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Passenger List

A missing plane, a cabin full of suspects, a search for truth. A mystery thriller from PRX’s Radiotopia.

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Show overview

Passenger List has been publishing since 2019, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 27 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 15 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 26% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 13 episodes published. Published by Passenger List and Radiotopia.

Episodes
27
Running
2019–2025 · 6y
Median length
31 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

Atlantic Flight 702 has disappeared mid-flight between London and New York with 256 passengers on board. Kaitlin Le (Kelly Marie Tran), a college student whose twin brother vanished with the flight, is determined to uncover the truth. Passenger List is a mystery thriller podcast from PRX’s Radiotopia.

Latest Episodes

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Red for Revolution from Radiotopia Presents

We’d like to share another fiction podcast we think you’ll like, Radiotopia Presents: Red for Revolution, a six-part audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation.Meet Jazmine, an 18-year-old grappling with her queer identity, first crush, and the delicate task of mending her relationship with her homophobic mother. As she seeks solace and guidance from her grandmother, listeners are transported back to 1971, to follow the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and activist Ella Ali. Two remarkable women from vastly different backgrounds, with opposing political views and living oceans apart, embark on a romance that defies all conventions. Red for Revolution stars Jordan Hull, Loretta Devine, S. Epatha Merkerson, Rutina Wesley, Renée Wilson, Alimi Ballard, Jennifer Beals, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Danny Glover, Vanessa E. Williams, adrienne maree brown, Caro Guzmán, Don Daniels, and many others.Learn more at radiotopiapresents.fm and discover more shows from across the Radiotopia network at radiotopia.fm. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mar 6, 202534 min

The Incident at Ong's Hat from the creators of Passenger List and The Polybius Conspiracy

Ong’s Hat is rumored to have once been the site of a gateway to another dimension. After meeting on a forum devoted to the urban legend, yoga instructor Sarah Larsen, and academic Charlie Brill, go on a road trip to the New Jersey Pine Barrens where a group of renegade Princeton professors had once conducted quantum physics and chaos theory experiments to discover a new theory for dimensional travel. When Sarah disappears, Charlie finds himself at the center of a mystery. Corey Brill (The Walking Dead) stars in this docu-thriller for Radio 4 and BBC Sounds from the makers of The Polybius Conspiracy and Passenger List. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 20, 20232 min

1.1 Q&A "5,000 Rupees..." from Radiotopia's Mumbai Crime

Radiotopia is thrilled to bring you another show from the creators of Passenger List — MUMBAI CRIME. Enjoy episode 1 from the first season, then head over to the Mumbai Crime feed to subscribe and listen to episode 2. ************* Thomas is a contestant on the hit Indian TV show “Who Will Win A Billion”...As he ponders over the first question, his thoughts drift back to his childhood in Delhi – a baby abandoned on the steps of a church and brought up by well-meaning priest, Father Francis, until he is abandoned yet again Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 22, 202215 min

S2 Ep 11The AM Archives (Trailer) from Lauren Shippen

This week we’re featuring the series The AM Archives, created by Passenger List writer Lauren Shippen. It’s a spinoff of her hit series, The Bright Sessions. To hear The AM Archives in full, subscribe to The Bright Sessions feed. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aug 23, 20212 min

S2 Ep 10After the Hum from Radiotopia's The Truth

We’d like to share another fiction podcast we think you’ll like, from our fellow Radiotopia show The Truth. In a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman faces her fears of the outside world in order to save her sister. Written by Mary McDonnell, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Associate produced by Sophie Yalkezian and Cara Ehlenfeldt. Performed by Marisa Brau, Jessica Morgan, James Dwyer, Gregory Jones, and Rachel Botchan. Other episodes in the “Hum” series on The Truth: EPISODE 2: INTO THE HUM - http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2020/9/9/into-the-hum EPISODE 3: SHADOW OF THE HUM - http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2021/10/2/shadowofthehum EPSIODE 4: ECHO OF THE HUM - http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2021/23/6/echoofthehum For more info and to subscribe: http://thetruthpodcast.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 19, 202128 min

