They more than aight, they dynamite!!!! I’m obsessed with y’all!! #vote4russANDjess

I absolutely love this podcast. I thought Russ would become a corn after his accident, but it seems to have emboldened him. I can only imagine how funny you were as bartender.

Love this show! I have been listening to you for a long time. I love love love Jess and Russ, well, I guess I love him too, like he says he is mold and will grow on ya. You can’t help but love him eventually! Great job guys keep it up!

A few weeks ago Russ’ Roe v. Wade confusion was mentioned again and I laughed so hard that I cried. I’ve also officially made my husband a fan of the show, whenever he sees a school bus now he yells “cheese bus!” Thanks so much for being a consistent bright spot in my life for the past 4 years (started listening back in 2021). Russ may grow on you like mold, but together Jess and Russ make this show is like a fine wine- it just getting better with time! I promise to steal more phones from family and leave more reviews! -Mandy

Who would’ve thought that a true crime podcast could make me laugh out loud!! At first listening to wife of crime it took me a little getting used to the banter at the beginning and I was like GET TO THE CRIME, but within no time I fell in love with Jess and Russ and their very different commentaries. Russ, I love your confidence #thebestprofiler, and Jess, I love your analytical mind and ability to keep Russ on task (squirrel!!). WOC is the only podcast I listen to on a weekly basis! #topspot #vote4russhesforus #2025wifeofcrime

This podcast was introduced to me by a friend in NYC. I absolutely love Russ because all the things he says are what I’m thinking! #RussForGovernor

When I first started listening to this I thought Russ was annoying (mainly bc he reminds me of my husband) and I felt bad for Jess. But the more I listen he has become my favorite part of the show. To this day I still say "shoutout to the Mormons with swag" from the Jodi arias episode. Also, please don't leave the injury jokes in 2024 because they are my absolute favorite! 💗

I absolutely love this podcast, I’ve been binging it for the past month. Russ is kind of annoying not gonna lie, I don’t mean that in a bad way but I often find myself raising my voice at him. Like dude let the woman talk. Recently listened to the episode about Marilyn Monroe, Russ mentions how people need to get more creative with reviews. So I thought I’d share how I imagined Jess. I thought she was a frail women with a purple and pink pixie cut. The kind of person that wears tights under shirts and a neon choker at all times, with an obnoxiously large neon green septum piercing. I imagined you as any basic wannabe emo girl in middle school. I have no clue why,I now know I was very wrong. Sorry Jess you are a very beautiful woman.

Hey guys, love your show! Easily my favorite, I’ve listened for years and ran out of episodes so I restarting from the beginning. Just wanted to say if you need a drinking game, just take a shot every time Jess says “that’s so true” keep up the great work and happy new year!

I am upset and sad because i’ve officially ran out of episodes lol!!! This podcast has turned me into a true crime girly. I don’t even listen to music anymore, just Wife of Crime lol and my boyfriend hated it at first but he’s coming around. You guys are the perfect duo and I’m so glad I found this podcast. Jess is a great storyteller and Russ is a good listener (sometimes). Just kidding, you guys rock and since I can finally vote, i’m #VotingForRuss! Sending love from Charleston, SC.

Finally decided to write a review after like 4 years of listening. On the topic of what people imagine Russ looking like, for some reason I always imagined him with jet black slicked back hair, sunglasses and a leather jacket hence the aka. Don’t ask, I have no idea.😭Jess is stunning as I expected. Russ is a very lucky guy and you two complement each-other very well. Love you guys and thanks for all the good laughs you’ve given me. ❤️

I’ve listened to Jess & Russ for years and written this review in my head many times, hoping to score the honor of Review of the Week. So here it goes: Through two pregnancies and the sleepless nights following, a move to a new state, cross-country work flights and more, Wife of Crime has been my companion on road trips, commutes and boring work days, and they’re the only true crime podcast I can get my husband to listen to. He can ‘cowoberrate’ that. Although Russ is the intended comedian, Jess also makes me laugh nonstop with her side bars and commentary on Russ’ behavior. Russ is the kind of person I want on my CoD team. These two are the most relatable and goofy pair and it’s hard to believe you’re hearing about murder half the time when they’re on. The best true crime pod out there, bar none. No notes.

