50:21Reveal
The Race Equation
A current episode from Reveal, included as an independent example of the format.
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The investigative podcast template
Turn interviews, documents, and field notes into an episode the listener can follow. The structure keeps evidence separate from inference and makes the reporting process visible.
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3581In The Dark
Blood Relatives, Episode 2
A current episode from In The Dark, included as an independent example of an investigative episode.
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39:25The Dropout
Introducing 'Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione'
A current episode from The Dropout, included as an independent example of an investigative episode.
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Everything independent reporters and documentary creators need, in one place
Record from any browser, edit by typing, improve the sound, generate a transcript, and publish an investigative episode without learning a traditional audio workstation.
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Capture an investigative episode on a laptop or phone, whether you are recording alone, with a guest, or with a remote collaborator.
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The structure and workflow remove the common reasons a strong show remains an unfinished idea.
The template already divides an investigative episode into 5 purposeful segments, each with a timing guide and recording prompt.
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Investigative
An evidence-led investigation format with a central question, reporting context, interviews, findings, and transparent next steps.
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Use the timings as a starting point, then adapt the structure to your voice and audience.
Open the template, record the segments in order, edit the transcript, enhance the audio, and publish when the episode says one clear thing well.
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