Monster: BTK
Dennis Rader murdered 10 people across 30 years while serving as a church council president — the Monster series examines one of history's most chilling cases of a killer hiding in plain sight.
Podcasts Like Monster: BTK
If you loved Monster: BTK, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial killer, Murder shows.
Why listeners love Monster: BTK
Monster: BTK is the kind of case that lingers: a man who murdered 10 people, then went to church on Sunday as council president. Masterfully structured and appropriately sobering — one of the best entries in the Monster series and essential listening for anyone interested in the psychology of the double life. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; methodical; dark; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Monster: BTK
Happy Face
True crime fans interested in the impact of crime on perpetrators' families; listeners who want to understand the psychology of survival and the ripple effects that extend far beyond the killers themselves.
Monster: DC Sniper
True crime fans who remember the Beltway sniper attacks and want a comprehensive adult examination; listeners interested in the relationship between domestic violence and mass murder.
Root of Evil
True crime fans fascinated by generational trauma, unsolved cold cases, and the extraordinary experience of investigating your own family's potential crimes.
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.
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><
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.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster: BTK (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Happy Face | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Monster: DC Sniper | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Root of Evil | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Monster: BTK?
The best alternatives to Monster: BTK are podcasts that share its Serial killer, Murder focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Monster: BTK?
Monster: BTK is known for its atmospheric; methodical; dark; journalistic approach to Serial killer and Murder. It scores 7/10 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 Monster: BTK?
Episodes of Monster: BTK are typically 30-45 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Monster: BTK?
Monster: BTK 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 Monster: BTK to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — essential context; best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.