Wrong Place, Write Crime
Episode #207 State of the Podcast 2026
In which the host announces the state of the podcast in the here and now and immediate future.

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Hosted by Frank Zafiro · arts · EN
A Podcast featuring crime fiction authors (mostly) in which we discuss crime fiction (theirs, ours, everyone's), and life.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWrong Place, Write Crime is hosted by Frank Zafiro. The show has published 209 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode #207 State of the Podcast 2026" (17 June 2026, 6 minutes), "Episode #206 Under a Raging Moon 20th Anniversary Edition" (10 June 2026, 32 minutes), and "Episode #205 Aaron Philip Clark 2" (27 May 2026, 58 minutes).
Wrong Place, Write Crime publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 209 episodes.
Booking probability for Wrong Place, Write Crime is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wrong Place, Write Crime requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wrong Place, Write Crime's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Wrong Place, Write Crime are Artists, Writers & Performers. Wrong Place, Write Crime has an arts audience.
Frank Zafiro hosts Wrong Place, Write Crime, an arts podcast with 209 episodes published.
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Wrong Place, Write Crime
In which the host announces the state of the podcast in the here and now and immediate future.
Wrong Place, Write Crime
In which a pair of virtual guest hosts, Glenn and Jenn, examine the newly revised and expanded 20th Anniversary Edition of UNDER A RAGING MOON, the host's first novel.
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In which Aaron Philip Clark returns to the show to discuss the continuing adventures of Trevor Finnegan (and other matters). Also, the Zafiro update becomes a commerical for Eric Beetner's work.
Wrong Place, Write Crime
In which Brian discusses his long career in law enforcement and his novels.
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In which Anthony Gedell talks about life, art, and his book, Love in the Throes of Rhetoric.
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In which Dan Bronson talks about his Jack Shannon series, including the new release SHOUT AT THE DEVIL, and share some great Hollywood stories and discusses writing. Note: I asked him off-mic who would play Jack Shannon...
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In which Thomas discusses his debut thriller, IN SPITE OF THUNDER.
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In which a pastor tells the story of a bank robber who dressed up as Santa Claus... no, really. Author Tom Goodman shares the true (and fictionlized) story behind his novel Last Man Standing, a Spur Award winner!
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In which Mike tells us about his career in law enforcement and his wide-ranging writing career. Plus some martial arts and a shout out to Shauna.
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In which we explore the mind of Philip Thompson, rural southern noir author.
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In which we hear from podcaster and mystery author, Sally Barrilla.
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In which you get a slew of interviews from the floor at the conference for the Public Safety Writers Association, including some award winners!
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In which Troy & Vince tell us about their upcoming anthology, TRUE PULP: A NOIR ANTHOLOGY, available for Kickstarter backing for about a week after this episode's release!
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In which Scott talks about old westerns, new thrillers, and a little Star Trek, too.
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In which Colleen discusses her Tupelo Grove mysteries series and much more!
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In which Derrick talks about his new book, SHADOW ONE (and many of his experiences as an OSI agent that *aren't* in the book!).
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In which Adam tells us about his new book, HARD TOWN... and two cops who are also writers talk a little bit of inside baseball about both topics.
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In which Cindy talks about her career and her books, which range from parole/probation officer procedurals to cozies with dogs! Also, Frank gets an assist from Skynet.

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In which we explore Claire Booth's background and novels, including her Sheriff Hank Worth series.
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In which DM Barr (Dawn Barclay) shares her wide range of work in crime fiction and non-fiction alike.
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