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 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.
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.
Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes
Ronan Farrow's raw tapes from the Weinstein investigation — including what NBC refused to broadcast.
Scamanda
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
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.
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.
Scam Factory
Wondery investigates people tricked into working at scam call centres in Myanmar under armed guard — the trafficking operation behind the messages you dismiss as spam.
Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Bobby (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Hunting Warhead | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes | — | United States | 8/10 |
| Scamanda | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Dropout | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Crimetown | 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.