

COLD TAPES
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Step into the Antarctic and unleash your inner detective with COLD TAPES for the chance to win Super Sleuth of the Year 2025 and £10,000 at https://coldtapes.comSet against the backdrop of Antarctica's six-month Winter Over, which is marked by perpetual darkness and isolation, our story delves into the intertwined lives and claustrophobic relationships of a small group of international scientists and crew stationed on a remote research base, Bowers Wilson. In addition to the extreme conditions, the research station crackles with sexual tension, unexplained mysterious psychotic events, hidden criminal pasts and strange global conspiracy theories, thrusting any wannabe detectives into a gripping narrative surrounding the mysterious death of 33-year-old behavioural scientist Andrew Fairfield. With only sixteen people left on the base, the murderer must be one of them.Join the diligent and obsessive DCI Tessa McCallister, as she works around the clock to spearhead the police investigation from the UK and solve the murder from over 9,000 miles away.Start your investigation from 15th April and head to coldtapes.com to charge your suspect. Pay £5 to access the entire investigation instantly ad-free PLUS your ticket to enter the competition*.The winner will receive the prestigious award of Super Sleuth of the Year at CrimeCon 2025 and a £10,000 reward.*Over 18s and residents of Great Britain only. Ts&Cs apply.Wondery+ subscribers can access episodes of COLD TAPES early and ad-free!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldtapesofficial/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldtapespod
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Apr 21, 2024 • 13min
File 006: Johan Gunnarsson
Johan Gunnarsson discusses overseeing operations in harsh environments, maintaining a farm while away from family, insights on Antarctic research missions, skepticism about personality tests, and concerns about his background and behavior.

Apr 21, 2024 • 12min
File 005: Maria Flores
Investigation subject Maria Flores discusses measuring glacial ice melt in Antarctica. The podcast explores motivations for wintering over, sharing expectations, and navigating relationships in extreme conditions. It delves into maintaining objectivity in research despite personal relationships.

Apr 14, 2024 • 19min
File 004: Post-mortem
Bestselling author Patricia Cornwell discusses the detailed post-mortem examination of a suspicious death, analyzing clothing, wounds, tattoos, blood alcohol content, and potential foul play.

Apr 14, 2024 • 20min
File 003: Bowers Wilson
Guest Bowers Wilson discusses Winter Over Syndrome, night expeditions, personnel procedures, and isolation challenges at a remote Antarctic base. The podcast explores the dynamics of 'ice wives' and practical investigation tasks amidst disturbing discoveries and safety protocols during a lockdown scenario.

Apr 14, 2024 • 15min
File 002: Khione Industries
Detective delves into mysterious death at Antarctic base with no drugs policy. Investigation explores mental resilience needed to endure darkness and solitude. Planning crew interviews at Keone base raises safety concerns and urgency for resolution.

Apr 14, 2024 • 10min
File 001: Operation Antelope
DCI McAlister investigates a mysterious death in Antarctica, facing jurisdictional hurdles. The discovery of a body leads to suspicions of foul play, with a focus on missing clothing layers. A team led by Detective Sergeant Balsara works urgently on the case, conducting interviews and background checks.

Apr 10, 2024 • 57sec
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1min
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Step into the Antarctic and unleash your inner detective with COLD TAPES: WINTER OVER, the murder mystery podcast game. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices