Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Podcasts Like Cults
If you loved Cults, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Cults
Cults explores the psychology and criminal histories of major cult movements, from Jonestown to more recent groups. Parcast's production quality makes complex psychological content accessible. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Both
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Cults
Last Seen
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Tenfold More Wicked
True crime fans who love history; listeners who want cases they definitely haven't heard about; anyone who finds contemporary true crime's media saturation exhausting and wants genuinely fresh material.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast
Award-winning independent podcast by author Mike Williams covering London's lesser-known historical and modern true crime.
Dark Histories
British podcast exploring the darkest chapters in history including crimes, disasters and historical mysteries.
True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
Dark Side of Wikipedia
Dark true crime and history stories connected to Wikipedia entries.
UNMARKED
James Buddy Day brings rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from infamous North American cases — no reenactments.
Buried Bones
Journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Paul Holes dissect historical true crime cases through modern forensic insight, with excellent on-air chemistry.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cults (original) | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Last Seen | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Tenfold More Wicked | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast | Serialised | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Dark Histories | Serialised | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Cults?
The best alternatives to Cults are podcasts that share its Historical Crime focus and both format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Cults?
Cults is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Historical Crime. It scores 9/10 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 Cults?
Episodes of Cults are typically 35-55 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Cults?
Cults is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Cults to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.