Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Podcasts Like Morbid
If you loved Morbid, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Murder, Cold Case, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Morbid
Morbid combines the forensic insight of an autopsy tech with the warmth of best friends — Apple ranked it the 10th most popular US podcast of 2024 for good reason.
Binge Factor
5/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Conversational, mix of comedic and serious
Presentation approach
Episode Length
60-90 min per episode, 875+ episodes available, released twice weekly
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Morbid
Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
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.
And That's Why We Drink
True crime fans who also love ghost stories and paranormal content; listeners who want a genuinely fun, friendship-chemistry-driven podcast; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Ladies of True Crime
True crime fans who appreciate the community and warmth of the women-in-podcasting true crime tradition; listeners who want consistent, considered coverage without excessive production flash.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
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.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morbid (original) | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| And That's Why We Drink | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Ladies of True Crime | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| 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 Morbid?
The best alternatives to Morbid are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Murder, Cold Case, Historical Crime 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 Morbid?
Morbid is known for its conversational, mix of comedic and serious approach to Serial Killer and Murder. It scores 5/10 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 Morbid?
Episodes of Morbid are typically 60-90 min per episode, 875+ episodes available, released twice weekly long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Morbid?
Morbid 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 Morbid to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Ep1 The Toy Box Killer or any Deep Dive multi-part episode. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.