
Last Man Standing is season 1 of Times Investigates - bringing you award-winning investigative and true crime podcasts from The Times and The Sunday Times
From war zones to suburban homes, pursuing brutal criminals and cult leaders, our podcasts go further than any other to uncover the truth
In season 1, war correspondent Anthony Loyd investigates the life - and fate - of his colleague John Cantli... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTrue Crime | |||

Manveen and Anthony travel to a maximum security prison in Iraq to meet a man who could hold the answer to what happened to John Cantlie. But will this ISIS prisoner reveal all? Or will Cantlie’s death remain a mystery?
Hosts: Manveen Rana and Antho... more
Four years on from the launch of their podcast, Anthony and Manveen are back exploring the the kidnap and disappearance of British photojournalist John Cantlie by ISIS in Syria, after a mysterious listener gets in contact.
Hosts: Manveen Rana and An... more
With his investigation reaching its final stages, Mario is given a name…
And could a change in the law mean a breakthrough for the Enniskillen families?
Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times.
Get in touch: mario.ledwith@thetimes.co.uk
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Mario speaks with a former IRA volunteer, who tells him something shocking about the bombing.
Deep into his investigation, Mario is left asking how high up did the decision to authorise the killing go?
Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Time... more
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One stated objective of this podcast, and the running theme throughout, was to try to identify the bombers. However this was never going to happen for libel reasons. A quick Google search will reveal articles identifying who sanctioned and executed this atrocity, along with the perverse motive for it. Where this podcast comes into its own is in the final episode when the concept of social justice is discussed.
I've only listened to the first season, Last Man Standing, but it was an incredible story.
I was based very near what a beautiful town ,we returned home just before this happened
i was in shock when I saw this on the news, such a friendly place.
Absolutely wonderful podcast, it has been captivating me like few podcasts, books or movies have. And the quality and depth of the investigation are just exceptional.
It goes on and on and on and on and on and on ……
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Investigative, true-crime and current-affairs storytelling with a strong emphasis on accountability, trauma, and the human impact of violence. Guests range from veterans of journalism and policy figures to family members of victims, often exploring unresolved questions, the ethics of reporting, and the pursuit of truth across decades. Production tends to blend on-the-record interviews, archival material, and personal narratives to illuminate complex cases, from conflict zones to domestic tragedies, with a clear focus on rigor, context, and accountability. A notable strength is the willingness to chase difficult names and difficult questions, while maintaining a respectful, human-centered approach that can feel intimate and authoritative for... more
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Recent guests on Last Man Standing include:
1. Nero Sereva
2. Shajul Islam
3. Daniel Rye
4. Jeroen Allemans
5. Danny Morrison
6. David Bolton
7. Denzil McDaniel
8. Clive Armstrong
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