The Trail Went Cold
Weekly cold case coverage by Robin Warder — quietly one of the best-researched podcasts in the genre.
Podcasts Like The Trail Went Cold
If you loved The Trail Went Cold, 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 shows.
Why listeners love The Trail Went Cold
The Trail Went Cold is a sleeper hit — Robin Warder does more original research than most, for a fraction of the audience. Exactly the careful, sustained work the genre needs more of.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Verdict
Worth a listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like The Trail Went Cold
The Detail
CBC's true crime deep-dive series examining major Canadian criminal cases in detail.
Over the Limit
Canadian true crime podcast covering cold cases and missing persons from across the country.
Casually Explained: True Crime
Canadian YouTube personality applies casual explanation format to true crime.
Uncover
CBC's serialised investigative podcast examining major Canadian criminal stories and scandals.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trail Went Cold (original) | — | Canada | 6/10 |
| The Detail | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Over the Limit | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Casually Explained: True Crime | Episodic | Canada | 6/10 |
| Uncover | Episodic | Canada | 7/10 |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to The Trail Went Cold?
The best alternatives to The Trail Went Cold are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Missing person, Murder focus and compelling format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love The Trail Went Cold?
The Trail Went Cold is known for its compelling approach to Cold Case and Missing person. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
Where can I listen to The Trail Went Cold?
The Trail Went Cold is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.