Hey there, Cold Tapes fans! Rippy here, the voice behind Jack Anderson in the chilling Antarctic mystery that’s been keeping you on the edge of your seats. Can you believe our journey has come to an end?

First off, I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who tuned in, pieced together the clues, and tried to unmask the killer among us at Bowers Wilson research base. Your dedication and sleuthing skills have been nothing short of impressive!

Now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Drumroll, please!

I’m thrilled to announce that the winner of our £10,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of “Super Sleuth of the Year 2025” is… Karen Byford from Bury St Edmunds!

Karen, you’ve done it! Your keen ear and detective skills have paid off big time. I hear you’ve got your partner Joe to thank for convincing you to sign up for Cold Tapes – looks like you owe him a nice dinner… someplace warm!

To our winner and all our amazing listeners, here’s what’s next:

1. Karen will be crowned at CrimeCon London this June. I can’t wait to see you there!
2. The £10,000 is all yours, Karen. Spend it wisely (or not, we won’t judge)!
3. And for a special treat, keep your ears peeled for Season 2, where a character will be named in Karen’s honor. How cool is that?

For those of you who didn’t crack the case this time, don’t worry. The entire series is still available for your binge-listening pleasure. Trust me, it’s worth a re-listen to catch all those sneaky clues you might have missed the first time around.

It’s been an absolute blast bringing Jack Anderson to life and being part of this groundbreaking audio experience. From the claustrophobic tension of the Antarctic winter to the web of deceit we wove, it’s been a wild ride with a fantastic team.

Thanks again for making Cold Tapes such a success. Until next time, keep those detective skills sharp, and remember – in the darkness of Antarctica, everyone’s a suspect!

P.S. Was it me, Jack Anderson? Well, that’s for me to know and for you to find out by listening to the series! No spoilers here!

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