If you’ve ever huddled down to some true crime stories peppered with a hint of dark humor, then you’ve probably heard of the hit podcast Morbid: A True Crime Podcast.
Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley — this lovable duo brings the right combination of savvy and charm to every spooky story they take on.
Meet Alaina Urquhart
Alaina Weinbrecht, a multidimensional storyteller, also happens to be an autopsy technician, writer, and producer. Her criminal justice, psychology, and biology background lend an air of scientific credibility to her stories.
When she is behind the mic, it’s either to present long-slog case breakdowns that are clearheaded and well-researched (and brim with authentic forensic knowledge that can enrich a show) or to lend credence to them. She’s the bestselling author of The Butcher and the Wren and has begun to branch out beyond a podcast.
Meet Ash Kelley
Ash Kelley has a light and creative, if not always less-than-morbid, take on the macabre. Professionally, she’s a hairstylist, and her own depth is a perfect foil for Alaina, along with her showmanship and love of all things spooky. Together they are such a compelling and empathetic pairing.
Alaina and Ash’s chemistry is all in the family. Ash is Alaina’s divine niece, and they more accurately call one another sisters.
What the Morbid Podcast Is Like
The hosts, who call Morbid “a lighthearted nightmare,” combine research with comedic banter to dive into true crime, creepy history, hauntings, and the occult. Their chemistry has a way of making listeners feel like they’ve just sat down with two pals to chat at home.
Each one takes a chilling tale and delivers it with just enough levity that you can remain engaged without losing the weight of the subject.
Morbid Podcast works because its hosts have a special mix of professionalism, humour, and warmth. Together, Alaina and Ash have assembled a place for connoisseurs of true crime to be entertained and informed, and have established themselves as leading voices in the expanding podcast landscape.