This podcast is so amazingly detailed and so well researched. I thought I knew the Susan Powell story until I heard this. Turns out the story I heard barely scratched the surface! Dave has a very enjoyable voice to listen to, which is a necessity for me. He does an amazing job telling this story and it is clear he spent immeasurable time researching and documenting everything. If you want a quick story, this isn’t for you. If you want something that you can spend days and days listening to, and taking an extremely deep dive into the psyche of a narcissist/psychopath, you will enjoy this!

Good podcast, but too much embellishment, poetic license, and bias. I prefer a narrator to focus on the facts. If we are listening to an interview, let me hear it from that person. Don’t “spice up” their words. This ain’t a novel. Also, don’t cloud the podcast with your opinions and feelings so much. Let me form my own.

I’m very picky about what podcasts I listen to (especially with true crime), and literally none of them have captured my mind and heart the way Cold has. There is no unnecessary filler— every episode is jam-packed with detailed information that host Dave Cawley painstakingly researched and assembled in a narrative that will both inform and utterly devastate you. I’ve listened to some of seasons 2 & 3, and they are promising to be just as good. Unbeatable investigative journalism on Mr. Cawley's part.

My young family moved to Utah (SL valley) in 2005. The Susan Powell case was the first big news story that really stuck with me. I remember thinking nobody in their right mind takes little kids camping in December. I knew Josh had killed his wife. Since then we have come to love this state and our children have lived from Ogden down to Provo over the years. My husband and I plan to retire in the next couple of years and our destination will be pine view area. Your newer cases are in this area so they caught my attention plus I am 60 so these missing ladies would have been around my age. Dave, thank you for your love and tenderness towards these victims. My heart absolutely breaks for their families. I have buried a child and can tell you there is no greater pain in this world. I have witnessed what our loss did to my other children. There are no words or enough justice in this life to heal a loss we carry each day. I hope your podcasts bring closure to these grieving families by shining light where it has dimmed over time. Thank you

This could have been a much more interesting podcast if it were edited down to eight episodes instead of 15. There was a lot of repetition and if you already know the outcome, some of the story was not that engaging. It was very well researched, reported, and edited.

Great podcast. Sensitivity towards the victims is immensely appreciated. I would like to hear more from that Reed Richards guy I find the prosecutors side extremely interesting.

Good production quality and the host definitely spent a long time writing and producing albeit with a slow progression of the narrative. I would say it’s less “investigative journalism/true crime” and more of just a retelling of specific case (again it was well done). There also feels like a strong focus on trying to portray a pro-religious undertone instead of investigating the crime. I would say if you want to follow along with a semi-suspenseful story this is a good option….if you want detailed investigative journalism, I’d pass.

Meticulous research combined with true sensitivity to victims? It actually exists. This podcast turns the genre in its head by advocating for the victims (and those like them) in each season in a way that doesn’t distract from the narrative but furthers it. Simply one of the top five in the history of true crime pods.

This is one of the most thoughtful and well put together podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The acoustics, conversation and intimacy of such a terrible subject is very respectfully presented. Also, Ellis Maxwells’ detective work and voice is addicting to listen to.

I love the amount of detail and research that goes into this show. It’s not like they just find some random stuff and make a few 1 hour long episodes. No. They actually put in the work and the research to come out with an amazing show. Easy 5 stars.

I LOVE your shows and investigations Dave Cawley! And will listen to anything you put out or suggest! Thanks for doing what you do and for going into such detail with these crimes!

I like this podcast. It drags on at times with repetitive details. Unfortunately, there is only so much information in the Yost & Warren cases that could likely be consolidated into 1/2 the episodes. The Powell case had much more detail which warranted a full season. I respect that you shine light on cold cases.

A bit over the top with the trigger warning. People that are that fragile don’t usually listen to true crime. A simple graphic warning is apropos.

Definitely my favorite podcast along with 2 others. This is my 3rd time Re listening to the series. Hoping new seasons ahead cuz the details are amazing, I put it on while I’m working. You really capture the emotions & it’s so well put together. It breaks my heart to know what all the victims of these tragedies went through, people need to know what happened to see the signs & be able to try to protect themselves. May they rest in peace

Season 2 is too drawn out and could have been told in half the time. I really appreciate the pure narration of the facts rather than the banter among 2-3 podcasters. But sometimes Dave takes it a bit too far. He could have just cited the Hifi Murder case as it affected Doug Lovell’s case, but to go into all that detail with the names of like 6-8 people only confused the matter. Also, please just read the narrative. The description of the night Joyce was abducted and murdered was peppered with, “if. Only. He. Had. Turned. Left…” or whatever was said. It is stilted and too dramatic. The story is horrible enough, we know that going in. Just narrate it! This is a very good podcast, great production. Just a bit less drama.

