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| Is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder a Real Podcast? The Truth Behind Pip’s Viral Audio Series in Season 2. (Credits: Netflix) |
If you finished Season 2 of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and immediately searched for Pippa Fitz-Amobi’s podcast, you’re definitely not alone. Netflix’s mystery hit does such a convincing job of presenting the podcast as a genuine true-crime phenomenon that many viewers have been left wondering whether they can actually listen to it. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Pip’s podcast is entirely fictional, created as part of the story rather than a real audio series available to stream.
That hasn’t stopped fans from looking for it, though. In fact, the podcast feels so authentic within the world of the show that it almost becomes a character in its own right. By the time Season 2 begins, Pip Fitz-Amobi has already finished investigating the murder of Andie Bell and the wrongful accusations against Sal Singh.
Instead of quietly moving on, she packages everything she uncovered into a podcast, sharing the truth with the public and turning herself into an unexpected local celebrity.
The fictional podcast is based on events from Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel series, which inspired the Netflix adaptation. While viewers can't press play on Pip’s episodes in real life, they can get a similar experience through the audiobook versions of the novels, where multiple narrators help bring the mystery to life from different perspectives.
It is perhaps the closest thing fans have to hearing what Pip’s investigations might sound like through headphones. What makes the whole thing even more amusing is that the creators went the extra mile to make the podcast feel real.
A promotional webpage was created featuring a mock podcast homepage complete with episode titles, descriptions and impressive follower numbers.
At first glance, it genuinely looks like Pip is one upload away from topping podcast charts. Sadly, the episodes themselves don't exist. It is a bit like being shown an incredible cake in a bakery window only to discover it is made of plastic.
The fake podcast serves a much bigger purpose than simple marketing. Within the story, it becomes Pip’s way of controlling the narrative.
After the shocking revelation that Cara Ward’s father was responsible for Sal Singh’s death and several other crimes, Pip understands how damaging public assumptions can be.
She watched Ravi Singh spend years dealing with the consequences of accusations against his brother. Through the podcast, she hopes to present the complete truth before rumours and half-truths take over once again.
At the same time, the podcast becomes evidence that Pip has evolved from a curious student into a genuinely capable investigator. What began as a school project has turned into a platform with a growing audience.
Rather than simply documenting events, the podcast helps her gather information, attract tips and establish credibility. For a teenager who originally just wanted answers, that is quite a career progression.
Season 2 cleverly uses the podcast as the bridge into the next mystery. As Pip investigates Jamie Reynolds’ disappearance, her audience becomes one of her greatest assets.
Information travels faster, people recognise her work and sources are more willing to speak. The podcast effectively transforms from a storytelling device into one of the most useful investigative tools in the series.
Fans online have had mixed but largely positive reactions to the reveal that the podcast is fictional. Some viewers admitted they spent several minutes searching Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms before realising they had been tricked by Netflix’s impressive world-building.
Others praised the writers for creating something that felt believable enough to exist beyond the screen. A few jokingly complained that producing fake episodes was "rude" because they were genuinely ready to subscribe.
Meanwhile, longtime readers of Holly Jackson’s books appreciated how the adaptation expanded the podcast element and gave it a bigger role in the story.
There is also a growing group of fans hoping Netflix eventually turns the concept into a real companion project. Given how popular true-crime podcasts remain, the idea does not sound completely impossible.
Imagine listening to Pip break down clues, interview suspects and piece together evidence between seasons. It would probably attract plenty of listeners before the first episode even dropped.
For now, however, Pip Fitz-Amobi’s podcast remains fictional, existing solely within the world of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Even so, it proves remarkably effective as a storytelling tool, helping shape Season 2 while giving viewers one more reason to become invested in Pip’s investigations.
Were you one of the fans who searched for the podcast after finishing the series, or did you realise straight away that Netflix was pulling a very convincing trick? Let us know what you think and whether you would actually listen if Pip’s podcast became real one day.