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Welcome to the Tortoise Investigates feed. It’s the home for the best of our podcast series, where you can find all our chart-topping, award-winning stories in one place. 


We’ve covered everything from extraordinary tales of deception to suspicious deaths to one mother’s decades-long fight against the police. 


Our journalists cover a wide range of stories but there is a thread that ties them all together – in every series, you’ll hear us going deep on a story, taking our time to investigate, guided by the public interest and the truths that, as journalists, we think need to be uncovered. 


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112 episodes

Introducing... Rogue Russia: Agents of mayhem

Last October, the head of MI5 said Russia was on a mission to cause "sustained mayhem" on European streets. It might be hard to spot at first, but it is there in plain sight. This is the unpredictable, violent world of the modern Russian intelligence services To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/becomeamember/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

4m
Jan 14
Introducing..Crime Junkie - MURDERED: JonBenet Ramsay

We are partnering with Audiochuck, so that we can continue to bring our listeners brilliant investigations like Elon's Spies. You can join Tortoise as a member to get early and ad-free access to new series and support our investigations at  https://www.tortoisemedia.com/invite/www.tortoisemedia.com/invite http://www.tortoisemedia.com/invite. Introducing...Crime Junkie - MURDERED: JonBenet Ramsay The morning after Christmas Day 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing... only for her body to be discovered hours later in her family’s home. Nearly three decades later, the questions remain: What really happened that night? Who is responsible for her death? And why has this case gone unsolved for so long? For years, Ashley Flowers vowed never to cover this infamous case – unless she could hear directly from the Ramsey family. In this episode, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat explore the chilling details https://swap.fm/l/9d403zRVjuzRc0CiqpKV of JonBenét’s case, the infamous ransom note, and the lingering theories surrounding the investigation. With exclusive insights from JonBenét’s father https://swap.fm/l/HNVQS8sRaTMXrhALyjLC, John Ramsey, this is a story you won’t want to miss. Listen to the full episode here https://swap.fm/l/Irho0dN4UB7r8RnZBSuF. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

8m
Dec 16, 2024
A star is born | Elon's Spies Ep4

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. 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. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reported and produced by: Alexi Mostrous, Gary Marshall, Matt Russell & Patricia Clarke Sound design: Bart Warshaw Original Music: Tom Kinsella Podcast artwork: Jon Hill  Executive producer: Basia Cummings * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Nov 12, 2024
Amber | Elon's Spies Ep3

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.  You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Alexi Mostrous Producer: Gary Marshall Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella Podcast artwork: Jon Hill  Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Oct 22, 2024
Horrible human being | Elon's Spies Ep2

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.  You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Alexi Mostrous Producer: Gary Marshall Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella Podcast artwork: Jon Hill  Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

37m
Oct 15, 2024
Pedo guy | Elon's Spies Ep1

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.  You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Alexi Mostrous Producer: Gary Marshall Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella Podcast artwork: Jon Hill  Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

38m
Oct 08, 2024
Return to...Sweet Bobby

Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to the exclusive ad-free and bonus episode with Kirat, the woman at the heart of this catfishing story, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or become a Tortoise member. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1m
Oct 04, 2024
Introducing...Elon's Spies

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.  But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known. 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.  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. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Alexi Mostrous Producer: Gary Marshall Original Music & Sound design: Tom Kinsella Podcast artwork: Jon Hill  Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

2m
Oct 01, 2024
The phone calls | Master Ep 6

A fifth woman comes forward with allegations against the author Neil Gaiman. Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Matt Russell Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

55m
Sep 12, 2024
The NDAs | Master Ep 5

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. Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning and Matt Russell Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Sep 12, 2024
The fan | Master Ep 4

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. Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Sep 12, 2024
The pond | Master Ep 3

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. Clip: 1968 interview with Neil Gaiman - BBC  Clip: Big Bang Theory, series 11, episode 21 - CBS/Warner Bros Clip: Newsnight - BBC  Clip: William Morrow 2014 Clip: Politics and Prose bookstore 2013 Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

35m
Sep 12, 2024
The Whatsapps | Master Ep 2

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? Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Sep 12, 2024
The bath | Master Ep 1

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. Clip: The Sandman trailer - DDC comics / Netflix  Clip: The Ocean at the End of the Lane trailer - National theatre  Clip: The Simpsons - Disney Reporter: Paul Caruana Galizia and Rachel Johnson Producer: Katie Gunning Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne Original music and sound design: Tom Kinsella Series editor: Matt Russell Editor: Jasper Corbett https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

56m
Sep 12, 2024
Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?

Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy? By the end of this year, countries making up half the world’s population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What’s Wrong with Democracy?’ Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights.  What’s Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations.  To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Host: Professor Ben Ansell Producers: Katie Gunning and Ada Barume Editor: Jasper Corbett Original artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O’Neil * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1m
Sep 04, 2024
We want to hear from you | Dangerous Memories

We are publishing a bonus Q&A episode, and we want to hear from you. It has been brilliant to hear how Dangerous Memories has resonated with people. Thank you for getting in touch with us about your similar experiences, and your questions so far. Huey and her mum Sarah have agreed to come back into the podcast studio. If you would like to ask them about their experiences, please send in your questions to dangerousmemories@tortoisemedia.com by Tuesday 14th of August.  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1m
Aug 16, 2024
Lightbulbs | Dangerous Memories Ep 6

After years of failed attempts, an expert flies over from America to help guide the parents on how to get their children back. But getting them home is not the end of the journey, for anyone caught up in Anne’s web. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Grace Hughes-Hallett Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

58m
Aug 06, 2024
Dangerous Memories: Episode 5 - Who is Anne?

