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
True Crime Philippines
English-language podcast covering criminal cases from the Philippines.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
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.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
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.
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 Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAGIM (original) | Episodic | Philippines | 7/10 |
| True Crime Philippines | Episodic | Philippines | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 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.