10 Podcasts like Serial
If you loved Serial, you’re not alone. For many listeners, Adnan’s story is the one that got them into podcasts in the first place, and many find themselves trying to find a podcast that can fill the Serial-shaped hole in their heart. If that’s you, look no further than this list of podcasts similar to Serial, curated with recommendations from the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Jul 9th, 2021
1. West Cork
In West Cork, it’s simply known as ‘the murder’. In 1996 French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier is found dead near her holiday home. There are no witnesses and no known motive. The police suspect one man in this community but they can’t make ...Show More
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27:52 | Mar 29th, 2021
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West Cork, Ireland is an outpost at the edge of Europe, the jumping-off point for America. Rugged windswept and coastal, it was a place of farmers and fisherman until the 1960’s, when it was discovere...Show More
2. The Doorstep Murder
A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Presented by Fiona Walker.
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26:47 | Sep 29th, 2022
Examines the possible motive put forward by the police after 18 years for Alistair Wilson's murder. The police say new witnesses have come forward and they are investigating fresh leads.
3. BLACK HANDS - A family mass murder
This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation - a story that began in a rickety old home on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a seemingly ordinary New Zealand family were gunned down. There were two suspects. One lay dead ...Show More
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33:58 | Jul 22nd, 2017
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It's June 20, 1994. Police are called to a rundown home in Dunedin, New Zealand. They're not sure what to expect after a panicked phone call. But inside were five dead bodies, a chaotic scene and and ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4. Death in Ice Valley
An unidentified body. Who was she? Why hasn’t she been missed? A BBC World Service and NRK original podcast, investigating a mystery unsolved for almost half a century.
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32:26 | Apr 16th, 2018
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Some graves hold more secrets than others. No relatives attended her funeral and she had died in terrible circumstances. With Marit Higraff and Neil McCarthy. #DeathInIceValley www.facebook.com/grou...Show More
5. Phoebe's Fall
A major investigation by The Age newsroom in Melbourne, Australia, into the death of Phoebe Handsjuk, who was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in a luxury apartment building.
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24:10 | Sep 22nd, 2016
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Starts with the mysterious and gruesome death of 24yo Phoebe Handsjuk and the open possibilities that it was either murder, suicide or a tragic accident. Then it steps back to hear from Phoebe herself...Show More
6. Bear Brook
Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? More at bearbrookpodcast....Show More
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31:24 | Oct 3rd, 2018
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Three boys kick over a mysterious barrel in the woods. A small town cop fishes for answers. Evidence is buried, and the case goes cold. Click here to donate $20 and get ad-free episodes of Bear Brook...Show More
7. The Dream
In Season 2 we look at a world just as shady and mysterious as MLMs, but one whose promises are at times even more bombastic and unfathomable: WELLNESS. What is it? Who sells it? And will it bring you eternal happiness…and, perhaps, eternal life?
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40:34 | Sep 24th, 2018
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There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it.
8. Someone Knows Something
Host David Ridgen and investigative journalist Amanda Robb dig into the 1998 murder of her uncle, a New York doctor killed for performing abortions. They uncover a network of anti-abortion movements linked to violence in North America and Europe. Twe...Show More
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1:03:14 | Oct 16th, 2018
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On a cold October night in 1986, 15-year-old Kerrie Brown disappeared from a house party. Her friends and family recall that fateful night and the devastating effect it's had on their lives.
9. S-Town
S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy famil...Show More
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51:22 | Mar 28th, 2017
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“If you keep your mouth shut, you’ll be surprised what you can learn.”
10. Threshold
Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning podcast that tells captivating stories about people and the planet. Each season, we do a deep dive into one pressing environmental story, exploring it through the intersections of science, politics, culture, and e...Show More
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S1E1 | For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
29:00 | Feb 2nd, 2017
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Yellowstone National Park is where we saved the American bison from extinction. But each year, we slaughter hundreds of animals from this prized herd. Why? Learn more on this episode of Threshold.