Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
Historical investigation into 1970s New York's darkest era - Son of Sam, arson and crime wave.
Podcasts Like Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
If you loved Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning investigates 1970s New York City's crime wave, covering the Son of Sam murders, the arson epidemic, and the social conditions that made it America's most dangerous city.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; documentary style
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Excellent for New York history fans and 1970s crime enthusiasts
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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Crime Over Coffee
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Twisted Britain
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Profiler: True Crime Africa
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Once Upon a Crime | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| True Crime Garage | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Over Coffee | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring | Episodic | United States | — |
| Which Murderer? | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Twisted Britain | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
The best alternatives to Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Historical Crime focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning is known for its atmospheric; documentary style approach to Serial Killer and Historical Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
Episodes of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning are typically 35-55 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning?
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.