Hunting Warhead
CBC/Vice's award-winning investigation into the international hunt for a dark web child abuse network.
Podcasts Like Hunting Warhead
If you loved Hunting Warhead, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Sexual crime, Cybercrime, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love Hunting Warhead
Hunting Warhead is one of the most important podcasts ever made. The journalism is extraordinary, the stakes are real, and the victims deserve every listener it gets. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Hunting Warhead
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
We Call Her Emma
Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes
Ronan Farrow's raw tapes from the Weinstein investigation — including what NBC refused to broadcast.
The BG Files
Golden State Killer investigator Paul Holes applies real forensic methodology to cold cases.
Who Killed Daphne
Malta's most feared journalist was killed by a car bomb in 2017. This investigation traces the web of corruption her murder exposed — and the powerful people it implicated.
The Coming Storm
BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse investigates QAnon and how online conspiracy theories became a real-world threat.
Kinahan's Downfall
How one Irish crime family built one of Europe's most dangerous drug empires — and how it finally fell apart.
Pretend
Deep psychological dives into con artists and fraudsters — the why, not just the what.
Crooked City
Chicago's notorious crimes examined through the lens of systemic corruption and institutional failure.
Killer Queens
Female criminals throughout history examined with a feminist lens and genuine historical depth.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Warhead (original) | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| I Am Not Nicholas | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| We Call Her Emma | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes | — | United States | 8/10 |
| The BG Files | — | United States | 7/10 |
| Who Killed Daphne | Serialised | Malta | 7/10 |
| The Coming Storm | — | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Hunting Warhead?
The best alternatives to Hunting Warhead are podcasts that share its Sexual crime, Cybercrime, Organised crime focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Hunting Warhead?
Hunting Warhead is known for its compelling approach to Sexual crime and Cybercrime. It scores 9/10 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 Hunting Warhead?
Episode lengths for Hunting Warhead vary. Check the show's feed on your preferred podcast app for the most accurate information.
Where can I listen to Hunting Warhead?
Hunting Warhead 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 Hunting Warhead to start with?
Hunting Warhead has standalone episodes — start with whatever case sounds most interesting to you.