The Shrink Next Door
True crime podcast review — 2026
"One of Audible's biggest true-story hits — later adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's neighbour in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike, who counted celebrities and Manhattan elites among his patients and hosted star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered Ike was gone — and that everything he thought he knew about his neighbour, and the house next door, wasn't what it seemed. The Shrink Next Door became a genuine cultural phenomenon and was later adapted into an Apple TV+ series.
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Episode 1
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What is The Shrink Next Door about?
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's neighbour in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike, who counted celebrities and Manhattan elites among his patients and hosted star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered Ike was gone — and that everything he thought he knew about his neighbour, and the house next door, wasn't what it seemed. The Shrink Next Door became a genuine cultural phenomenon and was later adapted into an Apple TV+ series.
Is The Shrink Next Door worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's Hamptons neighbor was a therapist to the stars — until Nocera discovered everything he thought he knew about him was wrong.
Who is The Shrink Next Door for?
The Shrink Next Door is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of The Shrink Next Door to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Shrink Next Door?
If you enjoy The Shrink Next Door, you might also like: Anatomy of a Scam, The Missing Cryptoqueen, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby. See our full "Podcasts Like The Shrink Next Door" page for more recommendations.
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- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 19 episodes
- Country
- United States
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