The Nobody Zone
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"Award-winning RTÉ investigation into Ireland's first alleged serial killer."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +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
In a forgotten corner of the London-Irish underworld, a homeless Irishman killed multiple times without detection. The Nobody Zone, from RTÉ, traces the case of Kieran Kelly — widely considered Ireland's first alleged serial killer — and how he went unnoticed for so long.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Nobody Zone
What is The Nobody Zone about?
In a forgotten corner of the London-Irish underworld, a homeless Irishman killed multiple times without detection. The Nobody Zone, from RTÉ, traces the case of Kieran Kelly — widely considered Ireland's first alleged serial killer — and how he went unnoticed for so long.
Is The Nobody Zone worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Who is The Nobody Zone for?
The Nobody Zone is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of The Nobody Zone to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to The Nobody Zone?
The Nobody Zone is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Nobody Zone?
If you enjoy The Nobody Zone, you might also like: Pipeline, The Trial of Erin Patterson, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Matched with a Predator. See our full "Podcasts Like The Nobody Zone" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Atmospheric, historically layered, unsettling
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 18 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- Ireland
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