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.
Podcasts Like Pipeline
If you loved Pipeline, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Investigative, Institutional failure, Mass death shows.
Why listeners love Pipeline
2026's biggest UK true crime story — a rare double winner (Podcast of the Year and Impact for Change) at the 2026 True Crime Awards. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Journalistic, urgent, investigative
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-40 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Pipeline
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
We Call Her Emma
Tortoise Investigates and The Observer trace how a high-achieving west London woman ended up at the centre of the Emma Caldwell case.
Crime World
Ireland's flagship crime podcast, led by Sunday World journalist Nicola Tallant — deep, ongoing coverage of Irish organised crime.
Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River
Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each day of the Caroline Glachan murder trial as it happens, live from BBC Radio Scotland.
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.
British Scandal
The obvious companion to American Scandal — a season-by-season anthology of Britain's biggest political and institutional scandals.
Heaven's Gate
The definitive nine-part investigation into Heaven's Gate and the 1997 mass suicide.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
True Crime South Africa
South Africa's flagship true crime podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Engelbrecht — the country's most popular true crime show even against international competition.
Someone's Hunting Us
NJ.com traces how serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver preyed on Black women and girls in New Jersey in 2016, believing no one would look for them.
I'm Not a Monster
A multi-award-winning BBC investigation into ISIS recruitment, told through the people who were pulled in.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeline (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| We Call Her Emma | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Crime World | Episodic | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Inside Murder Trial: Girl in the River | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Matched with a Predator | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| British Scandal | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Heaven's Gate | — | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Pipeline?
The best alternatives to Pipeline are podcasts that share its Investigative, Institutional failure, Mass death focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Pipeline?
Pipeline is known for its journalistic, urgent, investigative approach to Investigative and Institutional failure. It scores 9/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Pipeline?
Episodes of Pipeline are typically 30-40 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Pipeline?
Pipeline 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 Pipeline 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.