Last Podcast on the Left
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Last Podcast on the Left has been doing true crime comedy longer and more thoroughly than anyone — 15 years, 600+ episodes, and still the gold standard for anyone who wants to laugh at the darkness without disrespecting the dead."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
The most downloaded true crime comedy podcast on the internet — Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel, and Henry Zebrowski cover serial killers, mass murderers, cults, and true crimes with encyclopedic research, irreverent humour, and a format that mixes education with entertainment. Running since 2011, it predates almost every podcast on this list.
Best episode to start with
Any two or three-part series on a killer you're already familiar with — the Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer series are strong entry points
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Last Podcast on the Left about?
The most downloaded true crime comedy podcast on the internet — Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel, and Henry Zebrowski cover serial killers, mass murderers, cults, and true crimes with encyclopedic research, irreverent humour, and a format that mixes education with entertainment. Running since 2011, it predates almost every podcast on this list.
Is Last Podcast on the Left worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans who want depth alongside comedy; people who find straight true crime too grim; audiences who enjoy dark humour used purposefully rather than carelessly.
Who is Last Podcast on the Left for?
Last Podcast on the Left is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Last Podcast on the Left to start with?
We recommend starting with Any two or three-part series on a killer you're already familiar with — the Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer series are strong entry points. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Last Podcast on the Left?
If you enjoy Last Podcast on the Left, you might also like: All Killa No Filla, Morbid, My Favorite Murder, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like Last Podcast on the Left" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Comedic, educational, dark
- Episode length
- ~90-120 min per episode or multi-part series; 600+ episodes since 2011
- Country
- United States
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