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Skip the headline and immerse yourself in an unforgettable story, with audio documentaries that take you into someone else’s world. From a mother who hires a private eye to track down her kid’s drug dealer to a rogue grizzly bear that divides a tiny island, we go deep on the stories you’ll keep thinking about. Every week, our award-winning team of producers brings you true stories about real people.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSkip the headline and immerse yourself in an unforgettable story, with audio documentaries that take you into someone else’s world. From a mother who hires a private eye to track down her kid’s drug dealer to a rogue grizzly bear that divides a tiny island, we go deep on the stories you’ll keep thinking about.
Storylines is hosted by CBC. The show has published 188 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How data centres are dividing Texas ahead of midterms" (30 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Alcohol is a huge drug problem. Why isn't more being done?" (23 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Why Grey Whales Are Dying" (16 October 2026, 25 minutes).
Storylines publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 188 episodes.
Booking probability for Storylines is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Storylines requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Storylines's contact route on record: verified email.
CBC hosts Storylines, a society podcast with 188 episodes published.
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In Temple, Texas, something is growing like gang busters in fields once belonging to farmers. Data centres. Lots of them. But not everyone is happy about the new neighbours. While the mayor claims they will help raise...
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Booze costs Canadian society an estimated $20 billion a year. It causes far more harm overall than any other drug in the country including tobacco and opioids. Every day, nine people die in Canadian hospitals from...
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Grey whales on the West Coast of North America are in trouble. They’re skinny, starving and dying. Their numbers dropped from an estimated 26,000 to roughly 12,000 in just under a decade. Scientists blame climate...
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On the evening of August 7th - a forest fire northwest of Summerland, BC spread at an alarming speed. The entire district of Summerland appeared to be in its path. Suddenly, air raid sirens blare into the darkness...
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Competitive cycling is a dangerous sport. Crashes are common. Even deadly. Just this year, at least 11 riders have died during races or training rides. The end of September was a big week for elite cycling in...
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You can hear a pin drop inside a grade four class in Gimli, Manitoba. Kids racing to fill in as many math answers as they can. It’s something they do most days in this class - part of a style of teaching math...
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CFB Gagetown is known as the "Home of the Army" because nearly every Canadian soldier passes through for training. But some veterans say their time at Gagetown led to long-lasting illnesses from toxic chemicals sprayed...
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The stench in St. Mary’s, Newfoundland gets so bad sometimes, it can take your breath away. The culprit? More than 100 giant, leaking vats of fermenting capelin in an old abandoned fish sauce plant, right in the centre...
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Storylines brings you beyond the headlines and deep into someone else's world. And, we’re about to launch a whole new season! Where you'll meet people who are trying to create change, struggling through challenges...
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For Daniel Mergler, music was one of the true joys in life. He taught children to play piano for 50 years, and took his job very seriously. So when 9 year old Zin Ben showed special talent, a shot of excitement went...
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When Jillian Hadley burst from her home, she was clutching her baby, and she was naked. She was screaming for help, trying to escape the grip of a man. The man was her estranged husband. He was under a court order to...
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It has been more than 30 years since the Siege of Sarajevo in Bosnia began. As the former Yugoslavia was falling Serb forces surrounded the city of Sarajevo, and bombarded the city daily. For nearly four years...
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In October of 1984, a plane crash in northern Alberta led the newscasts. The leader of the Province’s New Democratic Party – Grant Notley - died in the accident along with five others. Four more had survived, but...
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Mother Antonia lived in a prison, but she had not committed a crime. The Catholic nun chose to live inside the walls of a notorious Tijuana prison voluntarily. It’s something she did for decades. She believed everyone...
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When Kevin Hollinsky and his two friends got in the car that night, they had the music turned up. They were normal teenagers, coming home from a night out drinking. But when Kevin took a corner too fast, his entire...
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When Thelon Oeming first met Vern Nash, he was yelling in the street. Thelon had just moved into a new apartment in Toronto, and he decides he wants to get to know his new neighbour. As they talk, Thelon realizes Vern...
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When Trina Benedict tucked her 6 year old into the bunk on the Queen of the North ferry that evening in 2006, she had no idea what nightmare was about to unfold. Just a few hours later, they’d be running for their lives...
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Starting next week we’re sharing some of the best of CBC’s audio documentary history. Shocking, funny, beautiful stories that we’re so excited to bring into your podcast feed. Here at the doc unit...
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Alan is an entrepreneur of sorts. Ten years into a public health emergency in British Columbia, most deaths from toxic drugs are happening behind closed doors. Men at home alone. This is where Alan comes in. For a fee...
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<p>Sharlene Rochard was 16 when she left Ontario for the bright lights of New York City and Los Angeles to pursue a modelling career. She was booking multiple jobs a week and starting to make a go of it when she met...
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Co-Founder and President, Make Sunsets
CEO of Make Sunsets, Make Sunsets
former Director BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, HUGS: Helping Ukraine, Grass Roots Support
Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, Fossil Fuel Non‑Proliferation Treaty Initiative
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