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. 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.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Fur and Loathing
Brazen series on a 2014 chemical attack at a furry convention.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Twisted Britain
A fortnightly UK true crime show recorded in a Stirling pub, with a taste for the weird.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
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.
A Moment In Crime
NZ Herald crime reporter Anna Leask revisits a major New Zealand case each month with the reporting behind it.
Bad, Mad & Northern
A historical true crime show digging into dark and odd stories from the North of England.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
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.
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 |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Fur and Loathing | Serialized | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Twisted Britain | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
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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.