Crooked City
Chicago's notorious crimes examined through the lens of systemic corruption and institutional failure.
Podcasts Like Crooked City
If you loved Crooked City, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Organised crime, Murder, Cover-up shows.
Why listeners love Crooked City
Crooked City is at its best when it examines how Chicago's particular history of corruption allowed crimes to happen — the question most crime journalism refuses to ask.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Crooked City
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
Invisible Choir
Covers murders using primary-source audio and the victims' stories.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked City (original) | — | United States | 6/10 |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Invisible Choir | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Crooked City?
The best alternatives to Crooked City are podcasts that share its Organised crime, Murder, Cover-up focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Crooked City?
Crooked City is known for its compelling approach to Organised crime and Murder. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
Where can I listen to Crooked City?
Crooked City is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.