The best true crime podcasts this October

The best true crime podcasts this October

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The final playlist: saying "goodbye"

After almost 400 episodes, six hosts and many (many) hours of podcast listening, Podcast Playlist's run is coming to an end.  For our final episode we wanted to share one final podcast playlist with you. A playlist to answer the question we are most frequently asked: what is your ...  Show more

FLASHBACK: CBC's David Common on catching scammers and the new Marketplace podcast

This week we're sharing a repeat of one of our favourite episodes from October. As a foreign correspondent, David Common's reporting has taken him to more than 80 countries, including warzones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine.  But these days he's staying a bit closer to home. Da ...  Show more

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Introducing "Dear Alana,"
Dear Alana,

A devout Colorado youth, Alana Chen, disappears from Boulder, leaving behind dozens of journals that reveal her aspiration to become a nun alongside fatal secrets about sexuality and faith. Host, Simon Kent Fung, who shares a strikingly similar past, embarks on a quest to uncover ...  Show more

Part 6: DEFILED
Dear Alana,

Alana enters treatment and comes clean to her family. While still actively seeking Conversion Therapy behind their back, she falls in love. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline b ...  Show more

Part 3: My Secret
Dear Alana,

With access to her 20 journals, Simon discovers Alana’s devotion and obsession with sin, Father Dave’s encroaching influence, and the secret she’s asked to keep. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide ...  Show more

Part 2: Father
Dear Alana,

Simon recounts his earlier calling to the priesthood. Alana sneaks out to church, and meets a controversial priest who advises her on becoming a nun. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis ...  Show more