Foundling | Tortoise Investigates
The ObserverOn 6th October 1987, a newborn baby is found on the verge of a remote country lane in Suffolk. Police comb the area for clues and appeal for witnesses, but the mother is never found. The baby, Jess, is adopted. Journalist Lucy Greenwell has never forgotten the day when Jess was discovered. She was a child and lived nearby. For decades Lucy has wondered; what happened to Jess, and what could have d... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 132 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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Jess gets some surprising visitors and Lucy receives a call from Jess’s birth father.
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Jess is shocked when she makes a new discovery about her birth mother.
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Jess ignores a plea from her birth mother to stop searching for answers. She decides to track down her father.
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Jess’s DNA results lead her to a close blood relative, who has her own extraordinary story.
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- Foundling
As a child of an adoptée who is familiar with all the emotions that comes along with that, I found this podcast series both thought provoking and also completely frustrating and lacking basic empathy. Jess was never a foundling, and whilst her journey was completely frustrating for her and disappointing, I can’t fathom how she didn’t realise that with adoption comes messy families and a whole lot of pain for everyone involved. There’s not enough empathy for the biological mother either, although... more
Apple Podcasts2LoopsyLou233
United Kingdom10 days ago - I usually enjoy Tortoise Investigates, but Foundling misses the mark.
I have listened to most of the Tortoise Investigates series and enjoyed them, so giving less than 4 stars feels unfair. I particularly enjoyed Sweet Bobby, The Tavistock, The Walkers, Dangerous Memories and Lucky Boy.
However, as others have said, I found Foundling uncomfortable listening as it invades the privacy of way too many vulnerable people. I really struggled to see what the public benefit was and it didn’t feel right to listen to Jess’s story as entertainment. I listened to the whole s... more
Apple Podcasts4ChattySueUnited Kingdom11 days ago - Superb
This was a very well researched podcast. It was so interesting, and heartbreaking as well. What a strong woman
Apple Podcasts5A1914
Canada11 days ago - Great production with lots of twists and turns on a sad story
What a sad story for Jess, my heart breaks for her having been let down again and again. She’s an incredibly brave woman and I hope she find some peace.
Apple Podcasts5Fifih123United Kingdom13 days ago - Foundling
This should have been an interesting story, but it just isn’t. Plain dull. This is a 10 minute segment on Unsolved Mysteries.
Apple Podcasts2Meh9873
United States14 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #114 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #51 | United Kingdom/Trending |
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Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is Foundling about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast intricately examines the story behind Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir 'The Salt Path', which captivated audiences with its themes of struggle, healing, and nature. The investigation, led by reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou, questions the authenticity of Winn's narrative, exploring the discrepancies and hidden narratives that undermine the romanticized tale of resilience presented in the memoir. As revelations unfold regarding financial deceit and complex family dynamics, the podcast challenges listeners to discern truth from embellishment, deepening the conversation on the responsibilities of authors and the truthfulness in memoir writing. With a mix of emotional family testimonies and poignant storytelling, it addresses significan... more
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Foundling launched 5 years ago and published 132 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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1. Oldwyn Jones
2. Janet Barnicoat
3. Ariel Bruce
4. Terry Hunt
5. Aldwyn Jones
6. Warren Evans
7. Jonathan Dutton
8. David Parsons
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