Crime Beat
Calgary Herald's Nancy Hixt applies real newspaper journalism to Canadian crime stories.
Podcasts Like Crime Beat
If you loved Crime Beat, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love Crime Beat
Crime Beat proves Canadian true crime deserves serious coverage — Nancy Hixt's newspaper background gives it credibility most independent podcasters simply cannot match. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
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12 podcasts like Crime Beat
Casually Explained: True Crime
Canadian YouTube personality applies casual explanation format to true crime.
The Detail
CBC's true crime deep-dive series examining major Canadian criminal cases in detail.
Over the Limit
Canadian true crime podcast covering cold cases and missing persons from across the country.
The Disappearance
CBC podcast series examining cases of people who have disappeared across Canada.
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.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Beat (original) | — | Canada | 6/10 |
| Casually Explained: True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| The Detail | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Over the Limit | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| The Disappearance | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crime Beat?
The best alternatives to Crime Beat are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Organised crime focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Crime Beat?
Crime Beat is known for its compelling approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Crime Beat?
Episode lengths for Crime Beat vary. Check the show's feed on your preferred podcast app for the most accurate information.
Where can I listen to Crime Beat?
Crime Beat 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 Crime Beat to start with?
Crime Beat has standalone episodes — start with whatever case sounds most interesting to you.