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Edd Hedges


Posts Tagged “Edd Hedges”

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Wisecrack — episode 2 — Edd Hedges and the case of Brett
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

When Childhood Bullies Become Murder Cases: The Wisecrack Podcast

British stand-up comedian Edd Hedges returned to his Essex hometown for a charity performance and discovered something unsettling: his childhood bully had committed a brutal double murder. The encounter inspired 'Wisecrack,' an unconventional true crime podcast that blends dark humor with serious criminal investigation.

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Wisecrack — episode 1 — Edd Hedges and the case from South Warden
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Wisecrack: When a Comedian's Trauma Became a True Crime Investigation

British stand-up comedian Edd Hedges premiered the limited series podcast Wisecrack on September 2, 2025, blending his comedy set with a true crime investigation into a double homicide in his English hometown. Emmy-nominated producer Jodi Tovay discovered Hedges' darkly comic routine at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and spent years uncovering the story behind it.

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