I'm Not a Monster
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Peabody-calibre investigative journalism — covers radicalisation with a depth few true crime shows attempt."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
I'm Not a Monster is a multi-season BBC investigation into how ordinary people were recruited into ISIS, separating fact from propaganda through original reporting. It's been recognised at Peabody-calibre level for the depth of its journalism.
Best episode to start with
Season 1, Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about I'm Not a Monster
What is I'm Not a Monster about?
I'm Not a Monster is a multi-season BBC investigation into how ordinary people were recruited into ISIS, separating fact from propaganda through original reporting. It's been recognised at Peabody-calibre level for the depth of its journalism.
Is I'm Not a Monster worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want Peabody-calibre reporting on radicalisation and extremism". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. A multi-award-winning BBC investigation into ISIS recruitment, told through the people who were pulled in.
Who is I'm Not a Monster for?
I'm Not a Monster is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of I'm Not a Monster to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1, Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to I'm Not a Monster?
I'm Not a Monster is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to I'm Not a Monster?
If you enjoy I'm Not a Monster, you might also like: The Trial of Erin Patterson, Pipeline, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Murder Mile UK True Crime. See our full "Podcasts Like I'm Not a Monster" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Grave, unflinching, journalistic
- Episode length
- 30-40 min
- Episodes
- 32 episodes, multi-season
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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