The Last Days of August
True crime fans interested in online harassment, media ethics, and the intersection of sex work with public shaming; those who enjoyed Jon Ronson's book So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
Podcasts Like The Last Days of August
If you loved The Last Days of August, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Online Harassment, Sexual Abuse shows.
Why listeners love The Last Days of August
Jon Ronson turns the death of an adult film actress into a profound examination of online mob violence — asking who is responsible when a Twitter storm drives someone to their death. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Thoughtful, morally complex, intimate
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple episodes; bingeable in one sitting
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Last Days of August
Criminal
Listeners who appreciate literary storytelling and want true crime that feels more like Radio 4 documentary than sensational thriller; people who hate the mainstream true crime format.
Running From Cops
True crime fans who want media criticism alongside investigation; listeners interested in how crime is constructed and sold as entertainment, and the real people left behind.
Something Was Wrong
True crime fans who recognise that serious crimes don't always involve violence; survivors of abusive relationships who want their experiences validated; listeners interested in psychological manipulation and its aftermath.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
You Didn't See Nothin
Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning series in which Yohance Lacour revisits a violent Chicago incident from 25 years earlier that shaped his path into journalism.
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Days of August (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Criminal | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Running From Cops | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Something Was Wrong | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Last Days of August?
The best alternatives to The Last Days of August are podcasts that share its Murder, Online Harassment, Sexual Abuse focus and serialized 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 Last Days of August?
The Last Days of August is known for its thoughtful, morally complex, intimate approach to Murder and Online Harassment. It scores 7/10 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 Last Days of August?
Episodes of The Last Days of August are typically Multiple episodes; bingeable in one sitting long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Last Days of August?
The Last Days of August 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 Last Days of August to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — listen in order. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.