Culpable
True crime fans interested in LGBTQ+ rights history, institutional cover-up, and cold cases that required decades of advocacy to resolve; listeners who want crime understood in its full social and political context.
Podcasts Like Culpable
If you loved Culpable, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Systemic Injustice shows.
Why listeners love Culpable
Culpable tells the story of a family who refused to let Australia forget a gay man murdered in a hate crime — Hamish MacDonald's investigation helped finally get them the truth. 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
Investigative, serious, sobering
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple episodes; bingeable across a weekend
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Culpable
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie)
Australian comedian and journalist cover true crime cases from a distinctly Australian perspective.
Where the Bodies Are Buried
Australian podcast investigating where bodies were hidden and who put them there.
True Crime Stories Australia
Covers true crime stories from Australia in narrative format.
Crime Interrupted
Australian documentary series covering major police investigations into organised crime.
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.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culpable (original) | Serialized | Australia | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Australian True Crime (Meshel Laurie) | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Where the Bodies Are Buried | Episodic | Australia | 6/10 |
| True Crime Stories Australia | Episodic | Australia | 6/10 |
| Crime Interrupted | Episodic | Australia | 6/10 |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Culpable?
The best alternatives to Culpable are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Systemic Injustice 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 Culpable?
Culpable is known for its investigative, serious, sobering approach to Murder and Cold Case. 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 Culpable?
Episodes of Culpable are typically Multiple episodes; bingeable across a weekend long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Culpable?
Culpable 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 Culpable to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — start from the beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.