About Patrick Hinds

Patrick Hinds is the co-host of the hit podcasts True Crime Obsessed and The Golden Girls Deep Dive. As co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed, Patrick and his co-host Gillian Pensavalle bring humor and heart to their weekly take on true crime documentaries. With over 200 million downloads, the podcast made history in 2022 as the first to perform live on Broadway. In 2024, Patrick launched The Golden Girls Deep Dive with co-host Jennifer Simard, celebrating his love for theater, Bea Arthur, and the iconic TV show by rewatching and unpacking each episode with behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and plenty of laughs.

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In addition to podcasting, Patrick is a bestselling author. His book, Failure Is Not NOT an Option, topped The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly lists. He toured the U.S. and U.K. on his “Book Party” tour, sharing his captivating personal story.

 

A passionate advocate for women and the LGBTQ+ community, Patrick serves on the board of A is For, an organization supporting women’s rights through art. Since 2022, True Crime Obsessed has sponsored Broadway Backwards, celebrating LGBTQ+ stories through musical theater, with proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Patrick frequently shares LGBTQ+ history on social media and believes failure is a sign of trying, taking a chance, and showing up for yourself.

 

Patrick lives in New York City with his husband, Steve Tipton, and their daughter.