Quick take
True crime fans who enjoy amateur investigators uncovering new leads in real time; those who want a sense of participatory investigation.
Verdict: Must listen. Up and Vanished turned a cold case into a live investigation — Tara Grinstead's disappearance led to two arrests partly thanks to this podcast and its millions of engaged listeners.
About this podcast
Documentary podcast by filmmaker-turned-investigator Payne Lindsey investigating the 2005 disappearance of Georgia schoolteacher Tara Grinstead — a cold case that eventually led to two arrests, partly thanks to the podcast's outreach.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Up and Vanished?
- True crime fans who enjoy amateur investigators uncovering new leads in real time; those who want a sense of participatory investigation.
- Is Up and Vanished worth listening to?
- Must listen. Up and Vanished turned a cold case into a live investigation — Tara Grinstead's disappearance led to two arrests partly thanks to this podcast and its millions of engaged listeners.
- Where can I listen to Up and Vanished?
- Up and Vanished is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart.
- Where should I start with Up and Vanished?
- Start with: S1 Ep1 — start from the very beginning
- What format is Up and Vanished?
- Serialized — approximately 30-60 min per episode; 195 episodes across multiple seasons; over 800M downloads each.
- What type of crime does Up and Vanished cover?
- Up and Vanished covers Missing Person, Cold Case, Murder.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Conversational, investigative, tense
- Episode length
- 30-60 min per episode; 195 episodes across multiple seasons; over 800M downloads
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Best to start
- S1 Ep1 — start from the very beginning
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