Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
Podcasts Like Matched with a Predator
If you loved Matched with a Predator, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Investigative, Sexual Abuse, Online Harassment shows.
Why listeners love Matched with a Predator
2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner at the True Crime Awards — investigative journalism at BBC Disclosure's usual high bar. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. 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
Investigative, measured, revelatory
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Matched with a Predator
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
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.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
We Call Her Emma
Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
I'm Not a Monster
A multi-award-winning BBC investigation into ISIS recruitment, told through the people who were pulled in.
True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
Crime World
Ireland's flagship crime podcast, led by Sunday World journalist Nicola Tallant — deep, ongoing coverage of Irish organised crime.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matched with a Predator (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Believed | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Nobody Zone | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| We Call Her Emma | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Matched with a Predator?
The best alternatives to Matched with a Predator are podcasts that share its Investigative, Sexual Abuse, Online Harassment focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Matched with a Predator?
Matched with a Predator is known for its investigative, measured, revelatory approach to Investigative and Sexual Abuse. It scores 8/10 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 Matched with a Predator?
Episodes of Matched with a Predator are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Matched with a Predator?
Matched with a Predator is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Matched with a Predator 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.