The Shrink Next Door
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's Hamptons neighbor was a therapist to the stars — until Nocera discovered everything he thought he knew about him was wrong.
Podcasts Like The Shrink Next Door
If you loved The Shrink Next Door, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, Psychological Crime, White-Collar Crime shows.
Why listeners love The Shrink Next Door
One of Audible's biggest true-story hits — later adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. 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
Investigative, incredulous, compelling
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 Shrink Next Door
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
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.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
Sea of Lies
CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
Scamanda
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
Crime Analyst
Criminal behavioural analyst Laura Richards breaks down the 'who' and 'why' behind real cases, with a specialism in coercive control and stalking.
I Am Not Nicholas
BBC Studios tracks Nicholas Rossi, a man accused of sexual assault who spent years evading justice by claiming to be someone else entirely.
Scam Factory
Wondery investigates people tricked into working at scam call centres in Myanmar under armed guard — the trafficking operation behind the messages you dismiss as spam.
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
The Apology Line
For fifteen years, a Manhattan phone line let anonymous callers confess anything — until the man on the other end became consumed by his own creation.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shrink Next Door (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| S-Town | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Sea of Lies | Serialized | Canada | 8/10 |
| Scamanda | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Crime Analyst | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| I Am Not Nicholas | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Shrink Next Door?
The best alternatives to The Shrink Next Door are podcasts that share its Fraud, Psychological Crime, White-Collar Crime 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 Shrink Next Door?
The Shrink Next Door is known for its investigative, incredulous, compelling approach to Fraud and Psychological 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 Shrink Next Door?
Episodes of The Shrink Next Door are typically 30-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Shrink Next Door?
The Shrink Next Door is available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of The Shrink Next Door 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.