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. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. 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
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
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.
The Binge: Watching You
Sony's annual Binge flagship — a husband's secret surveillance recordings become central evidence after his wife goes missing near Atlanta.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
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.
Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
Ex-Flying Squad detective Peter Bleksley runs a live fugitive hunt for BBC Radio 5 Live, tracking a man wanted over two murders.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
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 South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Not a Monster (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Binge: Watching You | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| I Am Not Nicholas | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Matched with a Predator | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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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.