Heaven's Gate
The definitive nine-part investigation into Heaven's Gate and the 1997 mass suicide.
Podcasts Like Heaven's Gate
If you loved Heaven's Gate, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cult, Mass death shows.
Why listeners love Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate is essential listening — not just about a cult, but about how ordinary people get drawn into belief systems that end in collective death. Some of the finest podcast journalism ever produced. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Heaven's Gate
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
The Apology Line
For fifteen years, a Manhattan phone line let anonymous callers confess anything — until the man on the other end became consumed by his own creation.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
RedHanded
True crime fans who want their listening to come with critical analysis of gender and power; UK and Ireland listeners; anyone who feels the mainstream genre ignores social context.
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.
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
Vanessa Richardson explores true stories of belief taken too far — murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and conspiracies that still won't die.
Crime House 24/7
Vanessa Richardson's around-the-clock destination for true crime — current cases, classic mysteries, and in-depth investigations from across the Crime House network.
Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and Murder
Internet personality Kallmekris (Kris Collins) covers notorious historical figures, bizarre murders, and cults with her large existing audience in tow.
True Crime and Cocktails
Two friends, two cocktails, one murder case: Kristen and Hallie make true crime feel like a night in with mates — dark subject matter and all.
Wine and Crime
True crime fans who want to feel like they're listening to friends rather than reporters; wine enthusiasts; those who want the My Favorite Murder experience with a Midwest warmth.
Last Podcast on the Left
True crime fans who want depth alongside comedy; people who find straight true crime too grim; audiences who enjoy dark humour used purposefully rather than carelessly.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven's Gate (original) | — | United States | 8/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Two-Faced: John of God | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| The Apology Line | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| The Clearing | — | United States | 8/10 |
| RedHanded | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Uncover (CBC) | Serialized | Canada | 7/10 |
| Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime House 24/7 | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Heaven's Gate?
The best alternatives to Heaven's Gate are podcasts that share its Cult, Mass death focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Heaven's Gate?
Heaven's Gate is known for its compelling approach to Cult and Mass death. It scores 8/10 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 Heaven's Gate?
Episode lengths for Heaven's Gate vary. Check the show's feed on your preferred podcast app for the most accurate information.
Where can I listen to Heaven's Gate?
Heaven's Gate 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 Heaven's Gate to start with?
Heaven's Gate has standalone episodes — start with whatever case sounds most interesting to you.