Bronwyn
Hedley Thomas — the journalist who helped convict Chris Dawson — turns his investigative firepower on the 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, a mother of two from Lennox Head, NSW.
Podcasts Like Bronwyn
If you loved Bronwyn, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Missing person, Cold case shows.
Why listeners love Bronwyn
The journalist who helped put Chris Dawson behind bars turns his attention to another mother who vanished without trace. Bronwyn has all the hallmarks that made The Teacher's Pet unmissable — rigorous journalism, real stakes, and a case that should never have been forgotten. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Serious; tenacious; journalistic; urgent
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Ongoing
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Bronwyn
The Lady Vanishes
A journalist and a daughter search for answers about a missing Australian schoolteacher
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
Casefile Presents: Crime Interrupted
Casefile Presents series investigating organised crime, terrorism, child exploitation and trafficking.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Lost in Larrimah
A man disappears from an outback settlement with 12 residents, lifelong feuds, and one very missing dog. The ABC's finest outback mystery — and one of the most absorbing podcasts in Australian true crime.
The Bakersfield Three
Three people dead or missing in Bakersfield, California — Casefile Presents investigates the links between the cases of Baylee Despot, Micah Holsonbake, and James Kulstad.
The Boston Strangler
Did Albert DeSalvo actually murder 13 women in Boston in the 1960s? ABC News reopens the case with modern forensics — and finds the answer is less settled than history suggests.
The Deck
Cold cases from America's prison playing card programmes — each card is a victim who deserves a second look.
In the Red Clay
The baffling 1988 disappearance of nine-year-old Asha Degree, who walked into the night and vanished.
Missing Niamh
Niamh Kelly disappeared in Ireland in 2002 and was never found. Casefile Presents brings their rigorous, empathetic approach to a cold case that has haunted her family for more than 20 years.
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
Sarah MacDiarmid stepped off a Melbourne train at Kananook Station in 1990 and was never found. This podcast reopens a cold case that has waited more than 30 years for answers.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronwyn (original) | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| The Lady Vanishes | Serialized | Australia | 7/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Casefile Presents: Crime Interrupted | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| Lost in Larrimah | Serialised | Australia | 8/10 |
| The Bakersfield Three | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| The Boston Strangler | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Bronwyn?
The best alternatives to Bronwyn are podcasts that share its Missing person, Cold case focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Bronwyn?
Bronwyn is known for its serious; tenacious; journalistic; urgent approach to Missing person and Cold case. 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 Bronwyn?
Episodes of Bronwyn are typically Ongoing long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Bronwyn?
Bronwyn is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Bronwyn to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — the investigation builds episode by episode. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.