
Documentary
Foundling | Tortoise Investigates
The Observer
On 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 driven a mother to leave her child in such an isolated place? When Lucy tracks Jess down, she finds a woman already deep in her own search for the truth, and a story far more tangled than either of them expected. What unfolds is a tale of long-held secrets and unintended consequences that spirals out of Jess’s control.Foundling is a six-part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The ObserverTo binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 for 50% off an annual digital subscription.You'll get access to:This series and all our podcasts before anyone elseAd-free listening A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or onlineOr subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for access to this series and ad-free listening to Observer podcasts.Reporter - Lucy GreenwellProducer - Katie GunningOriginal theme music - Tom KinsellaSound design and additional music - Rowan BishopPodcast artwork - Blythe Walker SibthorpNarrative editor - Gary Marshall Editor - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing... The Walkers: The real Salt Path
7 sty 20263 min<p>Raynor Winn’s memoir <em>The Salt Path</em> was a bestseller and literary phenomenon with millions of people captivated by this true story of financial ruin, terminal illness, and healing through nature. Raynor Winn has since published two more books and <em>The Salt Path </em>has been adapted for the big screen, starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson.</p><br><p>At its heart it is a simple tale, of a couple embarking on a 630 mile trek in the face of stark adversity. When faced with nothing, they chose to walk.</p><br><p>But when reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou received a tip-off that the memoir may not be the "unflinchingly honest" account it claimed to be, suddenly things began to unravel. And the questions, about what is and isn't true, began mounting.</p><br><p>How far can you bend the truth before it begins to break?</p><br><p>Episode 1 will be available to listen on Tuesday 13th January.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to all 7 episodes on Tuesday 13th January.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content. Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou</p><br><p>Producer - Matt Russell</p><br><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><br><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><br><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><br><p>Executive producer - Jasper Corbett</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In good faith | Deep Water Ep6
16 gru 202539 min<p>After weeks of chasing him, Lydia finally speaks to Vitomir Maričić, the Croatian freediver at the heart of the scandal – and he tells his side of the story.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Click Bait | Deep Water Ep5
9 gru 202529 min<p>An anti-doping officer tells Lydia that drugs are only considered a problem in freediving on social media, and in podcasts. She learns the problem is bigger, and more complex, and more corrupt, than she realised. </p><br><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Don’t hold your breath | Deep Water Ep4
2 gru 202527 min<p>The CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency – and the man who caught Lance Armstrong – has advice for Lydia. It’s not what she’s expecting.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

In the bag | Deep Water Ep3
25 lis 202531 min<p>Vertical Blue, 2023, the moment the doping scandal erupts. The competition organiser, William Trubridge, recounts his plan to catch the dopers – and Lydia investigates the fallout of a very controversial drugs bust.</p><br><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Fair Play | Deep Water Ep2
18 lis 202526 min<p>Lydia travels to Kalamata, Greece, a renowned freediving spot to investigate the doping allegations. What substances are athletes meant to be taking? And what are the risks – to them, and to the sport she loves?</p><br><p>To listen to all six episodes of Deep Water subscribe to The Observer where you can access all Tortoise Investigates series. It’s easy to subscribe: sign up on Apple or Spotify or directly at <u><a href="http://observer.co.uk/subscribe/audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk/subscribe/audio</a></u>, where you can use the code AUDIO50 for 50% off. </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Depth Wish | Deep Water Ep1
18 lis 202526 min<p>Three years ago, travel writer Lydia Gard discovered freediving. An extreme and beautiful sport defined by one objective: to dive as deep as you can on one single breath. It soon became a calling. Then, she stumbled on a darker side of the sport. Rumours that a group of top divers were doping to go deeper.</p><br><p>To listen to all six episodes of Deep Water subscribe to The Observer where you can access all Tortoise Investigates series. It’s easy to subscribe: sign up on Apple or Spotify or directly at <u><a href="http://observer.co.uk/subscribe/audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk/subscribe/audio</a></u>, where you can use the code AUDIO50 for 50% off. </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing ... Deep Water
