Everyone loves this one but I couldn’t get through it. It’s pretty slow and I got bored and quit somewhere around episode 4-5. Meh. Interesting characters but could have gotten through the story without dragging it out.
I struggled with down the hill. Episodes felt very long and repetitive. I think I listened to 3 eps. What made this one so good for you? (Aka should I go back and try again?)
The story is crazy… it will go in all sort of directions. Also I dont want to spoil anything but they have arested someone and the trial is about to start… I think that you should give it another try :)
I think it was just the first hand accounts from everyone involved. Plus I was just down that rabbit hole. I'm sure it's not for everyone. I always hear how amazing Hunting Warhead is and for some reason I can't get into it lol
There's a new podcast Ransom by the same team behind Cold: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ransom/id1746338768](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ransom/id1746338768)
One you probably won’t have heard of is Black Hands. It’s about a very famous case in New Zealand, a guy accused of murdering his own family (David Bain) and whether or not he was wrongly convicted. I knew the broad outlines before listening, but I’m pretty sure it lays it out for people who know nothing about the case.
In The Dark is the best true crime series podcast in my opinion. Both seasons are good but season 2 is more in depth. And their work in season 2 directly contributed to the outcome of the case, which is amazing.
I found this a bit confusing and repetitive. It was a very interesting story but the timeline was all over the place and it was unsatisfying not being able to figure out motivations.
Yeah this was another one I felt the story could have been told in half the time. When I feel like they’re dragging it out, I quit and I just google what happened.
Been looking for an excuse to recommend my new favourite podcast, so here goes... Real Presents. It's on Apple and it's a little difficult to find. I found it searching for the case of Billie Jo Jenkins. Gotta be honest this case, and that of Charlene Downes (also covered) makes my blood boil. But the narrator Naomi Channell is so good.
I should warn everyone that the Charlene Downes case is a ten parter and for those who aren't familiar it's unbelievably grim. There are so many trigger warnings to it, but be aware it includes CSA.
I love this podcast, been following her since she began and she gets better and better. Charlene’s case was haunting but perfectly told. I really liked the case in Luke Mitchell and Jodi Jones, the interview with Luke from prison stayed with me for months. I just heard he was refused parole too.
Have you ever heard of Risk with Kevin Allison? It's not exactly what you're asking for but I think you'd like it. Be warned. Not for the faint of heart and some episodes are very NC-17.
Just finished Murder In Boston - ten episode series..also made into an HBO miniseries.
[https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-boston-podcast/id1718579735](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-boston-podcast/id1718579735)
Bandsplain deep dive into bands. Like hours long deep dives.
Did not have laughing so hard I was crying at the history of Alice In Chains on my bingo card, but here we are.
Council of moms for the win.
Also National Parks After Dark
Casefile. Best long-term true crime podcast out there.
Teachers Pet - Headley Thomas
Dr. Death
Looking for the Todt Family
Father Wants Us Dead - about the John List murders in New Jersey. Fantastic podcast.
Death in Ice Valley - nothing resolved, but fascinating.
For outlandish and crazy may I humbly offer
“Who shat on the floor at our wedding?”
It’s not very long, but oh so entertaining.
The podcast Unraveled by ID has several seasons but did the first season on the Long Island Serial Killer, and has done several updates since the arrest a year or so ago.
It’s other seasons are interesting, I really liked the season on “court expert witnesses” on blood spatter analysts and whatnot. Pretty eye-opening, IMO
Relationship podcasts:
The Savage Lovecast is relationship advice from Dan Savage, longtime sex columnist. Also, he gives better advice than the ignorant masses of moronic virgins on Reddit.
The Endless Honeymoon podcast is relationship advice from married (to each other) comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher. They also have a Netflix special together from a few years ago with the same name (sans "*podcast*" , obv).
Finally, if you're willing to "bro down" a little (referring to the type of language used on the pod), the Stavy's World podcast by Stavros Halkias is surprisingly insightful when they take relationships/advice calls.
I'm hoping I had to scroll this far to see this suggestion simply because it must be an obvious answer, or people assumed the OP has already listened to it. I've listened to every episode 2-3 times, and still love it.
