Wisecrack
True crime fans looking for something genuinely new and formally innovative; fans of dark comedy who want real substance behind the laughs.
Podcasts Like Wisecrack
If you loved Wisecrack, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Domestic Abuse, Psychological Crime shows.
Why listeners love Wisecrack
Wisecrack was named the #1 true crime podcast of 2025 — a formally brilliant six-episode series that starts as stand-up comedy and transforms into one of the most chilling investigations of the year. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Comedic transforming to darkly serious; genre-bending
Presentation approach
Episode Length
6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Wisecrack
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Criminal
Listeners who appreciate literary storytelling and want true crime that feels more like Radio 4 documentary than sensational thriller; people who hate the mainstream true crime format.
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.
The Vanishing Act
UK podcast covering cases of people who have mysteriously disappeared.
Untold UK
Covers lesser-known British criminal cases that have received limited mainstream media attention.
Real Dictators
Deep biographical series on history's most brutal dictators and the crimes they committed.
The Crime UK Podcast
British true crime podcast covering investigation and analysis of UK criminal cases.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
<p><em>Foggy</em> <em>gaslit</em> <em>streets.</em> <em>A</em> <em>quiet</em> <em>courtroom.</em> <em>And</em> <em>crimes</em> <em>that</em> <em>history</em> <em>tried</em> <em>to</em> <em>bury.</em><
Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead
BBC’s Olivia Graham revisits the 1986 Diane Sindall murder and the 2025 quashing of Peter Sullivan’s conviction. Sullivan quashed 13 May 2025; killer unknown.
Serial
Anyone interested in journalism, legal procedure, and deep investigative dives into morally ambiguous cases with no easy answers.
In the Dark
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
The Trial of Erin Patterson
The Crime Desk's courtroom coverage of the Erin Patterson 'mushroom murders' trial — one of the biggest cases of the decade.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisecrack (original) | Serialized | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Criminal | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| My Favorite Murder | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| The Vanishing Act | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Untold UK | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Real Dictators | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| The Crime UK Podcast | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Wisecrack?
The best alternatives to Wisecrack are podcasts that share its Murder, Domestic Abuse, Psychological Crime focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Wisecrack?
Wisecrack is known for its comedic transforming to darkly serious; genre-bending approach to Murder and Domestic Abuse. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Wisecrack?
Episodes of Wisecrack are typically 6 episodes; easily bingeable in one sitting long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Wisecrack?
Wisecrack 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 Wisecrack to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — the format requires listening in order. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.