COLD TAPES

Fiction & Audio Drama

About

Set against the backdrop of Antarctica's six-month Winter Over, 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. J...

Episodes

  • File 084: The Reveal

    In File 084: The Reveal, Tessa finally hears the truth about who killed Drew. Additional content and ad-free listening are available at https://www.coldtapes.com.

  • File 083: The Lie

    Episode 083 of COLD TAPES, titled "The Lie," discusses fragile realities on crumbling foundations. Information about Acast privacy is also included.

  • File 082: No Comment

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled

  • File 081: Crime of Passion

    This episode of COLD TAPES, File 081: Crime of Passion, delves into the nature of truth and deception. It questions what individuals might know in the context of a crime.

  • File 080: The Download

    This episode, File 080: The Download, discusses "screen-grabbing guilt" recorded on June 27th, 2023. The description also mentions accessing the full investigation ad-free on the show's website.

  • File 079: Social Suicide

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled 'File 079: Social Suicide', discusses a TikTok trend that resulted in legal issues. The events took place on June 27th, 2023.

  • File 078: Crossing Lines

    COLD TAPES presents File 078: Crossing Lines, an episode focusing on themes of sex, lies, and audiotape.

  • File 077: Turning The Screw

    COLD TAPES presents File 077: Turning The Screw, focusing on an investigation into a "killer wind-up merchant". The episode was released on June 27th, 2023.

  • File 076: A Long Walk

    Episode 076 of COLD TAPES, titled 'A Long Walk,' revisits a crime scene on June 27th, 2023. The episode is part of the 'Under Caution' series.

  • File 075: Family Ties

    File 075 of the COLD TAPES podcast is titled 'Family Ties'. Additional details about the case are available on the podcast's official website.

  • File 074: Inappropriate Behaviour

    File 074 of COLD TAPES, titled "Inappropriate Behaviour," documents an event from June 26th, 2023, where a line was crossed.

  • File 073: Gloves Off

    Episode 073 of COLD TAPES is titled 'Gloves Off.' The description provides a timestamp of Police HQ at 21:00 GMT on June 26th, 2023, and directs listeners to a website for the full investigation.

  • File 072: Digital Forensics Findings

    Episode 072 of COLD TAPES discusses digital forensics findings, referencing a call from June 26th, 2023. The episode suggests a link between the palm of the hand and destiny.

  • File 071: The Search

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled "File 071: The Search," discusses the merits of a search that took place on June 26th, 2023. The specific time of the call is unknown.

  • File 070: Bloods

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled File 070: Bloods, discusses a call received on June 26th, 2023, at 19:04 GMT. The hosts mention that the full investigation is available ad-free on their website.

  • File 069: Psychology

    Episode 069 of COLD TAPES discusses a syndrome, noting it was debunked. The full investigation is available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 068: Catch Up

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled "File 068: Catch Up", provides an update from Police HQ on June 26th, 2023. Further details about the investigation are available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 067: Renwick

    This episode features a police interview conducted on June 26th, 2023, titled 'The Sedative Effect'. The podcast 'COLD TAPES' offers ad-free access to the full investigation on their website.

  • File 066: Hernandez

    This episode features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, exploring alternative theories related to the Hernandez case. Further investigation details are available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 065: Coetzee

    This episode features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, titled 'Coetzee'. Additional content is available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 064: Cooper

    File 064: Cooper features a police interview from June 26th, 2023. The episode describes an event as a 'flirt with death'. Access the full investigation ad-free on coldtapes.com.

  • File 063: Meissner

    This episode of COLD TAPES features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, titled "Meissner." The content touches upon the theme of "messing with their minds." Additional content is available via subscription.

  • File 062: Anderson

    This episode features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, discussing painful revelations and the unsaid pain related to the Anderson case. More content is available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 061: Schulz

    This episode features a police interview conducted on June 26th, 2023, titled 'Schulz'. The description notes that it's 'all fun until someone gets hurt.' Full investigation access is available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 060: Chabal

    This episode features a police interview conducted at 01:40 GMT on June 26th, 2023. Additional content and the full investigation are available at the show's website.

