Last Podcast on the Left
True crime fans who want depth alongside comedy; people who find straight true crime too grim; audiences who enjoy dark humour used purposefully rather than carelessly.
Podcasts Like Last Podcast on the Left
If you loved Last Podcast on the Left, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Cult, Murder shows.
Why listeners love Last Podcast on the Left
Last Podcast on the Left has been doing true crime comedy longer and more thoroughly than anyone — 15 years, 600+ episodes, and still the gold standard for anyone who wants to laugh at the darkness without disrespecting the dead.
Binge Factor
4/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Comedic, educational, dark
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~90-120 min per episode or multi-part series; 600+ episodes since 2011
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Last Podcast on the Left
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
My Favorite Murder
True crime fans who enjoy comedy and warm friendship chemistry alongside the darkness; especially popular with women; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Cults (Parcast)
True crime fans interested in psychology, religion, and how destructive movements are built; people who want to understand cult mechanics from the inside out.
Serial Killers (Parcast)
True crime fans who want comprehensive psychological portraits of killers rather than just crime scene summaries; listeners who want to understand 'why' alongside 'what happened.'
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
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.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Podcast on the Left (original) | Episodic | United States | 4/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Cults (Parcast) | Episodic | United States | 4/10 |
| Serial Killers (Parcast) | Episodic | United States | 4/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Last Podcast on the Left?
The best alternatives to Last Podcast on the Left are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Cult, Murder focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Last Podcast on the Left?
Last Podcast on the Left is known for its comedic, educational, dark approach to Serial Killer and Cult. It scores 4/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Last Podcast on the Left?
Episodes of Last Podcast on the Left are typically ~90-120 min per episode or multi-part series; 600+ episodes since 2011 long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Last Podcast on the Left?
Last Podcast on the Left is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Patreon. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Last Podcast on the Left to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any two or three-part series on a killer you're already familiar with — the Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer series are strong entry points. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.