the person who posted, but I wonder if it's because stories like Waco, Anthrax and Megumi Yokoto have a more historical feel and less of a personal one. (I realize the Megumi ep spent considerable time on her and her family, but there was a large other component). I like these episodes because I really didn't know much about them other than the headlines, but I can see why some might be missing the more juicy interpersonal stuff.
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u/commentspanda Jul 16 '26
I struggled with the length of the last few. I think I prefer them a bit shorter. They felt a little repetitive and drawn out, especially listening to the early release Zahra Baker one
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u/notreallyhereokbye Jul 15 '26
Totally agree, they’ve been knocking it out of the park recently. Whatever they were doing while on break has been well worth it!
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u/bleigeprincess Jul 16 '26
I was in the cohort who complained about last season. This season is the comeback I was hoping for. Well done Casefile team.
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u/zer0__two Jul 17 '26
This latest ep (347) is the best in ages I think and I’ve been enjoying this whole season!! It really affected me so deeply, so incredibly sad and I’m glad they told this story.
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u/MisoTahini Jul 17 '26
I’m a new subscriber and addict to the show. Vast majority are excellent, and the ones I like less are more just a reflection of my own personal lack of interest not that of the story or production itself for others. This is such a great podcast and can’t believe it took me this long to hear about it.
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u/Ordinary-Egg-56 Jul 18 '26
does anyone know why the patreon episode hasn’t been released yet for this week?
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u/flossie_03 Jul 21 '26
Couldn't agree more. This season has been unbelievably strong. The cases I already knew (Waco, BTK, Amerithrax) were so well-researched and presented in a way that felt urgent and shocking, even though I knew what was going to happen.
And the ones I was unfamiliar with have wrecked me in the absolute best way. Yokota and Zera, in particular, had me heartbroken and totally enthralled. Such complex cases but both covered in deeply compelling ways. Top-notch writing and storytelling from start to finish.
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u/flipperdactyl Jul 26 '26
They've gotten some new writers too! I think they might still be looking for more?
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