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A documentary podcast that traces the long, silent aftermath of gunfire—how the sound of a single shot can ripple through decades, families, and landscapes. Each episode follows the path of a forgotten bullet, from the moment it left the barrel to the lives it continues to shape years or centuries later. Through forensic evidence, survivor testimonies, and the stories of objects marked by violence, this series asks: what remains after the smoke clears?

Episodes

  1. The Gun That Never Stopped

    3 Jun

    The Gun That Never Stopped

    A stolen handgun passes through multiple owners over thirty years, connected to seven separate violent incidents across three countries. A ballistics expert traces its path, interviewing survivors, families, and the final officer who recovered it.

    5 min
  2. The Playground Echo

    3 Jun

    The Playground Echo

    Decades after a school shooting in a small American town, a retired teacher returns to the building—now abandoned—and hears phantom gunfire in the empty hallways. She begins recording the sounds of silence, hoping to preserve the memory of the seventeen seconds that changed everything.

    6 min

  3. 1 Jun

    The Bullet in the Wall

    In a small French village, a couple renovating their farmhouse uncovers a bullet lodged inside a stone wall—fired during a World War I skirmish no history book recorded. They track down the descendants of the soldier who fired it and the family who hid in the cellar that night.

    6 min
  4. The Officer's Watch

    21 Apr ·  Bonus

    The Officer's Watch

    A pocket watch recovered from a Civil War battlefield stops at exactly 3:47 PM. The bullet that pierced its face also killed the officer wearing it. A horologist and a historian attempt to identify the man and the soldier who fired the fatal shot, discovering both had daughters the same age.

    6 min

  5. 25/04/2025

    The Cenotes of Mexico

    In this episode, we dive—both literally and figuratively—into the mysterious and fascinating world of cenotes. We explore their geological origins, their significance to pre-Hispanic cultures—especially the Maya—and their current role as natural reserves, tourist attractions, and vital ecosystems. Join us as we uncover why these water-filled sinkholes are far more than just natural pools—they're portals to Mexico’s history, biodiversity, and spirituality.

    7 min

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A documentary podcast that traces the long, silent aftermath of gunfire—how the sound of a single shot can ripple through decades, families, and landscapes. Each episode follows the path of a forgotten bullet, from the moment it left the barrel to the lives it continues to shape years or centuries later. Through forensic evidence, survivor testimonies, and the stories of objects marked by violence, this series asks: what remains after the smoke clears?

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