Quick take
True crime fans interested in cults, coercive control, and how dangerous organisations hide in plain sight; those who want original reporting rather than documentary recaps.
Verdict: Must listen. Uncover's first season was the original NXIVM investigation — CBC cracked this story open before the world knew what NXIVM was, and it remains one of the best cult investigations in podcasting.
About this podcast
CBC's investigative podcast series, each season pursuing a different story of hidden wrongdoing. Season 1 was a foundational investigation into NXIVM, the self-help organisation that functioned as a sex cult under Keith Raniere — predating the Netflix documentary by a year. Later seasons cover other cults and institutional abuses.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Uncover (CBC)?
- True crime fans interested in cults, coercive control, and how dangerous organisations hide in plain sight; those who want original reporting rather than documentary recaps.
- Is Uncover (CBC) worth listening to?
- Must listen. Uncover's first season was the original NXIVM investigation — CBC cracked this story open before the world knew what NXIVM was, and it remains one of the best cult investigations in podcasting.
- Where can I listen to Uncover (CBC)?
- Uncover (CBC) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, CBC Listen.
- Where should I start with Uncover (CBC)?
- Start with: Season 1 Episode 1 — the NXIVM investigation is the strongest starting point
- What format is Uncover (CBC)?
- Serialized — approximately 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge each.
- What type of crime does Uncover (CBC) cover?
- Uncover (CBC) covers Cult, Sexual Abuse, Fraud, Systemic Injustice.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, measured, deeply unsettling
- Episode length
- 6-8 episodes per season; each season is a standalone binge
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Best to start
- Season 1 Episode 1 — the NXIVM investigation is the strongest starting point
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Uncover (CBC)
True crime fans interested in cults, coercive control, and how dangerous organisations hide in plain sight; those who want original reporting rather than documentary recaps.