Undisclosed #
The Undisclosed podcast started in April 2015, a collaboration between Rabia Chaudry (attorney and Adnan Syed’s family friend) and attorneys Susan Simpson and Colin Miller. The Syed/Lee case was covered in Season 1.
Website for fan-produced transcripts for Undisclosed episodes of Adnan’s PCR hearing (copies also on wiki with kind permission)
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There are wiki pages covering Undisclosed episodes and documents released with each episode, and another page about the blogs written by each of the Undisclosed hosts about the case, including a custom search of the three blog contents.
Season 1 Episodes of Undisclosed #
Note: the “addendum” name was a bit of a misnomer in Season 1. Addendum episodes often contained new and interesting information and discussions, and should not be skipped.
Preview – 3 min – 4/12/15
Episode 1 – 43 min – Adnan’s Day – 4/13/15
See Julie Scharper, ’Undisclosed’ podcast episode 1 recap: Recording reveals discrepancies, but don’t expect ’Serial,’ Baltimore Sun, 4/13/15
Addendum 1 – 12 min – New Information About the Trip to Cathy’s – 4/21/15
A discussion of whether Not Her Real Name Cathy remembered the correct day in her trial testimony.
Episode 2 – 37 min – Hae’s Day – 4/27/15
An investigation of whether there was a wrestling match at Randallstown High on the day Hae disappeared.
Addendum 2 – 18 min – More Information on “Takera” and Hae’s Other Diary – 5/4/15
Episode 3 – 58 min – Jay’s Day – 5/12/15
Susan explains how she hears the police making “tap tap tap” noises during Jay’s interviews.
Addendum 3 – 35 min – When Did Jay First Talk to the Police – 5/18/15
Undisclosed Explainer – 11 min – An Update on the Recent Decision in Adnan’s Appeal – 5/22/15
The title refers to Judge Welch’s decision to re-open Adnan’s PCR proceeding.
Episode 4 – 63 min – 28 Days – 5/25/15
Discusses the investigation done by the police before Hae’s body was found.
Addendum 4 – Mr. S’s Polygraphs – 25 min – 6/2/15
Episode 5 – Autoptes – 70 min – 6/8/15
The first discussion of lividity and what it means about the circumstances of Hae’s burial.
AudioBoom Q&A Part 1: Rabia Chaudry – 9 min – 6/12/15
AudioBoom Q&A Part 2: Susan Simpson – 5 min – 6/12/15
Addendum 5 – The Auto, the Autopsy, and the Eyewitness – 40 min – 6/15/15
AudioBoom Q&A Part 3: Rabia Chaudry – 6 min – 6/17/15
AudioBoom Q&A Part 2: Susan Simpson – 6 min – 6/17/15
Interview with Dr. Hlavaty – 24 min – 6/18/15
Colin interviews Dr. Leigh Hlavaty about lividity.
AudioBoom Q&A Part 5: Rabia Chaudry – 7 min – 6/19/15
AudioBoom Q&A Part 6: Susan Simpson – 5 min – 6/19/15
Episode 6 – 65 min – The Suspect – 6/22/15
Discusses the investigation done by the police after Hae’s body was found, including interviews with her friends, the cell tower dump, and the participation of the Enehy Group.
Addendum 6 – 26 min – Stopping Stephanie, the ATM, and the Islamaphobe – 6/29/15
Addendum 6.5 – 27 min – Answers to Some Frequent Twitter Questions – 7/6/15
Discussions of the gas station receipt found in Hae’s car, Hae’s stomach contents, lividity, Mr. A, and Adnan’s reaction to Hae’s death.
Episode 7 – 79 min – The Arrest – 7/13/15
Discusses the events leading up to Adnan’s arrest, including police contact with Jay, Jenn, and NHRN Cathy. Saad Chaudry, Yusef Syed (Adnan’s younger brother), and Shamim Syed (Adnan’s mother) describe the arrest. Also discusses Adnan’s bail hearing and first trial, which ended in a mistrial.
Addendum 7 – 37 min – Making Bail in Baltimore – 7/20/15
Interview with Tanveer Syed – 31 min – 7/23/15
Tanveer is Adnan’s older brother, he describes the morning the police arrested Adnan.
Episode 8 – 78 min – Ping – 7/27/15
Susan interviews Michael Cherry, a cell phone expert. Discussion of how cell phone evidence was used and misused at Adnan’s trial.
Addendum 8 – 57 min – Incoming – 8/3/15
Susan discusses the AT&T fax cover sheet that says incoming calls are not accurate for location.
Episode 9 – 83 min – Charm City – 8/10/15
The team discusses some cases involving Baltimore city cops (including Detectives Ritz and MacGillivary) highlighting allegations of malfeasance and corruption.
