Today in True Crime
A Spotify Original from Parcast — a daily flip through true crime history, exploring what happened on this day in crime.
Podcasts Like Today in True Crime
If you loved Today in True Crime, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Today in True Crime
A short-form daily habit for true crime history buffs. Listeners rate its binge factor at 6/10.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Concise, historical, daily
Presentation approach
Episode Length
10-15 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if you want a short daily true crime history habit
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Today in True Crime
Death in Ice Valley
True crime fans who love cold case mysteries with an international dimension; people fascinated by forensic identification and the stories hidden in unidentified remains.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Lords of Death
Tenderfoot TV traces a 1995 Dayton, Ohio murder through host Thrasher Banks's discovery of forgotten VHS tapes and faded letters in an old memory box.
Stakeknife
BBC's Cover strand investigates Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged IRA double agent, and the British government's role in allowing murders to protect their asset.
UNMARKED
James Buddy Day brings rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from infamous North American cases — no reenactments.
Buried Bones
Journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Paul Holes dissect historical true crime cases through modern forensic insight, with excellent on-air chemistry.
Wind of Change
True crime-adjacent listeners interested in espionage, Cold War history, and one of the most stranger-than-fiction investigations of the podcast era; fans of Patrick Radden Keefe's journalism.
Root of Evil
True crime fans fascinated by generational trauma, unsolved cold cases, and the extraordinary experience of investigating your own family's potential crimes.
Death of an Artist
Curator and broadcaster Katy Hessel hosts Pushkin's anthology on scandal and death in the art world — starting with Lee Krasner, the artist who made Jackson Pollock famous.
Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer
An Audible Original from the Slow Burn team tracing Jerry Springer's transformation from respected public servant to the face of a show many blamed for cultural decline.
Pirate Predator
RTÉ Documentary on One traces Eamon Cooke, a pirate radio DJ turned cult figure who was one of Ireland's most prolific child abusers.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today in True Crime (original) | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Death in Ice Valley | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| The Nobody Zone | Serialized | Ireland | 8/10 |
| Lords of Death | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Stakeknife | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| UNMARKED | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Buried Bones | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Wind of Change | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
Newsletter
Get recommendations like this weekly
Curated picks, new reviews, and hidden gems. Find your next obsession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Today in True Crime?
The best alternatives to Today in True Crime are podcasts that share its Historical Crime focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Today in True Crime?
Today in True Crime is known for its concise, historical, daily approach to Historical Crime. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Today in True Crime?
Episodes of Today in True Crime are typically 10-15 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Today in True Crime?
Today in True Crime 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 Today in True Crime to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.