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.
Podcasts Like The Teacher's Pet
If you loved The Teacher's Pet, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Missing Person, Murder, Domestic Abuse shows.
Why listeners love The Teacher's Pet
The podcast that sent a murderer to jail — The Teacher's Pet is one of the most impactful true crime investigations ever made, resulting in the 2022 conviction of Chris Dawson. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Serious, journalistic, powerful
Presentation approach
Episode Length
14 core episodes ~30-60 min each; manageable binge
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Teacher's Pet
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
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.
The Night Driver
Investigation into Queensland cold case disappearance of Rachel Antonio and the suspects who were never charged.
Black Hands
In 1994 five members of the Bain family were found shot dead in their Dunedin home — only their son survived. Was he guilty, or the sole innocent? The debate has never ended.
Trace: Murder in the Rainforest
ABC Australia's investigation into the mysterious 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Australian outback.
Casefile Presents: Julie's Gone
Casefile Presents investigates the 1975 disappearance of Julie Ann Garciacelay from inner-city Melbourne.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Teacher's Pet (original) | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Night Driver | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| Black Hands | Serialised | New Zealand | 8/10 |
| Trace: Murder in the Rainforest | Serialised | Australia | 8/10 |
| Casefile Presents: Julie's Gone | Serialised | Australia | 7/10 |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Teacher's Pet?
The best alternatives to The Teacher's Pet are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Missing Person, Murder, Domestic 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 Teacher's Pet?
The Teacher's Pet is known for its serious, journalistic, powerful approach to Cold Case and Missing Person. 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 Teacher's Pet?
Episodes of The Teacher's Pet are typically 14 core episodes ~30-60 min each; manageable binge long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to The Teacher's Pet?
The Teacher's Pet 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 Teacher's Pet to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — start from beginning; must be heard in order. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.