Heart Starts Pounding
Kaelyn Moore collects horrors, hauntings and mysteries — a spooky, atmosphere-forward collection for fans of unsettling true stories.
Podcasts Like Heart Starts Pounding
If you loved Heart Starts Pounding, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Mystery, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Heart Starts Pounding
Atmosphere-first true crime for listeners who also want to be genuinely spooked.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Atmospheric, unsettling, spooky
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want horror atmosphere alongside your true crime
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Heart Starts Pounding
Bad, Mad & Northern
A historical true crime show digging into dark and odd stories from the North of England.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
Twisted Britain
A fortnightly UK true crime show recorded in a Stirling pub, with a taste for the weird.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Death in Ice Valley
True crime fans who love cold case mysteries with an international dimension; people fascinated by forensic identification and the stories hidden in unidentified remains.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
Stakeknife
BBC's Cover strand investigates Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged IRA double agent, and the British government's role in allowing murders to protect their asset.
Dark Side of Wikipedia
Dark true crime and history stories connected to Wikipedia entries.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Starts Pounding (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Bad, Mad & Northern | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Twisted Britain | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Heart Starts Pounding?
The best alternatives to Heart Starts Pounding are podcasts that share its Mystery, Historical Crime focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Heart Starts Pounding?
Heart Starts Pounding is known for its atmospheric, unsettling, spooky approach to Mystery and Historical Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Heart Starts Pounding?
Episodes of Heart Starts Pounding are typically 35-45 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Heart Starts Pounding?
Heart Starts Pounding 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 Heart Starts Pounding to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.