27 Best Psychological Thriller Podcasts

1. The Mantawauk Caves

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Winner: Best Fiction Podcast, iHeart Podcast Awards. On the night of May 10, 2007, three boys entered a cave in Mantawauk County, Tennessee. Only one made it out alive. The other two were found ten days later. They had been attacked by someone - or something. The investigation that followed revealed town secrets as old as the caves themselves and put a third teenage boy, James Fincher, on death row. This haunting narrative follows Julien Solas, an amateur writer and James' friend who's been haunted by the events ever since...more Host Dan Bush
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
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2. Baking A Murder

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If psychological thrillers & horror movies/books are your guilty pleasure - you're at the right place. Brought to you by Rotten Mango hosts! 
Host Stephanie Soo
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
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3. Thrillers After Dark

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Thrillers After Dark is where shadows whisper, secrets stir, and the mind plays its darkest games. Each episode pulls you into a shortened version of a story I've yet to release as a full novel—exclusive glimpses into the manuscripts I'm shaping into books.These are psychological thrillers stripped raw, meant to keep you on edge, make your pulse quicken, and leave you questioning what's real...more Producer/Network Jarred Gooch
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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4. The Dolos Project

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From their small space station, co-pilots David and Sarah have witnessed the nuclear annihilation of all life on earth. Now they, and their AI station companion SAI may be all that remains of humanity. But as David and Sarah attempt to search for survivors, they discover that all may not be as it appears. This is The Dolos Project, an intimate psychological sci-fi thriller podcast that explores how we grapple with immeasurable loss, how we cling to shreds of hope when none appear to remain, and how advances in AI may not be the societal upgrade we're being sold.more Producer/Network FinalFinalMixV2 Media
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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5. Donney's Podcast

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'PATSY is a psychological thriller audio drama about a woman framed for a crime who escapes prison and seeks revenge. Follow Sheila's dangerous hunt for justice in this 8-episode noir mystery'. 🎧 If you're enjoying PATSY, please rate us 5 stars! Your ratings help us reach more thriller fans. Thank you for listening! 💜more Producer/Network Donney
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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6. Robert W. Kirby presents: Survival Weekend: A Psychological Thriller audiobook.

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Robert W. Kirby, author of British crime fiction and dark thrillers, presents Survival Weekend, narrated by Finlay Robertson.After a messy breakup, Rebecca and her friend Phoebe sign up for an adventure weekend in the Scottish wilderness, but the fun turns sinister when a teammate warns that armed hunters will be tracking them. At first, it seems like part of the game, but when someone vanishes, panic sets in. But even if there are killers on their tail, first they need to survive the rugged terrain, punishing conditions, and perhaps hardest of all, each other. Explicit content.more Producer/Network Robert W. Kirby
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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7. Twisted Passages

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Award winning author, Marie Sutro, delves into the dark and compelling world of psychological thrillers with the authors who write them. Join her for an exploration of the riveting twisted passages that keep us on the edge of our seats!more Producer/Network Marie Sutro
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8. THEY DON'T GET ME

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Becky, a woman in her mid-30s, has just checked herself out of a 72-hour psychiatric hold, refusing to confront the reality of her Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D). Her fractured mind houses three distinct personalities: Megan, a short-fused, arrogant woman; Julie, an insecure gym addict; and Jen, a volatile, hard-drinking feminist. After shoving her meds into a drawer, Becky's evening spirals into darkness when a Tinder date goes horribly wrong, triggering Megan's rage and setting off a gruesome killing spree...more Producer/Network Chris Boone
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9. Severed Connections

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In the town of Echoton, people go missing, stories don't add up — and some things are best left unheard. Each episode uncovers a self-contained tale of ordinary lives brushing up against extraordinary secrets… but all of them point to one thing: the sudden disappearance of Rosalind Harris. Severed Connections is a psychological thriller series that rewards the curious and unsettles the certain. https://www.severedconnectionspodcast.commore Producer/Network Elowen Black
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10. Dead to Me Darling

