The Cotton Club Murder
A Hollywood cocaine deal gone wrong led to the 1983 murder of promoter Roy Radin — Wondery investigates the crime that exposed the entertainment industry's darkest side.
Podcasts Like The Cotton Club Murder
If you loved The Cotton Club Murder, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Organised crime, Drug trafficking shows.
Why listeners love The Cotton Club Murder
The Cotton Club Murder takes you into the cocaine-fuelled underbelly of 1980s Hollywood, where a back-room deal to finance a gangster film ended in murder. If you liked the glam-noir energy of Dirty John, this is essential listening.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Atmospheric; darkly glamorous; propulsive; investigative
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Hollywood crime and 1980s true crime interest you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
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How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotton Club Murder (original) | Serialised | United States | 6/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Over My Dead Body | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| To Live and Die in LA | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Cotton Club Murder?
The best alternatives to The Cotton Club Murder are podcasts that share its Murder, Organised crime, Drug trafficking 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 The Cotton Club Murder?
The Cotton Club Murder is known for its atmospheric; darkly glamorous; propulsive; investigative approach to Murder and Organised crime. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of The Cotton Club Murder?
Episodes of The Cotton Club Murder are typically 30-45 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to The Cotton Club Murder?
The Cotton Club Murder 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 The Cotton Club Murder to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — essential setup for the world and the players. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.