S2 Ep 9Blackout from QCODE Media

Attention Passenger List fans: If you enjoyed the story of Kaitlin Le and the mystery of flight 702, then we’ve got another fiction show we think you’ll like. Academy Award® winner Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ, Simon Itani, fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. Season 2 picks up after Simon’s family escapes. Upon crossing paths with an old family friend, Wren (played by Aja Naomi King), recounts her experience getting out of Boston... but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. This season of Blackout is presented by Sonos, go to sonos.com to learn more. "Simon Itani" - Rami Malek "Wren Foster” –– Aja Naomi King “Carla Itani” –– Chloe Brooks –– “Hunter Itani” –– T.C. Carter “Izzy Itani” –– Seychelle Gabriel “Kira” –– Caroline Newton “Lance” –– Ray Stoney (9-1-1, PEARSON) “Danny” –– Christopher Backus “Lana” –– Samantha Rose Cardenas “Carter” –– Spence Moore II ( “Tyler” –– Denny McAuliffe “Dean Julian Adams” –– Andre Royo “Kellen” –– Colman Domingo Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jul 5, 202130 min

S2 Ep 82.8 Duty Free

That fateful night, a perfume bottle, the truth about Flight 702. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Duty Free,” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Duty Free” was written by John Scott Dryden. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN - Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels JIM - Rob Benedict MARIANNE - Carlyss Peer HALLIN- Kerry Shale CONOR - Akie Kotabe MAI - Elyse Dinh THOMAS - Colin Morgan OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Karl Queensborough, Eric Sirakian, Chris Kelly, Maddy Kelly, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 21, 202147 min

S2 Ep 72.7 Tundra

Flying debris, two familiar agents, across snow and ice. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Tundra” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Tundra” was written by Lauren Shippen. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN - Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels JIM - Rob Benedict THOMAS - Colin Morgan MELINA - Clare Corbett MARIANNE - Carlyss Peer PETRA – Laurel Lefkow JENSON – Jennifer Armour OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Raad Rawi, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Karl Queensborough, Eric Sirakian, Kerry Shale, Chris Kelly, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 14, 202137 min

S2 Ep 62.6 Athena Presses On

Cockpit recording, computer game, past misdemeanors. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Athena Presses On” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Athena Presses On” was written by Meghan Fitzmartin. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN – Kelly Marie Tran RORY – Ben Daniels MAI - Elyse Dinh KEIN - George Q Nguyen CONOR - Akie Kotabe MARIANNE - Carlyss Peer PETRA - Laurel Lefkow ZARA - Gianna Kiehl OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Jennifer Armour, Raad Rawi, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Karl Queensborough, Eric Sirakian, Clare Corbett, Kerry Shale, Gianna Kiehl, Akie Kotabe, Chris Kelly, Philip Desmeules, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jun 7, 202132 min

S2 Ep 52.5 Trojan Horse

Prisoner release, the twin brother’s connections, a whistle-blower. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Trojan Horse,” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Trojan Horse” was written by Janina Matthewson. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN – Kelly Marie Tran RORY – Ben Daniels PROFESSOR ALCOTTE – Cyril Nri MARIANNE – Carlyss Peer CONOR – Akie Kotabe NADJULA - Munirih Grace HARRIS - Kerry Shale AGENT MURPHY- Danielle Lewis OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Gianna Kiehl, Eric Sirakian, Chris Kelly, Maddy Kelly, Merk Nguyen Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 31, 202128 min

S2 Ep 42.4 InfoExpose

Bolivian embassy, the unlisted passenger, a stolen weapon. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “InfoExpose” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “InfoExpose” was written by Mark Henry Phillips. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN - Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels ANDREA - Jennifer Armour SUSAN KLEMANT- Clare Corbett MIKE - Eric Meyers DEAN - Akie Kotabe OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Raad Rawi, Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Chris Kelly, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 24, 202133 min

S2 Ep 32.3 The Black Pill

Off the grid, white rabbit, the passenger swap. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “The Black Pill,” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “The Black Pill” was written by Lauren Shippen. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN - Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels MIKE - Eric Meyers SCOTTY - Christopher Ragland ALEX - Akie Kotabe KYLE – Eric Sirakian OTHER VOICES: Laurel Lefkow, Jennifer Armour, Raad Rawi, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Clare Corbett, Kerry Shale, Gianna Kiehl, Chris Kelly, Lauren Shippen, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 17, 202130 min