11 lis 20254 min<p>Three years ago travel writer Lydia Gard discovered freediving almost by accident. It’s an extreme and beautiful sport defined by one simple objective: to dive as deep as you can on one single breath. Record holders are now routinely diving to more than 120 metres, pushing the sport and their bodies to find out what’s humanly possible.</p><br><p>Through her coach, Lydia was drawn into a small but fanatical community of competition athletes all united in their drive for depth, and that’s where she stumbled on a darker side of the sport. Rumours swirled that a group of top divers were doping to get deeper, faster. </p><br><p>As the community began to turn on each other over the allegations, one prominent diver decided to take the law into his own hands. A secret sting operation was meant to put an end to the problem by bringing the alleged dopers out of the dark, and into the light. But the issue hasn't gone away. And now, a lot of people who’ve been too scared to speak up, are ready to talk. </p><br><p>Episode 1 will be available to listen to on Tuesday 18th November.</p><p>Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series on Tuesday 18th November.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><br><p>Reporter - Lydia Gard </p><br><p>Producer - Gary Marshall. </p><br><p>Music supervision and sound design - Karla Patella</p><br><p>Sound design - Rowan Bishop</p><br><p>Podcast artwork - Lola Williams </p><br><p>Fact checking - Poppy Bullard, Katie Gunning, Amalie Sortland, Madeleine Parr & Jess Swinburne </p><br><p>Executive producer - Basia Cummings </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Myths and monsters | The Lab Detective Ep4
5 sie 202535 min<p>Rachel Sylvester travels to Greece to investigate whether genetic science could change the story in the case of Roula Pispirigou – a mother who was convicted of killing her three young children just last year.</p><br><p>Our thanks to <a href="https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04-28_science-uncovered-the-truth-of-why-my-children-died-and-set-me-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Francis Crick Institute</a> for sharing recordings and insights. </p><br><p>Reporter: Rachel Sylvester</p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Music supervisor: Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design: Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><br><p><em>This episode is sponsored by The Life of Chuck. Join us across the UK for a preview screening on Wednesday 13 August, before it hits cinemas nationwide on 20 August. Find the locations and book now at </em><a href="http://seeitfirst.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>SEEITFIRST.COM</em></a><em> and enter the code CHUCK.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Science versus the law | The Lab Detective Ep3
29 lip 202534 min<p>Scientist Carola Vinuesa and her team test their extraordinary genetic discovery in a court of law.</p><br><p>Our thanks to <a href="https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04-28_science-uncovered-the-truth-of-why-my-children-died-and-set-me-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Francis Crick Institute</a> for sharing recordings and insights. </p><br><p>Reporter: Rachel Sylvester</p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Music supervisor: Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design: Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The eureka moment | The Lab Detective Ep2
22 lip 202538 min<p>Kathleen Folbigg is just trying to survive. She’s a grieving mother, sentenced to life in jail for killing her four infant children. That is, until a small group of people start to question whether she might be the victim of a terrible miscarriage of justice.</p><br><p>Our thanks to <a href="https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04-28_science-uncovered-the-truth-of-why-my-children-died-and-set-me-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Francis Crick Institute</a> for sharing recordings and insights. </p><br><p>Reporter: Rachel Sylvester</p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Music supervisor: Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design: Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Three is murder | The Lab Detective Ep1
22 lip 202541 min<p>Journalist Rachel Sylvester investigates the case of 'Australia's worst serial killer'. And discovers, in a story about mothers who have been accused of murdering their own children, there is one man who connects them all: a doctor called Roy Meadow.</p><br><p>Our thanks to <a href="https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04-28_science-uncovered-the-truth-of-why-my-children-died-and-set-me-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Francis Crick Institute</a> for sharing recordings and insights. </p><br><p>Reporter: Rachel Sylvester</p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Music supervisor: Karla Patella</p><p>Sound design: Rowan Bishop</p><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing...The Lab Detective
15 lip 20254 min<p>Introducing...The Lab Detective</p><br><p>Kathleen Folbigg experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder. </p><br><p>She was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail. </p><br><p>Until a different type of detective entered her life. A scientist working in a lab who uncovered the truth behind the deaths. </p><br><p>This is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, but as journalist Rachel Sylvester starts to investigate how this happened, she learns that Kathleen is not alone – other mothers have endured the same fate, and may also be in prison. </p><br><p>The Lab Detective is a story about the power of science, and the determination of those searching for the truth.