The Deck Investigates
Audiochuck's deep investigation of cold case homicide victims featured on playing card decks distributed to prison inmates.
Podcasts Like The Deck Investigates
If you loved The Deck Investigates, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Missing Person, Cold Case shows.
Why listeners love The Deck Investigates
The Deck Investigates covers cold case homicide victims featured on playing cards distributed to prison inmates. This unique approach has helped generate tips on previously stagnant cases, while Ashley Flowers brings her signature accessible storytelling. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Both
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Deck Investigates
Counter Clock
True crime fans who appreciate slow, careful investigation over quick-hit anthology formats; listeners who want journalism-quality research and original reporting.
NaturalQueen77 True Crime TV
Responsibly sourced true crime investigations using verified court documents — covering missing persons, cold cases, homicides, and MMIW cases.
True Crime Garage
True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
CounterClock
Audiochuck's serialised investigative podcast working with law enforcement to bring cold cases to justice.
West Cork
True crime fans who love atmospheric investigative journalism, Anglo-Irish tensions, and cases that remain unresolved and fiercely contested decades later.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Your Own Backyard
Listeners who want investigative true crime with real-world consequence and single-minded, passionate focus from a creator who refused to let a case die.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deck Investigates (original) | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Counter Clock | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| NaturalQueen77 True Crime TV | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| True Crime Garage | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Bone Valley | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| CounterClock | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Deck Investigates?
The best alternatives to The Deck Investigates are podcasts that share its Missing Person, Cold Case focus and both 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 Deck Investigates?
The Deck Investigates is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Missing Person and Cold Case. 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 The Deck Investigates?
Episodes of The Deck Investigates are typically 35-55 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to The Deck Investigates?
The Deck Investigates 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 Deck Investigates to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.