Episodes: 49
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
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Gordon Adair - A former BBC reporter who investigates and contextualizes true-crime cases as part of the series’ investigative reporting approach.
Ophelia Byrne - A podcast producer and investigator who collaborates on researching and uncovering details behind complex criminal mysteries.
Liam OCaoimh - Readings Accompanying True-crime Episodes
John Fitzsimons - Readings Accompanying True-crime Episodes
Gavan Casey - Readings Accompanying True-crime Episodes
1. Security Breach
October 10, 2026
In the summer of 1907, days before a royal visit, the Irish Crown Jewels vanish from Dublin Castle. The theft triggers a scandal that rocks the British establishment and captures public attention on both sides of the Irish Sea. The safe in which they were kept is intact, and there are no shortage of suspects or rumours. As investigators search for answers, suspicion falls on an extraordinary cast of characters: staff, aristocrats, soldiers, officials and socialites, all operating within or ar...
Episode 6
June 13, 2026
While Gaunt searches for someone to blame, Churchill downplays the figures of stolen munitions in the House of Commons. Michael Collins suspects British collusion, and with the IRA now armed for civil war, Sean O’Hegarty makes a huge decision. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly
Episode 5
June 13, 2026
As Sean O’Hegarty’s elaborate plan for unloading the munitions is in full swing, Admiral Ernest Gaunt learns about The Upnor’s seizure, more than 24 hours after the events at Ballycotton. Soon he’ll face the wrath of Winston Churchill and Michael Collins. Narrator: Demi Isaac Readings by: Gavan Casey, John Fitzsimons, Liam O’Caoimh. Series Produced by Ally McKenzie Executive Editor: Ciaran Daly
The Mystery Of... is hosted by Gordon Adair and Ophelia Byrne. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for The Mystery Of...: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
Podseeker estimates The Mystery Of... reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Mystery Of... typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise related to the featured cases (e.g., investigative journalism, historians/researchers of the relevant time/place, criminology/organized-crime specialists, art/antiquities crime experts, forensic or legal professionals) OR strong voice/reading performance for narrated segments (not necessarily an interview). Common among recent guests: Published reporting or books on historical/true-crime subjects; Documentary or broadcast investigative work; Academic or professional expertise in criminology/history/forensic practice. Recent guests include Liam OCaoimh, John Fitzsimons, and Gavan Casey.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover True Crime, Cold Cases, Investigation, Criminal Justice, and History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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