Synopsis
The true crime book Loose Units, out now through Penguin Publishing (and in bookstores everywhere), had one thing it couldn't do: it couldn't fit everything. So each week, Paul and John will sit down and delve into cases too surreal, brief or contentious to fit into the book.
Episodes
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The Sniper
07/10/2024 Duration: 39minWhat happens when the head of a bikie gang has a hit taken out on them? A fascinating story involving a sharpshooter and inter-gang rivalries rears it's head on this week's Loose Units. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 236 - The Stolen Gorilla
03/10/2024 Duration: 17minA gorilla goes missing, and a wall nearly comes down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ronald Joseph Ryan
30/09/2024 Duration: 46minJohn and Paul take a look at Ronald Joseph Ryan, the last person to be legally executed in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 235 - Inhibitions, Shame, Arson.
26/09/2024 Duration: 36minJohn and Paul discuss why they have such a deep-seated inability to sing or dance in public. Plus: FIRE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Monster of Avignon
23/09/2024 Duration: 31minJohn and Paul discuss the unfolding case of the monstrous Dominique Pelicot, and the bravery of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 234 - Exploding Pagers
19/09/2024 Duration: 19minIn breaking news, a string of pager explosions has wrought havoc across Lebanon - John gives Paul and update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lufthansa Heist
16/09/2024 Duration: 27minIn 1978, a daring airport heist went down - one which soon became part of the film Goodfellas. John and Paul take a look at this truly brazen crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 223 - Football Treasure
12/09/2024 Duration: 32minJohn receives an antique call which has him contending with an iconic piece of footy history - but does he (can he) care? Plus: shoplifting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fingerprint Genius - Part Two
09/09/2024 Duration: 34minThe year is 1970, and our renowned fingerprint expert is about to help close the book on a sadistic killer on the run. Part two of John and Paul's look at a forensics legend is here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 222 - Hell's Angels
05/09/2024 Duration: 18minA rumor regarding Hell's Angels sets John and Paul off - plus, Christine's health scare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fingerprint Genius - Part One
02/09/2024 Duration: 32minToday, John begins taking a two-part look at one of his most formative mentors in Scientific, through the lens of one of his most storied cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 221 - Dad Host
29/08/2024 Duration: 21minJohn steps up and plays host. But how does he fare? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 1986 Turkish Consulate Bombing
26/08/2024 Duration: 34minIn 1986, a bomb went off outside the Turkish Consulate in South Yarra, Melbourne. John and Paul take a look at this bizarre and contentious event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 220 - Dad, Post-Surgery
22/08/2024 Duration: 29minJohn has had a major operation: a hip replacement. But how is the big fella actually feeling afterwards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Wieambilla Killers - Part Two
19/08/2024 Duration: 40minJohn and Paul take a chronological look at the tragic events which occurred in Wieambilla, from the arrival of four police officers, through to a shocking, violent conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 219 - HIP.
15/08/2024 Duration: 20minJohn is about to have a drastic operation. So how is he really feeling about the whole endeavour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Wieambilla Killers - Part One
12/08/2024 Duration: 32minAn inquest is currently underway regarding the murders of several police officers at the hands of three conspiracy theorists in Queensland. This episode, John and Paul begin their look at the Train family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 218 - Why Does John Hate Sports?
08/08/2024 Duration: 24minRecorded in John's living room on a very dinky mic, this Loose Ends marks he and Paul's first in-person catchup in six months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Vow - Part Three
05/08/2024 Duration: 38minJohn and Paul round out their three-part recap of The Vow season one, and discuss whether there's a Nexium cult equivalent operating in plain sight right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends -217 - A Near Miss
01/08/2024 Duration: 20minJohn encounters a near-accident in Sydney, prompting a discussion about his unwillingness to return to the force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.