</p><br><p>The full series is available to listen now. </p><br><p>Reporters: Rachel Sylvester </p><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><p>Executive editor: Basia Cummings </p><p>Music supervisor: Karla Patella </p><p>Sound design: Rowan Bishop </p><p>Artwork: Lola Williams </p><p>Fact checking: Ada Barume and Madeline Parr</p><br><p><em>Our thanks to </em><a href="https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04-28_science-uncovered-the-truth-of-why-my-children-died-and-set-me-free" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Francis Crick Institute</a><em> for sharing recordings and insights.</em></p><p><em>Watch a </em><a href="http://www.crick.ac.uk/genomics-video" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">short documentary</a><em> on the genomics team behind Kathleen Folbigg's case filmed at the Crick</em></p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer:</p><br><p>Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><p>Head to our website <a href="http://observer.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">observer.co.uk</a> </p><p>Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact <a href="mailto:hello@tortoisemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@tortoisemedia.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

An update on the story | Lucky Boy
6 cze 20253 min<p>When Lucky Boy launched back in March, there was an important detail that didn't make it into the podcast, for legal reasons: the team had discovered that they weren’t the only people who had been investigating the allegations made by Gareth - the Metropolitan Police had been too. </p><br><p>Now, reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou has an update.</p><br><p>To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content head to our website observer.co.uk </p><br><p>Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Lucky Boys | Lucky Boy Ep4
10 mar 202552 min<p>Sally Anne Bowen doesn’t want to speak about her relationship with Gareth, but it turns out there is a way of hearing her version of events. And after months of searching, Chloe gets a message from another ‘lucky boy’. </p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The school | Lucky Boy Ep3
4 mar 202541 min<p>Chloe hears from a former teacher who seems to support what Gareth believes - that there was a cover-up. And it’s still going on today.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The relationship | Lucky Boy Ep2
25 lut 202545 min<p>Gareth is convinced that his memories are true and that there are plenty of witnesses who can corroborate his story, so why will no one help him? </p><br><p><br></p><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing...Lucky Boy
25 lut 20253 min<p>Gareth’s whole life has been defined by a relationship he had 35 years ago when, as a 14-year-old schoolboy, he fell in love with an attractive young teacher at his school. He spent most afternoons in her bedroom and thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. But when she walked out of his life everything started to unravel. </p><br><p><em>Lucky Boy</em> is a new four-part series in which Chloe Hadjimatheou asks who gets to be a perpetrator and a victim.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p>Reported and produced by: Chloe Hadjimatheou and Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Sound design: Hannah Varrall</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Lola Williams</p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

A star is born | Elon's Spies Ep4
12 lis 202430 min<p>When Donald Trump declared victory in the US presidential election, he told an adoring crowd that "a star is born". He was referring to Elon Musk.</p><br><p>After months of reporting on the billionaire's use of private investigators, Alexi asks whether the insights he gained from that investigation reveal how Musk will operate in his new political era, and what that means for everything in his orbit.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Reported and produced by: Alexi Mostrous, Gary Marshall, Matt Russell & Patricia Clarke</p><br><p>Sound design: Bart Warshaw</p><br><p>Original Music: Tom Kinsella</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill </p><br><p>Executive producer: Basia Cummings</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Amber | Elon's Spies Ep3
22 paź 202441 min<p>To his surprise, Alexi finds himself speaking to a local reporter at the Gold Coast Bulletin in Australia. It’s not where he thought the story would take him but it reveals a new case involving Elon and his spies. </p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Reporter: Alexi Mostrous</p><br><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill </p><br><p>Executive producer: Ceri Thomas</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Horrible human being | Elon's Spies Ep2
15 paź 202437 min<p>When Martin Tripp worked at Tesla, he took the advice of his boss Elon Musk - if you discover a problem, tell me about it. But when Martin shares his concerns, his world begins to spiral out of control. </p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Reporter: Alexi Mostrous</p><br><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill </p><br><p>Executive producer: Ceri Thomas</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Pedo guy | Elon's Spies Ep1
8 paź 202439 min<p>In 2018, Vernon Unsworth is at the centre of a global news story. He plays a crucial role in rescuing a young football team who became trapped in a flooded cave system. Overnight, he is a hero. But there’s a darker side of his story that’s less well known. That’s where Elon Musk and his private investigators come in. </p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p><br></p><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Reporter: Alexi Mostrous</p><br><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill </p><br><p>Executive producer: Ceri Thomas</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing...Elon's Spies
