Dan Morgan
Creator and Co Host
Dan Morgan — Host & Creator
Dan Morgan is the creator and co-host of Shadows in the Pines, a Pacific Northwest–based true-crime podcast known for deep research, factual integrity, and victim-centered storytelling.
A Colorado transplant who has called the Pacific Northwest home for over a decade, Dan draws inspiration from the region’s forests, coastlines, and quiet spaces — places where history lingers and stories often go untold. Outside the podcast, he is a master florist with a lifelong appreciation for art, music, and craftsmanship, bringing a creative and detail-oriented eye to every episode.
Dan has always been drawn to true crime — not for shock value, but for the human stories behind the cases: who people were, how events unfolded, and how communities carry the weight of what happened. His storytelling reflects a balance of curiosity, empathy, and restraint, shaped by a deep respect for victims and a commitment to accuracy over speculation.
At heart, Dan is a simple man who loves the outdoors, quiet moments in nature, his cats, and all things dark, eerie, and atmospheric. That blend of grounded realism and fascination with the shadows is what defines both his voice and Shadows in the Pines.
Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light, because in the pines the truth never stays buried.