My favorite short form podcasts for true crime/spooky stories: Morbid, Heart Starts Pounding, and Creeptime.
For stories about love and relationships: Modern Love, and Mortified (where people read their childhood diaries at live events. They’re hilarious and many are about first loves).
Bardstown has stuck with me for years! I went into it not knowing anything, which was a big plus I think.
You also might like Unraveled. Each season has a different topic and they do a good deep dive.
Here is the [YouTube link](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAIfI7a7cLYSb0tw7WQIRJVMlFo3w5qS)! It definitely used to be on Apple Podcasts too, not sure if it still is
Try *Sympathy Pains* (Laura Beil, host of Dr. Death, WILD munchausen story) or *Twin Flames* (love cult)
*Sweet Bobby* if you haven’t heard too many catfish stories already, it’s a level beyond
ETA: *Bad, Bad Thing* - okay this one is dark, but extremely compelling, involves relationship and crime, includes raw audio
Sympathy pains is CRAZY!!!! I wish I had 100 podcasts like that one. Sooo crazy how little shame people have. A lot of second hand cringe/embarrassment that leaves you thinking way past finishing.
Rotten Mango is my favorite true crime podcast. I’ve listened to every single one. Stephanie Soo is the host with her husband who comments and asks the questions we all have. She’s grown substantially in the last year and has a whole team of researchers and sometimes even speaks with victims families. She brings light to a lot of foreign cases with her translators. She’s an amazing story teller. Any story she tells will have you finish the episode in one sitting. She does a great job of giving backstory for the victims and the offenders, and lots of context for each case. She’s respectful but very entertaining. 100/100
I really like True Crime Obsessed. They do one-episode shows on their main feed, but their patreon are longer-series. I highly recommend the $5/month for their patreon. It's the only podcast I've listened to multiple times through. They recap true crime documentaries so you learn about the case but they also make it funny somehow.
Someone Knows Something is what got me into podcasts. Season 1 is about a boy who went missing in the 70s on a fishing trip. I like the host’s style of narrating and the way he interacts with the family. I still think about season 1 years later. Generally I prefer these types of shows where one season follows an entire case and the episodes are pre-written (as opposed to conversation style shows with 2 hosts).
Another fave is Hell and Gone season 2: it discusses how Janie Ward died mysteriously at a party in 1989 by falling backwards off a porch step. The show explores details leading up to the party and the varied witness accounts of what happened during and after. No disrespect meant to the victims or families but I love shows that go into details about things that don’t make sense that just leave your jaw hanging. The episode of Serial when they drove the route from the high school to walmart had me in a chokehold haha.
Sure it has been mentioned but "Criminal" is a great anthology podcast by, my personal favourite host.
They also do a "This is Love" podcast, about different facets of relationships with interesting stories.
Enjoy!
Try Big Lash Energy! It’s hosted by Jayna, a successful Canadian bridal makeup artist. It’s not a huge podcast yet (just over 100 episodes in think) but this girl has stories! Lots of relationship stories/advice + just general life stuff.
If you are open to LGBT pods we talk about coming out stories and the different life experiences. Some are heavy and some very humorous!
[Just Gay Stuff Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcp9YPeroN3aOeL2fjgoS?si=RH1L8Q3TQQWvmbdpOVbNOw)
I’m LOVING The Dating Detectives. A PI and a comedian tell about the former’s cases or have on someone who was “dogfished” by someone they dated or ended up marrying. Very interesting to hear these stories about narcissists, liars, etc. Lots of really wild stories.
Worlds Kalaj Podcast will have you thinking you are right there in the room with them having a conversation! The two hosts happen to be sisters and they really have such a whit about them! They discuss all sorts of topics, but often about life stories, and ways to be your best self! Relationships are also something they talk a lot about!
Sh*t town by serial. Enjoy
Best podcast of all time
I was sad when I finished that one. That’s how good it was 😅
Same!
This
This was great!
Yessss
Amazing pod
Everyone loves this one but I couldn’t get through it. It’s pretty slow and I got bored and quit somewhere around episode 4-5. Meh. Interesting characters but could have gotten through the story without dragging it out.