S2 Ep 22.2 Pay Day

Psychiatric assessment, the coffee jar, something going down. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Pay Day” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; with music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Pay Day” was written by Sara Lotz. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN – Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels DR MORLEY – Jennifer Armour JIM – Rob Benedict PSYCHIC WITCH – Patti LuPone PETRA - Laurel Lefkow HASSAN - Raad Rawi MRS DENNISON - Barbara Barnes OTHER VOICES: Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Eric Sirakian, Clare Corbett, Chris Kelly, Merk Nguyen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 10, 202134 min

S2 Ep 12.1 Class Action

The lawyer, passenger contact, her last movements. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Class Action,” and join the investigation. Passenger List Season 2 was created and directed by John Scott Dryden; sound designed by Steve Bond; music by Mark Henry Phillips. “Class Action” was written by John Scott Dryden. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN - Kelly Marie Tran RORY - Ben Daniels MAI - Elyse Dinh MARIANNE – Carlyss Peer JENNIFER - Marie France Arcilla ELOISE - Clare Corbett ZARA - Gianna Kiehl HASSAN - Raad Rawi PETRA - Laurel Lefkow RELATIVE - Lizeth Ramirez RELATIVE - Eric Meyers RELATIVE - Christopher Ragland OTHER VOICES: Jennifer Armour, Munirih Grace, David Menkin, Danielle Lewis, Karl Queensborough, Eric Sirakian, Kerry Shale, George Q Nguyen, Chris Kelly, Maddy Kelly, Peter Oldring, Merk Nguyen Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 10, 202133 min

Breaking News

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The wreckage of Flight 702 has been found in the North Atlantic, confirming the plane has crashed. But when Kaitlin gets a call from one of the passengers, her twin brother Conor, she herself disappears into the story. Season 2 launches May 10. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

May 3, 20213 min

S2 Ep 1Fasten your seatbelt

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Prepare for some turbulence. Passenger List Season Two, starring Kelly Marie Tran, Ben Daniels, Rob Benedict and Colin Morgan is scheduled for arrival spring 2021. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jan 1, 20212 min

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May 6, 20200 min

Behind the Scenes: Opening Montages

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Passenger List creator, co-writer and co-director John Scott Dryden and editor, sound designer and composer Mark Henry Phillips dive deep into the show's opening news montages, in conversation with Audrey Mardavich, managing producer of Radiotopia. Time is running out. Make your mark on Passenger List and Radiotopia before the new year at radiotopia.fm. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 31, 201915 min

S1 Ep 81.8 The White Matchmaker

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The wreckage, a missing passport, an unexpected call. The Passenger List season one finale. Sponsorship for this episode comes from Squarespace, The RealReal and Away. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “The White Matchmaker,” and join the investigation. Passenger List was created, co-written and co-directed by John Scott Dryden; co-written and co-directed by Lauren Shippen; and edited and sound designed by Mark Henry Phillips, who also composed the music for the show. “The White Matchmaker” was written by John Scott Dryden. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. KAITLIN LE – Kelly Marie Tran LAURA JONES – Heather Craney PROFESSOR MARSHAL – Richard Doyle AGENT FELLOWES – Alex Brown Marshall MURPHY – Tessa Auberjonois HASSAN AZIZ – Raad Rawi Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 28, 201940 min

S1 Ep 71.7 Inoperative Operative

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A rogue agent, a storage unit, deadly cargo. Sponsorship for this episode comes from Squarespace, The RealReal and HelloFresh. Visit passengerlist.org to see a script and full list of credits for “Inoperative Operative,” and join the investigation. New episodes every Monday. Passenger List was created, co-written and co-directed by John Scott Dryden; co-written and co-directed by Lauren Shippen; and edited and sound designed by Mark Henry Phillips, who also composed the music for the show. “Inoperative Operative” was written by Lauren Shippen. Passenger List is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. JAMES DENNISON – Rob Benedict KAITLIN LE – Kelly Marie Tran PROFESSOR MARSHAL – Richard Doyle THOMAS RIDER – Colin Morgan Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Oct 21, 201926 min