GoKawiilApple TV sets October 19 premiere for true-crime podcast 'Heart'
Apple TV announced 'Heart,' an eight-episode true-crime podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff, premiering October 19. The series investigates the deaths of Sonny Graham and his heart donor Terry Cottle, both ruled suicides, drawing on court documents, public records and interviews. Subscribers get all episodes at launch, while nonsubscribers receive three episodes initially with weekly releases through November 23.
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The release adds to Apple TV's growing slate of original podcasts, which so far spans true crime, investigative journalism and companion shows, suggesting the company is testing audio as a complement to its film and TV library. Staggering episode access between subscribers and nonsubscribers could be an attempt to drive subscription sign-ups while still building broader podcast audience reach.
- Apple TV's 'Heart' podcast premieres October 19 with eight episodes.
- The story centers on a heart transplant recipient and donor who both died by suicide.
- Subscribers get full access immediately; nonsubscribers get a staggered weekly rollout through November 23.
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