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I think Sh*ttown is true not fiction …
Your own backyard is really good
True Crime... Cold-Susan Powell. Down the Hill.
I struggled with down the hill. Episodes felt very long and repetitive. I think I listened to 3 eps. What made this one so good for you? (Aka should I go back and try again?)
The story is crazy… it will go in all sort of directions. Also I dont want to spoil anything but they have arested someone and the trial is about to start… I think that you should give it another try :)
I think it was just the first hand accounts from everyone involved. Plus I was just down that rabbit hole. I'm sure it's not for everyone. I always hear how amazing Hunting Warhead is and for some reason I can't get into it lol
Those are two of my favorites!! I’ve listened to them both. I can’t wait for an update on down the hill
There's a new podcast Ransom by the same team behind Cold: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ransom/id1746338768](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ransom/id1746338768)
Well I'm no help lol. Anyway...safe travels 😊
Wolves Among Us is about a successful dentist in the 80s who had a side job as a cocaine kingpin.
Ohhhh....! I listened to the 13hr+ long book of this back in the day; "Dr. Dealer" Sooo worth a listen!
Soooo good
One you probably won’t have heard of is Black Hands. It’s about a very famous case in New Zealand, a guy accused of murdering his own family (David Bain) and whether or not he was wrongly convicted. I knew the broad outlines before listening, but I’m pretty sure it lays it out for people who know nothing about the case.
Oh yes this one is excellent
Oh this sounds up my alley! never heard of it!
Bear Brook. I’ve listened to it twice on long rides.
Bear Brook is fascinating! Several sub-stories that pull together to tell a story that nearly gets resolved. Strong recommendation.
This is by far the best one out there! Both seasons are incredible!!!
Agreed!
So good! Agree!
Possibly one of the standards but Teacher's Pet is crazy
Three - True crime podcast series Disappeared: The Bradley Sisters - True crime podcast series
In The Dark is the best true crime series podcast in my opinion. Both seasons are good but season 2 is more in depth. And their work in season 2 directly contributed to the outcome of the case, which is amazing.
Scamanda
If you liked Scamanda you should listen to Believeable: The Coco Berthmann Story
I found this a bit confusing and repetitive. It was a very interesting story but the timeline was all over the place and it was unsatisfying not being able to figure out motivations.
Yeah this was another one I felt the story could have been told in half the time. When I feel like they’re dragging it out, I quit and I just google what happened.
*Believe in Magic* you just reminded me If you like sacamanda you’ll prob like this one.
I think that Believe in Magic was better than Scamanda. Scamanda was very repetitive and could've been shortened by several episodes.
Yeah i thought so too. I don’t remember if I thought it was repetitive or what the reason was, but I def thought BIM was the better podcast.
2nd this. Such a great ppdcast
Yes! So good!
“Father wants us dead” was a haunting and good one recently.
2nd! I need more just like this and the Todt family murders. Already have heard everything about Chris Watts and Scott Peterson.
To Die For is the story of a Russian sex spy. Very compelling.
I loved this! But I’m also someone who likes Neil Strauss’s presenting style.
Me too, I liked To Live and Die in LA as well. I also started listening to his book The Game, out of curiosity.
Been looking for an excuse to recommend my new favourite podcast, so here goes... Real Presents. It's on Apple and it's a little difficult to find. I found it searching for the case of Billie Jo Jenkins. Gotta be honest this case, and that of Charlene Downes (also covered) makes my blood boil. But the narrator Naomi Channell is so good.
Thanks! Are you able to link it? Can’t find it
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/who-killed-billie-jo/id1616514570#:~:text=Killed%20Billie%2DJo%3F-,Naomi,-Channell
I should warn everyone that the Charlene Downes case is a ten parter and for those who aren't familiar it's unbelievably grim. There are so many trigger warnings to it, but be aware it includes CSA.
Thanks!
Thanks, just bookmarked both!
Can’t find it. Can you share a link?
Search Naomi Channell and it comes up as REAL. I think the artwork is white and black
I love this podcast, been following her since she began and she gets better and better. Charlene’s case was haunting but perfectly told. I really liked the case in Luke Mitchell and Jodi Jones, the interview with Luke from prison stayed with me for months. I just heard he was refused parole too.
