Bear Brook
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Oct 23, 2026
Hannah McCarthyHOST
Hi, it's Hannah McCarthy.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
Today we are sharing the season three premiere of Bear Brook, the critically acclaimed true crime podcast from my NHPR colleagues on the document team.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
Now, this is not really a civics show, although, as Nick and I say, everything is civics.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
And being true crime, this is not an episode that I would recommend playing for younger ears.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
Use your discretion there.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
Ear age is just a number.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
For those of you unfamiliar with Bear Brook, this show is a testament to the remarkable and rigorous journalism done by my colleagues here at NHPR.
Hannah McCarthyHOST
In season three, A Private Matter, award-winning journalist Jason Moon investigates another New Hampshire mystery.
Rebecca LavoieGUEST
And you took this on head on and ended up making a fantastic story today.
Daemon FairlessHOST
Rebecca is also the chief content officer at New Hampshire Public Radio and one of the folks behind award-winning true crime series like Bear Brook and The 13th Step.
Rebecca LavoieGUEST
I actually did binge listen to this whole thing.
Rebecca LavoieGUEST
And I found it incredibly compelling.
Rick GanleyHOST
Hey, Rick.
Rick GanleyHOST
So, Jason, this is the third season of Bear Brook, and each focuses on a different New Hampshire cold case or mystery.
Rick GanleyHOST
How did you find out about Jay Hickey's disappearance? Well,
Jason MoonGUEST
I got an email from a listener.
Jason MoonGUEST
So, you know, what happened to Jay Hickey and what his wife did or did not do is an extreme scenario, I would say.
Jason MoonGUEST
But I think for anyone who has dementia in their life as a caregiver or as a relative, they will find a lot in here to relate to.
Rick GanleyHOST
Jason Moon is the senior reporter and producer for NHPR's document team and the host of Bear Brook, Season 3, A Private Matter.
Rick GanleyHOST
Now, the first two episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
It's me, Taylor Quimby.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
Some of you may know that before we made Patient Zero, I helped produce a true crime show, also from NHPR, called Bear Brook.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
Well, today I am here to introduce you to the show's third season, A Private Matter.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
If you've listened to Bear Brook, you probably don't need convincing.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
If you have not, let me tell you.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
Host Jason Moon and the NHPR investigation team he works with, Document, are some of the best and most thoughtful folks in the business.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
It's about a Christmas tree farmer in New Hampshire who disappears.
Taylor QuimbyHOST
He has dementia, and he's wandered off before, but this time he does not come back and isn't reported missing for many, many months.
Jason MoonHOST
Hey, it's Jason.
Jason MoonHOST
Before we get on with the story, just a quick note on season two of Bear Brook, a true crime story.
Jason MoonHOST
I know it's been a long time since our last update, more than two and a half years, actually.
Jason MoonHOST
I just want to let you know we are still following Jason Carroll's case.
Jason MoonHOST
When we get results from the DNA testing that is, believe it or not, still in progress, we will update that season.
Jason MoonHOST
The best way to make sure you don't miss it is to follow the Bear Brook feed on your favorite podcasting app.
Jason MoonHOST
I first learned Jay Hickey was missing a couple years ago, in May 2024.
Jason MoonHOST
About three months after the news broke about his disappearance, someone reached out to me with a tip.
Jason MoonHOST
Original artwork by Judith Poitras-Reynaud and original music and scoring by me, Jason Moon.
Jason MoonHOST
If you have more information or story tips, get in touch with us at barebrook at nhpr.org. A Private Matter and Bear Brook are productions of the Document Team at New Hampshire Public Radio.
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Monique SanchezADVERTISER
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Kevin FlynnHOST
21st of October,
Rebecca LaVoieHOST
Bear Brook season three comes out.
Kevin FlynnHOST
Oh, OK.
Rebecca LaVoieHOST
Yes.
Rebecca LaVoieHOST
So if you like Bear Brook, subscribe, resubscribe to the channel or make sure that your episodes are set to download and hit your phone so that you'll know.
Rebecca LaVoieHOST
It is a shortish series, only five episodes long.
Rebecca LaVoieHOST
It's very different.
Mel BarrettHOST
Yep.
Rebecca LavoieHOST
Uh, thank you very much flat out for listening to Bear Brook all day yesterday.
Rebecca LavoieHOST
Season one of Bear Brook is, has been named by Apple Podcast as one of the best podcasts of all time.
Rebecca LavoieHOST
Uh, season two is also excellent.
Mel BarrettHOST
I agree.
EricHOST
... and all that.
EricHOST
Did you ever follow, I'm not into this, but the only one I'm actually knowledgeable about is the Bear Brook murders.
EricHOST
Do you ever follow that or listen to the podcast, get all the deets on that, that story?
Jaye DuncanHOST
Yeah.
EricHOST
I would love-
Jaye DuncanHOST
I don't, I don't see what else she could say or do.
EricHOST
I, I'm, I'm sure there's a podcast out there, but the guy you know who did that Bear Brook one, or the person you know who knows the person, I, I would love-
Jaye DuncanHOST
Yeah