Man, these two are the perfect duo. I have now turned my sister onto the pod and the first text I got was Rovie Wade 🤣. Russ continually has me rolling and Jess is the perfect balance for me to get back in control of my laughter especially when I’m at work. Binged and now re-listening, I’m such a corn.

I found you guys a few weeks ago and I lost count of how many episodes I’ve listened to. I was listening to an episode yesterday that Russ was talking about the talkative neighbor and mentioned White Castle and now I want White Castle! I live in Oklahoma now and the closest one is in Missouri like 6-8 hours away. And buying them in the store is not the same! I love the stories that make Russ gasp! And I’m with Russ even though I’ve listened to the stories I don’t remember them half the time. And I’ve read some of these other reviews and everyone is saying “Russ the profiler” and we all know by now it’s “Russ the profila”.

I took a break to let the episodes buildup. I’m so glad I’m back to listening! I work from home and can laugh as loudly as I like. Today Russ was telling us why people assume he is unattractive because good looking people aren’t usually as funny as he is. I started laughing so hard and didn’t realize that the Amazon guy was on the porch. He ended up knocking and asking if I was ok. I guess my laugh sounds like terror? So thanks to the concerned Amazon guy and thanks to Russ and Jess for being amazing! PS: I told the Amazon guy to give you a listen.

Great pick, great execution, but the chemistry between Jess and Russ sets this podcast above and beyond others. The contrast between the subject matter and their obvious love and affection (w/plenty of teasing thrown in, too) is addicting.

Omg someone thought Russ was dumb for not knowing the Philippines were colonized by the Spanish- they’ve missed all the previous dumb red flags of stupidity. I chuckled so loud I’m pretty sure people think I’ve lost it, especially when they rehashed “Roevy” Wade. Hey, Russ might not know history, but he’s the best profiler! I’m glad Jess is here with all the crime deets and facts so we have the show, and then Russ is the profiler. It’s the best dynamic duo- can’t have one without the other! Not corns AT ALL. My absolute fave. Been a listener for years ❤️❤️❤️

Overall great podcast. Started this podcast mid way through the summer and have since binged every free episode available. Love russ’s off the wall comments that everyone thinks but is too afraid to say publicly. Jess’s storytelling is amazing and her ability to not strangle russ at every second is admirable. This podcast was truly my number one podcast until your guys Deadpool comments were made. Now i’m no longer rolling with you (get it lol). Just kidding, love you guys. Look forward to hearing yalls new episode every other week. Stole my boyfriend’s phone to write this by the way.

New listener here! I made the effort of downloading apple podcast since im a spotify listener so Russ better read me! Anyways, I’m an avid crime podcast listener and i’ve been binging Wife of Crime since I found it two weeks ago. At first I didn’t wanna cheat on my original crime couple podcast, but you guys are TOO hilarious! I also live in New York City & I feel like the crackheads think I’m one of them just laughing by myself walking alone in the streets. At first I thought Russ was fat. He gave funny fat guy energy so I had to look you guys up. Jess looks like her voice, Russ was a little bit of a shock but I guess I got use to it. Anyways you guys are great! Tandem is chef’s kiss with Jess’ relatable energy as a girlfriend/wife & Russ’ not being able to shut up in the right times. New favorite crime podcast couple! #VoteForJess #JessDeservesAVoteToo

I started listening about 3 years ago! I love the dynamic you guys have together! It would not be as fun to listen to without Jess with her supreme story telling and Russ with his fantastic adlibs!!! Russ’s comments add the best LOL moments to the story! He asks the questions we all want to know….Ha!

