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. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10. 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.
Cults (Parcast)
True crime fans interested in psychology, religion, and how destructive movements are built; people who want to understand cult mechanics from the inside out.
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.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Dark Investigations
Bill Dunlap delivers deep-dive investigations into real murder cases, unsolved mysteries, cold cases, and serial killers, praised for its atmosphere.
The Shrink Next Door
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's Hamptons neighbor was a therapist to the stars — until Nocera discovered everything he thought he knew about him was wrong.
Devil in the Desert
ABC News follows the 2012 discovery of a bound woman in the Mojave Desert, which led to the exposure of a much larger, ongoing crime.
Man in the Window: The Golden State Killer
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Paige St. John uncovers never-before-revealed details about the Golden State Killer, told through his victims' eyes.
Unraveled
Journalist Alexis Linkletter's serialised investigation into major cases, starting with the Long Island Serial Killer.
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 |
| Cults (Parcast) | Episodic | United States | 4/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Dark Investigations | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
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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.