The Most Wanted Olympian from 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 and 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.

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S39 E3: Mr. Perfect | The Most Wanted Olympian

22 oktober 2026 · 31 min
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Michelle Shephard travels to Mexico City, visiting the last known locations Ryan Wedding was spotted. After almost 10 years on the run, it’s suspected that Wedding is operating his alleged empire from this sprawling metropolis - commanding killings and drug shipments thousands of kilometers away. Lees meer

Alongside Miguel Vega, a ‘fixer’ with contacts inside the Sinaloa Cartel, they trace his footsteps to find out how an alleged narco kingpin could stay hidden for so long. But back in Canada, a lucky traffic stop and a bag full of cash start to break open the case against Wedding.

This podcast is a co-production of Uncover from CBC and Suspicion from the Toronto Star.
S39 E2: The Boss | The Most Wanted Olympian

15 oktober 2026 · 30 min
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Former federal agent Brett Kalina is one of only a handful of law enforcement officers to come face to face with Ryan Wedding. In 2008, after years following the flow of money and drugs, Kalina arrests ‘The Boss’ and watches as the ex-snowboarder goes to trial. Lees meer

But once behind bars, Wedding turns the tables. He makes prison work for him, using his time inside a violent Texas detention centre to allegedly make criminal connections and cartel contacts. And the next time the police come looking for him, he’s already gone.

This podcast is a co-production of Uncover from CBC and Suspicion from the Toronto Star.
S39 E1: The Gentle Giant | The Most Wanted Olympian

15 oktober 2026 · 35 min
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Shots ring out in a neighbourhood north-west of Toronto. A father is dead and a mother and daughter are in hospital, battling for their lives. When Toronto Star reporter Calvi Leon arrives on the scene days later, witnesses tell her what really happened. What she learns starts her down a path she could never have imagined and leads to one man: former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Lees meer

How does a small town Canadian kid, who was once called a labrador puppy by his teammates, find himself on the FBI’s Most Wanted list?

This podcast is a co-production of Uncover from CBC and Suspicion from the Toronto Star.
The Most Wanted Olympian | S39 Trailer

5 oktober 2026 · 3 min
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The Most Wanted Olympian is an official 2026 Tribeca Festival Winner. How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who reached the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run, he’s accused of running a deadly international drug trafficking empire. Lees meer

In this new podcast from CBC and the Toronto Star, host Michelle Shephard and journalist 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 shocking murders he’s accused of ordering, to Mexico where he was believed to be protected by the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, they uncover his illicit connections and the stories behind the victims caught in the crossfire.

Featuring 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?

This series is a co-production of Uncover from CBC and Suspicion from the Toronto Star.
S38 E1: Everyone’s afraid | The Mile Zero Murders

7 september 2026 · 27 min
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A man passing through Dawson Creek, B.C. for New Years Eve 2023 disappears. Cole Hosack is the 8th person to go missing from the small town in the past two years. This incident starts getting media attention on this unassuming town – what is going on in Dawson Creek? Why have people, like Cole, Darylyn Supernant, and Renee Didier vanished without a trace? Lees meer

Host Timothy Sawa lands in Dawson Creek to find out what residents know, and talks to the relatives of people who have gone missing.
S38 E2: Pay your bill | The Mile Zero Murders

6 september 2026 · 29 min
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The remains of two missing people are found. A father comes forward with new information about his daughter’s murder. His tip leads to a story about a well-known double murder at one of Dawson Creek’s notorious trailer parks. How do the murders of Tina Nellis and Adam Roy Isley connect with Darylyn Supernant? Lees meer

Host Timothy Sawa finds out more about the targets of the double murder, what might have motivated the gruesome scene, and what has made Dawson such a hot bed of criminal activity in recent years.
S38 E3: Dawson’s bad boy | The Mile Zero Murders

5 september 2026 · 34 min
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Verna Cardinal recounts the last hours she had with her granddaughter, Renee Didier. She also offers a new lead – a person who knows who Renee was with the night of her disappearance. Different people then point to the same person as someone who connected with the missing and murdered before they vanished. Lees meer

Host Timothy Sawa connects with the RCMP to see what they know. If so many people in town suspect the same person, why haven’t charges been laid?
S38 E4: My friend, the drug dealer | The Mile Zero Murders

4 september 2026 · 33 min
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Host Timothy Sawa is onto Tanner Murray. That same week, a dead body is found in the back of a pickup truck – Dawson Creek’s first suspicious murder in a year. Tim shifts his focus to the prime suspect of the latest murder, who is surprisingly frank about what might be behind the violence in Dawson Creek. Lees meer
S38 E5: An accident | The Mile Zero Murders

3 september 2026 · 36 min
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New details emerge about Cole Hosack’s disappearance. Two anonymous sources corroborate this new version of events. Host Timothy Sawa tries to verify the new information, retracing search parties’ steps, and staking out the home of the person last seen with Cole Hosack. Lees meer
S38 E6: Queen of the North | The Mile Zero Murders

2 september 2026 · 35 min
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A police wellness check reveals one of our key sources has been compromised. Aaron Linklater’s daughter comes forward. Were the people behind Cole Hosack’s murder the people who threatened her father too? Lees meer

Host Timothy Sawa speaks with new sources, who take him even deeper into Dawson’s deadly drug trade. Who killed Aaron Linklater and why?