The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Podcasts Like The Nobody Zone
If you loved The Nobody Zone, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Historical Crime, Investigative shows.
Why listeners love The Nobody Zone
Award-winning RTÉ investigation into Ireland's first alleged serial killer. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Atmospheric, historically layered, unsettling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
30-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Nobody Zone
The Crimson Wave
Irish true crime podcast with both narrative and interview episodes covering Irish criminal cases.
True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
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.
Pipeline
The Crime Desk's investigation into four professional divers sucked hundreds of feet into a Caribbean oil pipeline in 2022 — and the failing safety standards that put them there.
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.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
S-Town
From Serial Productions: a man convinced his Alabama town is covering up a murder pulls host Brian Reed into a story that becomes something else entirely.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
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.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nobody Zone (original) | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| The Crimson Wave | Both | Ireland | 7/10 |
| True Crime Ireland | Serialised | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| Pipeline | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Trial of Erin Patterson | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Nobody Zone?
The best alternatives to The Nobody Zone are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Historical Crime, Investigative focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love The Nobody Zone?
The Nobody Zone is known for its atmospheric, historically layered, unsettling approach to Serial Killer and Historical Crime. It scores 8/10 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 Nobody Zone?
Episodes of The Nobody Zone are typically 30-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Nobody Zone?
The Nobody Zone 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 Nobody Zone to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.