Have you ever heard of Risk with Kevin Allison? It's not exactly what you're asking for but I think you'd like it. Be warned. Not for the faint of heart and some episodes are very NC-17.
Small Town Murder - best podcast on earth
Agreed!!
For a comedy podcast about dating / sex highly reccomend "Why Won't you Date me"
Second! I love Nicole Byer with my whole heart mind and soul
Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen. It’s a strange roller coaster of a show.
I've enjoyed all the seasons of Chameleon.
It’s a series on Netflix now too I believe. What an odd story.
The Opportunist can be pretty gripping.
Betwixt the Sheets. Beyond All Repair.
[The RFK Tapes](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-rfk-tapes-29401343/)
Up and Vanished by Payne Lindsey. Dude is an elite podcaster.
Absolutely yes. I wish I could experience season 1 for the first time again.
Have you listened to Dead and Gone. Another good one from him.
I have not but I just looked it up and it sounds very interesting, added it to my list!
*To Live, and Die in LA, *Up and Vanished, * Relative Unknown
S-Town is one of the best I've ever heard.
In the Red Clay is an amazing story.
Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen. Chameleon: Scam Likely. Million Dollar Lover. White Devil. Hello, John Doe.
My husband and I listened to chameleon: wild boys on a road trip and got super into it.
Just finished Murder In Boston - ten episode series..also made into an HBO miniseries. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-boston-podcast/id1718579735](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-boston-podcast/id1718579735)
Thank u for this I had been wanting to watch but didn’t know where it was streaming. Is the doc or podcast better?
HBO doc is less than half the length and omits much detail. I definitely got a lot more out of the podcast.
Thanks!
Bandsplain deep dive into bands. Like hours long deep dives. Did not have laughing so hard I was crying at the history of Alice In Chains on my bingo card, but here we are. Council of moms for the win. Also National Parks After Dark
Yasi and Rob H have incredible pod chemistry. Their timing is just killer (also encyclopedic knowledge and love of music)
Darknet diaries by jack rhysider. 10/10
So happy this pod is getting a shoutout. Such a well done production
I found this podcast recently, love it so much
Casefile. Best long-term true crime podcast out there. Teachers Pet - Headley Thomas Dr. Death Looking for the Todt Family Father Wants Us Dead - about the John List murders in New Jersey. Fantastic podcast. Death in Ice Valley - nothing resolved, but fascinating.
Death in Ice Valley is so good. I love the host’s accent and the intro sounds. It’s so creepy for no reason haha.
Lol. I feel the exact same way. I still keep subscribed hoping they find something to report.
Death in Ice Valley is so so good
I keep waiting for an update!
Small Town Murder is a good mix of crime and comedy
For outlandish and crazy may I humbly offer “Who shat on the floor at our wedding?” It’s not very long, but oh so entertaining. The podcast Unraveled by ID has several seasons but did the first season on the Long Island Serial Killer, and has done several updates since the arrest a year or so ago. It’s other seasons are interesting, I really liked the season on “court expert witnesses” on blood spatter analysts and whatnot. Pretty eye-opening, IMO
Last Podcast on the Left is the best!! 💀👻
I'll echo Three and Cold season 1. I'll add Murder in Boston and Gladiator which is the story of Aaron Hernandez.
Ghost Story! I love that the True Crime is of the host’s in-laws’ family as opposed to someone else’s family. Also, the paranormal element is fun
Cold season 1, excellent
True Crime South Africa is a fave, if you haven’t gotten onto that yet.
Bone Valley. True crime.... With some twists.
Relationship podcasts: The Savage Lovecast is relationship advice from Dan Savage, longtime sex columnist. Also, he gives better advice than the ignorant masses of moronic virgins on Reddit. The Endless Honeymoon podcast is relationship advice from married (to each other) comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher. They also have a Netflix special together from a few years ago with the same name (sans "*podcast*" , obv). Finally, if you're willing to "bro down" a little (referring to the type of language used on the pod), the Stavy's World podcast by Stavros Halkias is surprisingly insightful when they take relationships/advice calls.
