The Hidden Third
Mariana van ZellerFrom Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist Mariana van Zeller comes THE HIDDEN THIRD, a weekly dive into the underground markets that quietly power a third of the global economy. Every episode Mariana sits down with people who know these worlds firsthand - the hustlers, smugglers, scammers, kingpins, and those trying to shut them down. The series reveals how they function, why they endure, and... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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On this episode of The Hidden Third, I interview Lee Harris — a channeler who claims to communicate with 88 intergalactic beings known as “The Z’s.” He reaches over 2 million people each month and leads a global spiritual community built around his t... more
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Frank Meeink's life runs parallel in many ways to one of the most powerful films ever made about hate in America — American History X. Except his story is real.
By 16 he was one of the... more
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Lola Blanc was 12 when a man at an LDS (Mormon) singles dance told her mother he was a prophet receiving direct revelation from God. No compound, no mass following — just a one-on-one sy... more
Special episode drop! We're excited to share an interview with Mariana on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Mariana talks about her long-running show, Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, her experiences in the field, and what she's taking on now. We hope yo... more
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- Thought this would be more fact based and objective podcast
I had high hopes when I started following and listening to this podcast but the more episodes in I get the way more one sided and tilted hard left it becomes. Mariana skewed so far from an objective conversation with the reporter she interviewed,Jacob Soboroff, calling him a really great and factual reporter with integrity was just straw that broke the camels back. I hadn’t listened to 5 minutes of that episode and knew that he may have done factual and objective journalism in the past but what ... more
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United Statesa month ago - Love it but very quiet
LOVE the content and the stories being shared, so interesting! But curious why it’s so quiet. You need the volume all the way up and still aren’t able to understand their voices when in your car compared to other pods. Again love the pod but wish it was a bit louder.
Apple Podcasts4travv26United Statesa month ago - Wonderful podcast — thoughtful interviews, great guests, just needs more balanced audio!
I love The Hidden Third — Mariana is such a thoughtful, natural interviewer, and the guests are always interesting, engaging, and well chosen. The conversations feel smart, curious, and easy to get drawn into, which makes it one of my favorite podcasts to unwind with.
My only small piece of feedback is on the audio levels. Sometimes the guest’s volume is noticeably louder than Mariana’s, so when I listen while falling asleep with a sleep timer, it can be hard to find the right volume. I’ll turn... more
Apple Podcasts5htatarUnited Statesa month ago - Great pod
But latestest episode mixed WAY too low. Run a loudness pass on the final mix set to -16 LUFS so we can hear it the way it was meant to be!
Apple Podcasts5Jammy D.United Statesa month ago - Almost There
I love the content! Powerful conversations. But, the volume needs to be balanced out. The dialogue is way too quiet and the commercial inserts end up frighteningly loud.
Apple Podcasts4JedHen23United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #16 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #105 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #90 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #210 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is The Hidden Third about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show explores underground economies, unraveling how illicit markets function and shape global systems. Through intimate conversations with survivors, reform advocates, investigators, and former criminals, episodes illuminate motives, systemic failures, and pathways toward accountability and reform. Interviews often blend personal journeys with broader policy and societal implications, offering hard-hitting insights into crime, enforcement, and resilience while showcasing a journalist's patient, probing interviewing style. Fans tend to value rigorous storytelling, nuanced ethics, and guests who bring lived experience to complex, high-stakes topics—making it compelling for listeners interested in true crime, justice, and the hidden forces... more
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Recent guests on The Hidden Third include:
1. Lola Blanc
2. Mariana van Zeller
3. Scott Budnick
4. Meagan Elizabeth
5. Amanda Knox
6. Shaka Senghor
7. Jan Broberg
8. Coss Marte
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