I am completely disturbed after season 1. It was so well done and so real! I felt like I was right there. It was very horrific and raw and real. I will always remember Susan Powell and her kids. Those poor innocent children. It’s absolutely devastating.

Best podcast, hands down. Dave has a perfect narrative voice and explains it so you’re visualizing the subjects and story in your mind. Well done! Michelin star worthy for podcasts 💕

Dave is an exceptional researcher and writer. He expresses the utmost respect and consideration for the victims. This is one of the most thorough and thoughtful podcasts I’ve listened to. Also it’s really nice that there aren’t adds every 10 minutes.

This podcast should be the gold standard for how cases like these are explored in this format. So respectful, mostly facts instead of personal opinions (and clear when opinions are shared), so much respect for the victims, clearly meant to move the cases forward, extra trigger warnings, and so much care taken all around. Not to mention the pledge to women spoken to by the narrator. 🥹 All around a job well done. Thank you!

Recently I stumbled upon this podcast and in honesty almost passed on listening to season 1 because I was familiar with the story. However, I began listening anyway and am very pleased to hear some police interviews, and other case details that I’ve not heard covered in other podcasts or media. This is a well researched and detailed look at not only the suspected crime itself, but what Susan went through before her disappearance. Thank you for giving her a voice.

I’m listening to season 1. He gives so much emphasis to who Susan was and it’s just so well done. Bravo.

Thank you Dave ! Your ending g so so powerful! Men standing up For women is the only way we can turn this around!! Blessings to you and your work!!

We need a 4th season please, Dave Cauley!!! ASAP!

This is well written. Dave reminds the audience of who each person is when they come up again. I found that really helpful for understanding. The only negative I have to say is that it is a bit too drawn out.

I started this podcast a while back but I stopped because I know how this ends. I wasn’t in the right mindset to handle what I knew was coming. When I returned to it I was reminded of how incredibly powerful a storyteller Dave is. And this is a horrific story. While I thought that I knew most of the details, this podcast brings so much more to light. I highly recommend that people honor Susan Powell by listening to it. We all want Susan to be found so that she can be returned to her family. It has been too long.

Riveting story.

Love this podcast!

Started listening to podcasts over the last year. Easily the best thought out, most well produced and written to this day. Thank you for telling the story of the victim so well

I’ve listened to another podcast regarding Susan Powell but it didn’t have this much care, research and detail. Great job! Two asides: Detective Maxwell should be a narrator for books! Great voice. And can I also say that this there no escape from Wil Wheaton! Is that not his voice reading some of the narration? 😆 Sounds so much like him.

I used to think West Valley botched the Susan & Josh Powell “debacle”. It was amazing to hear just how complicated and challenging it was for law enforcement. This case shows sociopaths don’t respond the way everyone else does and it can make investigating and prosecuting next to impossible. I really admire detective Ellis and appreciate his willingness to speak openly. He and the rest of them persisted in doing their best at a very hard job. Hope I can say the same at the end of my career. This podcast is well put together and presented. The case was so tragic, messy, and troubling it left us all wondering. Thanks for enlightening the public, despite the still unanswered questions.

I love this podcast, I love the deep dive into each victims life & tragic story. I love all the unreleased information we get with each case, all the new people that step forward to give more insight on the case, all the real audios, all the family members and friends that work with this podcasts in correlation to the case. This is a podcast that puts in the most effort to make these stories of each case well told with evidence and hard facts. Also, I love his voice, it’s definitely a voice that is podcast worthy.

I love this podcast. All 3 seasons were so well done and I can’t wait for the next season to come out! Impatiently waiting…

You think you know this case until you hear this. THE best deep dive on this case out there. An absolute must listen.

This show is one of the best productions I have heard for podcasts. It really gives a thorough insight for the cases. I highly recommend this program!

DEEP DIVE!!!

5 starts all the way around, but when Josh talks-I have to fast forward. The delivery, the heavy breathing-makes me want to drown my phone in bleach. #NotTodaySatan

So well done; excellent/extensive content and well presented. So much more of this tragic story to tell. I thought I was well informed on this case, this podcast was extremely informative and comprehensive.