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Dead to Me Darling is a psychological thriller, dark romance, and mystery fiction podcast about love, obsession, secrets, and the terrifying things that refuse to stay buried. Mysterious messages from someone she believed was gone forever pull her into a dangerous game. As hidden identities, disturbing encounters, and forgotten memories begin to connect, she realizes someone may have been watching her all along. Who is behind the messages — where love can become obsession and nothing is quite what it seems?more Producer/Network Lisbeth Maldonado
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11. Bound by Shadows: The Audio Series

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🎙️ 'Bound by Shadows: The Audio Series' When the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur… would you trust your instincts—or your sanity? Bound by Shadows is a chilling, slow-burn psychological thriller that unfolds chapter by chapter in this immersive audio series. Join us every week as we dive deeper into a town wrapped in secrets, a family torn by grief, and a father who will stop at nothing to find his daughter—even if it costs him his soul. Mark Sutton was once a respected professor and devoted father...more Producer/Network Travis Hagewood
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12. The Way In

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People don't break all at once.They erode.In The Way In, disgraced profiler Nathaniel Robbins has mastered the art of psychological destabilization. He watches from a distance as pressure builds inside his chosen targets — until identity fractures.And when it does, he steps through.Told from the predator's perspective, this serialized psychological thriller explores manipulation, consciousness, and the unsettling possibility that the human mind is more porous than we think.more Producer/Network Chris Garcia
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13. The Fractured Lens HQ

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Hi, I'm Nikki, creator of The Fractured Lens HQ. I'm obsessed with human psychology—especially what drives people to do terrible things and how the mind operates under pressure. This deep dive into psychological thrillers and horror is what sparked my channel and podcast. Join me as we break down the cinema that challenges, disturbs, and stays with you long after the credits roll. What's your favorite psychological film of all time?more Producer/Network Nikki
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14. Novel Excerpts written & read by Olivia Rytwinski

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Excerpt from psychological thriller novels. Written & read by Olivia Rytwinski. Available in E-book l, Kindle & Print
Host Olivia Rytwinski
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15. The Folded Corner

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Settle in and get comfortable. The Folded Corner is your atmospheric companion for all things dark, mysterious, and beautifully bound. This interactive, read-along podcast is an exclusive deep-dive into the very best of mysteries and psychological thrillers.We'll experience the twisted webs of these stories together, breaking down the books chapter by chapter, and turning the pages right alongside you...more Producer/Network AM Richter
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16. Crimson Mirage

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Crimson Mirage is a psychological thriller about the seduction of ideology, the corrosive power of guilt, and the fragile boundary between the victim and perpetrator. babujee.substack.com
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17. The Oracle's Desk

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The Oracle's Desk is a narrative-driven exploration of crime fiction and psychological thrillers through the lens of literary analysis and philosophy. Each episode examines crime not merely as plot, but as structure, obsession, performance, and desire.From dissecting the architecture of the 'perfect crime' to unraveling the psychology of fixation, we explore how stories construct inevitability, justify transgression, and transform violence into art.This is not a recap show. It is a study of narrative, motive, and the aesthetic logic of crime.more Producer/Network Tejashwini Hiremath
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18. Between The Covers Media

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Do you love dark twists and stories that keep you guessing? Join host Terriaunna Brown every Monday as she dives into gripping psychological thrillers, exploring hidden clues, shocking twists, and the motives behind the mystery. Whether you're new to thrillers or a longtime fan, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat anticipating the next episode.If you can't get enough of the thrill, you've found your new favorite place. Come be part of the mystery & share the podcast with a fellow reader to see if they can solve the mystery before the ending. Happy listening!more Producer/Network Terriaunna Brown
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19. 🎙️ TORN: The Official Podcast

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TORN is a psychological thriller podcast companion exploring the secrets, choices, and betrayals at the heart of the series TORN . Season 1 follows four lifelong friends — Zara, Jade, Simone, and Tia — as they attempt to start over in new places, unaware that the past they share is already catching up to them. Through episode breakdowns, behind-the-scenes discussions, and deep dives into character psychology, the podcast unpacks the layers of loyalty, guilt, and moral ambiguity driving the story...more Producer/Network CE"O"
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20. Red in the Dark

