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 | 131 | 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.
Foundling is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer
** If you have questions about the series, we will be publishing a subscriber on... more
Jess is shocked when she makes a new discovery about her birth mother.
Foundling is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer
** If you have questions about the series, we will be publishing a subscriber only bonus episo... more
Jess ignores a plea from her birth mother to stop searching for answers. She decides to track down her father.
Foundling is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer
** If you have questions about the series, we will be ... more
Jess’s DNA results lead her to a close blood relative, who has her own extraordinary story.
Foundling is a 6 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer
** If you have questions about the series, we will be publishing a subscr... more
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- Reel you in then pay up
Really enjoyed episodes 1-3 of ‘Foundling’ then unfortunately you don’t get to hear what happened from episode 4 unless you pay & subscriber. Won’t be listening again, or subscribing.
Apple Podcasts2Macey bower
United Kingdom21 days ago - Cheap trick
To hear remaining episodes you have to pay £50. In your dreams, I’ll avoid the observer from now.
Apple Podcasts1Hi-podUnited Kingdom22 days ago - Compelling & devastatingly unsubtle
This is a podcast that should come with a trigger warning for anyone who has experienced the complexities of relinquishment, adoption, grief, loss, trauma. Sadly, while utterly compelling, it’s devastating in its gratuitous pursuit of story above all else. I spent the first few episodes hoping against hope that the producers had the foresight to provide psychotherapeutic support to all involved.
The writer’s ownership of the story made me shudder - appropriating a traumatic event because it ha... more
Apple Podcasts1Lucy Jane CanUnited Kingdom22 days ago - Disgusting coverage
Honestly I don’t know what to say. This podcast seems to be focusing solely on placing all the blame on the mother and none on the father who… WAS HAVING AN AFFAIR and didn’t ever seem to stop the affair even after decades. The mother is villainized over and over and even after she calls the daughter and offer an explanation the daughter refuses then continues goes on basically saying her mother refused to give her answers even though the mother offered. This whole podcast was a shameful mone... more
Apple Podcasts1wigseyordjeu
United States24 days ago - Deep Water & The Walkers
Deep Water - Excellent podcast. Enjoyable to listen to. Journalists voice very nice to hear, no annoying traits like vocal fry. I was hooked on this story. Thanks, I subscribed to get rid of the annoying adverts. I’m looking forward to seeing what else The Observer has on here.
The Walkers - A really well done investigative podcast! Although, I found it difficult to tolerate having to listen to Rayner Winn’s speech impediment.
Apple Podcasts5Cheetah.2017
New Zealand24 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #191 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #26 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #81 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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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 131 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 Foundling include:
1. Ariel Bruce
2. Terry Hunt
3. Aldwyn Jones
4. Warren Evans
5. Jonathan Dutton
6. David Parsons
7. Vitomir Maričić
8. Talia Davidoff
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