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James sits down with award-winning filmmaker and host of Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen. We talk about his approach to storytelling, how he works with families, and what it really means to stay with a case over time. We also get into his latest investigation, the disappearance of Jaclyn Ferland-Smith, and how a simple trip to Costa Rica turned into something much more. Following our conversation, you’ll hear Episode 1 of the Jaclyn Ferland-Smith investigation from Someone Knows Something. Jaclyn Ferland-Smith moved to Playa del Coco with her husband Sebastien to find and build a new life. But then Jackie disappears, with no trace found. Jackie's family, with David's help, begins the process of picking up the pieces. More episodes of of Someone Knows Something are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/SKS10xDSP Explore the full catalog: https://DakotaSpotlight.com Listen early and ad-free with Spotlight PLUS: https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cw/DakotaSpotlight Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter Have information about a case or want to get in touch? Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Join the Dakota Spotlight community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight Watch Dakota Spotlight on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 To advertise on Dakota Spotlight, contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Dakota Spotlight is produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and sound design, is the property of Six Horse Media. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. For permissions, contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An interview with 'Someone Knows Something' host David Ridgen about true crime podcasting and his new season of SKS - The Christine Harron Case. SPOILER ALERT: David goes into some detail about his new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. In the case of Terrie Dauphinais, a 24-year-old Metis woman is found dead in her Calgary home in the spring of 2002. New investigative efforts have held out promise, but the case still remains cold almost two decades later. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. In the case of Terrie Dauphinais, a 24-year-old Metis woman is found dead in her Calgary home in the spring of 2002. New investigative efforts have held out promise, but the case still remains cold almost two decades later. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

Noel has a phone conversation with David Ridgen about his new podcast series, The Next Call. David, of course, is the creator of the popular podcast series, Someone Knows Something. The Next Call is his new investigative podcast, brought to you by CBC Podcasts. In The Next Call, David tackles unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. The first case in the series is about the disappearance of 15-year-old Melanie Ethier who vanished in the early morning of September 1996. She had a short walk home, but she never made it, and her family is still searching for answers. Catch a sneak peek into this series at the end of the phone call with Noel. More The Next Call episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall

In this episode of Podcast Junkies, host Harry Duran interviews David Ridgen, an investigative journalist and filmmaker who creates the true crime podcast "Someone Knows Something" for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Ridgen discusses his approach to investigating cold cases, the emotional toll of working on unsolved crimes, and the differences between making documentaries and podcasts. The conversation offers insights into the production process of investigative podcasts and the importance of providing closure for families affected by unsolved crimes. 5 Key Takeaways 1. When interviewing subjects, focus on listening rather than jumping in. Let silences speak and only ask questions you genuinely want answered. This allows for more natural, revealing conversations. 2. In investigative work, the process of looking into cases is often as important as the outcome. Involving family members and documenting their personal journey can be valuable even without a definitive resolution. 3. For true crime podcasts, extensive preparation is crucial. This includes field recording, transcription, multiple rounds of writing and editing, legal vetting, and careful audio production. A single episode can involve over 100 pages of scripting. 4. When approaching sensitive topics, make a quick connection with interview subjects to establish trust. Show empathy and understanding of nuance before asking tough questions. 5. For podcasters tackling heavy subject matter, having a strong support system of family and friends is vital. Finding ways to involve loved ones in the work, while maintaining appropriate boundaries, can help manage the emotional toll. Timestamps 05:50 - His true crime podcast, Someone Knows Something (SKS) 08:41 - The difference between making a podcast and an investigative film 09:56 - Why he doesn’t listen to podcasts or watch documentaries 11:36 - The unfamiliarity of podcasts in Canada 13:12 - Why he stepped away and felt hesitant returning to work on SKS 16:30 - How he copes and decompresses from the heavy subject matter of SKS 18:32 - His background with investigative journalism 19:53 - How he approaches asking the tough questions 21:49 - The beauty and effectiveness of silence 23:13 - His interest in Michael Moore’s work and the people who have helped him in his career 25:16 - How he goes about finding a case to investigate 28:20 - The importance of the process of looking at the cases he investigates 30:37 - The many families still seeking closure from unsolved crime cases 31:56 - His team that helps him deliver SKS 34:01 - The involved production process behind SKS 36:09 - The music and source audio behind SKS 38:03 - The lengthy scripts that are involved to produce SKS 38:56 - The support of his friends and family in his work 41:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Podcast Junkies Website: podcastjunkies.com Podcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/ Podcast Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/ Podcast Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkies Podcast Junkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_junkies Podcast Junkies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/com