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.
Podcasts Like Sweet Bobby
If you loved Sweet Bobby, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, Cybercrime, Online Harassment shows.
Why listeners love Sweet Bobby
The definitive catfishing story — huge crossover audience beyond true crime regulars. With a binge factor of 9/10, 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
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Intimate, tense, emotionally devastating
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Sweet Bobby
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Hunting Warhead
CBC/Vice's award-winning investigation into the international hunt for a dark web child abuse network.
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.
Dr. Death
True crime fans interested in medical crime, institutional failure, and white-collar predators — compelling for anyone who has ever trusted a doctor blindly.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Bobby (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Hunting Warhead | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Dr. Death | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Fraudacious | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| I Am Not Nicholas | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Sweet Bobby?
The best alternatives to Sweet Bobby are podcasts that share its Fraud, Cybercrime, Online Harassment focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Sweet Bobby?
Sweet Bobby is known for its intimate, tense, emotionally devastating approach to Fraud and Cybercrime. It scores 9/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Sweet Bobby?
Episodes of Sweet Bobby are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Sweet Bobby?
Sweet Bobby 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 Sweet Bobby 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.