Happy Face
True crime fans interested in the impact of crime on perpetrators' families; listeners who want to understand the psychology of survival and the ripple effects that extend far beyond the killers themselves.
Podcasts Like Happy Face
If you loved Happy Face, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Psychological Crime shows.
Why listeners love Happy Face
Happy Face is a uniquely courageous podcast — Melissa Moore refuses to be defined by her father's crimes, and in examining that relationship she illuminates something profound about violence, family, and survival. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Personal, reflective, profound
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple seasons; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable across a weekend
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Happy Face
Root of Evil
True crime fans fascinated by generational trauma, unsolved cold cases, and the extraordinary experience of investigating your own family's potential crimes.
Someone Knows Something
True crime fans who value empathy, journalistic integrity, and collaborative investigations conducted alongside the victim's own family.
Uncover (CBC)
True crime fans interested in cults, coercive control, and how dangerous organisations hide in plain sight; those who want original reporting rather than documentary recaps.
Monster: BTK
Dennis Rader murdered 10 people across 30 years while serving as a church council president — the Monster series examines one of history's most chilling cases of a killer hiding in plain sight.
Crime Over Coffee
Two fans discuss cases each week.
Which Murderer?
Two hosts cover two murderers per episode, looking at method and motive.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring
A Crime House weekly show revisiting famous American cases and the investigations behind them.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
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.
FBI Retired Case File Review
Retired FBI agent interviews fellow FBI veterans about their most memorable cases and investigations.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Face (original) | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Root of Evil | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Someone Knows Something | Serialized | Canada | 8/10 |
| Uncover (CBC) | Serialized | Canada | 7/10 |
| Monster: BTK | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Over Coffee | Episodic | United States | — |
| Which Murderer? | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
| Profiler: True Crime Africa | Episodic | South Africa | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Happy Face?
The best alternatives to Happy Face are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Psychological Crime 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 Happy Face?
Happy Face is known for its personal, reflective, profound approach to Serial Killer and Psychological Crime. It scores 6/10 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 Happy Face?
Episodes of Happy Face are typically Multiple seasons; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable across a weekend long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Happy Face?
Happy Face 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 Happy Face to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — start from the beginning for full emotional impact. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.