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. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
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
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
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.
Wild Boys
Sam Mullins (Sea of Lies, Chameleon) investigates two half-starved brothers who emerged from the Canadian wilderness in 2003 with an incredible, contested survival story.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Dark Histories
British podcast exploring the darkest chapters in history including crimes, disasters and historical mysteries.
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.
Lords of Death
Tenderfoot TV traces a 1995 Dayton, Ohio murder through host Thrasher Banks's discovery of forgotten VHS tapes and faded letters in an old memory box.
Buried Bones
Journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Paul Holes dissect historical true crime cases through modern forensic insight, with excellent on-air chemistry.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Starts Pounding (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Wild Boys | Serialized | Canada | 8/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| True Crime Ireland | Serialised | Ireland | 8/10 |
| The Nobody Zone | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
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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.