Generation Why
True crime veterans who appreciate depth, long discussion, and a massive back catalogue spanning the entire history of the genre.
Podcasts Like Generation Why
If you loved Generation Why, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Serial Killer, Conspiracy, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love Generation Why
Generation Why has been covering true crime since before anyone called it true crime podcasting — a pioneering show with one of the deepest back catalogues in the genre.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Analytical, conversational, thorough
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~90-120 min per episode; launched 2012; hundreds of episodes available
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Generation Why
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.
True Crime Garage
True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
Criminology
True crime fans who want book-length depth in a podcast format; listeners who feel most podcasts only scratch the surface of their subjects.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Why (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| True Crime Garage | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Criminology | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Profiler: True Crime Africa | Episodic | South Africa | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Generation Why?
The best alternatives to Generation Why are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Serial Killer, Conspiracy, Missing Person focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Generation Why?
Generation Why is known for its analytical, conversational, thorough approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Generation Why?
Episodes of Generation Why are typically ~90-120 min per episode; launched 2012; hundreds of episodes available long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Generation Why?
Generation Why 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 Generation Why to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any episode covering a case you're already familiar with — good for deep dives. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.