COLD TAPES
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.com
Set 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
Episodes
File 084: The Reveal
Tessa finally hears the truth about who killed Drew. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25/02/25•24m 53s
File 083: The Lie
Under Caution 09.20 GMT 27th June 2023. Fragile realities on crumbling foundations. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/01/25•28m 21s
File 082: No Comment
Under Caution 08.30 GMT 27th June 2023. A coward hides in the dark. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/12/24•14m 14s
File 081: Crime of Passion
Under Caution 05:46 GMT 27th June 2023. What is a truth? What is a lie? What do they know? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/12/24•27m 48s
File 080: The Download
Under Caution 04:33 GMT 27th June 2023. Screen-grabbing guilt. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/12/24•26m 16s
File 079: Social Suicide
Under Caution 03.32 GMT 27th June 2023. TikTok Flop. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/24•21m 9s
File 078: Crossing Lines
Under Caution 02.03 GMT 27th June 2023. Sex, lies and audiotape. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/12/24•27m 42s
File 077: Turning The Screw
Under Caution 01.02 GMT 27th June 2023. Killer wind-up merchant. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/11/24•12m 8s
File 076: A Long Walk
Under Caution 00.03 GMT 27th June 2023. Returning to the scene of crime. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/11/24•24m 42s
File 075: Family Ties
Under Caution 22.58 GMT 26th June 2023. Blood is thicker than ice. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/24•20m 36s
File 074: Inappropriate Behaviour
Under Caution 22.04 GMT 26th June 2023. A line is crossed. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/11/24•19m 27s
File 073: Gloves Off
Police HQ 21.00 GMT 26th June 2023. Light the fuse and watch it blow. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/10/24•26m 57s
File 072: Digital Forensics Findings
Call: 20.05 26th June 2023. The palm of the hand holds the destiny. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/10/24•18m 21s
File 071: The Search
Call: UNKNOWN TIME 26th June 2023. The merits of the search are revealed. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/10/24•6m 39s
File 070: Bloods
Call: 19.04 GMT 26th June 2023. If the coat fits wear it! Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07/10/24•10m 44s
File 069: Psychology
Police HQ 17.45 GMT 26th June 2023. Syndrome debunked. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30/09/24•16m 29s
File 068: Catch Up
Police HQ 17.00 GMT 26th June 2023. Where are we at? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/09/24•11m 44s
File 067: Renwick
Police interview: 06.46 GMT 26th June 2023. The Sedative Effect. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16/09/24•21m 57s
File 066: Hernandez
Police interview: 06.02 GMT 26th June 2023. Alternative theories. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09/09/24•20m 24s
File 065: Coetzee
Police interview: 05.30 GMT 26th June 2023. Staring into the abyss. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/09/24•26m 38s
File 064: Cooper
Police interview: UNKNOWN GMT 26th June 2023. A flirt with death. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26/08/24•19m 55s
File 063: Meissner
Police interview: 03:36 GMT 26th June 2023. Messing with their minds. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19/08/24•23m 9s
FIle 062: Anderson
Police interview: 03:02 GMT 26th June 2023. Revelations that hurt and the unsaid pain. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/08/24•39m 18s
File 061: Schulz
Police interview: 02:23 GMT 26th June 2023. It's all fun until someone gets hurt. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/08/24•21m 58s
Dangerous Memories: Episode 1 - That amazing healer lady
Here's a special treat for all Cold Tapes listeners. This is episode 1 of 6 of Dangerous Memories. A group of well-heeled young English women hear about an intriguing therapist figure, who describes herself as a ‘teacher of personal development’. One by one they start to visit her for sessions and, for some, it will lead to disastrous consequences. You can listen to more episodes wherever you get your podcasts. To binge-listen to the entire series ad-free and early-access, subscribe to Tortoise+ or become a Tortoise member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/08/24•38m 35s
File 060: Chabal
Police interview: 01:40 GMT 26th June 2023. Keep the kettle on the stove and turn up the heat. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/07/24•27m 45s
File 059: Sorensen
Police interview: 01:08 GMT 26th June 2023. Not fit to work. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/07/24•25m 58s
File 058: Karlsen
Police interview: 00:30 GMT 26th June 2023. Withdrawing from the group. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15/07/24•26m 44s
File 057: Fortin
Police interview: 00:02 GMT 26th June 2023. Pushing his luck. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/07/24•27m 40s
File 056: Williams
Police interview: 23.00 GMT 25th June 2023. A programme for control. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01/07/24•23m 0s
File 055: Lombardi
Police interview: 21.55 GMT 25th June 2023. The memories leave a scar. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/06/24•41m 38s
Who killed Drew?
