{"podcast":{"title":"The Missing Persons Report","slug":"driven-nation-7533666","podcast_index_feed_id":7533666,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6763610/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-missing-persons-report--6763610","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83547d9c2871a7e80bbf2c79c20bae14.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":136,"summary":"The Missing Persons Report is a true crime and investigative podcast dedicated to exploring the stories of people who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode examines missing persons cases through detailed timelines, witness accounts, investigative findings, and publicly available information. From recent disappearances to decades-old cold cases, we shine a light on mysteries that remain unsolved and the families still searching for answers. Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, revisit overlooked evidence, and examine the theories surrounding some of the most puzzling disappearances. Through careful research and respectful storytelling, The Missing Persons Report seeks to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and keep these cases in the public eye. Because every missing person has a story—and every story deserves to be heard. Disclaimer: The Missing Persons Report is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast discusses criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and related topics using publicly available information, news reports, court records, and other sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. The views and theories di…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:19:49.886399+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666"},"episode":{"title":"Kayaker Andrew McAuley Disappeared In The Middle Of The Ocean","slug":"kayaker-andrew-mcauley-disappeared-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean","published_at":"2026-07-23T17:52:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/kayaker-andrew-mcauley-disappeared-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kayaker-andrew-mcauley-disappeared-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean--73130185","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73130185/andrew_mcauley_s_fatal_tasman_sea_crossing.mp3","summary":"This transcript chronicles the ambitious and ultimately tragic 2007 attempt by Andrew McAuley to become the first person to kayak solo from Australia to New Zealand. To survive the 1,600 km journey across the Tasman Sea, McAuley used a specialized vessel equipped with a fiberglass capsule designed for sleeping and storm protection. Despite his extensive experience and being only 62 km from his destination, he disappeared after a distress signal was received by the New Zealand Coast Guard. Rescuers eventually located his capsized kayak, which revealed that a critical safety component had likely failed during a final storm. The source examines potential technical errors and safety oversights, such as manual GPS tracking and the lack of a support vessel, that contributed to the adventurer's disappearance. Ultimately, the text serves as a somber reflection on the unpredictable dangers of extreme solo maritime expeditions. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This transcript chronicles the ambitious and ultimately tragic 2007 attempt by Andrew McAuley to become the first person to kayak solo from Australia to N…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1977,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/kayaker-andrew-mcauley-disappeared-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/kayaker-andrew-mcauley-disappeared-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}