Disclosure: This article contains NO spoilers.

Imagine you are violently jarred from a peaceful nap by a loud knock at your door. It’s the police. They’re looking for you. A close friend has accused you of cold, calculated murder. You have no idea what they’re talking about, and say so. Nonetheless, “You have the right to remain silent…” It’s like a scene from Cops. Icy cold cuffs are slapped onto your wrists, cutting your skin. You’re hauled away. Just like that. Your life is taken. You’re not even 18.

Now, in prison, rich with time for reflection, what are you thinking?

This is the real life situation we are led to believe Adnan Syed has found himself in. After a sequence of denied appeals, there is no sign of his release. He’s buried in the justice system, with nothing to lose, still claiming innocence.

“It’s for radio what The Wire was for television. I was a huge fan of The Wire. I think it was the best TV show ever. So as a listener [of Serial], I love it!” – Jami Floyd, attorney, journalist, political analyst, contributor for CourtTV

Did Adnan murder his ex-girlfriend Hae Minn Lee in cold blood 15 years ago? Loaded with evidence too flimsy for even The Blacklist or CSI: Miami, prosecutors successfully convinced a jury that, yes, hurt by his ex-girlfriend’s rejection, Adnan murdered her in the parking lot of a Best Buy (seriously) and then buried her body in broad daylight. Their proof is built entirely on the words of Jay, Adnan’s friend.

15 years after Hae’s gruesome murder enters Sarah Koening.

Best Buy did it in the Library with the Mail Khimp. #serialpodcast

— Kari (@Chicagoings) November 14, 2014

What is Serial and Why is it so Addictive

Sarah is the host and Executive Producer of Serial, a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, which is easily the nation’s #1 weekly public radio broadcast. Serial is produced by WBEZ Chicago – and there’s the Chicago connection, in case you were looking for one. Let’s move on.

The goal of Sarah Koening’s Serial Podcast is to dig up the truth, answer the questions that should have been asked during Adnan’s trial. We are swept along every step of the way, deciphering letters, retracing steps, listening to court room recordings like amateur Matlocks. Sarah owns up quickly to her absent skills of deduction (she’s a journalist, not a lawyer) and so she recruits a few professionals to accomplish her mission. For 30 minutes a week she is our sole proxy to this investigation.

If you haven’t been following Serial: This week is the perfect place to start, or rather catch up. The show’s binge worthy. Each episode leaves you wanting more – way more!

If you have been following Serial: Welcome, Friend. You’re safe here. Likely you stumbled upon this article after an exhausting and much too short episode from the podcast. Hungry for more information, your spirit is hanging in limbo between #FreeAdnan and #BelieveJay. You need a serial supplement.

Here are 5 ways to successfully fill the gap between new episodes of Serial because 30 minutes once a week just isn’t enough.

How to Supplement Your Serial

Straight from the Horse’s Mouth – Images related to each new episode are posted weekly on serialpodcast.org. These include maps, letters, phone logs, timelines, and photos. There’s also a blog here with crucial updates admitted from the show, like this one regarding Asia’s claim to have seen Adnan at the library during the time of Hae’s murder.

Split the Moon – Rabia Chaudry, a clever attorney, is the one who first brought Adnan’s case to Sarah. Adnan was best friends with Rabia’s little brother in high school. Like many of his close friends and family members, she is confident that he is innocent. Her blog, Split the Moon, humanizes a production so fluid it can sometimes feel like fiction*. Through her, we are reminded that each character is a real person, loved and missed by members of a close-knit community. Rabia also unveils relevant backstory, helping put each episode into context.

The Podcast about the Podcast – Senior Editor for Slate.com, David Haglund was so captivated by Serial that he started another podcast, about the podcast. Slate’s Serial Spoiler Special is a round table discussion of the series’ most recent episode. It is, of course, full of spoilers. So, only listen after you’re caught up. Here, issues and theories are mulled over in a stew of opinions and facts, leaving you a bit more satisfied at the end of each episode.

Where was Rob 15 years ago for 20 Minutes? – If you know the Mail Chimp opener by heart, are legitimately upset when Sarah introduces new evidence only to passively trash it minutes later, and have no clue where you were for 20 minutes 15 years ago, check out this parody of the Serial series. It’s spot on!

Charts for People Obsessed with Serial – Just…brilliant.

UPDATED

Reddit: I purposely left this one off of the original list because there are so many coo-coo conspiracy theories proposed here. Still, its value is indisputable. Reddit is a social media meets forum type of site. Characters from Adnan’s past, members of his family, and fans of Serial have all posted their thoughts and theories on Reddit. Innocence Project team head Deirdre Enright has called it both a help and a hindrance. Redditors have directed her team to a possible suspect previously not on their radar. Gold star for them!

TIME: Head of the Innocence Project team handling Adnan’s case, Deirdre Enright, explains how the initiative will be keeping up with Adnan and pursuing his exculpation.

UPDATE #2

Jay agreed to an interview: The Intercept conducted an interview with Jay after Serial ended. It is as helpful as it is not to figuring out what really happened to Hae.

*Not sure if this speaks to the credit of Serial’s producers or the desensitized culture in which we live.