Episode 4 of the Missing Persons Research Hub Podcast features Tyler Hooper, the creator of The Missing and Unexplained Podcast. In this episode, Tyler discusses the pros and cons of podcasting in the field of missing persons, highlighting how missing persons and true crime podcasts can both be harmful and helpful. For example, the misinformation and sensationalism often rampant in these types of podcasts has the potential to negatively impact missing person cases. We also talk about how podcasting/podcasters and research/researchers are at a crossroads: can these two distinct but related areas in the field of missing persons work together to collaborate, educate, and bring about greater awareness, and, if so, how?? Tune in to find out.

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Speaker bio:

Tyler Hooper loves telling stories, particularly long-form stories that involve history, the environment, crime, or quirky people. Recently he started his own podcast titled “The Missing and Unexplained Podcast” which primarily looks at missing persons cases and in the future will delve into other topics. You can also listen to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.

Personal Website: https://tylerhooperw.com/

Podcast: https://missingunexplainedpod.buzzsprout.com/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissingUnexplainedPod

Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/missingXpod

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Follow the Hub on Twitter @MPRHCanada and Instagram @MPRHCanada, or check out www.missingpersonsresearchhub.com.

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The Missing Persons Research Hub (the Hub) is a national networking forum and research hub for the field of missing persons in Canada. This podcast is hosted by Lorna Ferguson (@LFrgsn) and features a variety of personnel involved in missing persons work across Canada.