Chris finds some of the answers he's looking for in a Google folder Alex left behind—and others during a conversation with someone else who loved Alex dearly.

Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to speak to somebody immediately.

Created, written, hosted, and executive produced by Chris Stedman

Co-executive produced by Beth Anne Macaluso

Story edited by Aaron Edwards

Sound design by Dylan Fagan

Music by Aaron Wong Kaufman, with additional music by Ben Seretan 

Episode 4 theme performed by Aaron Wong Kaufman, Ben Seretan, and Sadie Dupuis of Sad13

To listen to “Music Inspired by Unread” go to unread.bandcamp.com

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Chris goes down the rabbit hole.

Update: Cara Cunningham, creator of the iconic “Leave Britney Alone” video referenced in this episode, announced her transition in August 2021. “I’m happy to be in a place where I can embrace who I am,” Cunningham wrote in her announcement. We couldn’t be happier for her, too.

Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to speak to somebody immediately.

Created, written, hosted, and executive produced by Chris Stedman

Co-executive produced by Beth Anne Macaluso

Story edited by Aaron Edwards

Sound design by Dylan Fagan

Music by Aaron Wong Kaufman, with additional music by Ben Seretan 

Episode 3 theme performed by Sadie Dupuis of Sad13

To listen to “Music Inspired by Unread” go to unread.bandcamp.com

For photos, videos, memes, and other visuals referenced in this episode, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @unreadpod. 

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Some of the people who knew Alex best look back on how he changed their lives—and then give Chris the push he needs.

Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to speak to somebody immediately.

Created, written, hosted, and executive produced by Chris Stedman

Co-executive produced by Beth Anne Macaluso

Story edited by Aaron Edwards

Sound design by Dylan Fagan

Music by Aaron Wong Kaufman, with additional music by Ben Seretan 

Episode 2 theme performed by Ben Seretan

To listen to “Music Inspired by Unread” go to unread.bandcamp.com

For photos, videos, memes, and other visuals referenced in this episode, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @unreadpod. 

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A scheduled goodbye email raises as many questions as it answers. 

Note: This series discusses topics that may be triggering to some listeners, including depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to speak to somebody immediately.

Created, written, hosted, and executive produced by Chris Stedman

Co-executive produced by Beth Anne Macaluso

Story edited by Aaron Edwards

Sound design by Dylan Fagan

Music by Aaron Wong Kaufman

To listen to “Music Inspired by Unread” go to unread.bandcamp.com

For photos, videos, memes, and other visuals referenced in this episode, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @unreadpod.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A show about looking for answers in the digital breadcrumbs people leave behind.

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