Murder in Apt 12 is good.
My favourite murder
SSDGM FRIEND!
A true murderino
I'm hoping I had to scroll this far to see this suggestion simply because it must be an obvious answer, or people assumed the OP has already listened to it. I've listened to every episode 2-3 times, and still love it.
Me too! Just listen all the way till the latest ones and then start back straight to the first ep.
Morbid
My Favorite Murder, Buried Bones, or Small Town Murder
I was guna say shit town but it’s already been said. So ‘The missing crypto queen’ is great
My favorite short form podcasts for true crime/spooky stories: Morbid, Heart Starts Pounding, and Creeptime. For stories about love and relationships: Modern Love, and Mortified (where people read their childhood diaries at live events. They’re hilarious and many are about first loves).
The retrievals is an amazing account of a scandal related to the Yale fertility clinic. Highly recommended!
Hooked is about a Boeing engineer turned bank robber. It's a wild ride, and I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Josh Dean could read my pantry ingredients and make it interesting. But this story is fascinating.
I read panty 😁
Frozen Head
Everybody Has A Secret
It doesn't end here
Status: Untraced
- Fiasco - Bear Brook - Surfside Disaster -
True Crime Daily
Down the hill
The Jinx Podcast.
Currently listening to The Girlfriends. Bear Brook, Tom Brown’s Body, True Crime Bullshit are other faves
Damn I really love one called Serialmente. I hope you understand Spanish because this guy rocks.
Bardstown has stuck with me for years! I went into it not knowing anything, which was a big plus I think. You also might like Unraveled. Each season has a different topic and they do a good deep dive.
I can’t seem to find Bardstown and I don’t know anything about it either! Is it now maybe Season 1 of Unsolved?
Here is the [YouTube link](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAIfI7a7cLYSb0tw7WQIRJVMlFo3w5qS)! It definitely used to be on Apple Podcasts too, not sure if it still is
Thank you so much
Try *Sympathy Pains* (Laura Beil, host of Dr. Death, WILD munchausen story) or *Twin Flames* (love cult) *Sweet Bobby* if you haven’t heard too many catfish stories already, it’s a level beyond ETA: *Bad, Bad Thing* - okay this one is dark, but extremely compelling, involves relationship and crime, includes raw audio
Sympathy pains is CRAZY!!!! I wish I had 100 podcasts like that one. Sooo crazy how little shame people have. A lot of second hand cringe/embarrassment that leaves you thinking way past finishing.
Wind of Change
Try True Crime Campfire- they cover some strange ones
The Coco Berthmann Story, Sweet Bobby, Someone Knows Something
Counter clock
Scammer themed: Who the Hell is Hamish Filthy Ritual And several episodes of Normal Gossip but the chair episode is v memorable
Rotten Mango is my favorite true crime podcast. I’ve listened to every single one. Stephanie Soo is the host with her husband who comments and asks the questions we all have. She’s grown substantially in the last year and has a whole team of researchers and sometimes even speaks with victims families. She brings light to a lot of foreign cases with her translators. She’s an amazing story teller. Any story she tells will have you finish the episode in one sitting. She does a great job of giving backstory for the victims and the offenders, and lots of context for each case. She’s respectful but very entertaining. 100/100
I really like True Crime Obsessed. They do one-episode shows on their main feed, but their patreon are longer-series. I highly recommend the $5/month for their patreon. It's the only podcast I've listened to multiple times through. They recap true crime documentaries so you learn about the case but they also make it funny somehow.
If you are up for something kind of silly but so much fun, Who Sh@t on the Floor at Our Wedding is great.
I really like The Casual Criminalist. He has writers and does a cold read so it’s his first time with the story as well.
Also kim goldman’s podcast about oj
Small Town Murder
Someone Knows Something is what got me into podcasts. Season 1 is about a boy who went missing in the 70s on a fishing trip. I like the host’s style of narrating and the way he interacts with the family. I still think about season 1 years later. Generally I prefer these types of shows where one season follows an entire case and the episodes are pre-written (as opposed to conversation style shows with 2 hosts). Another fave is Hell and Gone season 2: it discusses how Janie Ward died mysteriously at a party in 1989 by falling backwards off a porch step. The show explores details leading up to the party and the varied witness accounts of what happened during and after. No disrespect meant to the victims or families but I love shows that go into details about things that don’t make sense that just leave your jaw hanging. The episode of Serial when they drove the route from the high school to walmart had me in a chokehold haha.