What motivated Anne in her work with the young women and did she believe what she was leading them to believe? In the search for answers, Grace turns to one of the only people who has heard Anne’s side of the story directly from her. This is episode 5 of 6. To binge-listen to all 6 episodes ad-free from today, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Grace Hughes-Hallett Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Jul 30, 2024
Dangerous Memories: Episode 4 - The ‘other person'

As Huey’s dependence on Anne grows, she becomes increasingly isolated from the outside world. Until, after a series of events over the summer of 2014, the police turn up and start to investigate.  This is episode 4 of 6. To binge-listen to all 6 episodes ad-free from today, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Grace Hughes-Hallett Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

44m
Jul 23, 2024
Dangerous Memories: Episode 3 - Do not say my name

After Huey cycled off into the distance, her mother had no idea what caused her to leave or why. She was in the dark about the extraordinary things Huey had come to believe about her own family. So she finds someone who can help track her down. This is episode 3 of 6. To binge-listen to all episodes of Dangerous Memories ad-free from today, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 dangerousmemories@tortoisemedia.com Written and reported by: Grace Hughes-Hallett & Gary Marshall Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

43m
Jul 16, 2024
Dangerous Memories: Episode 2 - The Seagull

Fipsi starts to question what really happened in the soft pink room, and how to help her friends who are still on their journeys with Anne Craig. But for one of them it’s already too late, as she makes a series of life altering decisions. To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Written and reported by Grace Hughes-Hallett & Gary Marshall Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Additional editing: Claudia Williams Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

43m
Jul 09, 2024
Dangerous Memories: Episode 1 - That amazing healer lady

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.  To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Written and reported by Grace Hughes-Hallett & Gary Marshall Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Additional editing: Claudia Williams Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

38m
Jul 09, 2024
Introducing...Dangerous Memories

Introducing...Dangerous Memories When Sarah watched her 23 year old daughter cycle away from her in Chelsea - a well-off corner of London - she had no idea it would be the last time they’d see each other for 6 years. What would make a loving child from a life of privilege sever ties with friends and family, and disappear?  It turns out, Sarah wasn’t alone in losing a daughter. Something strange was happening to other young women, too. And they all had one thing in common: a kind of therapist figure - a woman they were all seeing and sharing their problems, their secrets, their fears with. But it took years for the truth of what was happening behind closed doors to emerge, and the extraordinary things this woman led them to believe. Dangerous Memories is the story of young women who wanted to be healed that became, for us, a story about the healer, and what we risk when we let someone else into our mind, and our memory. To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Grace Hughes-Hallett Producer: Gary Marshall Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail Podcast artwork: Lola Williams Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings Executive producer: Ceri Thomas * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

3m
Jun 28, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 6 - Devil's breath

In the final episode of the series, is the 40-year game of cat-and-mouse nearly over? To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Additional production: Imy Harper Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

37m
Jun 13, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 5 - Truth serum

In this episode, Chloe looks into what happened to The Gas Man when he arrived back in Germany as a fugitive – and investigates whether his trade with Iran ever really ended To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Additional reporting: Marten Hahn Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Jun 11, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 4 - The other Gas Man

Chloe makes a startling discovery about another chemical trafficker that has consequences for her investigation. A Kurdish survivor of mustard gas shares her story. To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

46m
Jun 06, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 3 - The escape

The team persuades The Gas Man to step out from the shadows. He reveals the first big clue in the investigation to how he got away with it – and makes a surprising claim about his role in the case To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Jun 04, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 2 - The Sting

Special Agent Bass has his target in his sights but he’s on another continent. If he wants him to talk he’ll need a clever plan – and maybe a bit of luck To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill FX credit: Boeing 737-800 Fly Over 3.wav by soundslikewillem at freesound * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
May 28, 2024
The Gas Man: Episode 1 - The Special Agent

In the 1980s Special Agent Dennis Bass received a tip-off that changed the course of his career. 30 years on reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou sets out to solve the mystery of how an international fugitive got away with his crimes – and why he's still on the run. To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill FX credit: Telex by YleArkisto at freesound - License: Attribution 4.0 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
May 28, 2024
Introducing...The Gas Man

Introducing...The Gas Man It starts with a tip-off.  It’s the late 1980s and US Special Agent Dennis Bass is warned about a shipment of suspicious chemicals headed to a secret destination. So he follows the lead – and ends up stumbling into a global plot helping fuel a war. The main suspect? The Gas Man.  In the decades since, Special Agent Bass has been locked in an international game of cat and mouse with the man who supplied a dangerous regime with the chemicals to make weapons. Every time Bass thinks he’s got his hands on him… The Gas Man somehow manages to slip the net. And he’s still on the run today. But after more than 30 years, could his past finally be catching up with The Gas Man? To find out more about Tortoise: Download https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tortoise/id1441428990 the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/tortoise/id6442666997 to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member https://www.tortoisemedia.com/join-us/ and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more 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 Reporter: Chloe Hadjimatheou  Producer: Claudia Williams Editor: Jasper Corbett Narrative editor: Gary Marshall Sound design: Hannah Varrall Original theme music: Tom Kinsella Original artwork: Jon Hill * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

3m
May 21, 2024