To Live and Die in LA
True crime podcast review — 2026
"To Live and Die in LA brings Hollywood noir storytelling to investigative true crime — Neil Strauss's sharp journalism and the city itself make this one of the most atmospheric shows in the genre."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Two-season investigative podcast by journalist Neil Strauss and Tenderfoot TV focusing on the mysterious disappearances and deaths of young women in Los Angeles — working with private investigators to pursue new leads in cases that stalled.
Best episode to start with
S1 Ep1 — start from the beginning of Season 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is To Live and Die in LA about?
Two-season investigative podcast by journalist Neil Strauss and Tenderfoot TV focusing on the mysterious disappearances and deaths of young women in Los Angeles — working with private investigators to pursue new leads in cases that stalled.
Is To Live and Die in LA worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans who enjoy investigative journalism with a strong sense of place and cinematic atmosphere; listeners who followed the Up and Vanished active investigation format.
Who is To Live and Die in LA for?
To Live and Die in LA is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of To Live and Die in LA to start with?
We recommend starting with S1 Ep1 — start from the beginning of Season 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to To Live and Die in LA?
If you enjoy To Live and Die in LA, you might also like: Hell and Gone, Up and Vanished, Your Own Backyard, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like To Live and Die in LA" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Cinematic, investigative, atmospheric
- Episode length
- 12 episodes per season ~45-60 min each; two seasons
- Country
- United States
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