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Tortoise Investigates

Tortoise Investigates

Tortoise Media

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.


So, we hope there’s something in this feed you’ll like, and we’ll be updating it regularly with all of our best and most ambitious stories.


To be the first to find out when we launch a show, follow the feed.


To get early, ad-free access to all our investigations subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


You can find out more about Tortoise:


Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists


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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 [email protected]



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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Tortoise Investigates episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Tortoise Investigates for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Tortoise Investigates episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Tortoise Investigates - Sliding doors | Sweet Bobby Ep 1
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10/27/21 • 31 min

Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close... and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions. All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - Motive | Sweet Bobby Ep 6

Motive | Sweet Bobby Ep 6

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12/02/21 • 43 min

In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - Witness protection | Sweet Bobby Ep 2
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11/04/21 • 41 min

Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - Dark triads | Sweet Bobby Ep 4

Dark triads | Sweet Bobby Ep 4

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11/18/21 • 40 min

Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - Confession | Sweet Bobby Ep 3

Confession | Sweet Bobby Ep 3

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11/11/21 • 43 min

Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - (In)justice | Sweet Bobby Ep 5

(In)justice | Sweet Bobby Ep 5

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11/25/21 • 33 min

After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



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Tortoise Investigates - Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

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10/18/21 • 1 min

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers. All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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 [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tortoise Investigates - The special agent | The Gas Man Ep 1
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05/28/24 • 33 min

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 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 [email protected]


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



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Tortoise Investigates - Public enemy | Who Trolled Amber Ep 6
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03/26/24 • 39 min

Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his role in feeding online abuse. Can the team get to the truth about who trolled Amber?


To 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 [email protected]


Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous


Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood


Editor: David Taylor


Narrative editor: Gary Marshall


Additional reporting: Katie Riley


Sound design: Karla Patella


Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham



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Tortoise Investigates - Into the dark | Who Trolled Amber Ep 3
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03/05/24 • 36 min

Disinformation experts come back with some startling results. The story begins to cross continents as the team find evidence of a global campaign.


All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen.


To 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 [email protected]


Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous


Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood


Editor: David Taylor


Narrative editor: Gary Marshall


Additional reporting: Katie Riley


Sound design: Karla Patella


Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham



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FAQ

How many episodes does Tortoise Investigates have?

Tortoise Investigates currently has 112 episodes available.

What topics does Tortoise Investigates cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Tortoise Investigates?

The episode title 'Sliding doors | Sweet Bobby Ep 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Tortoise Investigates?

The average episode length on Tortoise Investigates is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Tortoise Investigates released?

Episodes of Tortoise Investigates are typically released every 6 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Tortoise Investigates?

The first episode of Tortoise Investigates was released on Oct 18, 2021.

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