I started listening this summer after I found your Karlie Guse episode. I started at the very beginning and just now (literally writing this after finishing the episode) got all caught up! You guys do an amazing job of having a crime podcast that is a little more lighthearted. Most definitely my fav part of my routine is listening to a new episode! Love you guys!

After listening to the show for almost 2 years I figured you had earned your review. I also needed to write this because I might have roasted Russ on instagram but he can take the heat. The best true crime podcast there is on the internet and Russ & Jess are truly a dynamic duo. #BigMold

We love the show!! my husband and I definitely enjoy listening together and love laughing at Russ and all of his off the wall ideas ! Jess has the patience of a saint !!! We definitely are voting for Russ we will be writing him in for the president !! So Russ you have our vote !!! #wvmomma#alwayspacking#alwaysstayingalive

I love this show and wanted to edit my review to state what I picture Jess and Russ look like since I can’t see them. I picture Jess looks like Laurie from the Partridge family and Russ looks like Lenny as in Lenny and Squiggy from Laverne and Shirley. I know this is before y’all‘s time, back in the 70s, but you can look them up. ** But I was wrong – – Jess is way prettier. I don’t let your gassiness bother you. 😀 Next, I’d like to mention that those of us that are subscribed on Apple and not Patreon need some love too! Also, I’m the one that writes to you on messenger (call me “handcuffs” ha ha) because I can’t post on Facebook for secretive reasons lol Lastly, Jess, I am from Central Virginia, not far from your home of “Baldimore” (I absolutely love how you pronounce that it’s so cute). Russ, try not to blow up your head, but dammit, you ARE the best profiler EVA!

I just binged every episode until I was caught up completely and now I just want more!!! I love the banter showing you’re actual people with a personality which you don’t get in some “matter of fact” podcasts. At first I guess you can see where some people wouldn’t like it but if you don’t go listen to another one with just one person stating facts… Russ don’t need a muzzle lol and I love how you guys are just yourselves even though haters tell you to change. I got my boyfriend listening and he gets mad when I listen at work but oh well he just needs to get a better phone.

As a fellow Baltimorean like Jess, I’m here for the crime, but Russ? He grows on you like mold with that unfiltered mouth! He says whatever wild thought pops into his head, and you can almost hear Jess rolling her eyes every time he throws out another off-the-wall 'theory.' Whether he’s convinced the suspect grabbed a sandwich post-murder or asking the most random questions, his no-filter commentary is half the fun. Jess keeps it professional, Russ keeps it chaotic—it’s the perfect blend of crime and comedy, and I can’t get enough! I LOVE YOU GUYS! #VOTE4RUSS #BIGUPDMV #1000stars

I watched the doc on Netflix “Into the Fire” & within minutes I knew who did it. My boyfriend was like “how do you know this” & I said “I went to Russ University baby! I’m a profiler!” & yes, I absolutely took his phone & gave you guys five stars!! I love you guys, please keep being you, in a world everyone is scared to voice their opinions. Jess, I know this was about Russ, but I love you just as much..especially your laugh!

For the love of Christ, get into the story. No one wants to hear Russ (or the WOC) ramble for 10-15 minutes before getting into the topic. I didn’t read other reviews, but I’m certain you’ve received that feedback before. Russ is tolerable during the story, but he’s insufferable outside of that. Again, get into the story much, much sooner.

best podcast ever. Russ is hilarious and speaks what’s on his mind. Jess knows how to tell a story and is also funny, especially when she gets irritated with Russ and can tell she wants to give him a flat tire. 4th time binging all episodes can’t get enough # vote 4 Russ # stay fit say alive

I have listened to y’all over the last couple years. I enjoy your banter. And even though my husband is a country boy from Arkansas, he and Russ would probably get along very well! Their personalities are similar in so many ways. Jess, you are a true saint, and I would know. Keep the AMAZING stories coming, they keep me entertained while I exercise. Your oversized SUV driving, gun toting, friend from Texas, Melissa Anne.

