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REAL

Hosted by Naomi Channell · society · EN · 266 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell.Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real. If you would like to support the show, you can do so here, thank you: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcast4justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What is REAL about?

Real is an independent true crime podcast made by award winning TV Producer Naomi Channell. Each episode is an audio documentary, telling a true crime story that is almost unbelievable. But these stories, are Real.

Who hosts REAL?

REAL is hosted by Naomi Channell. The show has published 266 episodes to date.

What has REAL covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe" (20 October 2026, 25 minutes), "The Murder of Lily Whitehouse" (13 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "The Murder of Samantha Henderson" (6 October 2026, 31 minutes).

How often does REAL publish?

REAL publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 266 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on REAL?

Booking probability for REAL is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. REAL requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. REAL's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Naomi Channell hosts REAL, a society show with 266 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    The Horrific Crimes of Paul Sharpe

    Oct 20, 202625 min

    In the spring of 2026, a young girl was abducted by man in Greater Manchester. As the police traced the suspects car they realised that the man inside was a convicted murderer who had been let out of prison 13 years...

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    The Murder of Lily Whitehouse

    Oct 13, 202625 min

    In 2023, 17-year-old Lily Whitehouse met a man 21 years her senior, 38-year-old Mohammed Azim. Despite Lily being so young, Mohammed made his feelings clear, he wanted to be in a relationship with her. But what happened...

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    The Murder of Samantha Henderson

    Oct 6, 202631 min

    It is estimated that approximately 80 children are left motherless after domestic homicide each year in England and Wales. These children not only have to endure grief and trauma, but they are also then uprooted...

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    The Unlawful Killing of Yousef Makki

    Sep 29, 202629 min

    On the 2nd of Match 2019, 17-year-old Yousef Makki was out with two of his friends, all were privately educated and one moment would end the life of this budding heart surgeon. But what happens when a criminal court and...

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    Devil Woman: The Crimes of Natalie Bennett

    Sep 22, 202627 min

    When 42-year-old Natalie Bennett set her sights on 19-Year-Old Kasey Anderson, everyone who knew them both could never have imagined that they would start a romantic relationship. But behind closed doors, their...

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    The Secret Life of Ms. Carroll

    Sep 14, 202627 min

    Eimear Carroll was a primary school teacher from Ireland, she was married and had two babies in quick succession. But nobody could have ever predicted what she was doing behind closed doors. This is REAL. If you'd like...

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    'The Instascammer': An Investigation into Liana Shanti

    Sep 8, 202653 min

    Kacey Baker is a cult expert and two years ago she came across a Reddit post, citing the alleged harm that a woman in Hawaii, called Liana Shanti, had caused some of the members of her online community. Former members...

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    Britain's Newest Serial Killer: James Desborough

    Sep 1, 202633 min

    When members of the homeless community start going missing in Cornwall, England, the police could never had predicted that they were about to uncover a man who was a danger to everyone he came into contact with.... and...

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    Dying For Help: The Case of Lindy Lucena

    Aug 25, 202629 min

    In January 2023, a man witnessed another man viciously beating a woman in Ballina, Australia. He called the police, expecting them to arrive and help this woman. But that didn't happen and what happened next would...

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    An Unlikely Killer: The Murder of Danny Cahalane

    Aug 18, 202628 min

    When a drug dealer in Plymouth has acid thrown at him, people automatically assumed it was a drug deal gone wrong. But as the investigation progressed, the police were confronted with a sobering reality, someone, who...

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    The Disturbing Case of Sonia Exelby

    Aug 11, 202640 min

    In October 2025, Sonia Exelby got on a flight from London to Florida. But she wasn't going on holiday or to meet a friend, she was going to meet a monster. And what happened next, started one of the most heartbreaking...

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    The Murder of Sophie Lionnet

    Aug 4, 202629 min

    In 2017, Sophie Lionnet had travelled from her home in France, to work as a Nanny for a couple in London. She thought she was starting her dream job, caring for small children. But in reality... she was walking into a...

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    The Murder of Jenna Baldwin

    Jul 28, 202635 min

    When 15-year-old Jenna went missing from her home in Pontypool, Wales, the police initially thought they were dealing with a runaway. But when a series of chilling phones calls are made to the family home, they realise...

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    When Women Kill Women: The Murder of Sadie Hartley

    Jul 21, 202631 min

    Women on women homicide is rare, with only 2-2.5% of murders that feature both female victims and female killers. In today's case, a woman planned to kill another woman over a 17 month period... with the help of another...

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    The Murder of Kim Thompson

    Jul 14, 202629 min

    On the 9th of August 2025, Kim Thompson was found unresponsive in her bed by her husband Michael. All the police and paramedics entered the house, it looked as though Kim had taken her own life. But Kim's friends and...

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    Taylor Parker: Lies, Murder, and a Stolen Baby

    Jul 7, 202630 min

    Since the 1970s, there have been 24 recorded cases of foetal abduction, where a pregnant woman has her baby forcibly removed from her and abducted. In this case, we look at the crimes and deception of Taylor Parker and...

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    The Case of Courtney Angus

    Jun 30, 202627 min

    In July 2025, 20-year-old Courtney Angus moved into a house share with a man called Michael Doherty, excited about her new independence and her upcoming 21st birthday celebrations. But just 2 days after she moved in...

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    The Murder of Henry Nowak

    Jun 23, 202629 min

    In 2026, one of the UK's most shocking murder cases came to court. But it was how he was treated when help arrived on the scene, that caused public outrage. As Henry lay on the ground dying, police arrest him, putting...

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    The Murder of Natalie McNally

    Jun 9, 202627 minS0

    <p>A study from America has shown that pregnant women are more likely to die by homicide than by obstetric complications, with the majority of perpetrators being the woman's intimate partner. </p><br><p>Natalie McNally...

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    Unduly Lenient: The Fordingbridge 3

    Jun 2, 202628 minS0

    <p>3 Offenders, 2 Traumatised Victims, 1 Judge, 0 Days in Prison.</p><br><p>Aprox. 830 cases are submitted to the UK's Unduly Lenient Sentencing Scheme each year. Members of the public and those affected by the crimes...

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