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.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crime Beat
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.
Casually Explained: True Crime
Canadian YouTube personality applies casual explanation format to true crime.
Uncover
CBC's serialised investigative podcast examining major Canadian criminal stories and scandals.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Beat (original) | — | Canada | 6/10 |
| The Detail | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Over the Limit | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Casually Explained: True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Uncover | Episodic | Canada | 7/10 |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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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.
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.