
Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals.
Deep Cover Presents: Snowball. A special limited series from the Unravel Podcast team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Ollie Wards' family lost everything after their brus... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||

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All of the seasons are presented in an engaging tone set by Jake.
pretty unacceptable at this point
Wow! First off I love your voices and how you narrated the whole mess and puzzle! I also loved how you interviewed others you were involved, and Sarah herself! All I’ll say is Bravo! We need more podcasts narrated by you both! I was completely blown away and invested and intrigued!
Update: after telling a misleading and abbreviated version of the story, this team has been reaching back out to the community to try and create follow up episodes. If you had been accurate and told the whole story the first time you’d get fewer proverbial doors slammed in your faces. Twisting the narrative to create buzz has its drawbacks! As a local, a key detail most of the reviews that I have read are asking about was deliberately left out by the these three. They were told where to find the... more
I was “enjoying” (hard to enjoy a story like this) until we meet Leslie. WHAT A CON she is. I’m gobsmacked that anyone could listen to that conversation and think she has one iota of honesty. OOF Such a sweet, sweet family that got wrecked by this mentally ill woman. . I wish all of you peace.
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Deep Cover frequently explores deception, crime, and power through investigative journalism and first-hand accounts from victims, investigators, and industry insiders. Episodes span topics from con artistry and scams to corruption, missing persons cases, and high-profile political and criminal cases. The show stands out for its mix of meticulous reporting, compelling storytelling, and access to both federal perspectives and personal narratives, often spanning multiple countries and eras. Listeners can expect hard-hitting investigations, human-centered storytelling, and thoughtful discussions about trust, justice, and accountability. The format tends to balance archival context, expert commentary, and intimate interviews, making it engaging ... more
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Recent guests on Deep Cover include:
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2. Ollie Ward
3. Ollie Wards
4. Mark Gasanov
5. Beryl Howell
6. Rosemarie Coffee
7. Sarah Kavanaugh
8. Nicole Cavanaugh
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