True Crime Campfire
True crime cases told in campfire story style for late-night listening.
Podcasts Like True Crime Campfire
If you loved True Crime Campfire, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder shows.
Why listeners love True Crime Campfire
True crime cases told in campfire story style for late-night listening.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Journalistic; measured
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if US true crime interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like True Crime Campfire
Bloodline Detectives
True crime fans who want law enforcement perspective on cold cases; listeners interested in how policing and forensic science have changed over time and what that means for older unsolved cases.
Murder Unscripted
Forensic Files producer Ed Hydock goes off-script: unfiltered conversations with investigators, victims' families, and insiders about murders and cold cases.
Rotten Mango
Stephanie Soo brings international true crime to a massive audience with unmatched emotional intensity.

Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.

True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.

They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange 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.

Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.

True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.

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.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Crime Campfire (original) | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Bloodline Detectives | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Murder Unscripted | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Rotten Mango | β | United States | 6/10 |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | β |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | β |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | β |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | β |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | β |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Campfire?
The best alternatives to True Crime Campfire are podcasts that share its Murder focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love True Crime Campfire?
True Crime Campfire is known for its journalistic; measured approach to Murder. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of True Crime Campfire?
Episodes of True Crime Campfire are typically 40-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to True Crime Campfire?
True Crime Campfire is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of True Crime Campfire to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.
