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True crime fans who appreciate methodical investigative journalism and are prepared for deeply upsetting content involving family violence.
Verdict: Must listen. Cold is one of the most thoroughly researched true crime podcasts ever made — Dave Cawley's multi-year investigation into the Susan Powell case will stay with you long after it ends.
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Investigative podcast by journalist Dave Cawley chronicling the 2009 disappearance of Utah mother Susan Powell — tracking her husband Josh Powell through thousands of police documents, diary entries, and new sources in a case with a shocking and tragic conclusion.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Cold?
- True crime fans who appreciate methodical investigative journalism and are prepared for deeply upsetting content involving family violence.
- Is Cold worth listening to?
- Must listen. Cold is one of the most thoroughly researched true crime podcasts ever made — Dave Cawley's multi-year investigation into the Susan Powell case will stay with you long after it ends.
- Where can I listen to Cold?
- Cold is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with Cold?
- Start with: S1 Ep1 — Prelude — must listen in order
- What format is Cold?
- Serialized — approximately Multi-episode seasons; episodes ~30-60 min each each.
- What type of crime does Cold cover?
- Cold covers Missing Person, Murder, Domestic Abuse, Cold Case.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, measured, deeply investigative
- Episode length
- Multi-episode seasons; episodes ~30-60 min each
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Best to start
- S1 Ep1 — Prelude — must listen in order
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