Someone Knows Something

David Ridgen is not just a podcast host. He is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has spent decades investigating cold cases, and Someone Knows Something is the result of that experience applied to audio storytelling. Produced by CBC, each season takes a single unsolved case and follows Ridgen as he interviews witnesses, tracks down new leads, and works alongside the families of victims. The show has run for ten seasons and 109 episodes, with the current season investigating the 2021 disappearance of Jaclyn Ferland-Smith in Costa Rica. What separates this show from other investigative podcasts is that Ridgen actually contributes to solving cases. His work has led to real breaks in investigations, turning the podcast from entertainment into something closer to active journalism. The pacing is deliberate -- each season unfolds over six to eight episodes, giving the story room to develop naturally. Ridgen has a warm but persistent interviewing style that puts people at ease while still pressing for answers. The show carries a 4.6-star rating from nearly 19,000 reviews. Production quality reflects CBC's resources, with clean audio even in field recordings. New episodes release weekly during active seasons. The emotional weight of the show is considerable, particularly in episodes where families confront dead ends or experience breakthroughs after years of silence. It is not easy listening, but it is some of the most important work being done in the podcast mystery space.