  • File 059: Sorensen

    This episode features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, concerning an individual deemed not fit to work.

  • File 058: Karlsen

    This episode features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, discussing a withdrawal from a group.

  • File 057: Fortin

    This episode of COLD TAPES features a police interview from June 26th, 2023, with the subject identified as Fortin. The discussion touches on the individual 'pushing his luck.'

  • File 056: Williams

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled File 056: Williams, features a police interview that took place at 23:00 GMT on June 25th, 2023. The episode is described as a programme for control.

  • File 055: Lombardi

    This episode features a police interview conducted on June 25th, 2023, detailing the lasting impact of memories.

  • File 054: Gunnarsson

    This episode features a police interview from June 25th, 2023, discussing protocols for murder. Further investigation details are available on coldtapes.com.

  • File 053: Flores

    File 053: Flores of the COLD TAPES podcast presents a police interview from June 25th, 2023. The episode questions whether the subject involved is heartbroken or cold-hearted.

  • File 052: Batra

    This episode covers a police interview conducted on June 25th, 2023, focusing on the analysis of blood spatter.

  • File 051: Toxicology

    File 051 of COLD TAPES is titled Toxicology. The episode description indicates that toxicology information is available for download.

  • File 050: Last Entry

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled "File 050: Last Entry," features a diary entry from Drew dated 19th June 2023, described as a final word. It notes that the full investigation is available ad-free at coldtapes.com.

  • File 049: Boiling Point

    File 049 of COLD TAPES features a diary entry from June 15th, 2023, where tensions escalate to a breaking point. Listeners can access ad-free content and the full investigation on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 048: Fallout

    This episode features a diary entry from June 12th, 2023, discussing topics referred to as "the liquid cosh," TV, and tranqs.

  • File 047: The Mark Event

    This episode features a diary entry from June 7th, 2023, exploring the possibility of "Winter Over Syndrome" or a related phenomenon.

  • File 046: Written Warning

    This episode details a diary entry from June 4th, 2023, where HR becomes involved in a problem. The description implies the issue remains unresolved and directs listeners to coldtapes.com for ad-free access.

  • File 045: Infected

    In "File 045: Infected," Drew

  • File 044: AFS-R-22/05/24

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled "File 044: AFS-R-22/05/24," features a secret recording involving Sienna and Maria, discussing rising tensions.

  • File 043: Increasingly Paranoid

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled 'File 043: Increasingly Paranoid,' features a 'DREW DIARY' entry from May 23rd, 2023, indicating a secret has been revealed and offering access to the full investigation.

  • File 042: Schoolboy Error

    In "File 042: Schoolboy Error," dated May 12th, 2023, the narrator, Drew, reflects on accumulating mistakes and feeling pressured. The episode notes that full access to the investigation is available ad-free on the Cold Tapes website.

  • File 041: AFS-SCB-02/05/23

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled "File 041: AFS-SCB-02/05/23," features a secret recording of Sienna. The description suggests that what is not explicitly stated holds importance within the investigation.

  • File 040: Lurking

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled 'File 040: Lurking', features a diary entry from May 4th, 2023, referred to as DREW DIARY. It mentions that boarding school rules do not apply.

  • File 039: Poker Face

    File 039: Poker Face features a diary entry dated April 30th, 2023. The episode encourages listeners to visit a provided website for an ad-free experience and full investigation.

  • File 038: AFS-R- 24/04/23-2

    Episode 38 of COLD TAPES features a secret recording with Jack and Matteo, under the theme 'Ice is thicker than blood.' Additional content is available on the COLD TAPES website.

  • File 037: AFS-R- 24/04/23-1

    File 037 of COLD TAPES features a secret recording involving Drew and Matteo, with a statement about not interfering with business.

  • File 036: Defender

    In COLD TAPES File 036: Defender, dated April 25th, 2023, the episode titled "Drew Diary" suggests that past events are resurfacing.

  • File 035: AFS-R-18/04/23

    This episode of COLD TAPES, titled File 035: AFS-R-18/04/23, features a secret recording with Matteo & Mark and discusses the impact of S.A.D.