Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
Melanie Reid's newsroom.co.nz investigation returns for Season 2, with unprecedented access inside the criminal trial of a professional athlete accused in a complex medical case involving their child.
Podcasts Like Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
If you loved Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Courtroom, Medical Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
New Zealand's strongest current investigative audio — a genuine gap-filler for a country the site barely covers. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Analytical, serious, psychologically focused
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial
New Zealand True Crime
Covers New Zealand criminal cases with local knowledge and historical context.
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True Crime New Zealand
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NZ True Crime
Covers New Zealand criminal cases including historical murders, cold cases and disappearances.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
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In the Dark
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Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
You Didn't See Nothin
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Murdaugh Murders Podcast
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S-Town
From Serial Productions: a man convinced his Alabama town is covering up a murder pulls host Brian Reed into a story that becomes something else entirely.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial (original) | Serialized | New Zealand | 8/10 |
| New Zealand True Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Episodic | New Zealand | 7/10 |
| True Crime New Zealand | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| NZ True Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | 6/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
The best alternatives to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial are podcasts that share its Courtroom, Medical Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial is known for its analytical, serious, psychologically focused approach to Courtroom and Medical Crime. It scores 8/10 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 Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Episodes of Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial are typically 30-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial?
Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial 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 Delve: Diagnosis of a Crime — The Trial to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with The Trial — Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.