Uncover (CBC)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Uncover's first season was the original NXIVM investigation — CBC cracked this story open before the world knew what NXIVM was, and it remains one of the best cult investigations in podcasting."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓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
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +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's investigative podcast series, each season pursuing a different story of hidden wrongdoing. Season 1 was a foundational investigation into NXIVM, the self-help organisation that functioned as a sex cult under Keith Raniere — predating the Netflix documentary by a year. Later seasons cover other cults and institutional abuses.
Best episode to start with
Season 1 Episode 1 — the NXIVM investigation is the strongest starting point
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Uncover (CBC) about?
CBC's investigative podcast series, each season pursuing a different story of hidden wrongdoing. Season 1 was a foundational investigation into NXIVM, the self-help organisation that functioned as a sex cult under Keith Raniere — predating the Netflix documentary by a year. Later seasons cover other cults and institutional abuses.
Is Uncover (CBC) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. True crime fans interested in cults, coercive control, and how dangerous organisations hide in plain sight; those who want original reporting rather than documentary recaps.
Who is Uncover (CBC) for?
Uncover (CBC) is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of Uncover (CBC) to start with?
We recommend starting with Season 1 Episode 1 — the NXIVM investigation is the strongest starting point. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Uncover (CBC)?
Uncover (CBC) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, CBC Listen. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Uncover (CBC)?
If you enjoy Uncover (CBC), you might also like: Dr. Death, In the Dark, Dirty John, Bag Man (MSNBC). See our full "Podcasts Like Uncover (CBC)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, measured, deeply unsettling
- Episode length
- 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- Canada
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