Wicked Words
The criminal history behind famous crime fiction and the real cases that inspired it.
Podcasts Like Wicked Words
If you loved Wicked Words, 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 Wicked Words
Wicked Words explores the real criminal history behind famous crime fiction, connecting the literary world of crime writing to real cases and criminals that inspired them.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Conversational; casual
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Excellent for crime fiction fans and literary crime history enthusiasts
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Wicked Words
Last Seen
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Tenfold More Wicked
True crime fans who love history; listeners who want cases they definitely haven't heard about; anyone who finds contemporary true crime's media saturation exhausting and wants genuinely fresh material.
Twisted Britain
A fortnightly UK true crime show recorded in a Stirling pub, with a taste for the weird.
Forgotten Australia
Strange and dark stories from Australian history, including crimes and unsolved mysteries.
Bad, Mad & Northern
A historical true crime show digging into dark and odd stories from the North of England.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked Words (original) | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Last Seen | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Tenfold More Wicked | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Twisted Britain | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Forgotten Australia | Episodic | Australia | — |
| Bad, Mad & Northern | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Wicked Words?
The best alternatives to Wicked Words are podcasts that share its Historical Crime 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 Wicked Words?
Wicked Words is known for its conversational; casual approach to Historical Crime. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Wicked Words?
Episodes of Wicked Words are typically 40-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Wicked Words?
Wicked Words 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 Wicked Words 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.