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.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
Historical investigation into 1970s New York's darkest era - Son of Sam, arson and crime wave.
Wicked Words
The criminal history behind famous crime fiction and the real cases that inspired it.
Norco 80
NPR's investigation of the 1980 Norco bank robbery and deadliest law enforcement shootout in California history.
Dark Side of Wikipedia
Dark true crime and history stories connected to Wikipedia entries.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
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.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
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 |
| Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Wicked Words | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Norco 80 | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Dark Side of Wikipedia | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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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.