The Shrink Next Door
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"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
- ✓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
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.
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 Shrink Next Door
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". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to The Shrink Next Door?
The Shrink Next Door is available on Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Shrink Next Door?
If you enjoy The Shrink Next Door, you might also like: The Missing Cryptoqueen, S-Town, The Retrievals, Sweet Bobby. See our full "Podcasts Like The Shrink Next Door" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Investigative, incredulous, compelling
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 19 episodes
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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