Great episode this week yall. Just a little mistake in the beginning i wanted to shed some light on. AR in AR-15 doesn’t stand for “automatic rifle” it stands for “Armalite Rifle”. So the perpetrator in Kentucky didn’t have a machine gun. All assault weapons sold civilian side in the US have to be semi automatic (one shot at a time). Not a big mistake at all just trying to spread the knowledge. Awesome job you guys!

Russ! I wanna know if Jess has found something you believe in but you can’t see… going back to the Delphine Lalarauie episode, btw I love Nicholas Cage also. I’m with you on this Russ the profiler, I have a hard time believing. However I love you too Jess. By far my favorite podcast!

I was re-listening to old podcasts when I discovered Jess and Russ and I’ve been binging all week! Jess is so sweet and tells a great story and Russ, well, he’s like they say, “moldy” 😂

I found you guys 3 years ago when one of my coworkers recommended you. I am a huge fan of the podcast and you guys are in my ear all day. Russ you’re the realest and Jess you don’t get enough credit, you are amazing! I will take my boyfriends phone later today and give you guys another 5 stars -Kira

Jess is the absolute best! I’d roast Russ but I don’t want that smoke. My new favorite true crime podcast. Oh, and I heard about you on my other favorite true crime podcast, People Are The Worst. Subscribe to both!

Jess is a great storyteller!!I love you guys!! Love the banter between you two. Russ is hilarious and always seems to say what I’m thinking. Keep up the amazing work!!

I’m a mail carrier in 2 small towns in southern Oklahoma. You guys have definitely made these 10-11 hour days seem shorter. I love the banter between you two!! Keep up the amazing, hard work that y’all do! Lesa Smith 😁

This is by far my favorite true crime podcast! Jess and Russ offer a perspective that in truly unique in the true crime world. Russ adds hilarious commentary to the stories Jess tells. Jess grew on me overtime and now I love her too. Thanks for keeping me entertained for all these years!

I am a returning listener. I listen to you guys while I work. I love you guys, especially Russ because he reminds me so much of my husband and his ridiculousness. It makes me feel calm and focused to hear your guys in the background while I’m doing all of my data entry work, and I just appreciate finding a podcast that is both funny and informative and encompasses everything that I love about true crime.

So I stumbled on your podcast a couple of months ago and listened some and decided to dive in and binge your old episodes. Y’all are so funny and I love to listen while I work, clean and cook. Russ reminds me so much of my husband it’s scary. Love to listen to y’all banter. Everyone is right Russ is like mold… he does grow on you. Keep doing what your doing.

Fun Fact: when I was little, I saw a mole on my dad’s belly and I asked what it was and my mom told me it was a mole. I heard “mold” and dwelled on this for days, eventually settling on the fact that my dad was eventually going to get so moldy we’d have to throw him away. Anywhoooo…I felt an instant connection to Jess and Russ aka Big Mold. Weird? Perhaps, but on a serious note, the two of you are true crime gold. I look forward to your banter every week, and find myself literally laughing out loud to myself like a crazy person. Thank you for being you and bringing so much entertainment to an otherwise bleak world. #russforpresident ❤️

By far best podcast EVER!!! It’s so hard finding a good podcast that tells a true crime case but also funny! You BOTH are hilarious, yes Russ, Jess is also funny! Lol keep doing what you both have been doing!! Love from Fresno California 🙌🏻

I’ve been listening to yall for a month straight. Yall quickly became my favorite true crime podcast! I love the out there comments from Russ and Jess’s story telling. Not to mention her ignoring Russ all the time lol. Now that I’ve listened to all of your episodes I guess it’s almost time to get on Patreon. Btw the algorithm worked! Y’all popped up on my Spotify after my normal pod casts and I was hooked instantly. which was kind of annoying because I wasn’t looking for anything new. Lol

