To Live and Die in LA
True crime fans who enjoy investigative journalism with a strong sense of place and cinematic atmosphere; listeners who followed the Up and Vanished active investigation format.
Podcasts Like To Live and Die in LA
If you loved To Live and Die in LA, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Missing Person, Cold Case, Murder shows.
Why listeners love To Live and Die in LA
To Live and Die in LA brings Hollywood noir storytelling to investigative true crime — Neil Strauss's sharp journalism and the city itself make this one of the most atmospheric shows in the genre. 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
Cinematic, investigative, atmospheric
Presentation approach
Episode Length
12 episodes per season ~45-60 min each; two seasons
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like To Live and Die in LA
Hell and Gone
True crime fans who want investigative journalism from someone with actual private detective credentials who has real skin in the game.
Up and Vanished
True crime fans who enjoy amateur investigators uncovering new leads in real time; those who want a sense of participatory investigation.
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 Cotton Club Murder
A Hollywood cocaine deal gone wrong led to the 1983 murder of promoter Roy Radin — Wondery investigates the crime that exposed the entertainment industry's darkest side.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Live and Die in LA (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Hell and Gone | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Up and Vanished | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Your Own Backyard | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Cotton Club Murder | Serialised | United States | 6/10 |
| 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 To Live and Die in LA?
The best alternatives to To Live and Die in LA are podcasts that share its Missing Person, Cold Case, Murder 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 To Live and Die in LA?
To Live and Die in LA is known for its cinematic, investigative, atmospheric approach to Missing Person and Cold Case. 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 To Live and Die in LA?
Episodes of To Live and Die in LA are typically 12 episodes per season ~45-60 min each; two seasons long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to To Live and Die in LA?
To Live and Die in LA 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 To Live and Die in LA to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with S1 Ep1 — start from the beginning of Season 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.