1 paź 20243 min<p>Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser. </p><br><p>But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known.</p><br><p>Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own life. </p><br><p>Episode 1 is available on Tuesday 8th October, with episodes releasing weekly. To get ad-free access and binge listen to all 3 episodes on Tuesday 8th October, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by becoming a Tortoise member.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>You can find out more about Tortoise:</p><br><p>Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Reporter: Alexi Mostrous</p><br><p>Producer: Gary Marshall</p><br><p>Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><br><p>Podcast artwork: Jon Hill </p><br><p>Executive producer: Ceri Thomas</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The lawsuit | Master Ep 7
14 wrz 202428 min<p>Neil Gaiman faces a lawsuit in the United States. The first woman to come forward and accuse the best-selling author of sexual assault has filed a complaint against him and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer. In this episode she explains why she’s taking action. Neil Gaiman denies the allegations and says he has <em>‘never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.’</em></p><br><p>Reporter: Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning</p><p>Sound Design: Dominic Delargy</p><p>Artwork: Lola Williams</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p>Published: 18/02/2025</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The phone calls | Master Ep 6
12 wrz 202455 min<p>A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman.</p><br><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Matt Russell</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p><em>To find out more about Tortoise:</em></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member</em></a><em> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The NDAs | Master Ep 5
12 wrz 202440 min<p>Almost a month since the investigation where two women came forward with allegations that the author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted them - allegations he strenuously denied - more women have come forward. Including another woman made to sign a non-disclosure agreement.</p><br><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning and Matt Russell</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p><em>To find out more about Tortoise:</em></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member</em></a><em> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The fan | Master Ep 4
12 wrz 202443 min<p>The second woman to allege Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her first met him as an 18-year-old fan. They began a consensual sexual relationship two years later. She alleges he was abusive and once penetrated her without her consent. He strenuously denies any unlawful behaviour and maintains all their sex was consensual.</p><br><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p><em>To find out more about Tortoise:</em></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member</em></a><em> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The pond | Master Ep 3
12 wrz 202435 min<p>New Zealand police tell the former nanny there isn’t enough evidence to actively pursue her sexual assault complaint against Neil Gaiman. He says he offered himself up for an interview with the police. But the facts may indicate otherwise.</p><br><p>Clip: 1968 interview with Neil Gaiman - BBC </p><p>Clip: Big Bang Theory, series 11, episode 21 - CBS/Warner Bros</p><p>Clip: Newsnight - BBC </p><p>Clip: William Morrow 2014</p><p>Clip: Politics and Prose bookstore 2013</p><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Whatsapps | Master Ep 2
12 wrz 202449 min<p>The former nanny who alleges Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her shares her WhatsApp messages with him. The messages appear friendly and affectionate. He says they’re evidence that she consented to sex with him. But is there another way of reading them?</p><br><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p><em>To find out more about Tortoise:</em></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member</em></a><em> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The bath | Master Ep 1
12 wrz 202457 min<p>Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage. Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.</p><br><p>Clip: The Sandman trailer - DDC comics / Netflix </p><p>Clip: The Ocean at the End of the Lane trailer - National theatre </p><p>Clip: The Simpsons - Disney</p><p>Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson</p><p>Producer: Katie Gunning</p><p>Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne</p><p>Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella</p><p>Series editor: Matt Russell</p><p>Editor: Jasper Corbett</p><br><p><em>To find out more about Tortoise:</em></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Download</em></a><em> the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists</em></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Subscribe</em></a><em> to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content</em></p><p><a href="https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Become a member</em></a><em> and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more</em></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>



