Uncover (CBC)
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across 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". The community has rated it 9.0/10 overall. 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.
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.
What podcasts are similar to Uncover (CBC)?
If you enjoy Uncover (CBC), you might also like: Dr. Death, In the Dark, Anatomy of a Scam, Sweet Bobby. 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
- Country
- Canada
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