Rotten Mango
Stephanie Soo brings international true crime to a massive audience with unmatched emotional intensity.
Podcasts Like Rotten Mango
If you loved Rotten Mango, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Missing person, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love Rotten Mango
If you want coverage of crimes in Thailand, South Korea or Japan that get zero Western attention, Rotten Mango is essential — just keep your critical faculties engaged. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Rotten Mango
Culpable Season 3
Third season of Tenderfoot TV's corporate crime investigation podcast.
Death at the Farmhouse
Investigation into rural farm-based murders and the unique circumstances of agricultural crime.
Midwest Murder
Podcast exploring murders and violent crime from the American Midwest.
The Swindler
Investigates financial fraud and con artists who have deceived businesses and individuals.
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.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Mango (original) | — | United States | 6/10 |
| Culpable Season 3 | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Death at the Farmhouse | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Midwest Murder | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| The Swindler | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Rotten Mango?
The best alternatives to Rotten Mango are podcasts that share its Murder, Missing person, Organised crime focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Rotten Mango?
Rotten Mango is known for its compelling approach to Murder and Missing person. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Rotten Mango?
Episode lengths for Rotten Mango vary. Check the show's feed on your preferred podcast app for the most accurate information.
Where can I listen to Rotten Mango?
Rotten Mango 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 Rotten Mango to start with?
Rotten Mango has standalone episodes — start with whatever case sounds most interesting to you.