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.
Scam Goddess
True crime fans who want to laugh as much as they're appalled; people interested in fraud and financial crimes without all the violence.
Last Podcast on the Left
True crime fans who want depth alongside comedy; people who find straight true crime too grim; audiences who enjoy dark humour used purposefully rather than carelessly.
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.
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.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
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 |
| Scam Goddess | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Last Podcast on the Left | Episodic | United States | 4/10 |
| Wisecrack | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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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.