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. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. 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.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
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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.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
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.
Bone Valley
True crime fans who care deeply about wrongful conviction, prosecutorial failure, and the fight to free innocent people; fans of In the Dark will find this essential.
Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo
CBC's Connie Walker investigates the Sixties Scoop through the disappearance of Cleo Semaganis Nicotine.
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
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 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
| Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead | Serialized | United Kingdom | — |
| In the Dark | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
| Serial | Serialized | United States | 10/10 |
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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.