Norco 80
NPR's investigation of the 1980 Norco bank robbery and deadliest law enforcement shootout in California history.
Podcasts Like Norco 80
If you loved Norco 80, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime, Journalism shows.
Why listeners love Norco 80
Norco 80 investigates the 1980 Norco bank robbery that became the deadliest law enforcement shootout in California history, producing a gripping historical crime investigation with NPR's signature quality.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Investigative; journalistic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
25-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Great for historical crime fans and those interested in California criminal history
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Norco 80
Last Seen
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Tenfold More Wicked
True crime fans who love history; listeners who want cases they definitely haven't heard about; anyone who finds contemporary true crime's media saturation exhausting and wants genuinely fresh material.
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
Coining It
Coining It is a six-part documentary podcast from Global, hosted by Lewis Goodall, about a Blackpool man and a Bitcoin platform glitch. Episode guide and where to listen.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Bad, Mad & Northern
A historical true crime show digging into dark and odd stories from the North of England.
Twisted Britain
A fortnightly UK true crime show recorded in a Stirling pub, with a taste for the weird.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norco 80 (original) | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| Last Seen | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Tenfold More Wicked | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Coining It | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Bad, Mad & Northern | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Norco 80?
The best alternatives to Norco 80 are podcasts that share its Historical Crime, Journalism focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Norco 80?
Norco 80 is known for its investigative; journalistic approach to Historical Crime and Journalism. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Norco 80?
Episodes of Norco 80 are typically 25-45 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Norco 80?
Norco 80 is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Norco 80 to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.