Lords of Death
Tenderfoot TV traces a 1995 Dayton, Ohio murder through host Thrasher Banks's discovery of forgotten VHS tapes and faded letters in an old memory box.
Podcasts Like Lords of Death
If you loved Lords of Death, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Historical Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Lords of Death
A True Detective-like sense of place and period, built from a genuinely personal discovery. 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
Atmospheric, personal, period-grounded
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want atmospheric, place-and-period-driven true crime
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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Chalk Murder To Me
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Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Gone South
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Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
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Michigan Monsters
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords of Death (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Invisible Choir | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Lords of Death?
The best alternatives to Lords of Death are podcasts that share its Murder, Historical Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Lords of Death?
Lords of Death is known for its atmospheric, personal, period-grounded approach to Murder and Historical Crime. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Lords of Death?
Episodes of Lords of Death are typically 40-50 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Lords of Death?
Lords of Death 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 Lords of Death to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.