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.
Podcasts Like My Favorite Murder
If you loved My Favorite Murder, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love My Favorite Murder
My Favorite Murder turned true crime into a comedy genre and built a cult following called Murderinos — if you want laughs alongside the horror, there's nothing else like it.
Binge Factor
5/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Comedic, conversational, occasionally serious
Presentation approach
Episode Length
60-120 min per full episode, 500+ episodes, plus weekly minisodes
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like My Favorite Murder
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Swindled
True crime fans bored of murder who want to be outraged by institutional and corporate evil; anyone who appreciates deadpan humor and business crime.
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.
Wisecrack
True crime fans looking for something genuinely new and formally innovative; fans of dark comedy who want real substance behind the laughs.
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
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.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
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.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Favorite Murder (original) | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Swindled | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| And That's Why We Drink | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Wisecrack | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| 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 My Favorite Murder?
The best alternatives to My Favorite Murder are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person 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 My Favorite Murder?
My Favorite Murder is known for its comedic, conversational, occasionally serious 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 My Favorite Murder?
Episodes of My Favorite Murder are typically 60-120 min per full episode, 500+ episodes, plus weekly minisodes long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to My Favorite Murder?
My Favorite Murder 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 My Favorite Murder to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 My Favorite Murder or any Hometown Murder minisode for a shorter intro. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.