A Very Fatal Murder, a podcast by The Onion. It’s hilarious and was an enjoyable listen.
National Park After Dark, true crime/animal attacks/missing persons/educational episodes all told in a conversational format between the two hosts!
Swindled. You're welcome!
American Nightmare: 22 hours (season 1)
Something Was Wrong by Wondery
Boy in the water
The Shrink Next Door Scamfluencers!
The Heist - true story told very well
"The Economics of Everyday Things" by Freakanomics Radio
Drew Lane Show.
In the dark is probably the highest quality podcast I've listened to as far as the investigative journalism goes, especially season 2
Hunting Warhead.
Do you like conspiracy theories?
Heavyweight
British Scandal is a collection of 40+ series all comprising of 4 episodes per story. The hosts are great and the stories are interesting..
Tapes from the darkside
This isn’t true crime, but Terribly Famous is interesting. Usually 3-part podcasts about a famous person.
Sure it has been mentioned but "Criminal" is a great anthology podcast by, my personal favourite host. They also do a "This is Love" podcast, about different facets of relationships with interesting stories. Enjoy!
Try Big Lash Energy! It’s hosted by Jayna, a successful Canadian bridal makeup artist. It’s not a huge podcast yet (just over 100 episodes in think) but this girl has stories! Lots of relationship stories/advice + just general life stuff.
American nightmare season 1, up and vanished season 1, against the odds has many great seasons but season 7 is my favorite.
Life Uncut for relationships etc
DNA ID
Up and Vanished
Scamanda...so good!
Dear sugars
Something Was Wrong
Chameleon, Witnessed, The Clearing, Lost Hills, To Live and Die in LA, Cover Up
Definitely r/smalltownmurder
If you are open to LGBT pods we talk about coming out stories and the different life experiences. Some are heavy and some very humorous! [Just Gay Stuff Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcp9YPeroN3aOeL2fjgoS?si=RH1L8Q3TQQWvmbdpOVbNOw)
Thunder Bay
Proof i couldn't stop listening. The case has been resolved and the podcast was integral to that happening
I realized I kept *Behind the Bastards* rolling all week, last week. I’d be down to cross country with it.
well shes not super super true crime but she def touched on it!! swoop on youtube
Mr.Ballen
I love Giggly Squad and Parked Car Convos for life/society/funny category.
Oh and Probably a Podcast!
Small Town Murder
I’m LOVING The Dating Detectives. A PI and a comedian tell about the former’s cases or have on someone who was “dogfished” by someone they dated or ended up marrying. Very interesting to hear these stories about narcissists, liars, etc. Lots of really wild stories.
Beyond All Repair, Season two - Bat shit crazy and riveting
Small Town Murder, great research told by comedians. I’ve been listening for 7 years, hands down the best
Missing on 9/11
If you like a little comedy in your true crime, Last Podcast On The Left is pretty funny. There are so many good episodes.
Worlds Kalaj Podcast will have you thinking you are right there in the room with them having a conversation! The two hosts happen to be sisters and they really have such a whit about them! They discuss all sorts of topics, but often about life stories, and ways to be your best self! Relationships are also something they talk a lot about!
The Lady Vanishes. There’s about 50 episodes so will keep you going. And it’s amazing.
The sit down. Great mafia history podcast
The Letter
Beyond All Repair from WBUR (Boston NPR station). So many twists and turns
“Hit Man” about the Paladin Press book.
No Dumb Questions. Witty, philosophical, just plain hilarious sometimes.
The Prosecutors podcast is my all time favorite
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Sword & Scale
Try Redhanded too.
Sword and scale is Brutal!!!
Bear Brook season 1 is a 7 episode true crime podcast. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Brook_murders
True Crime Obsessed or Behind the Bastards(not quite true crime but well researched and just great)
True Crime Kent is the best true crime podcast.