Uncover

About Uncover

How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who went all the way to the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run, he’s accused of running a deadly international drug trafficking empire. In this new podcast from CBC and the Toronto Star, host Michelle Shephard and reporter Calvi Leon trace Wedding’s descent into a violent criminal underworld. From his beginnings at his family ski hill outside Thunder Bay, to Toronto and the scenes of the shocking murders he’s accused of ordering, to Mexico where he was believed to be under the protection of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, they uncover his illicit connections and the stories behind the victims caught in the crossfire. Featuring new on-the-ground reporting and original interviews, this podcast investigates the Canadian who the FBI called a “modern day El Chapo” and asks: what will it take to bring him to justice? The Most Wanted Olympian is an official 2026 Tribeca Festival Winner. The series is a co-production of Uncover from CBC (https://link.mgln.ai/WMrXvL) and Suspicion (https://www.thestar.com/podcasts/suspicion/) from the Toronto Star. About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime. For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/cbc-true-crime/id6442568309?ign-itscg=80085&ign-itsct=pod_channel_cbctruecrime).

Publisher

CBC

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Mar 2018

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

150 of 348 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S39 E5: The Arrests | The Most Wanted Olympian

   Host Ryan Wedding investigates the intricate web of arrests that led to the capture of a fugitive Olympian, revealing the downfall of an alleged crime syndicate.

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   29 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S39 E4: The Witness | The Most Wanted Olympian

   Host Michelle Shephard and reporter Calvi Leon investigate the complex life of Jonathan Acebedo Garcia, a family man, alleged drug smuggler, and FBI witness.

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   22 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S39 E3: Mr. Perfect | The Most Wanted Olympian

   Investigative journalist Michelle Shephard and fixer Miguel Vega uncover how alleged narco kingpin Ryan Wedding evades capture for a decade in Mexico City.

Inside a recent episode

S39 E5: The Arrests | The Most Wanted Olympian

Published 5 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The operation, he says, involved the U.S. hostage rescue team, the same elite unit that just weeks earlier abducted the president of Venezuela and brought him to the U.S. But Mexican officials had been saying that Wedding surrendered, that he basically walked into the U.S. embassy and gave himself up. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

10,276 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

1,350 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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

Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

100

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