Forever My Boys
The Irish Sun's 2026 series told by Kathleen Chada, mother of two boys killed by their father in a case that shocked Ireland.
Podcasts Like Forever My Boys
If you loved Forever My Boys, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Family homicide, Domestic homicide shows.
Why listeners love Forever My Boys
Told by the mother herself — a rarer and more personal angle than most true crime coverage attempts. 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
Personal, reflective, profound
Presentation approach
Episode Length
25-35 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want a case told directly by the family, not just about them
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Forever My Boys
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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.
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
Killing Richard Glossip
The case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip — and the growing evidence he may be innocent.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
White Lies (NPR)
True crime fans interested in civil rights history; listeners who want journalism with genuine historical consequence; anyone who believes true crime must engage with political violence and institutional cover-up.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever My Boys (original) | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Forever My Boys?
The best alternatives to Forever My Boys are podcasts that share its Murder, Family homicide, Domestic homicide focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Forever My Boys?
Forever My Boys is known for its personal, reflective, profound approach to Murder and Family homicide. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Forever My Boys?
Episodes of Forever My Boys are typically 25-35 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Forever My Boys?
Forever My Boys 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 Forever My Boys to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.