LAGIM
Filipino-German host Christine Abrigana covers infamous and lesser-known Filipino crimes every two weeks. 'Lagim' means dread or terror in Filipino.
Podcasts Like LAGIM
If you loved LAGIM, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Missing Person, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love LAGIM
A genuine gap-filler — major Filipino cases covered fortnightly by a host with real cultural grounding. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Conversational, engaging, culturally grounded
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Filipino true crime interests you — a genuinely untapped catalogue
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like LAGIM
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke the Murdaugh family saga before it became a national story, and kept reporting it deeper than anyone else.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
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.
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.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAGIM (original) | Episodic | Philippines | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Murdaugh Murders Podcast | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to LAGIM?
The best alternatives to LAGIM are podcasts that share its Murder, Missing Person, Investigative focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love LAGIM?
LAGIM is known for its conversational, engaging, culturally grounded approach to Murder and Missing Person. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of LAGIM?
Episodes of LAGIM are typically 40-55 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to LAGIM?
LAGIM 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 LAGIM to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.