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.
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.
Twisted Britain
A fortnightly UK true crime show recorded in a Stirling pub, with a taste for the weird.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
Bad, Mad & Northern
A historical true crime show digging into dark and odd stories from the North of England.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
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 |
| Twisted Britain | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Bad, Mad & Northern | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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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.