Addendum 9 – 34 min – Motion to Reopen – 8/17/15
Episode 10 – 76 min – CrimeStoppers – 8/24/15
Discussion of the Brady, Jencks, and Carr rules governing obligations of prosecutors, and the CrimeStoppers reward paid out in the case. Not all details are known, but what is known is discussed here.
Addendum 10 – 53 min – Ride-Along – 8/31/15
Labor Day Minisode – 23 min – 9/7/15
Episode 11 – 65 min – The Deals with Jay – 9/14/15
Discusses Jay’s arrest for disorderly conduct and the plea deals arranged by Urick as the State prepared to try Adnan. Colin recounts his recent discussions with Anne Benaroya, Jay’s counsel.
Addendum 11 – 29 min – Sub Curia – 9/21/15
Title refers to a type of plea agreements in which a portion is held “under consideration.” The sentence for Jay’s plea was held sub curia pending Adnan’s trial.
Brief Explainer – 35 min – 9/28/15
Episode 12 – 80 min – Prisoners’ Dilemma – 10/5/15
A discussion about Serial by prisoners at the Marion Correctional Institute in Ohio.
Addendum 12 – 49 min – Exhibit 31 – 10/14/15
Episode 13 – 58 min – Bearing Witness – 10/19/15
Discussion of the grand jury proceeding, including testimony by Bilal, Saad Chaudry, Yaser, Imran, and Jenn P.
Addendum 13 – 42 min – 12-12-0-4-0-0 – 10/26/15
Title refers to notations on the bottom of a Baltimore County police report that predicted the likelihood of success of recovering Hae’s missing car (before her body was found).
Episode 14 – 92 min – Tina – 11/2/15
A fan favorite episode discussing the legal career of Cristina Gutierrez, including the missteps made in her notable late-career cases.
Addendum 14 – 47 min – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – 11/9/15
Episode 15 – 65 min – Discovery – 11/16/15
Discussion of discovery allowed in criminal cases, and what Gutierrez knew of the State’s case prior to trial. Includes an interview with Chris Flohr.
Addendum 15 – 54 min – Brady – 11/24/15
Episode 16 – 92 min – The State’s Case – 12/7/15
Discusses the State’s case at Adnan’s second trial.
Addendum 16 – 45 min – The State Rests – 12/14/15
Episode 17 – 72 min – In Closing – 12/21/15
Discusses evidence offered by Gutierrez at trial. Contrasts the closing arguments of Urick and Gutierrez.
Season 1 Bonus Episode – 67 min – 1/4/16
Host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Rabia, Susan, and Colin.
Adnan’s PCR Hearing: Day 1 – 19 min – 2/4/16
Live update discussing developments in Day 1 of Adnan’s PCR hearing.
Adnan’s PCR Hearing: Day 2 – 29 min – 2/5/16
Live update discussing developments in Day 2 of Adnan’s PCR hearing.
Adnan’s PCR Hearing: Day 3 – 31 min – 2/6/16
Live update discussing developments in Day 3 of Adnan’s PCR hearing.
Adnan’s PCR Hearing: Day 4 – 41 min – 2/9/16
Live update discussing developments in Day 4 of Adnan’s PCR hearing.
Adnan’s PCR Hearing: Day 5 – 53 min – 2/10/16
Live update discussing developments in Day 5 of Adnan’s PCR hearing.
Post conviction Relief, Pt. 1: Reopenings – 77 min – 2/22/16
Post conviction Relief, Pt. 2: Crossing Asia – 90 min – 2/29/16
Post conviction Relief, Pt. 3: Hypotheticals – 73 min – 3/8/16
Post conviction Relief, Pt. 4: Subscriber Activity – 89 min – 3/21/16
Post conviction Relief, Pt. 5: Closing Thoughts – 92 min – 4/4/16
Vacated – 81 min – 7/4/16
The team, along with co-host Jon Cryer, do a deep dive into Judge Welch’s decision granting Adnan a new trial on the grounds that Gutierrez was ineffective for failing to cross-examine Waranowtiz about the AT&T fax cover sheet.
S1 Bonus Episode – 56 min – Adnan Appeal Preview – 5/5/17
S1 Bonus Episode – 82 min – Oral Arguments – 6/14/17
Bonus Update – 71 min – The Great Update – 11/27/17
Includes updates on all Undisclosed cases
S1 Bonus Addendum – 41 min – Baltimore Justice – 11/30/17
S1 Bonus Episode – 63 min – Split Decision – 4/9/18
The team explains the decision of the Court of Special Appeals affirming the grant of a new trial on the grounds that Gutierrez failed to contact Asia.
S1 Bonus Episode – 40 min – Certiorari – 6/4/18
The team covers the briefs and arguments the State and Adnan are making to the Court of Appeals of Maryland to determine if the court will hear an appeal of the COSA decision granting Adnan a new trial.
