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Eric Robinson
Uinta Triangle
Uinta Mountains
Susan Powell
Josh Powell
Marilyn Kulstra
Domestic Abuse
KSL Podcasts
Julia Geisler
Yellowstone Creek
Marilyn Koolstra
Duchesne County Sheriff
Norma Jean Countryman
Flight 293
New Zealand
Cascade Saddle
Lemonada Media
Search and Rescue
Brianna Martinez
Investigative Journalism

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes95Founded8 years ago
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True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Brant Baird
Named son of Nancy Baird and central figure in recounting the disappearance
Family of Nancy Baird
Episode: Blamed on Bundy | The Book of Regrets | 3
Heidi Holmberg
Daughter who endured abuse in the family; testified in Idaho case
Family of Nancy Baird
Episode: Blamed on Bundy | The Book of Regrets | 3
Tori Riddle
Daughter who endured abuse by her father alongside Heidi
Family of Nancy Baird
Episode: Blamed on Bundy | The Book of Regrets | 3
Jerry Jackson
Former spouse of Tom Jackson; mother to Heidi and Tori
Family of Nancy Baird
Episode: Blamed on Bundy | The Book of Regrets | 3
Heidi Miller
Daughter of Sherry Black, advocate and founder of the Sherry Black Foundation
Sherry Black Foundation
Episode: The Susan Powell Case Files | Ambiguous Grief | Bonus Episode 12
Naomi Myrup
Benjamin's mother, interviewee
Family
Episode: Lost Boy
Matthew Myrup
Benjamin's father, interviewee
Family
Episode: Lost Boy
Larry Cesspooch
Ute language storyteller and cultural expert
Ute Nation / Trillek
Episode: Ute Words
Aaron Mason
Host of Gardens of Evil, Inside the Zion Society Cult
Gardens of Evil producer and narrator
Episode: Listen now: Gardens of Evil

Host

Dave Cawley
Host of Cold podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46.7k ratings
  • The Best

    Honestly the best podcast I’ve ever listened to. Currently on my 3rd relisten of season 1

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hilljhan7
    United States2 months ago
  • UNITA Triangle

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyH318
    United States2 months ago
  • Mansplaining at its finest

    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 🥲

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wisdom Rosewood
    Israel3 months ago
  • So Great - Long Form is Superb

    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.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krismoney33
    United States3 months ago
  • Great true crime podcast

    Really captivating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LR111291
    United States4 months ago

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Fans appreciate careful journalism that avoids sensationalism and overclaims.
Listeners praise empathetic storytelling and rigorous research that treats victims with dignity.

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#195
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Apple Podcasts
#32
United States/True Crime
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#55
Canada/True Crime
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#64
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#78
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#204
Italy/True Crime

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Frequently Asked Questions About COLD

What is COLD about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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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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