Iain Stirling has thanked fans for their "mind blowing" support after launching a new podcast with fellow Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore.
The comedian posted on Twitter after the married couple's true crime podcast "Partners in Crime" climbed the Spotify charts.
Alongside two pictures - a billboard advert of the podcast and the streaming platform's podcast charts - the presenter wrote: "The support for the podcast so far has been mind blowing! Thank you all so much."
The married couple launched the Spotify Original podcast on June 28 and only have one official episode and yet, the new podcast has already reached fourth place on the UK charts.
The support for the podcast so far has been mind blowing! Thank you all so much. If you’ve not listened yet you can listen here: https://t.co/sPIJ8evaLH pic.twitter.com/vSuuzpQrbM
— Iain Stirling (@IainDoesJokes) July 4, 2022
Love Island's Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling's true crime podcast flies up Spotify charts
'Partners in Crime' is presented by the self-described "True Crime enthusiasts and real-life partners" with a new episode every Thursday.
In each episode, the pair look into the most infamous, bizarre and fascinating cases in true crime history.
"By day, they are partners in life. By night, they are partners in crime," Spotify says.
You can already listen to the couple's first episode: "The Vampire Killers" on Spotify.
Well, @thewhitmore and I have made a true crime podcast. It’s a lot of fun and available on @SpotifyUK. Follow us here: https://t.co/zO6SEwnRDG pic.twitter.com/nQtYy2whtP
— Iain Stirling (@IainDoesJokes) June 29, 2022
The first episode uncovers the story of German husband-wife duo Daniel and Manuela Ruda.
In its description, the Rudas are described as sleeping in coffins and "have real-life animal fangs, they also consider Satan to be a close friend and mentor".
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The podcast is already proving a hit with fans with many taking to social media to express their excitement for their new project.
.@thewhitmore and @IainDoesJoke uncover infamous, bizarre and fascinating cases in their brand new podcast, ‘Partners In Crime’ 🔍https://t.co/dnioZdGW7D pic.twitter.com/1eVwoWAmFt
— Spotify UK & Ireland (@SpotifyUK) June 30, 2022
One fan wrote on Twitter: "I’m going to love this! True Crime podcasts are my guilty pleasure!"
While a second added: "Any true crime podcast lovers out there need to listen to the new @thewhitmore and @IainDoesJokes crime podcast! It’s b***** brill".
A third wrote: "I am now a Living Legend! Great work Laura and Iain, absolutely loved it! #PartnersInCrime."
If you have a case that you would like Laura and Iain to cover, you can email partnersincrime@spotify.com
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