https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cold-world-podcast--6264955enTrue CrimeCopyright Shane Smiddyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31b9a63256adf1ca9432a21fb1af08f7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cold-world-podcast--6264955Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:43:51 +0000Shane SmiddyShane Smiddysmidro22@gmail.comTrue Crime stories from around the world. Hosted by Irishman, Shane Smiddy.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0071-the-issues-with-eu-immigration-policies-ice-the-murders-of-renee-good-alex-pretti--70606217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70606217Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:43:07 +0000Shane SmiddyExploring one of the most divisive issues in modern politics: immigration. From European Union immigration laws to the debate over illegal immigration in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States, I examine the arguments on all sides. Also...3212cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0070-the-kelly-lynch-case--70342410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70342410Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:02:43 +0000Shane SmiddyIn today’s episode we step into the final days leading up to the death of Kelly Lynch in Northern Ireland — a case that exposed disturbing allegations of coercive control and escalating violence. Through the lack of investigation, courtroom testimony,...1509cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0069-monster-the-ed-gein-story-reaction--69831802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69831802Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:27:27 +0000Shane SmiddyA raw, unfiltered reaction to Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Breaking down the facts, the psychology, the horror and the lasting impact of one of true crime’s most infamous figures.921cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-reaction-to-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk-and-iryna-zarutska--67815882
Then I take a closer look at the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. A case that stunned the public, raising questions about motive, influence, and how one violent act could ripple far beyond its moment in time. We explore who Kirk was, the events that led up to his death, and the lingering aftermath that still sparks debate.

Two very different stories. But both serve as chilling reminders of how quickly lives can be shattered by violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67815882Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:06:40 +0000Shane SmiddyDiving deep into the heartbreaking murder of Iryna Zarutska. Her story is one of tragedy and brutality, shining a light on the darkest sides of human behavior. We uncover the details of her life, the horrific circumstances surrounding her death, and...
Then I take a closer look at the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. A case that stunned the public, raising questions about motive, influence, and how one violent act could ripple far beyond its moment in time. We explore who Kirk was, the events that led up to his death, and the lingering aftermath that still sparks debate.

Two very different stories. But both serve as chilling reminders of how quickly lives can be shattered by violence.]]>2132cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0067-america-has-a-problem-pt-2-woke-hollywood-police-brutality--64184998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64184998Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:01:41 +0000Shane SmiddyContinuing on from last week’s episode, today I explore some more major problems that are contributing to America’s downfall. Today I touch on issues such as police brutality and how it’s led to the murders of so many innocent people, particularly in...2081america,culture,guncontrol,hollywood,kardashians,policebrutality,trump,usa,wokecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0066-america-has-a-problem-pt-1-the-fentanyl-epidemic-mass-shooters-gun-control-abortion-laws-president-donald-trump--63871909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63871909Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:54:46 +0000Shane SmiddyIn what was an historic week in American history, Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term as US President. He promises to “make America great again,” but today I break down some of the reasons that I think he has a difficult challenge on his...2282cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0065-the-conor-mcgregor-nikita-hand-sexual-assault-trial-guilty-or-not-guilty--63051176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63051176Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:36:27 +0000Shane SmiddyFormer UFC champion Conor McGregor has come under fire with allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018. The civil suit which took place in Dublin's High Court, has garnered widespread media coverage and legal scrutiny....3148cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0064-john-wayne-gacy-the-life-crimes-of-the-killer-clown--62552311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62552311Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:11:43 +0000Shane SmiddyDelving deep into the disturbing life and crimes of the killer clown, John Wayne Gacy, who murdered at least 33 young men and boys in the 1970s in the Chicago area. Today I’m exploring Gacy's background, his methods of luring victims, the gruesome...1998cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0063-john-wayne-gacy-introduction--62552310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62552310Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:11:19 +0000Shane SmiddyDelving deep into the disturbing life and crimes of the killer clown, John Wayne Gacy, who murdered at least 33 young men and boys in the 1970s in the Chicago area. Today I’m exploring Gacy's background, his methods of luring victims, the gruesome...412cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0062-natasha-o-briens-fight-for-justice-xl-bully-debate-jay-slater-update--610198327e12e42d-a6b8-43f6-9195-178a607f98d2Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:11:37 +0000Shane SmiddyIntroducing the first of my ‘roundup’ episodes. Today I’m discussing Natasha O’Brien’s fight for justice for women in Ireland. I’m also talking about whether or not XL Bully dogs should be banned or not. And lastly, I’m trying to get to the bottom of...1151cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0061-keane-mulready-woods-and-the-drogheda-drug-feud--61019836a0ef19c4-efe9-4284-9d5c-d2234c61f237Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:26:18 +0000Shane SmiddyIt’s been described as one of the most gruesome and shocking murders in Ireland in recent memory. Today I’m discussing in detail the chain of events that led to the murder of a minor, Keane Mulready-Woods, in January 2020. The 17 year old was lured to...845cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0060-north-sentinel-island-john-allen-chau--610198336cb18045-50a7-49bf-8d55-e9374d2be83bFri, 31 May 2024 10:44:52 +0000Shane SmiddyIn 2018, American missionary and adventure blogger, John Allen Chau sailed out to North Sentinel, a forested island off the coast of India. His aim was to introduce God to the Sentinelese, a small population of indigenous people considered to be the...1425cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0059-diddy-do-it--61019843134df230-c9be-4ac7-82c0-b667fbe1a58dWed, 08 May 2024 14:39:48 +0000Shane SmiddyRap royalty, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces serious allegations that could land him in jail for a very long time. