Someone Knows Something
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Someone Knows Something is CBC's gold-standard cold case series — David Ridgen's compassionate approach and real investigative skill have helped crack cases that stumped police for decades."
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
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
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
CBC documentary series in which filmmaker David Ridgen partners with grieving families to actively re-investigate cold cases, uncovering new leads across 10 seasons covering different unsolved cases from across Canada.
Best episode to start with
Season 1 Ep 1 (Adrien McNaughton) or Season 5 (Kerrie Brown)
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Someone Knows Something about?
CBC documentary series in which filmmaker David Ridgen partners with grieving families to actively re-investigate cold cases, uncovering new leads across 10 seasons covering different unsolved cases from across Canada.
Is Someone Knows Something worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who value empathy, journalistic integrity, and collaborative investigations conducted alongside the victim's own family.
Who is Someone Knows Something for?
Someone Knows Something 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Someone Knows Something to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1 Ep 1 (Adrien McNaughton) or Season 5 (Kerrie Brown). As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Someone Knows Something?
Someone Knows Something is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, CBC Listen. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Someone Knows Something?
If you enjoy Someone Knows Something, you might also like: Bear Brook, In the Dark, Up and Vanished, The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Someone Knows Something" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Compassionate, investigative, serious
- Episode length
- 15-80 min per episode; 10 seasons; manageable per-season commitment
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- Canada
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