Serial Napper

About Serial Napper

Serial Napper is true crime for the chronically tired. Hosted by Canadian podcaster Nikki Young, Serial Napper tells the stories of real crimes, disappearances and mysteries from around the world, with a focus on the people at the centre of them and the details that too often get lost along the way. Each episode digs into the full story: who these people were before they became names in headlines, what actually happened, how investigators pieced the case together, what unfolded inside the courtroom, and, when answers are still missing, the questions that remain. Nikki tells each story the way she'd tell it to you if you were sitting across the table from her: conversational, curious, occasionally sassy and with a little dark humour when the moment allows for it. The victims are always treated with respect. The absurd behaviour surrounding some of these cases? Considerably less so. Some episodes cover cases you've probably heard of, but go beyond the version that has been repeated for years. Others explore Canadian cases, international crimes, strange mysteries and lesser-known stories that deserve far more attention than they've received. At its heart, Serial Napper is about looking past the headline and asking what really happened. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and try not to have nightmares. This is Serial Napper.

Publisher

Cloud10

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Apr 2020

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

170 of 405 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Goldilocks: The Boy Behind the Wall | Daniel LaPlante

   Host Nik explore the disturbing true crime case of Daniel LaPlante, revealing the chilling reality behind the Goldilocks fairy tale.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Inside the Disturbing World of the “Vampire King of Fresno”

   Host Nik explore the disturbing true crime case of Marcus Wesson, the "Vampire King of Fresno," and the dark family secrets he concealed.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   He Woke Up to His Mother on Fire: The Michael Politte Case

   Host Nik explores the controversial conviction of Michael Politte for his mother's murder, examining evidence that later raised doubts about the investigation.

Inside a recent episode

Goldilocks: The Boy Behind the Wall | Daniel LaPlante

Published 2 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Daniel was born on May 16, 1970. He grew up in Massachusetts in the Townsend area, not too far from the Bowen family. Over the years, a pretty dramatic story has developed around Daniel's childhood. You'll find accounts online describing years of horrific abuse and neglect. He reportedly had difficulties in school, including dyslexia, and he's been described as hyperactive. There were also allegations that his home life could be really difficult. Daniel would later report experiencing psychological abuse during his childhood. He also alleged that he had been sexually abused by a psychiatrist he saw when he was young. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,133,688

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

172 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

1,001 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

96

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