Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Podcasts Like Dirty John
If you loved Dirty John, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, Domestic Abuse, Murder shows.
Why listeners love Dirty John
Dirty John is a six-episode true crime masterclass about a master manipulator — bingeable in one sitting and impossible to forget. 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
Journalistic, tense, gripping
Presentation approach
Episode Length
6 episodes ~30-45 min each; bingeable in one evening
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Dirty John
Dr. Death
True crime fans interested in medical crime, institutional failure, and white-collar predators — compelling for anyone who has ever trusted a doctor blindly.
Over My Dead Body
True crime fans who enjoy high-production narrative storytelling and want a varied anthology across different types of extraordinary cases.
The Dropout
People interested in tech fraud, startup culture, and white-collar crime; fans of The Dropout TV series who want the deeper journalism behind it.
American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Something Was Wrong
True crime fans who recognise that serious crimes don't always involve violence; survivors of abusive relationships who want their experiences validated; listeners interested in psychological manipulation and its aftermath.
Bridge of Lies
A 19-year-old's car found abandoned on a New Jersey bridge; her closest friend had murdered her. Juju Chang investigates for 20/20 True Crime.
The Thing About Pam
True crime fans who want jaw-dropping courthouse drama; anyone who likes watching a case unravel in real time as new evidence emerges; fans of courtroom true crime with an extraordinary villain at its centre.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty John (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Dr. Death | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Over My Dead Body | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| The Dropout | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| American Scandal | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Something Was Wrong | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Bridge of Lies | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| The Thing About Pam | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Dirty John?
The best alternatives to Dirty John are podcasts that share its Fraud, Domestic Abuse, Murder 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 Dirty John?
Dirty John is known for its journalistic, tense, gripping approach to Fraud and Domestic Abuse. 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 Dirty John?
Episodes of Dirty John are typically 6 episodes ~30-45 min each; bingeable in one evening long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Dirty John?
Dirty John is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Dirty John to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — must start from beginning. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.