The Deck
Cold cases from America's prison playing card programmes — each card is a victim who deserves a second look.
Podcasts Like The Deck
If you loved The Deck, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Murder, Missing person shows.
Why listeners love The Deck
The Deck has a genuinely novel format and uses it well — these cases would otherwise be completely forgotten, given voice through an unlikely mechanism that actually works.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Deck
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deck (original) | — | United States | 7/10 |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Son of a Hitman | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Deck?
The best alternatives to The Deck are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Murder, Missing person 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 Deck?
The Deck is known for its compelling approach to Cold Case and Murder. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
Where can I listen to The Deck?
The Deck is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.