Atlanta Monster
True crime fans interested in racial injustice, civil rights history, and the intersection of institutional failure with one of America's worst serial murder sprees; fans of Payne Lindsey's work on Up and Vanished.
Podcasts Like Atlanta Monster
If you loved Atlanta Monster, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Murder, Systemic Injustice, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Atlanta Monster
Atlanta Monster asks the question America may have answered too quickly — did Wayne Williams really kill all those children, and if not, who did? It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, sobering, community-focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple seasons; each ~45-60 min per episode; bingeable across two weekends
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Atlanta Monster
Black Girl Gone
True crime fans who want to actively counter 'missing white woman syndrome'; advocates for Black women; anyone who believes all victims deserve equal media attention.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Up and Vanished
True crime fans who enjoy amateur investigators uncovering new leads in real time; those who want a sense of participatory investigation.
FBI Retired Case File Review
Retired FBI agent interviews fellow FBI veterans about their most memorable cases and investigations.
The Knife: A True Crime Podcast
Exactly Right's investigation of stabbing and knife crime cases with sharp focus.
American Monster
Investigates the psychology behind killers who hide in plain sight as ordinary community members.
Nighttime True Crime
Straightforward true crime storytelling for late-night listening with minimal music or embellishment.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Monster (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Black Girl Gone | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Up and Vanished | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| FBI Retired Case File Review | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| The Knife: A True Crime Podcast | Both | United States | 7/10 |
| American Monster | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| Nighttime True Crime | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Atlanta Monster?
The best alternatives to Atlanta Monster are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Murder, Systemic Injustice, Cold Case 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 Atlanta Monster?
Atlanta Monster is known for its investigative, sobering, community-focused approach to Serial Killer and Murder. It scores 7/10 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 Atlanta Monster?
Episodes of Atlanta Monster are typically Multiple seasons; each ~45-60 min per episode; bingeable across two weekends long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Atlanta Monster?
Atlanta Monster is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Atlanta Monster to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1 Episode 1 — 'Summer of Fear'. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.