The creators of true-crime podcast 'The Sneak' have included supplementary features like an interactive crime scene map and behind-the-scenes videos to supercharge the immersive experience for listeners. Launched through a collaboration between For The Win, USA TODAY, and Wonderly Media, the podcast crosses "the intersection of sports and true crime."
The Sneak follows the story of former football star Anthony Curcio who pulled off a robbery, stealing $400,000 USD from an armored truck and then escaping through an inner tube down a river. Because there was much concealed about what actually happened, The Sneak tries to uncover some truths and share them with the public. Through the incorporation of an interactive crime scene map, listeners have the opportunity to "explore each moment of the crime and [...] see exactly how it all went down."
Interactive Crime Scene Maps
The Sneak Podcast Supplements the Experience with Special Features
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