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Michelle Cuervo

Hosted by Michelle Cuervo

A solo-hosted true-crime podcast narrating a mix of cold cases, contemporary murders, and survival stories with a direct, storytelling approach.

The brief

This is a straightforward, solo-narrated true-crime show. Each week, host Michelle Cuervo tells a single, complete story, often focusing on the narrative arc from the crime's discovery to its resolution. The case selection is broad, spanning from classic American cold cases solved by DNA to international crime lords and recent, media-saturated tragedies. [tvRTXBvsfB4, osjQYrIT6VU, Vuf-gLeteSo]

Unlike many ensemble or interview-based true crime shows, this is a pure solo storytelling format. Cuervo's direct, affectionate address to her audience ('my loves') and her consistent 'massive kiss on the forehead' sign-off create a distinct and intimate host-listener relationship. [Podcast Description, tvRTXBvsfB4, osjQYrIT6VU]
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Michelle Cuervo is a social media influencer known for her true-crime storytelling on TikTok, where she has over 2 million followers. She hosts the "I Wish You Were Here" podcast, a weekly show where she narrates stories of cold cases, unsolved mysteries, and solved cases. [Podcast Description] The podcast is an extension of her TikTok content, aiming for a conversational, 'friend-to-friend' storytelling style. She describes the show as hanging out on the couch together to explore real-life true crimes.

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Credentials & credits

  • Social media influencer (2M+ followers on TikTok)

Other ventures

  • TikTok account (@mshellly)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~1.8/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
59
Last episode
23 days ago
Jun 8, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    30 Years Later, DNA Finally Revealed the Killer: The Case of Mandy Stavik

    A classic cold case episode demonstrating the show's narrative strength in detailing a decades-long investigation solved by modern DNA technology and citizen tips. [tvRTXBvsfB4]

  2. 02
    EX-TikTok Star Convicted of Double Murder: Ali Abulaban

    Covers a highly contemporary case, exploring the dark side of influencer culture and parasocial relationships, showing the podcast's topical range. [osjQYrIT6VU]

  3. 03
    El Chapo: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Wanted Man

    Tackles a major international organized crime figure, showcasing the host's ability to condense a complex, decades-long criminal history into a single narrative episode. [Vuf-gLeteSo]

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How Michelle Cuervo interviews

The podcast is presented as a solo narration by host Michelle Cuervo in a scripted, storytelling manner. She tells one story per episode, focusing entirely on her voice and the narrative. The production includes a consistent title card and a signature sign-off, creating a familiar structure for regular listeners. [osjQYrIT6VU]

Signature segments

  • · Opening title card: 'I Wish You Were Here with Michelle Cuervo' [osjQYrIT6VU]
  • · Audience address: 'Hi my loves' [Podcast Description]
  • · Sign-off: 'Massive kiss on the forehead to every single one of you.' [tvRTXBvsfB4, osjQYrIT6VU, Vuf-gLeteSo]

Topics covered repeatedly

Cold casesDNA evidence breakthroughsUnsolved mysteriesDomestic violence casesCrimes involving social media figuresOrganized crimeCaptivity and survival storiesMurder investigations
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

The show does not feature interview guests. All individuals mentioned are subjects within the true-crime narratives, including victims, perpetrators, and law enforcement officials. [tvRTXBvsfB4, osjQYrIT6VU, Vuf-gLeteSo]

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
29.1K
29,100
Avg views / video
8.1K
Trailing window
Total views
1.3M
1,325,316
Videos published
59
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast features host-read ads for direct-to-consumer brands like Quince, StoryWorth, Zocdoc, and Cozy Earth. [tvRTXBvsfB4, osjQYrIT6VU, Vuf-gLeteSo] This suggests an audience that is primarily female, engaged with lifestyle products, and responsive to influencer-style marketing.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's name?
The host is Michelle Cuervo.
What is the podcast's format?
It is a solo-hosted narrative show where Michelle Cuervo tells the story of a single true-crime case per episode.
Are there interviews or guests?
No, the show is a solo narration and does not feature guests or interviews.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes are released weekly. [Podcast Description, 3]
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthResearchedHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]I Wish You Were Here on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  2. [02]I Wish You Were Here on Podchaserpodchaser.com
  3. [03]Michelle Cuervo - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
  4. [04]Welcome to the Show - YouTube (First Episode)youtube.com
  5. [05]I Wish You Were Here YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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