Sea of Lies
CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
Podcasts Like Sea of Lies
If you loved Sea of Lies, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love Sea of Lies
Shortlisted at the 2026 True Crime Awards — one of Uncover's stranger and more internationally sprawling seasons. With a binge factor of 8/10, 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
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, incredulous, compelling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if organised fraud with an international reach interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Sea of Lies
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.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
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 Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes
Ronan Farrow's raw tapes from the Weinstein investigation — including what NBC refused to broadcast.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
The Dropout
People interested in tech fraud, startup culture, and white-collar crime; fans of The Dropout TV series who want the deeper journalism behind it.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Lies (original) | Serialized | Canada | 8/10 |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes | — | United States | 8/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Sea of Lies?
The best alternatives to Sea of Lies are podcasts that share its Fraud, White-Collar 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 Sea of Lies?
Sea of Lies is known for its investigative, incredulous, compelling approach to Fraud and White-Collar Crime. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Sea of Lies?
Episodes of Sea of Lies are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Sea of Lies?
Sea of Lies is available on CBC Listen, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Sea of Lies 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.