Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
Podcasts Like Crime Junkie
If you loved Crime Junkie, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Missing Person, Serial Killer, Murder shows.
Why listeners love Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie delivers tight, well-researched true crime in under an hour every Monday — the perfect gateway podcast for newcomers and a reliable weekly fix for veterans.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Serious, conversational, respectful
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~30-45 min per episode, 565+ episodes available, new every Monday
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crime Junkie
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Anatomy of Murder
True crime fans who want professional expertise and insider perspective rather than amateur commentary; law enthusiasts and those interested in forensics.
Dateline NBC
Fans of network true crime TV who want that polished, accessible storytelling on demand; great for newcomers to true crime.
True Crime Fan Club
True crime fans who enjoy community-driven listening experiences; those who want a wide variety of case types covered regularly; listeners who've exhausted the big names and want deeper cuts.
Generation Why
True crime veterans who appreciate depth, long discussion, and a massive back catalogue spanning the entire history of the genre.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Junkie (original) | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Anatomy of Murder | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Dateline NBC | Both | United States | 5/10 |
| True Crime Fan Club | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Generation Why | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crime Junkie?
The best alternatives to Crime Junkie are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Missing Person, Serial Killer, Murder focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Crime Junkie?
Crime Junkie is known for its serious, conversational, respectful approach to Cold Case and Missing Person. It scores 6/10 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 Crime Junkie?
Episodes of Crime Junkie are typically ~30-45 min per episode, 565+ episodes available, new every Monday long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Crime Junkie?
Crime Junkie is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Crime Junkie to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with MISSING: Kristin Smart or MURDERED: Hae Min Lee. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.