Pirate Predator
RTÉ Documentary on One traces Eamon Cooke, a pirate radio DJ turned cult figure who was one of Ireland's most prolific child abusers.
Podcasts Like Pirate Predator
If you loved Pirate Predator, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Sexual Abuse, Historical Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Pirate Predator
A dark counterpoint to pirate radio nostalgia — RTÉ's Documentary on One at its most unflinching. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, sombre, historically grounded
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-50 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if institutional-era abuse cases and Irish social history interest you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Pirate Predator
The Crimson Wave
Irish true crime podcast with both narrative and interview episodes covering Irish criminal cases.
True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
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.
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.
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.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Spotlight: Snitch City
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team exposes one police department's rampant abuse of confidential informants — a top critical pick of 2025.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
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.
Believed
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Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Serial Killers
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirate Predator (original) | Serialized | Ireland | 7/10 |
| The Crimson Wave | Both | Ireland | 7/10 |
| True Crime Ireland | Serialised | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Spotlight: Snitch City | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Pirate Predator?
The best alternatives to Pirate Predator are podcasts that share its Sexual Abuse, Historical Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Pirate Predator?
Pirate Predator is known for its investigative, sombre, historically grounded approach to Sexual Abuse and Historical Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Pirate Predator?
Episodes of Pirate Predator are typically 35-50 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Pirate Predator?
Pirate Predator 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 Pirate Predator 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.