Obsessed with True Crime
Midwest and Michigan listeners wanting representation in the genre; true crime fans who prefer clear, unadorned case presentation without comedy or excessive banter.
Podcasts Like Obsessed with True Crime
If you loved Obsessed with True Crime, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case, Missing Person, Serial Killer shows.
Why listeners love Obsessed with True Crime
Obsessed with True Crime is Nina Innsted doing what the big podcasts don't — putting Midwest cases on the map and refusing to leave them behind. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Serious, clear, no-frills
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~30-45 min per episode; large backlog; regular releases
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Obsessed with True Crime
Canadian True Crime
Listeners who want true crime beyond American borders; Canadian listeners wanting their own crime stories represented; anyone interested in how Indigenous women's cases are systematically underreported.
Counter Clock
True crime fans who appreciate slow, careful investigation over quick-hit anthology formats; listeners who want journalism-quality research and original reporting.
Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
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.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
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.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
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.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obsessed with True Crime (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Canadian True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 7/10 |
| Counter Clock | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo | — | Canada | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Obsessed with True Crime?
The best alternatives to Obsessed with True Crime are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case, Missing Person, Serial Killer 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 Obsessed with True Crime?
Obsessed with True Crime is known for its serious, clear, no-frills approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Obsessed with True Crime?
Episodes of Obsessed with True Crime are typically ~30-45 min per episode; large backlog; regular releases long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Obsessed with True Crime?
Obsessed with True Crime 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 Obsessed with True Crime to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any episode — the straightforward format works standalone. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.