Daily Mail's research podcast pipeline is surged to number one on the US Apple podcast charts.
This is the first British newspapers to break through in the crowded, true crime market in America.
The six-part series tells the shocking true story of the Paria disaster in Trinidad and Tobago. There, four divers lost their lives in 2022 after being sucked into a 30-inch underwater pipeline.
The only one survives is the pipeline, featuring his exclusive direct accounts, along with unprecedented GoPro audio from inside the pipe, capturing the final moments of the diver.
Postal reporter Isabel Stanley leads the investigation, revealing alleged criminal negligence, failing rescue attempts, and revealing high levels of political cover-up related to tragic events.
The rapid rise of podcasts has led to the top spot in the US, beating heavyweights in the industry, including Sony Music Entertainment and the Boston Globe's Spotlight team.
Jamie East, head of podcasts at DMG Media, praised the team behind the hit series.
“The incredible story is at the heart of everything the Daily Mail does. I hope that the number of people who know this horrible, preventable tragedy will spur the relevant authorities to do something decent and compensate for the victims' families.”
East also highlights the growing international ambitions of DMG media. “It emphasizes the intention and ambition to be a global podcast network and we are grateful for the support we received from our friends at Apple.”
Pipeline can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.
