The Trail Went Cold
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Trail Went Cold is a sleeper hit — Robin Warder does more original research than most, for a fraction of the audience. Exactly the careful, sustained work the genre needs more of."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
About this podcast
Robin Warder covers a new cold case every week — missing persons, unsolved murders, mysterious deaths — with a level of research that puts most true crime podcasts to shame. Gets far less attention than it deserves relative to its quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Trail Went Cold
What is The Trail Went Cold about?
Robin Warder covers a new cold case every week — missing persons, unsolved murders, mysterious deaths — with a level of research that puts most true crime podcasts to shame. Gets far less attention than it deserves relative to its quality.
Is The Trail Went Cold worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth a listen". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. Weekly cold case coverage by Robin Warder — quietly one of the best-researched podcasts in the genre.
Who is The Trail Went Cold for?
The Trail Went Cold is ideal for: Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of The Trail Went Cold to start with?
Start with whichever case title sounds most interesting to you.
Where can I listen to The Trail Went Cold?
The Trail Went Cold is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Trail Went Cold?
If you enjoy The Trail Went Cold, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, Serial, In the Dark. See our full "Podcasts Like The Trail Went Cold" page for more recommendations.
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- 6/10
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- Canada
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