Oct 26, 20261h 6mS7
What does it really take to solve a murder? And after decades of fighting the war on drugs, is it time for a completely different approach? Crime Time Inc goes live! Recorded in front of an audience at Giffnock Library...
About this Podcast:
Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling. Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean , the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work. Together, they combine sharp analysis, wit, and classic East–West Scottish banter. Crime Time Inc. delivers: • Deep-dive Scottish and UK policing episodes , where Tom and Simon break down real investigations, procedure, decision-making, and lessons learned from inside the job. • Immersive long-form true crime documentary series , exploring major cases like Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer, followed by exclusive detective commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re here for the insider knowledge or the cinematic storytelling, Crime Time Inc. brings you true crime with the experience and perspective of people who have genuinely lived it. Both Simon and Tom are regular contributors to the American True Crime Podcast, Small Town Dicks hosted by Yardley Smith. Real cases. Real detectives. Real talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Crime Time Inc about?
Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling. Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean, the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work.
What has Crime Time Inc covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Crime Time Inc LIVE: The World's End Murders & the War on Drugs" (26 October 2026, 66 minutes), "Suzy Lamplugh, Part 3: John Cannan, Steve Wright and the Unanswered Questions" (12 September 2026, 53 minutes), and "Suzy Lamplugh Part 2: John Cannan and the One-Word ‘Confession’" (7 September 2026, 50 minutes).
How often does Crime Time Inc publish?
Crime Time Inc publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 38 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Crime Time Inc?
Booking probability for Crime Time Inc is 49%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Crime Time Inc requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Crime Time Inc's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 12, 202653 minS7In the concluding episode of Crime Time Inc’s three-part examination of the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, former Metropolitan Police detective Mike Barley reflects on an investigation that has remained with him for...
Sep 7, 202650 minS7In Part 2, Tom Wood continues his conversation with former Metropolitan Police detective Mike Barley about the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. Mike explains how the investigation into the abduction and murder of Shirley...
Sep 4, 202638 minS7On 28 July 1986, 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her Fulham office for an appointment with a prospective client recorded in her diary as “Mr Kipper”. She never returned. That evening, Metropolitan Police...
Aug 30, 202628 minS7Nearly twenty years ago, one of Scotland’s most respected legal figures delivered a devastating verdict on the war on drugs: prohibition was not working. In this episode, former detectives Simon McLean and Tom Wood...
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Aug 27, 202623 minS7Is Glasgow city centre becoming somewhere people increasingly choose to avoid? A recent BBC Disclosure programme has put the condition of Glasgow city centre firmly back in the spotlight. In this episode, former...
Aug 23, 202627 minS7Seven people lost their lives in the early hours of Saturday 22 August 2026 when a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way along the A66 at South Bank, near Middlesbrough, collided head-on with a marked Cleveland...
Aug 21, 202618 minS7Why can someone accused of a serious crime be released on bail — and why might the detectives investigating them sometimes be pleased when that happens? Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean take an...
Aug 18, 202628 minS7What does a 13-year prison sentence really mean — and what happens when changes to early-release rules collide with one of Britain’s most emotionally charged policing cases? Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon...
Aug 15, 202620 minS7Lockerbie: The Mas'ud Confession, the Evidence and the Trial Ahead Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the case against Abu Agila Mas'ud — and what the US trial could reveal about Pan Am Flight...
Aug 12, 202618 minS7How can repeated failures across the criminal justice system allow a dangerous offender to remain a threat? In this episode of Crime Time Inc. Weekly News , former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the case...
Aug 10, 202622 minS7Could facial recognition become the biggest breakthrough in catching criminals since DNA matching? Live facial recognition is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for police — but as the technology expands, so does...
Aug 5, 202648 minS7Former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the PC Alan Greer investigation, the death of Elizabeth Jane Ross in Athens and FIFA’s controversial proposed commercial deal. Crime Time Inc. Weekly News returns with...
Jul 9, 202639 minS6In Episode 4 of our Marina Habe series, we return to the strange detail at the centre of the case: the return of Marina’s red MG Midget to the driveway of her West Hollywood home in the early hours of December 30, 1968...
Jul 1, 202619 minS6Who was Marina Habe before she became a murder victim? In this special Crime Time Inc. episode, we step away from the crime scene and explore the extraordinary family history surrounding Marina Habe. Born into a world...
Episode #9
Marina Habe: Detective Review
Jun 28, 202655 minS6Ex murder squad detectives Tom and Simon discuss Alex’s detailed breakdown of the 1969 murder of 17-year-old Marina Habe and focus on unanswered investigative basics amid widespread online speculation. They debate...
Jun 24, 202651 minS6Marina Habe: Murder, Mystery and the Manson Connection? | True Crime Podcast On December 30, 1968, seventeen-year-old Marina Habe vanished from the driveway of her West Hollywood home. Just hours earlier, she had been...
Jun 21, 20261h 16mS6Former undercover police officer and Crime Time Inc host Simon McLean joins fellow author and former Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood for a fascinating discussion at the official launch of his new crime thriller, Kintyre...
Episode #6
Police Scotland’s Digital Forensics Crisis, the Tony Parsons Case & Why Investigations Fail
Jun 14, 202652 minS6This week on Crime Time Inc., former senior detectives Simon and Tom examine the growing pressures facing modern policing and criminal investigations. The discussion begins with concerns over digital forensic backlogs...
- Jun 9, 202631 minS6
The conviction of former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has sent shockwaves through Scottish politics and raised serious questions about financial oversight, leadership responsibility and public trust. In this...
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Tom Wood
bestselling true crime author, podcaster, columnist, retired Detective, Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
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Gary Stewart
medical doctor and climate-change activist, Stevenson University
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Jane Hamilton
Appointments Editor at The Times and Senior Reporter at The Sun, Scottish Invasive Species Initiative
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Craig Taylor
Founder, entrepreneur, thought leader, and cyber literacy visionary, Livestock Marketing Association
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