Counter Clock
True crime fans who appreciate slow, careful investigation over quick-hit anthology formats; listeners who want journalism-quality research and original reporting.
Podcasts Like Counter Clock
If you loved Counter Clock, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Wrongful Conviction, Murder, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love Counter Clock
Counter Clock is investigative true crime at its most committed — Delia D'Ambra immerses herself entirely in each cold case, and the results speak for themselves. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. 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
Methodical, serious, journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple seasons; each season is a standalone; manageable as individual binges
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Counter Clock
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad
True crime listeners who want to be active participants rather than passive audience; fans of forensic investigation and DNA genealogy; those who followed Paul Holes in I'll Be Gone in the Dark.
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.
Obsessed with True Crime
Midwest and Michigan listeners wanting representation in the genre; true crime fans who prefer clear, unadorned case presentation without comedy or excessive banter.
Southern Shadows
Community-focused true crime podcast sharing victim stories to raise awareness in Southern communities.
Hide and Seek
Serialised investigation of cold case disappearances, with each season dedicated to a single case.
Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad
True crime listeners who want to be active participants rather than passive audience; fans of forensic investigation and DNA genealogy; those who followed Paul Holes in I'll Be Gone in the Dark.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Clock (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Obsessed with True Crime | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Southern Shadows | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| Hide and Seek | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Jensen & Holes: The Murder Squad | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Counter Clock?
The best alternatives to Counter Clock are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Wrongful Conviction, Murder, Missing Person 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 Counter Clock?
Counter Clock is known for its methodical, serious, journalistic approach to Cold Case and Wrongful Conviction. 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 Counter Clock?
Episodes of Counter Clock are typically Multiple seasons; each season is a standalone; manageable as individual binges long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Counter Clock?
Counter Clock 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 Counter Clock to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1 Episode 1 — or pick the season whose case interests you most. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.