ABC Audio in collaboration with 20/20, is launching new, always-on true crime content with 20/20: The After Show, The Crime Scene Weekly and Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy.
Launching today, 20/20: The After Show is a weekly show hosted by 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts.
In this companion podcast to the news magazine, 20/20, listeners can hear the story behind each week’s episode from the lucky breaks to the strange-but-true twists. Plus, there’s exclusive bonus material not available anywhere else.
The Crime Scene Weekly, launching Thursday 20 March with Brad Mielke, the host and managing editor of the award-winning daily news podcast Start Here, focuses on what everybody is talking about in the true crime space each week.
This deep dive features ABC News correspondents who are on the beat, plus a roster of seasoned analysts and experts.
ABC Audio is launching a rotating narrative series that will provide context and analysis into both real-time true crime headlines and cases from ABC News’ archive.
Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, hosted by ABC News legal contributor and attorney Brian Buckmire, launches on 25 March. It’s the first in the ongoing series of 20/20 podcasts and will trace how whispers of abuse came to light and led to the federal charges and civil lawsuits that Diddy now faces.
Supported by 20/20 and ABC News’ global newsgathering team, the initial six episodes of Bad Rap will provide fundamental reporting on the allegations and his claims of innocence. After this initial run ends, the series will pick up with twice-weekly episodes during the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs with real-time updates.
Later this spring, ABC Audio will release the second narrative podcast, What Happened to Holly Bobo? hosted by Eva Pilgrim, co-anchor of GMA3: What You Need to Know.
This new series explores deeper into the case of Holly Bobo, as reported on by 20/20, who went missing in 2011 and sparked the largest murder investigation in Tennessee history after the young nursing student was kidnapped from her home.
Also available today, ABC Audio’s brand-new 20/20 True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts, where listeners can discover the brand’s current and past true crime content.
Liz Alesse, vice president of ABC Audio said: “ABC Audio has a proven track record of creating gripping and award-winning true crime podcasts, and we’re excited to build on that success in partnership with 20/20 to give listeners more of what they want.
“Our expanded slate of new releases underscores our commitment to delivering powerful, must-listen stories that keep audiences engaged and informed.”
Laura Mayer, executive producer of ABC Audio added: “By expanding the established 20/20 audio brand, introducing new true crime titles, and launching the true crime channel, we’re doubling down on our mission to inform and entertain audiences with the best content backed by the legacy of ABC News.”
“Fans can now consume ABC News true crime content every day of the week, moving seamlessly between platforms.”
Janice Johnston, executive producer of “20/20 commented: “20/20 and its podcast have resonated with true crime fans worldwide, and we’re thrilled to bring more behind-the-scenes content and context on these cases that are in the zeitgeist.”
