Bad People
Dr Julia Shaw applies criminal psychology to real cases for BBC Radio 5 Live — murderers, fraudsters and internet trolls, explained.
Podcasts Like Bad People
If you loved Bad People, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Psychological Crime, Murder, Fraud shows.
Why listeners love Bad People
The 'why do people do this' show — hosted by a working criminal psychologist, not a narrator.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Analytical, psychological, accessible
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want the psychology behind real cases explained by an actual scientist
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Bad People
Anatomy of a Scam
Explains how scams work in Australia and who runs them.
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad People (original) | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Anatomy of a Scam | Serialized | Australia | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Profiler: True Crime Africa | Episodic | South Africa | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Bad People?
The best alternatives to Bad People are podcasts that share its Psychological Crime, Murder, Fraud focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Bad People?
Bad People is known for its analytical, psychological, accessible approach to Psychological Crime and Murder. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Bad People?
Episodes of Bad People are typically 40-50 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Bad People?
Bad People is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Bad People to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.