I’ve been determined to give you guys a 5 star rating, and I can now proudly say i figured it out. So you’re welcome. I’ve been unhealthily binging your podcast for over a month now. And it’s the first podcast my husband has not roasted me for, and actually enjoys with me. I have a full time, very demanding job, as well as a very demanding toddler. So needless to say, I don’t get much me time, which is why I look forward to hanging out with you guys in my car to and from work. I listen to a variety of different podcasts but you guys have me in a chokehold. So much, that you are the first podcast I’ve paid to subscribe too, even if it’s the cheapest option. I got kids. This Mamas broke. But not to broke to by Russ a beer. So, cheers to you guys. P.S. The election is coming up, so you can count on my vote. #VoteForRuss He’s for Us.

I’m fairly new to Wife of Crime and Jess and Russ are incredibly entertaining. I’ve binged their episodes while at work and at home. Their banter back and forth and Russ’ ability to make a joke out of anything paired with Jess’ ability to always steer the conversation to the victim’s story makes for a great listen. Thanks for providing laughs and lots of entertainment! #Russtheprofiler #Jessthesnitch (ps Jess you should look into the Holly Bobo case in TN)

Found this show earlier this year and have JUST finished my binge of every single episode in reverse order. “The mold” effect got me too, but now I think russ is so funny that I feel I could move to New York and thrive talking like Russ. I’ve actively started calling people “corns” and “herbs” and it has been so fun to listen backwards and see where all of the hilarious inside jokes originated along the way. I think this show is the most perfect blend of respectful (#JessIsTheBest) and saying what we’re actually thinking (#RussTheProfiler) listening to true crime as much as I do. I started listening to you guys on my runs, so thanks for the many many many hours of entertainment! you got a diehard fan outta me ! I got my sister and coworkers addicted too, so just know you’ve got a big bunch of scientist nerds from Colorado who adore the show ! #stayfitstayalive

You guys are awesome! Russ is crazy and Jess is less crazy. You crack me up and I’m so proud when I share your podcast with a friend or family and they are like oh my mold- these two are hilarious and Jess is so intelligent. Keep it up and let me know how the pond in the yard is going—- thinking bout trying that.

As a greedy little listener of all things true crime not sure how I could’ve missed this entertaining podcast. Better late than never especially since now I can binge listen! Jess is an amazing storyteller and Russ is the needed comedic relief however, Jess kills me EVERY. TIME. with her heavy sighing as Russ inevitably cuts her off, LOL. Love the podcast and hosts! #vote4Russ

Hey Y'all from Texas! I discovered this podcast a month ago and couldn't stop listening! Russ is hilarious and often voices exactly what I'm thinking. Jess excels in her research and storytelling, and she's a saint for putting up with Russ. Makes me think of my husband and me. Sometimes I listen to the podcast at work, and my coworkers give me strange looks when I burst out laughing. They know I'm usually listening to true crime, and they're not used to hearing me laugh because I normally have a strong RBF. This podcast has truly brightened my days. Thanks for being the best podcast out there! #vote4russ

Yall!!! I discovered your podcast a month ago and I have binged the entire pod!! I am about to sign up for the Patreon!!! I gave you 5 ⭐️ on Spotify but I see it won’t let me leave an actual review!!! You guys are literally the best true crime podcast out!! No other pods want smoke!!! Jess, you are great with the storytelling and super detail oriented!! I also love you do popular cases and some cases I personally had never heard of!!! Listening to you and Russ banter and you get annoyed with him is hilarious!! Russ, you are the male version of me. You say EVERYTHING I am thinking while listening. I have a SMD attitude most of the day too 😂 Please do not stop this podcast evaaa!! I am in Illinois, 3 hours south of Chicago. I binge you guys all day and fall asleep to the pod at night 🤣 #Vote4Russ #RussTheProfiler #JessIsFunnyToo