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Red in the Dark is a psychological horror thriller about what happens when good intentions blur into harm. The story follows intersecting lives—workers, criminals, parents, enforcers—moving through systems that reward cruelty, excuse damage, and hide evil in plain sight. At the center is Larry, a man capable of rescuing strangers and committing deeply violent acts with the same certainty, according to his code...more Producer/Network Leonard Voss
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21. Dark Venture - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Dark Venture was an American psychological thriller, anthology format radio series aired during 1945-1947. The series ran for 52 episodes, but only fifteen full episodes have been recovered so far.The introduction to Dark Venture started with this narration, read by John Lake: 'Over the minds of mortal men come many shadows… shadows of greed and hate, jealousy and fear...more Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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22. Uncle Silas- A Tale of Bartram-Haugh (version 2)

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In this chilling Gothic Victorian psychological thriller, we follow the journey of Maud Ruthyn, a young and impressionable heroine, who finds herself under the watchful eye of her mysterious governess—a woman shrouded in lies, manipulation, and dark secrets. After becoming orphaned, Maud is sent to live with her enigmatic Uncle Silas, a man haunted by a scandalous and possibly murderous past. Just when she thought she could escape her governesss grasp, the past resurfaces, pulling Maud deeper into a web of intrigue and the occult...more Producer/Network Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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23. 5 Year Crafts

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High-tension short fiction set inside a maker's workspace—told as fast, immersive storytelling over satisfying DIY, craft, and art process visuals. Each episode follows a creator under pressure: rush commissions, impossible rules, missing tools, and tiny 'mistakes' that don't feel accidental. What starts as a simple handmade project turns into a psychological thriller—anonymous messages, strange symbols, deadlines, and the unsettling feeling of being watched.Expect compact, bingeable thriller short stories with clean pacing, sharp details, and dark twists: late-night orders, 'use only wh..more Producer/Network TheSoul Publishing
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24. Beauty and the tips

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Beauty visuals, dark storytelling. This show delivers bingeable psychological thriller short stories told over satisfying makeup, skincare, and beauty routine videos. Each episode starts with a tiny detail that feels 'off'—a swapped perfume, a moved brush, a dry mascara wand, a new note, an unknown number—then escalates into a tense, quiet spiral of suspense, mystery, and control. Expect fast-paced fiction storytelling with modern, relatable settings: bathrooms, vanity tables, routines, and private spaces that suddenly feel watched...more Producer/Network TheSoul Publishing
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25. Keep it short

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Welcome to keep it short, the ultimate audio anthology of chilling psychological thrillers, dark suspense, and unsettling true horror stories designed to keep you awake. Every episode delivers intense, fast-paced narrative fiction exploring the darkest corners of human nature, stalker encounters, and terrifying nightmares. Highly immersive and meticulously paced, these snackable, short scary stories are perfect late-night background listening experience or bedtime story for horror fanatics. Lock your doors, plug in your headphones, and dive into the mysterymore Producer/Network Keshab
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26. Raven's Ridge

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What if the town you called home was built on a foundation of lies, and everyone you trusted was hiding deadly secrets? You're about to discover the dark truth lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful mountain community. This immersive audio drama plunges you into a world where psychological thriller meets supernatural mystery, and nothing is as it appears. Each week, you'll follow residents of a remote town as they uncover disturbing connections between recent disappearances and the area's haunted past...more Producer/Network Inception Point Ai
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27. Pretty Girls:A Psychological Thriller Novel-Podcast

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Dive into the gripping world of Pretty Girls, a psychological thriller by Karin Slaughter that unfurls a chilling tale of family secrets, vengeance, and dark truths. When two estranged sisters reunite to unravel the mysteries surrounding a long-lost loved one and a sinister present-day murder, they plunge into a harrowing journey filled with shocking twists, intense suspense, and haunting revelations...more Email ****@gmail.com
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