True Crime Garage
True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
Podcasts Like True Crime Garage
If you loved True Crime Garage, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person, Murder shows.
Why listeners love True Crime Garage
True Crime Garage is the comfortable old friend of the true crime podcast world — Nic and the Captain have been delivering reliable weekly coverage since 2015, 914+ episodes and counting.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Conversational, relaxed, occasionally humorous
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~60-90 min per episode; 914+ episodes since 2015; massive backlog
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like True Crime Garage
Crime Junkie
True crime fans who want concise, well-researched episodes without excessive banter or filler; great for commuters.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
My Favorite Murder
True crime fans who enjoy comedy and warm friendship chemistry alongside the darkness; especially popular with women; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
FBI Retired Case File Review
Retired FBI agent interviews fellow FBI veterans about their most memorable cases and investigations.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning
Historical investigation into 1970s New York's darkest era - Son of Sam, arson and crime wave.
The Knife: A True Crime Podcast
Exactly Right's investigation of stabbing and knife crime cases with sharp focus.
American Monster
Investigates the psychology behind killers who hide in plain sight as ordinary community members.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
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.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Crime Garage (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Crime Junkie | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| FBI Retired Case File Review | Episodic | United States | 8/10 |
| Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning | Serialised | United States | 7/10 |
| The Knife: A True Crime Podcast | Both | United States | 7/10 |
| American Monster | Serialised | United States | 8/10 |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to True Crime Garage?
The best alternatives to True Crime Garage are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person, 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 Garage?
True Crime Garage is known for its conversational, relaxed, occasionally humorous approach to Serial Killer and Cold Case. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of True Crime Garage?
Episodes of True Crime Garage are typically ~60-90 min per episode; 914+ episodes since 2015; massive backlog long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to True Crime Garage?
True Crime Garage is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of True Crime Garage to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Choose any case you're already interested in — the format works as standalone episodes. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.