The Disappearance
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"CBC podcast series examining cases of people who have disappeared across Canada."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
CBC podcast series examining cases of people who have disappeared across Canada.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Disappearance
What is The Disappearance about?
CBC podcast series examining cases of people who have disappeared across Canada.
Is The Disappearance worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Canadian true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. CBC podcast series examining cases of people who have disappeared across Canada.
Who is The Disappearance for?
The Disappearance is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of The Disappearance to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to The Disappearance?
The Disappearance is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Disappearance?
If you enjoy The Disappearance, you might also like: Crime Beat, Someone Knows Something, The Trail Went Cold, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like The Disappearance" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 25-45 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- Canada
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