
COLD is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season.
Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave’s investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death.
Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the de... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

The Nancy Baird case file, kept away from prying eyes for decades, is at last released to COLD in 2023. Contained within are surprise revelations about the last people known to have seen Nancy alive. But when COLD host Dave Cawley’s investigation int... more
Days before his execution, serial killer Ted Bundy denied knowing anything about the disappearance of Nancy Baird. That didn’t stop police and the press from declaring Bundy the killer. That folklore loomed large for Nancy’s son, Brant. Meanwhile, on... more
A young man who demonstrated astonishing “powers” arrived in Utah five years following the disappearance of Nancy Baird. James Hydrick wowed police, including a former officer who investigated Nancy’s case, with his telekinetic abilities. James Hydri... more
Impatient customers lined up at the cash register late on the afternoon of Friday, July 4th, 1975. The gas station clerk, Nancy Perry Baird, was nowhere to be found. A police officer soon discovered Nancy’s purse, keys and car were left behind. So wa... more
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Honestly the best podcast I’ve ever listened to. Currently on my 3rd relisten of season 1
It is not necessarily a happy ending. But it is a podcast full of love, resilience and strength. It is a truth in a world full of questions. Artfully told, honest emotions and thoughtful in every aspect. I appreciated this story and how it was delivered.
I really appreciated you and your work, till the last minutes of the 2nd season.
As a victim myself, I felt that your little speech of solidarity was patriarchal, unnecessary, and super cringy 🥲
I really did true crime stuff. I’ve listened to many, many podcasts like this. The long format of this one with all the twists and turns and details has been a real special treat. Highly recommend.!
Really captivating!
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A narrative true-crime series that deeply explores missing persons and related investigations, often through the lens of long-running cases and community impact. Episodes weave archival material, firsthand testimonies, and careful investigative questions to illuminate how families cope, how investigators pursue leads, and how advocacy and technology (like genetic genealogy) are shaping resolution efforts. Notable strengths include empathetic storytelling, rigorous research, and a willingness to tackle complex social issues—ranging from ambiguous grief to cultural context within regional crime narratives. The format tends to blend personal perspectives with investigative journalism, making it a compelling pick for listeners who value thoroug... more
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COLD launched 8 years ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on COLD include:
1. Brant Baird
2. Heidi Holmberg
3. Tori Riddle
4. Jerry Jackson
5. Heidi Miller
6. Naomi Myrup
7. Matthew Myrup
8. Larry Cesspooch
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