American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Podcasts Like American Scandal
If you loved American Scandal, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of White-Collar Crime, Fraud shows.
Why listeners love American Scandal
American Scandal is the best primer on how greed and corruption shape a nation — each season is a compact, thrilling investigation into the scandals that changed everything. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Narrative, journalistic, compelling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~20-30 min per episode; multiple seasons available; each season is a standalone
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like American Scandal
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Swindled
True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
The Dropout
People interested in tech fraud, startup culture, and white-collar crime; fans of The Dropout TV series who want the deeper journalism behind it.
Scam Goddess
True crime fans who want to laugh as much as they're appalled; people interested in fraud and financial crimes without all the violence.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
Gangster Capitalism
True crime fans interested in white-collar crime, education inequality, and how institutional privilege is bought and sold; anyone who wondered what really happened with Operation Varsity Blues.
Bag Man (MSNBC)
Political history fans; true crime listeners who want to understand how American power insulates its criminals; anyone surprised that Watergate wasn't the only White House crime happening simultaneously.
Anatomy of a Scam
Explains how scams work in Australia and who runs them.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Sea of Lies
CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Scandal (original) | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Swindled | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| The Dropout | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Scam Goddess | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Crimetown | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Gangster Capitalism | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Bag Man (MSNBC) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Anatomy of a Scam | Serialized | Australia | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to American Scandal?
The best alternatives to American Scandal are podcasts that share its White-Collar Crime, Fraud focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love American Scandal?
American Scandal is known for its narrative, journalistic, compelling approach to White-Collar Crime and Fraud. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of American Scandal?
Episodes of American Scandal are typically ~20-30 min per episode; multiple seasons available; each season is a standalone long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to American Scandal?
American Scandal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of American Scandal to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Enron season or the 2008 Financial Crisis season are the strongest starting points. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.