The Coming Storm
BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse investigates QAnon and how online conspiracy theories became a real-world threat.
Podcasts Like The Coming Storm
If you loved The Coming Storm, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Conspiracy, Political Crime, Organised crime shows.
Why listeners love The Coming Storm
The Coming Storm goes beyond true crime to ask how entire societies can be radicalised by information — essential for understanding one of the defining crises of the current moment.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Coming Storm
Crime & Conspiracies with Coffee
Friends cover true crime and conspiracy theories.
Hunting Warhead
CBC/Vice's award-winning investigation into the international hunt for a dark web child abuse network.
The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
Spiral: Murder in Detroit
The Free Press investigates the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit community leader Samantha Woll, and the fraught questions the case raised about antisemitism and justice.
I'm Not a Monster
A multi-award-winning BBC investigation into ISIS recruitment, told through the people who were pulled in.
Intrigue: Lockerbie
BBC Radio 4's investigative strand turns to Lockerbie — who was really behind the bombing that killed 270 people in 1988.
Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and Murder
Internet personality Kallmekris (Kris Collins) covers notorious historical figures, bizarre murders, and cults with her large existing audience in tow.
Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
Vanessa Richardson explores true stories of belief taken too far — murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and conspiracies that still won't die.
Generation Why
True crime veterans who appreciate depth, long discussion, and a massive back catalogue spanning the entire history of the genre.
Pretend
Deep psychological dives into con artists and fraudsters — the why, not just the what.
Bag Man (MSNBC)
Political history fans; true crime listeners who want to understand how American power insulates its criminals; anyone surprised that Watergate wasn't the only White House crime happening simultaneously.
Slow Burn (Slate)
History buffs and true crime fans who want political crime; listeners who want to understand how America gets to defining moments of corruption and crisis.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coming Storm (original) | — | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Crime & Conspiracies with Coffee | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Hunting Warhead | — | Canada | 9/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Spiral: Murder in Detroit | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| I'm Not a Monster | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Intrigue: Lockerbie | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and Murder | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Coming Storm?
The best alternatives to The Coming Storm are podcasts that share its Conspiracy, Political Crime, Organised crime focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love The Coming Storm?
The Coming Storm is known for its compelling approach to Conspiracy and Political Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
Where can I listen to The Coming Storm?
The Coming Storm is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.