Strangeland
True crime podcast review — 2026
"A genuinely distinctive angle — true crime centred on immigrant communities specifically."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Strangeland is an investigative series from Audiochuck that examines cases in immigrant neighbourhoods. Season 3, The Killing Fields of L.A., hosted by Ben Adair and Mayly Tao, covers a 1996 case within LA's Cambodian community.
Best episode to start with
Season 3: The Killing Fields of L.A., Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Strangeland
What is Strangeland about?
Strangeland is an investigative series from Audiochuck that examines cases in immigrant neighbourhoods. Season 3, The Killing Fields of L.A., hosted by Ben Adair and Mayly Tao, covers a 1996 case within LA's Cambodian community.
Is Strangeland worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want cases from immigrant communities most true crime overlooks". Audiochuck's investigative series examines cases specifically within immigrant neighbourhoods — Season 3 covers a 1996 Cambodian community case in LA.
Who is Strangeland for?
Strangeland is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of Strangeland to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 3: The Killing Fields of L.A., Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Strangeland?
If you enjoy Strangeland, you might also like: A Million Other Choices, Profiler: True Crime Africa, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, MURDERISH. See our full "Podcasts Like Strangeland" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Dual host
- Style
- Investigative, community-focused, serious
- Episode length
- 40-50 min
- Episodes
- Multi-season
- Country
- United States
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