About
The Story Behind the Stories
Myths & Malice began in 2008, when true crime podcasting barely existed. Shane Waters — a college freshman in Indianapolis — started recording to inform students about unreported campus crimes, becoming one of the earliest voices in crime podcasting. He believed victims' stories deserved rigor, respect, and real investigative depth.
What started as one show became a network. Today, Myths & Malice is home to six active shows covering true crime, dark history, the paranormal, and forgotten stories from across America and the world.
1,500+
Episodes
6
Active Shows
30+
Awards
2008
Founded
The Team
Shane Waters
Founder & Host
Foul Play, Hometown History, The Haunted Bunker
Investigative crime journalist who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008. Shane brings nearly two decades of storytelling experience and a deep commitment to giving victims' stories the rigor and respect they deserve.
Wendy Cee
Co-Host
Foul Play
Wendy's personal experience as a family member of a murdered victim allows her to complement her sharp commentary with emotional depth in her storytelling.
Josh Waters
Co-Host & Host
The Haunted Bunker, Rotten to the Core
The believer to Shane's skeptic, Josh dives headfirst into the paranormal and unexplained.
Kim Morrow
Co-Host & Lead Editor
The Haunted Bunker
Kim is the audience's voice in the room — reacting, questioning, and keeping the conversation grounded.
Justin Drown
Host
Obscura
Justin's documentary-style approach to true crime features over 50% real audio from 911 calls, interrogations, and court proceedings.
Jess
Host
Asian Madness
Jess covers true crime stories from across Asia, bringing underreported cases to a global audience.
Behind the Scenes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myths & Malice?▾
Myths & Malice is an independent podcast network founded in 2008, dedicated to true crime, hidden history, the paranormal, and unexplained mysteries. The network produces six active shows with over 1,500 episodes and has won 30+ US and UK podcasting awards.
Who founded Myths & Malice?▾
Shane Waters founded the network as a freshman in college in Indianapolis in 2008, creating one of the first crime podcasts to investigate unreported campus crimes. Nearly two decades later, the network has grown into a six-show operation based in Wabash, Indiana.
What shows are part of the Myths & Malice network?▾
The network includes six active shows: Foul Play (historical true crime), Obscura (documentary true crime with real audio), Hometown History (forgotten American stories), The Haunted Bunker (paranormal and mystery), Asian Madness (true crime from Asia), and Rotten to the Core (dark true crime).
Is Myths & Malice free to listen to?▾
Yes, all episodes are free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other major platforms. M&M+ offers bonus episodes and ad-free listening through Apple Podcasts and Patreon.
How can I advertise on Myths & Malice?▾
Visit our Sponsor page to learn about advertising opportunities across the network. We offer host-read ads, pre-roll, and mid-roll placements across shows reaching dedicated audiences in true crime, history, and mystery.
Myths & Malice is a division of
Waters & Co.
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