RedHanded

For other meanings of the phrase red-handed, see Red-handed.

RedHanded is a true crime podcast hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire and produced by Wondery.

Background

RedHanded is a true crime podcast, hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire.^[1][2] RedHanded started in 2017 and has released about 400 episodes.^[3] The hosts also create a bonus show called "ShortHand".^[3]

Each episode is about an hour long, during which Bala and Maguire delve into a true-crime case featuring serial killers, cults, and everything in between. They regularly try to shed light on lesser known cases. Each episode presents details about the crimes discussed but also raises societal and cultural issues related to the case.^[4]

Bala and Maguire launched their first limited series, Filthy Ritual, on April 2023.^[5][6]

Reception

RedHanded placed 1st at the Listeners' Choice Award of the British Podcast Awards in 2021 and 2022.^[7] Since 2019, RedHanded has been voted in the top 10 of the Listeners' Choice Award of the British Podcast Awards.^[8]

Live shows

RedHanded is regularly hosting live shows.^[8] In 2021, their Emptyhanded Tour took place in the UK. Their first European tour, Confessions Live took place in the UK and Europe in the fall of 2022.^[9] After an appearance at the Obsessed Fest 2022, in Ohio, their first North-American tour took place in early 2023.^[10]

Adaptations

In 2021, Bala and Maguire published "RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick", a book exploring true-crime cases aiming to answer the question of whether a killer is born or made.

References

1. Romano, Aja (February 22, 2021). "How Two Feisty Brits Met, Got Drunk, and Became True Crime Podcasting Soulmates". Vox. Vox Media. from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
2. Richardson, Adam; Nicholson, Tom; Turauskis, Fran; Reed, Jason (June 1, 2022). Richardson, Adam; Whiffen, Stu (eds.). "The Gospel According to... RedHanded // "We Have Always Been Obsessed With the Extremes of Human Behaviour"" (PDF). PodBible Magazine. (PDF) from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
3. Makari, Reem (April 13, 2023). "RedHanded Hosts Partner With Global to Launch New True Crime Podcast". podpod.com. Haymarket Media Group. from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
4. Ross, Peter (May 2, 2019). "RedHanded Podcast: Interview". Crime+Investigation. A&E Networks. from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
5. Duggins, Alexi; Verdier, Hannah; Aroesti, Rachel (April 20, 2023). "Best Podcasts of the Week: Inside the 'Death Denial' Movement's Quest to Find the Secret to Eternal Life". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
6. Nicol, Patricia (June 18, 2023). "From Filthy Ritual to Shiny Bob: Five New True Crime Podcasts You Should Try". The Times. News UK. from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
7. . British Podcast Awards. Podcast Awards Ltd and Haymarket Media Group. Archived from the original on 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
8. Lambert, Guy (April 19, 2023). "Podcasts: Is the 'Have-a-Go' Podcaster Era Coming to an End?". BBC News. BBC. from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
9. "RedHanded Presents Confessions Live". Aiken Promotions. March 10, 2023. from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
10. "RedHanded: EmptyHanded Tour". The Town Hall. Town Hall Foundation, Inc. April 5, 2023. from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.