I'm Not a Monster
A multi-award-winning BBC investigation into ISIS recruitment, told through the people who were pulled in.
Podcasts Like I'm Not a Monster
If you loved I'm Not a Monster, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Terrorism, Investigative, Political Crime shows.
Why listeners love I'm Not a Monster
Peabody-calibre investigative journalism — covers radicalisation with a depth few true crime shows attempt. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Grave, unflinching, journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want Peabody-calibre reporting on radicalisation and extremism
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like I'm Not a Monster
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Fur and Loathing
Brazen series on a 2014 chemical attack at a furry convention.
A Moment In Crime
NZ Herald crime reporter Anna Leask revisits a major New Zealand case each month with the reporting behind it.
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
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.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
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.
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.
Crime Story
CBC's Kathleen Goldhar brings journalistic integrity and a conversational edge to white-collar scandals, high-profile trials, and under-the-radar Canadian stories.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Not a Monster (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Fur and Loathing | Serialized | United States | — |
| A Moment In Crime | Episodic | New Zealand | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
Newsletter
Get recommendations like this weekly
Curated picks, new reviews, and hidden gems. Find your next obsession.
You can unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to I'm Not a Monster?
The best alternatives to I'm Not a Monster are podcasts that share its Terrorism, Investigative, Political Crime focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love I'm Not a Monster?
I'm Not a Monster is known for its grave, unflinching, journalistic approach to Terrorism and Investigative. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of I'm Not a Monster?
Episodes of I'm Not a Monster are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to I'm Not a Monster?
I'm Not a Monster is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of I'm Not a Monster to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.