Minds of Madness
True crime fans who want psychological depth alongside case facts; Canadian listeners who want representation in the genre; those who find most true crime too surface-level.
Podcasts Like Minds of Madness
If you loved Minds of Madness, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Psychological Crime, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Minds of Madness
Minds of Madness is Canadian true crime with a psychological edge — genuinely thoughtful about what makes people do terrible things, and why society struggles to understand it.
Binge Factor
5/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Analytical, serious, educational
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~45-60 min per episode; regular releases
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Minds of Madness
Canadian True Crime
Listeners who want true crime beyond American borders; Canadian listeners wanting their own crime stories represented; anyone interested in how Indigenous women's cases are systematically underreported.
Killer Psyche
True crime fans who want psychiatric and forensic insight into criminal psychology; listeners interested in what distinguishes clinical profiling from amateur speculation.
Real Crime Profile
True crime fans who want professional expertise rather than amateur speculation; listeners interested in criminal psychology and how trained investigators actually read crime scenes.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minds of Madness (original) | Episodic | Canada | 5/10 |
| Canadian True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 7/10 |
| Killer Psyche | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Real Crime Profile | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Profiler: True Crime Africa | Episodic | South Africa | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Minds of Madness?
The best alternatives to Minds of Madness are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Psychological Crime, Cold Case 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 Minds of Madness?
Minds of Madness is known for its analytical, serious, educational approach to Murder and Serial Killer. It scores 5/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Minds of Madness?
Episodes of Minds of Madness are typically ~45-60 min per episode; regular releases long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Minds of Madness?
Minds of Madness 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 Minds of Madness to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any episode is a good starting point. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.