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The Veil is a chilling true crime podcast that pulls listeners deep into the world’s darkest and most haunting cases. Hosted by Ryan Wolf, each episode is crafted like an immersive thriller - a story told not just through facts, but through atmosphere, tension, and detail that makes you feel as though you’re standing inside the crime scene itself.

These are not urban legends or ghost stories; ever... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes55Foundeda year ago
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True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture

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Elly Warren was 20, from Mordialloc in Melbourne, six weeks into a marine conservation placement and days from flying home to study marine biology. On the night of 8 November 2016 she was last seen outside a bar in Tofo, about half past eleven. At fi... more

At 2.08am on 8 March 1973, two drums of petrol were lit in the foyer beneath the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub. Fifteen people died upstairs of carbon monoxide poisoning, in a first-floor room with one obstructed exit. Every one of them was dead before ... more

In July 2011 Bruce Mouat came home drunk from a work function at 1am. Workmates walked him to his own front door. Minutes later he went backwards down the concrete steps outside it. He was 48, worked at the local dairy factory, and led the Taranaki A... more

On a quiet winter Saturday in 1979, three separate passengers rode the Ghost Train at Sydney's Luna Park, saw a small fire burning inside an imitation fireplace, and thought it was part of the show. Minutes later the ride was an inferno. Seven people... more

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Ryan Wolf
Host of The Veil, narrator and interviewer; appears across episodes as lead storyteller and investigative guide.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Not bad but research is a little lacking

    Re: The Princes in the Tower

    Mancini never got anywhere near the court, he didn’t speak English and relied heavily on rumours from the docks.

    You glossed over Philippa Langley’s investigation. She has earned more respect than she is shown by some of her fellow historians. The documents her team have discovered certainly warrant a rethink of the popular historic account.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A-History-Buff
    Australia9 days ago
  • Best NZ True Crime

    I’m a true crime addict, mainly love UK shows, but this, friends, this is a gem in our own back garden. Listen to the gentle handling of dark tales.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lauraohlaura
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Proper nouns of places all mispronounced.

    It’s really important to get place names and proper nouns right as per local usage.

    Viscount is promised Vycount. ( no s ) Worcestershire is promised Woostershir. (Like sir at the end).

    Gloucestershire or Gloucester is prof Fed Gloster or Glostershir. Or shire. Bowraville is like a bow in a shoe lace. Not a bow on stage. Warwick is pronounced Warick.

    Salisbury is Sawlzbree. If you’re a New Zealander ( Kiwi) and province New Zealand names properly, extend a minimum courtesy to other places. Ne... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Trexmonst
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    You’ve managed to tell these stories in an empathetic and engaging way. Although I know many of the Australian ones already, I’ve enjoyed listening to your episodes on them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snap7705
    Australia3 months ago
  • Enjoy, but..

    Good podcast but the constant forced references to “the veil” in each episode get very cringey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT2499T
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Positive remarks emphasize respectful handling of victims and the depth of case reconstructions.
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Listeners praise the host's empathetic, well-researched storytelling and strong investigative credibility.
Fans highlight the show's ability to present familiar cases with fresh angles and rigorous detail.

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Apple Podcasts
#221
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#163
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#55
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#236
France/True Crime
Spotify
#48
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#15
New Zealand/Trending

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What is The Veil about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers immersive, cinematic true crime storytelling in compact 30-minute episodes, focusing on detailed case reconstructions, forensic nuances, and the social impact of murders, disappearances, and trials. Across recent episodes, the host guides listeners through careful timelines, witness accounts, and evidence while weaving atmosphere and tension to reveal what is known and what remains unresolved. Noteworthy are long-running series formats (Pacific/National case clusters) and a willingness to revisit familiar cases with fresh angles, all presented with meticulous narration and a sober, respectful tone that emphasizes victims and context over sensationalism.

Key strengths include: a strong narrative voice that blends journalis... more

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