Cold
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across 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". The community has rated it 9.0/10 overall. 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.
What podcasts are similar to Cold?
If you enjoy Cold, you might also like: Bear Brook, In the Dark, Your Own Backyard, A Million Other Choices. 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
- Country
- United States
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