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True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files

Joseph Giacalone

Booking Overview

A true-crime and criminal-investigations analysis show combining solo case breakdowns with interviews featuring investigative journalists, defense attorneys, legal experts, and other professionals directly connected to major cases. Credible pitches would include experienced law-enforcement investigators, criminal-defense attorneys, forensic specialists, investigative reporters, legal scholars, and true-crime filmmakers with relevant case expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need demonstrable subject-matter authority or direct involvement in high-profile investigations.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 25.9k subscribers

Instagram: 4.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

truecrimewiththesarge@gmail.com

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Host

Joseph Giacalone - Retired NYPD sergeant and former commanding officer of the Bronx Cold Case Squad, as well as an author and professor specializing in criminal investigations and cold cases.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in criminal investigations, law enforcement, criminal defense, forensic science, investigative journalism, constitutional law, or documentary work focused on significant cases.
Required Achievements:  
Direct involvement in a high-profile criminal case or investigation, On-the-ground reporting on a major crime or missing-person case, Relevant legal, law-enforcement, or forensic expertise, Published books, documentary work, or substantial media experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Ruiz - The Nancy Guthrie Disappearance, Early Search Efforts, Investigative Developments, Evidence, And Unanswered Questions.

Josh Zeman - The Rex Heuermann Case, High-profile Criminal Investigations, Defense Strategy, And The Gap Between Media Coverage And Courtroom Reality.

Michael J. Brown - Defense Strategy, Evidence And Discovery, Jurisdictional Issues, Constitutional Protections, Trial Preparation, And Media Coverage In The Rex Heuermann Case.

Recent Topics

Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Criminal Investigations, Forensics, True Crime

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files
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I Took Raymond R.C. Horsch to Lunch and This is What He Told Me: Reporter Peter Crimmins

October 13, 2026

Peter Crimmins, the Arts and Culture Reporter for WHYY in Philadelphia, conducted two recorded interviews with Raymond R.C. Horsch for an Adult Film Festival in 2014. After years of forgetting about it, Peter Crimmins found the interviews and wrote the essay, “I took an alleged Philly killer to lunch 12 years ago. Here’s what I learned about a self-proclaimed ‘sociopath.” I had the opportunity to interview Peter about his encounters for True Crime with the Sarge, and not only did he discussed...

Sandra Birchmore Case: Matthew Farwell Murder Charges | Michele McPhee

October 03, 2026

What happened to Sandra Birchmore?On this special episode of True Crime with the Sarge, Joseph L. Giacalone sits down with investigative journalist Michele McPhee, Senior Editor at Los Angeles Magazine, to examine the death of Sandra Birchmore and the federal murder case against former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell.Birchmore’s death has raised serious questions about her relationships with members of law enforcement, the circumstances surrounding her death, and the i...

The RC Horsch Case: Can You Prove Murder Without a Body? | Tad DiBiase

September 28, 2026

What does it take to prove a murder when there is no body?On this special episode of True Crime with the Sarge, Joseph Giacalone welcomes Tad DiBiase, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and author of No-Body Homicide Cases, to examine the unfolding investigation surrounding Eugene and R.C. Horsch in Philadelphia.Philadelphia investigators are examining a massive collection of digital evidence recovered from the Horsch property. Authorities believe some videos may depict five women who were no lon...

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How do I get in touch with True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files?

True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files is hosted by Joseph Giacalone. Its publicly listed email is truecrimewiththesarge@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files?

The publicly listed email for True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files: truecrimewiththesarge@gmail.com.

How many listeners does True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files have?

Podseeker estimates True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files?

True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Direct experience in criminal investigations, law enforcement, criminal defense, forensic science, investigative journalism, constitutional law, or documentary work focused on significant cases. Common among recent guests: Direct involvement in a high-profile criminal case or investigation; On-the-ground reporting on a major crime or missing-person case; Relevant legal, law-enforcement, or forensic expertise. Recent guests include Mike Ruiz, Josh Zeman, and Michael J. Brown.

How hard is it to get booked on True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does True Crime With The Sarge: The Audio Files cover?

Recent episodes cover Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Criminal Investigations, Forensics, and True Crime. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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