Wisecrack is a genre-defying true-crime podcast that weaves stand-up comedy into a chilling real-life mystery. Sparked by British comedian Edd Hedges’s eerie Edinburgh Fringe set about a terrifying night in his hometown, the series unfolds as producer and host Jodi Tovay—an Emmy-nominated TV crime producer — digs deeper into the story. What begins with laughs quickly leads into a years-long investigation of a murder and its reverberations through a small community. Part comedy special, part investigative thriller, Wisecrack blends punchlines with plot twists, using Hedges’s self-deprecating humor and personal history to illuminate darker truths. Co-produced by Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, the six-part limited series has captivated listeners with its unconventional approach and compelling narrative arc. Fresh episodes drop weekly, offering a fresh angle on trauma, memory, and the odd intersections between humor and horror.