All 3 seasons are fantastic. Incredibly thorough reporting with great delivery.

Many times when I listen to podcasts about cases, I feel like a lot is left undone. I enjoyed your thoroughness and detail and compassion as you investigated this case! I really also enjoyed how you ended the series by giving your opinion, even though with disclaimers and talking about the importance about supporting women in the situation’s. Well done!

Season 2 Justice for Joyce was impeccable until the final episode when the narrator became wishy-washy on the issue of the death penalty. Why go through all of that painstaking storytelling only to say that he won’t take a stand on whether the murderer ought to have been executed? Justice for Joyce would be swiftly ending the life of the evil man who violated and murdered her - not leaving him on death row living on taxpayer dollars for decades. All of the facts had been delivered clearly and without bias. Unbiased journalism can still come to a conclusion at the end while allowing the listener to come to his/her own conclusion through unbiased delivery of the facts.

So I’m a little late to Cold and I started with Sheree Warren and the worked my way back. All seasons where phenomenal. It’s clear that you’ve got a background in journalism and I so appreciate that you were doing more than just regurgitating facts about the case. I’m an avid true crime consumer and I know that some retellings can be distasteful. I never once got that feeling from you. You were always kind and so respectful and as a woman it was great to hear the recognition of the dangers so many of us face. I just finished the Susan Powell Case Files and it was equal parts amazing and heartbreaking. The story just shatters my heart but you went above and beyond on your research and reporting. You should be so proud of yourself. I imagine it’s difficult immersing yourself in these cases so sending all the love. But this is the type of true crime content that makes a difference. Thank you.

A friend recommended this series to me after I expressed how bored I had grown of my murder podcast pool. I am excited once again to listen to a new episode!

All 3 seasons are riveting. I finished all 3 in 2 weeks. I’m now left wanting more. 5+ stars!

Decently well-researched series and interviews, but I absolutely hate this talk of “innocent” or “well-behaved” girls because it perpetuates the damaging idea of the perfect/sympathetic victim. No victim is any less or more deserving of empathy or thorough investigation just because of their lifestyle or perceived innocence. There’s no such thing as bringing an attack upon themselves with what they’re wearing or what they do. Also, the father-daughter writing team really needs to expand their vocabulary beyond using the word “creepy” a million times to describe details of the case.

I have no doubt that Josh Powell killed Susan Powell. The story is one of tragedy and sorrow. The format of the podcast, though, is tedious and distracting from the facts of the case. The Cold podcast, at least Season 1, isn’t really about details/facts/evidence of cold cases as much as it is creating a narrative around a cold case based on the people who will sit down for an interview. Facts are interspersed sparsely between excessively loquacious narrations to fill time. While Season 1 has plenty of documented evidence presented, the listener must extract it from the narration. Since this is a ‘KSL’ and, as such, a mainstream media production, it isn’t surprising that ‘a’ story is being told instead of ‘the’ story…’the’ story being a presentation of the facts at face value. It reminds me why I don’t watch or get any news from KSL anymore. While worth the listen to hear the facts, realize that the process of stripping away the crime novel prose, alliteration, and unnecessary tangents to separate fact from conjecture is mind-numbing at times. Had the podcast been presented in a more straightforward manner it could have been completed in 3-4 podcasts. I’m sure, however, this was likely not the desired runtime for the producers. Still, with the exception of the final episode, it was worth the listen to hear many of the facts surrounding this terrible event. I would recommend skipping the final episode. It’s flawed conjecture distracts from the rest of the episodes.

Dave Cawley is a true investigative journalist in every sense of the word. Every episode is impeccably researched and eloquently delivered. I wouldn’t be surprised if Dave is able to help solve these cases. Thank you for a great, if at times heart wrenching listen.

I enjoy this podcast more than other true crime podcasts because Dave is factual, weaves the stories together based on timelines and important information, and doesn’t lead the listener down red herring plots just for the sake of drama. He also doesn’t make wild speculations about the facts and is honest when he is surmising about what happened. Overall enjoyable to listen to despite the delicate subject matter.

Very good podcasts. Although probably very difficult it would be interesting if there were others.

This podcast is amazing! I can’t stop listening to it.

Good show, but the host is so full of himself! “ look at me look at me”😂😂