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been going on.1083cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0058-the-au-pair-murder-sophie-lionnet--6101983404578217-7b90-48aa-aae0-7790ca1b6a98Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:55:20 +0000Shane SmiddyLondon, England. September 20, 2017. Ouissem Medouni and Sabrina Kouider were not particularly well-liked by their neighbours on Wimbledon Park Road. They were inconsiderate, often leaving trash outside of their home for days and blocking their...1826cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0057-straight-outta-compton--610198506239e754-dc20-412e-8b50-3fde2dfddb50Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:09:07 +0000Shane SmiddyWhen you think about Los Angeles you probably think about the sunshine, movie stars, Hollywood, the fancy cars and the glitz and glam. But there are many neighborhoods here plagued by social issues like gang violence, police brutality, unemployment...2620cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0056-borges-brothers-pt-2--61019835e5074681-b8e5-4602-a363-b337ce341502Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:36:46 +0000Shane SmiddyAxl & Josh do the 30 random questions. We cover a variety of topics such as - life after death, drinking lean and the inspiration behind the new, laid-back ProTech album titled; ‘Nights in Nanaimo’ which drops in February, 2021.4920cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0055-borges-brothers-pt-1--6101985995874ea0-5cf9-4d14-bcf3-d83e3ba20624Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:24:49 +0000Shane SmiddyTo honour the life of a previous guest and friend, I am republishing an interview I did back in 2020 with the late Axl Borges and his brother Josh. We talked about their journey to becoming qualified pilots, producing music, skating and drug cartels...2814cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0054-cork-s-house-of-horrors-and-cork-s-missing-men--6101983886354d5d-f957-455a-9510-d95d946ad1cdSun, 11 Jun 2023 19:44:39 +0000Shane Smiddy9 Wellington Terrace in Cork city, Ireland, once served as cheap accommodation to those that found themselves in difficult living situations. Late night, drug fuelled parties were common at the house and it was during one of these parties that events...2041cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0053-the-santiam-witch-of-oregon-united-states--61019844fd808435-39b4-415b-a230-0855cadda396Sun, 28 May 2023 04:05:49 +0000Shane SmiddyIn June 2010 a lady in Oregon USA, was going through her late father’s belongings after he had just passed away. She found a journal. She was unaware that he even kept a journal, but one of the stories she read in it about the nearby Santiam Forest is...1561cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0052-the-kerry-babies-and-trial-of-joanne-hayse--610198379fb6f67c-c4f0-4116-8414-1860a34cbe64Sun, 07 May 2023 04:40:38 +0000Shane SmiddyAlmost 40 years ago Baby John was found washed up on White Strand beach in Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. The crime was pinned on local woman, Joanne Hayse. The case quickly became a national scandal, with intense media coverage and public outrage. Joanne...1099cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0051-the-doorstep-murder-who-killed-alistair-wilson--610198497ac28737-31bf-40f0-b5ae-556dcb7916c4Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:21:07 +0000Shane SmiddyIn November 2004, the murder of Alistair Wilson happened on his own doorstep, in Scotland. To this day, the crime remains unsolved. Today I’m discussing the many unanswered questions surrounding this cold case. And I’m also talking a bit about the...1355clean51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cold-world-podcast-trailer--610198583ece0db3-9408-453a-ba60-d1debd43cff3Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:15:05 +0000Shane Smiddy30cleantrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/0050-true-crime-from-now-on--61019860d3fb955e-2ac1-4808-b3d3-d1adde9926e3Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:33:34 +0000Shane SmiddyIt’s been around 8 months since I last did a podcast. So this is just a quick reintroduction to the High Cost pod and a brief explanation as to where I’ve been. I’m also explaining my new direction for the show, delving deep into the world of True Crime.1282clean50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-pickton-s-pig-farm--61019853bc5e653d-480c-4929-8101-d178e99d1fc8Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:32:52 +0000Shane SmiddyRobert “Willie” Pickton is one of Canada's most notorious serial killers. He’s admitted to murdering as many as 49 people but the number may be much higher. Pickton preyed on the vulnerable women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside during the 80’s &...2716cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-to-gabby-petito--61019854584b935c-3e75-49a4-af44-9fa05408630aThu, 09 Jun 2022 16:32:32 +0000Shane SmiddyIt’s a murder mystery that has divided America, pitted armchair sleuths against seasoned detectives and turned a spotlight on how the media treats victims of crime. The case of 22-year-old tragic blogger Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie, who...1573cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-eastside-part-3--61019851094524a7-576d-4f8b-b392-3f640256586bThu, 09 Jun 2022 16:31:03 +0000Shane SmiddyIn my 3rd and final discussion about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside I touch on issues surrounding homelessness, poverty and tent city. And with that comes a lot of crime, violence and theft. Also discussing the support systems available to those in need.2402cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-eastside-part-2--6101984725d67c16-7410-4f1b-9a42-78cb4b5f71d7Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:30:55 +0000Shane SmiddyPart 2 focus’ specifically on Vancouver’s drug epidemic that has plagued the city for a number of years. Also discussing the impact of mental illness and addiction. Should all drugs be decriminalised? I didn’t think so at first, but I do now.1894cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/downtown-eastside-part-1--61019846834f3a61-ff2d-4530-abfc-4c830dd93727Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:30:48 +0000Shane SmiddyIn this three part documentary podcast, I explore the complex social issues surrounding Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, or more specifically, East Hastings street. The area is known for high levels of open drug use, homelessness, poverty, crime, mental...2179cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrei-chikatilo--6101985508995df0-317e-432e-8f2a-9766f22af3f2Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:28:21 +0000Shane SmiddyMy first ‘True Crime’ podcast goes into disturbing detail about one of the most vile serial killers the world has ever known, the Butcher of Rostov, Andrei Chikatilo.1906cleanfull