Think you know the answer already? Head to https://coldtapes.com for your chance to win £10k.Access all files immediately and ad-free for £5.T&Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24/06/24•2m 39s
File 054: Gunnarsson
Police interview: 21.30 GMT 25th June 2023. Is there a protocol for murder? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/06/24•30m 24s
File 053: Flores
Police interview: 21.00 GMT 25th June 2023. Heartbroken or cold-hearted? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/06/24•30m 19s
File 052: Batra
Police interview: 20:00 GMT 25th June 2023. Blood Spatter not Splatter. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/06/24•29m 30s
File 051: Toxicology
Toxicology download. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/05/24•11m 33s
File 050: Last Entry
DREW DIARY - 19th June 2023. A final word. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•8m 46s
File 049: Boiling Point
DREW DIARY - 15th June 2023. Tensions boil over. Enough is enough. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•6m 12s
File 048: Fallout
DREW DIARY - 12th June 2023. The liquid cosh - TV and tranqs then walk away. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•10m 23s
File 047: The Mark Event
DREW DIARY - 7th June 2023. Winter Over Syndrome or something more. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•12m 51s
File 046: Written Warning
DREW DIARY - 4th June 2023. HR get involved. Problem solved... no fucking chance! Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•3m 41s
File 045: Infected
DREW DIARY - 2nd June 2023. Isolation is not solitude. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•4m 36s
File 044: AFS-R-22/05/24
SECRET RECORDING - SIENNA & MARIA. Rising tensions. Three edges and three vertices. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•3m 10s
File 043: Increasingly Paranoid
DREW DIARY - 23rd May 2023. The secret is out. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/05/24•7m 17s
File 042: Schoolboy Error
DREW DIARY - 12th May 2023. Mistakes mounting up. Backs against the wall. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/05/24•7m 44s
File 041: AFS-SCB-02/05/23
SECRET RECORDING - SIENNA. What's not said is everything. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/05/24•6m 23s
File 040: Lurking
DREW DIARY - 4th May 2023. Boarding school rules don't apply. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/05/24•4m 52s
File 039: Poker Face
DREW DIARY - 30th April 2023. The chips are on the table. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/24•12m 27s
File 038: AFS-R- 24/04/23-2
SECRET RECORDING - JACK & MATTEO. Ice is thicker than blood. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/24•2m 19s
File 037: AFS-R- 24/04/23-1
SECRET RECORDING - DREW & MATTEO. Don't mess with my business. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/24•3m 15s
File 036: Defender
DREW DIARY - 25th April 2023. The past comes back to bite. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/24•5m 45s
File 035: AFS-R-18/04/23
SECRET RECORDING - MATTEO & MARK. S.A.D takes its toll. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23/05/24•7m 36s
File 034: Cracks Forming
DREW’S DIARY - 21st April 2023. It all starts to fall apart - divisions grow. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/05/24•7m 35s
File 033: Banquet
DREW DIARY - 19th April 2023. A feast of emotions. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/05/24•3m 47s
File 032: The Mistake
DREW’S DIARY - 8th April 2023. A holiday romance on steroids. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/05/24•3m 48s
File 031: AFS-R-3/04/23
SECRET RECORDING - DREW & VICTOR. Don't poke the bear. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•4m 4s
File 030: Pranks
DREW DIARY - 4th April 2023. Just a prank or more than that. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•5m 43s
File 029: April Fool
DREW DIARY - 1st April 2023. Persistent in their advances and intentions. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•6m 32s
File 028: AFS-R-29/03/23
SECRET RECORDING - LUCA, MARK & JOHAN. Adding weight to the heavy burden. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•4m 11s
File 027: Playing Games
DREW DIARY - 31st March 2023. Turn up the heat and it will boil over. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•7m 23s
File 026: AFS-R-13/03/23
SECRET RECORDING - MATTEO & JOHAN. Criminal records are no longer a secret. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•3m 16s
File 025: Outbursts
DREW DIARY - 16th March 2023. Temper tantrums a trail of regret and damage. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/05/24•6m 28s
File 024: Division
DREW DIARY - 6th March 2023. Every day it builds. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/24•3m 30s
File 023: Locked In
DREW DIARY - 21st Feb 2023. The long winter begins. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/24•9m 24s
File 022: Victim's Family
An ulterior motive comes to light. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/05/24•16m 30s
File 021: Drew Fairfield
Self-portraits are always difficult. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/05/24•4m 37s
File 020: Scott Williams
Cooking up a storm. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/05/24•14m 51s
File 019: Felipe Hernandez
Conspiracy around every corner. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/05/24•15m 15s
File 018: Mark Renwick
Keeping us warm is a matter of life and death.Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/05/24•14m 12s
File 017: Luca Coetzee
Staying in touch with the outside world. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/05/24•15m 14s
File 016: Jack Anderson
Texas charm does no harm. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06/05/24•17m 28s
File 015: Bridget Meissner
Naivety or something more? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/05/24•14m 17s
File 014: Kristoff Schulz
Social magnet or masking lies? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/05/24•11m 43s
File 013: Victor Chabal
Heartbreak ice-hotel. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05/05/24•16m 26s
File 012: Anders Sorensen
It's all about the puzzles, muscles and rules. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29/04/24•15m 16s
File 011: Hera Karlsen
To Krill or not to krill. That is the question. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/24•15m 28s
File 010: Sienna Cooper
End of the fungus world! Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/24•15m 29s
File 009: Greg Fortin
Maple Syrup on a short stack. Too sweet to be true? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28/04/24•13m 27s
File 008: Matteo Lombardi
Healthy or out-of-control ambition? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22/04/24•17m 10s
File 007: Jasleen Batra
Jasleen holds the power over life and death, yet it fails to fulfil. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/04/24•10m 36s
File 006: Johan Gunnarsson
Crafted in Iceland for the enduring depths of winter's darkness. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/04/24•13m 9s
File 005: Maria Flores
How do you solve a problem like Maria? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21/04/24•12m 23s
File 004: Post-mortem
Patricia Cornwell helps to find a cause of death. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/24•18m 45s
File 003: Bowers Wilson
From 51.5072° N, 0.1276° W to 82.8628° S, 135.0000° E. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/24•20m 7s
File 002: Khione Industries
Answers or Cover-up? Which one matters? Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/24•14m 32s
File 001: Operation Antelope
DCI McCallister gets the call. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14/04/24•9m 46s
How To Play
Preparation time. Go ad-free and access the full investigation immediately at https://www.coldtapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/04/24•57s
Trailer
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
08/04/24•1m 28s
