Dateline NBC
Fans of network true crime TV who want that polished, accessible storytelling on demand; great for newcomers to true crime.
Podcasts Like Dateline NBC
If you loved Dateline NBC, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Missing Person, Fraud, Courtroom shows.
Why listeners love Dateline NBC
Dateline's podcast arm brings the network's decades of true crime expertise to on-demand listening — Keith Morrison's original series alone have hit 100 million downloads.
Binge Factor
5/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Both
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Professional, polished, accessible
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Episode length varies; huge archive; originals are bingeable limited series
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Dateline NBC
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski
True crime fans fascinated by the gap between public persona and private evil; listeners interested in how killers fool the people around them.
Cold Case Files (A&E Podcast)
Fans of the television series who want more content on demand; true crime fans who appreciate the resolved-case satisfaction of crimes where justice was eventually served.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
Jason Flom interviews the wrongfully convicted and their advocates to expose failures in the justice system.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dateline NBC (original) | Both | United States | 5/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Cold Case Files (A&E Podcast) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Dateline NBC?
The best alternatives to Dateline NBC are podcasts that share its Murder, Missing Person, Fraud, Courtroom 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 Dateline NBC?
Dateline NBC is known for its professional, polished, accessible approach to Murder and Missing Person. It scores 5/10 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 Dateline NBC?
Episodes of Dateline NBC are typically Episode length varies; huge archive; originals are bingeable limited series long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Dateline NBC?
Dateline NBC 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 Dateline NBC to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any Keith Morrison original series — The Thing About Pam is a fan favourite. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.