The 10 Best Podcast Miniseries, According To Reddit
Sebastian Wright
Published Mar 30, 2026
These podcast miniseries provide a deep dive into their chosen subject and come highly recommended by Podcast lovers on Reddit.
Podcasts can be one of the most intimidating pieces of media to get into. Most podcasts have weekly releases with little to no breaks, plus bonus episodes and more, resulting in backlogs that quickly grow to the hundreds by the time they achieve popularity. These backlogs can be great for perusing, but for listeners who want a more focused experience, miniseries can be a break from the slog.
Many topics warrant the deep dives that most podcasts don't have the time to delve into - even weekly series that are willing to do multi-part series on a topic rarely do more than two episodes on a subject. For those interested in a true deep-dive that spans 10 hours or more, these mini-series provide some of the best stories worth listening to.
S-Town
FrankTorrence suggests S-Town by pitching that "It starts as a true crime story and something happens during the production that becomes another story and actually a whole other genre altogether." The basic idea is that a journalist travels to a town when someone contacts him about a wealthy man's son bragging about murder.
What happens next is the unraveling of an eccentric man's life in a small town that he hates. The story comes from the producers and journalists behind the hit New York Times podcasts Serial and This American Life, so listeners can have good faith that the story is not just going to be well-researched, but also emotional.
Lolita Podcast
Reddit user elksatchel says "All Loftus podcasts are good, but Lolita surprised me with its range and depth." Jamie Loftus is a longtime podcaster and comedian who has created or co-hosted a number of well-received comedy podcast series including My Year in Mensa, and The Bechdel Cast. This particular podcast was a winner in the past year's Webby Awards.
The Lolita Podcast is a podcast all about the controversial book Lolita, but it doesn't stop at the book itself. Loftus examines every part of the book's long-lasting and oftentimes uncomfortable legacy, ranging from adaptations to cultural legacy and misrepresentations of the book itself. She provides every twist and turn with humor and earnestness.
Rabbit Hole
Redditor aroravikas20 wants fellow Podcast lovers to know that Rabbit Hole is "Non-fiction, it brilliantly covers the deep, dark internet rabbit holes that we are surrounded with. And have knowingly/unknowingly fallen in at times." Rabbit Hole comes from NYT tech columnist Kevin Roose, who is very well informed on the topic.
Kevin's experience as a tech journalist provides him with unique and unexpected insights into the ways that society's reliance and interest in the internet pushes us in different directions. This podcast is certainly a powerful listen for anyone who spends a large amount of time on any kind of internet deep-dive.
No Dogs In Space
For something completely different, No Dogs In Space is a podcast that takes a look at punk-rock bands and their lifetimes from start to end. Jerichowiz says "If you're interested in the beginnings of punk, No Dogs In Space, chose 10 bands and did miniseries on each of them." Additionally, the next season covers Alternative Rock.
For fans of the Last Podcast On The Left, this podcast is hosted by host Marcus Parks and his wife, Carolina. While No Dogs In Space can't join the ranks of podcasts hosted by musicians, the Parks are longtime fans of the punk rock scene, with their own unique perspectives. Additionally, both are experienced podcasters who are able to provide the story with excellent research and production.
Bear Brook
Redditor frijolita_bonita called Bear Brook "A raveled story that is engrossing from the beginning!" This is one of the best examples of true-crime podcasts and shows an incredibly in-depth examination of a single case involving 4 dead bodies and a decades-old cold case. This pod is perfect for anyone with an interest in how modern investigations work.
The podcast is run by Jason Moon and is one of the best examples of how crowd-sourcing a mystery can get it solved. The killer was eventually found by librarian and researcher Rebekah Heath, who hadn't heard of the murders at all until listening to the podcast and being incensed enough to get involved.
Someone Knows Something
Reddit User iblamethegnomes recommends Someone Knows Something for its surprisingly well-documented and well-researched production in the true-crime realm, stating, "They do very good deep dive journalism storytelling. Honestly, there’s been many times I’m so excited for the story I try to catch it live on the radio."
Someone Knows Something is the creation of CBC radio and follows David Ridgen as he meets with the friends and families of the victims of unsolved murders. This miniseries has grown since its creation back in 2016 and has five more seasons of heartbreaking personal stories and fascinating criminal investigations.
The Dropout
Readers may be surprised to learn that the hit drama series The Dropout was based on a podcast called, also called The Dropout. "I wish there were more like this! White-collar crime podcasts are in my opinion much more interesting than true crime murder," says Reddit user Matterplay.
For those unaware of the show, this podcast follows the story of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos. The company was purported to have been in the possession of breakthrough medical technology that could revolutionize blood tests - these claims were later found to be fraudulent. This white-collar crime is not the typical subject of podcast deep-dives but is no less incredible.
Hunting Warhead
Note that this podcast centers around the investigation of child abuse victims and the criminal network that traffics them. FuzzyManPeach calls it "It’s one of the best series I’ve ever listened to, and I will never listen to it again under any circumstance." Which is understandable for the topic as well as the incredible quality.
Hunting Warhead is an incredibly detailed piece of journalism that follows Daemon Fairless as he follows leads on investigators, survivors, and criminals involved with child trafficking and related crimes. The subject of the podcast is dark but comes highly recommended for those who are able to handle the topic.
It Could Happen Here
Redditor sexywheat suggests It Could Happen Here, warning "A mini-series about how the second American Civil War could unfold. Disclaimer: It is harrowing." The series is produced by podcaster, journalist, and frequent war correspondent Robert Evans. He brings his full breadth of experience and knowledge to the series.
Evans is also the host of another podcast, Behind the Bastards. His long-term experience in podcasting provides It Could Happen Here with fantastic production and experience, while his journalistic career gives him the chops to cover the topic well. His comedic chops don't often come in, but he provides just enough levity to keep listeners invested.
You’re Wrong About: The OJ Simpson Trial
This is a miniseries within a long-running series, but the quality makes it an easy recommend. Interbission2 has a lot to say, but the important bit is "It’s not a case I cared about at all beforehand (being slightly before my time) but it’s covered in such incredible detail and depth that you can’t help but being drawn in."
The overall series You're Wrong About is focused on misunderstandings and popular misconceptions in society. With a topic as tumultuous and controversial as the OJ Simpson Trial, there is ample ground for hosts Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes to cover throughout their own investigations.
