I can't get enough of "Crime Junkie." It's two women who pick lurid cases and then discuss the storylines. Real-world, true crime cases. There aren't any gimmicks. The ladies aren't sipping wine, having digressions about their hometown, or attempting stand-up routines. They're extremely disciplined. Podcasting seems to be a democratic field--perhaps *too* democratic. You don't need to impress funders. You don't need to reach a broad demographic. You just need to record yourself. This means that quality control tends to be fairly minimal. I admire the "Crime Junkie" experts because they write a script, they stick to a tight thirty-five minutes, and they know how to tell a story. They can make your hair stand on end. Also, they pick enjoyably complex tales: the murder of Robert Wone, the baffling disappearance of Asha Degree. Their most recent piece is a small work of art. It concerns a woman, Sneha Philip, I'd never heard abo...