Murder at The U
ESPN's 30 for 30 podcast strand covers the 2006 murder of Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Bryan Pata, months from a likely NFL career.
Podcasts Like Murder at The U
If you loved Murder at The U, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Sports Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Murder at The U
A rare intersection of sports and true crime — ESPN's investigative resources applied to an unsolved murder. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Narrative, journalistic, compelling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if sports-world true crime interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Murder at The U
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.
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.
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.
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 Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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.
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.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder at The U (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| West Cork | Serialized | Ireland | 9/10 |
| Believed | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Murder at The U?
The best alternatives to Murder at The U are podcasts that share its Murder, Sports Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Murder at The U?
Murder at The U is known for its narrative, journalistic, compelling approach to Murder and Sports Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Murder at The U?
Episodes of Murder at The U are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Murder at The U?
Murder at The U 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 Murder at The U 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.