Small Town Murder
Dark comedy meets genuine research — murders in small American towns covered weekly with wit and care.
Podcasts Like Small Town Murder
If you loved Small Town Murder, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Small Town Murder
Small Town Murder gets the comedy-crime balance right in a way most try and fail to achieve. James and Jimmie are genuinely funny, but they actually care deeply about the cases they cover.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Small Town Murder
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Town Murder (original) | — | United States | 7/10 |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Small Town Murder?
The best alternatives to Small Town Murder are podcasts that share its Murder, Cold Case focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Small Town Murder?
Small Town Murder is known for its compelling approach to Murder and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
Where can I listen to Small Town Murder?
Small Town Murder is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.