Cold
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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."
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 & 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
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.
Best episode to start with
S1 Ep1 — Prelude — must listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Cold about?
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.
Is Cold worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who appreciate methodical investigative journalism and are prepared for deeply upsetting content involving family violence.
Who is Cold for?
Cold 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 Cold to start with?
We recommend starting with S1 Ep1 — Prelude — must listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Cold?
Cold is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Cold?
If you enjoy Cold, you might also like: Bear Brook, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead. See our full "Podcasts Like Cold" page for more recommendations.
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
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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