Sport's Strangest Crimes
BBC podcast exploring the fascinating intersection of professional sport and true crime, hosted by Greg James.
Podcasts Like Sport's Strangest Crimes
If you loved Sport's Strangest Crimes, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder shows.
Why listeners love Sport's Strangest Crimes
Sport's Strangest Crimes finds where professional sport meets criminality, from match-fixing to murder. BBC Radio host Greg James brings a light touch to some genuinely extraordinary cases at the intersection of sport and crime. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; documentary style
Presentation approach
Episode Length
18-38 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Excellent for sports fans and anyone interested in the unusual crossover of sport and c…
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Sport's Strangest Crimes
I Could Murder a Podcast
Kieran Hedley and Ben Carter cover murders and serial killers with British dark humour — making true crime feel like a witty pub conversation.
They Walk Among Us
UK listeners who want their own true crime podcast tradition rather than American-focused shows; international fans who want well-crafted British perspective on crime.
Wisecrack
True crime fans looking for something genuinely new and formally innovative; fans of dark comedy who want real substance behind the laughs.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell broke the Murdaugh family saga before it became a national story, and kept reporting it deeper than anyone else.
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.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
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.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
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.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport's Strangest Crimes (original) | Serialised | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| I Could Murder a Podcast | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| They Walk Among Us | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Wisecrack | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Murdaugh Murders Podcast | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| You Didn't See Nothin | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Sport's Strangest Crimes?
The best alternatives to Sport's Strangest Crimes are podcasts that share its Murder 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 Sport's Strangest Crimes?
Sport's Strangest Crimes is known for its atmospheric; documentary style approach to Murder. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Sport's Strangest Crimes?
Episodes of Sport's Strangest Crimes are typically 18-38 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Sport's Strangest Crimes?
Sport's Strangest Crimes 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 Sport's Strangest Crimes 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.