Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
Podcasts Like Two-Faced: John of God
If you loved Two-Faced: John of God, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Sexual Abuse, Cult, Fraud shows.
Why listeners love Two-Faced: John of God
A faith-healer fraud case with an international scale most true crime coverage hasn't matched. With a binge factor of 8/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
8/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Investigative, incredulous, compelling
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-45 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if faith-healer fraud and mass abuse cases interest you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Two-Faced: John of God
Believed
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Lazarus Heist
BBC World Service investigates North Korea's billion-dollar state-sponsored hacking operation.
British Scandal
The obvious companion to American Scandal — a season-by-season anthology of Britain's biggest political and institutional scandals.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
Heaven's Gate
The definitive nine-part investigation into Heaven's Gate and the 1997 mass suicide.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
Scamanda
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
Matched with a Predator
BBC Disclosure's investigation into a predator who used dating apps to target and abuse women — the 2026 Best Serialised Podcast winner.
Crimetown
True crime fans who want novelistic, character-driven storytelling about organised crime and institutional corruption; listeners who want something that feels as much like great drama as documentary.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Faced: John of God (original) | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Believed | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Missing Cryptoqueen | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Lazarus Heist | — | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| British Scandal | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Fraudacious | Serialized | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
| Heaven's Gate | — | United States | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Two-Faced: John of God?
The best alternatives to Two-Faced: John of God are podcasts that share its Sexual Abuse, Cult, Fraud focus and serialized format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Two-Faced: John of God?
Two-Faced: John of God is known for its investigative, incredulous, compelling approach to Sexual Abuse and Cult. It scores 8/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Two-Faced: John of God?
Episodes of Two-Faced: John of God are typically 35-45 min long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Two-Faced: John of God?
Two-Faced: John of God 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 Two-Faced: John of God to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.