Southern Shadows
Community-focused true crime podcast sharing victim stories to raise awareness in Southern communities.
Podcasts Like Southern Shadows
If you loved Southern Shadows, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Missing Person, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love Southern Shadows
Southern Shadows was started by a mother wanting to protect her community through awareness of true crime in the American South. Its grassroots community focus and victim advocacy approach distinguish it from larger productions.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good for Southern US listeners and community-focused true crime fans
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Southern Shadows
CounterClock
CounterClock is an investigative true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by Delia D'Ambra. Each season looks at a different case.
NaturalQueen77 True Crime TV
Responsibly sourced true crime investigations using verified court documents — covering missing persons, cold cases, homicides, and MMIW cases.
True Crime Garage
True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
And Then They Were Gone
Each week the hosts take one missing-person case and lay out what is known, hoping new information might help.
Status: Pending
Looks at cases that are unsolved or still raise questions.
Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime
Covers missing and murdered people from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring
A Crime House weekly show revisiting famous American cases and the investigations behind them.
Ireland Crimes and Mysteries
An Irish host retells crimes and mysteries from across Ireland.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Re-Solved Mysteries: An Unsolved Mysteries Podcast
Updates every segment from the 1990s Unsolved Mysteries TV show.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Shadows (original) | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialized | — | — |
| NaturalQueen77 True Crime TV | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| True Crime Garage | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| And Then They Were Gone | Episodic | United States | — |
| Status: Pending | Episodic | United States | — |
| Hands Off My Podcast: True Crime | Episodic | United States | — |
| America's Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring | Episodic | United States | — |
| Ireland Crimes and Mysteries | Serialized | Ireland | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Southern Shadows?
The best alternatives to Southern Shadows are podcasts that share its Missing Person, Cold Case focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Southern Shadows?
Southern Shadows is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Missing Person and Cold Case. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Southern Shadows?
Episodes of Southern Shadows are typically 35-55 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Southern Shadows?
Southern Shadows is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Southern Shadows to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.