Loose Units: The Podcast

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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

  • Loose Ends 193 - Samantha Murphy - Missing in Ballarat

    15/02/2024 Duration: 27min

    Ballarat woman, Samantha Murphy, has gone missing. John and Paul weigh in on the case, with John throwing some theories out there (note: as this is an evolving case recorded days ago, things may have changed in the intervening period). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Parker-Hulme Murder

    12/02/2024 Duration: 36min

    The murder that inspired Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures forms the basis of today's episode, with John and Paul looking at an infamous New Zealand crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Loose Ends 192 - Happy Birthday, John!

    08/02/2024 Duration: 26min

    John turns 64, so naturally, he and Paul discuss ethics and the nature of justice. Party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Squeaky Clean: An Italian Horror Story

    05/02/2024 Duration: 43min

    John takes us back in time, and explores the sordid tale of a woman who embarks upon a horrifying, murderous saga with an unexpected twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Loose Ends 191 - The Shark Attack

    01/02/2024 Duration: 16min

    A near-fatal shark attack just down from John and Christine's house leads to a fascinating discussion of this phenomenon. Also, John and Paul ensure tech issues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • We chat with the cast of Force of Nature: The Dry 2!

    30/01/2024 Duration: 19min

    In this very special bonus episode, we sit down with Eric Bana, Robert Connolly, Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Lucy Ansell to discuss the absolutely fantastic new sequel to The Dry. Force of Nature hits cinemas this Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Late Roger Rogerson - Part Two

    29/01/2024 Duration: 35min

    John tells some very personal - and harrowing - stories about Roger Rogerson, and takes a look back at the murder of Warren Lanfranchi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Loose Ends 190 - Why the Verhoeven Boys are Weird

    25/01/2024 Duration: 24min

    In this revelatory episode, Paul explores why John is the way he is... and uncovers some truths about himself in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Late Roger Rogerson

    22/01/2024 Duration: 30min

    With the passing of notorious Australian cop Roger Rogerson, John and Paul begin a look back at the man. John discusses Rogerson's humble origins, and the boys weight up what motivates the truly crooked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Soldier and his Niece

    15/01/2024 Duration: 42min

    What happens when a soldier commits an unspeakable atrocity? And what happens when said atrocity happens back during the second world war? John presents Paul with a thrilling case from Australia's darkest true crime archives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Loose Ends 189 - John's Funeral

    11/01/2024 Duration: 22min

    Would you attend your own funeral? John and Paul discuss death, legacy, grief, and why or why not to make people attending as sad as humanly possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Goldfinger

    08/01/2024 Duration: 26min

    Back to their regularly scheduled programming, John and Paul take a look at a Melbourne crim - an antique dealer who decided to pull of a heist... with mixed results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Part Five

    04/01/2024 Duration: 14min

    In our final Stocking Stuffer, the boys talk about a case involving a Christmas tree which wasn't what it seemed at first glance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Part Four

    01/01/2024 Duration: 13min

    Santa comes down a chimney, right? Well, what happens when a criminal tries to employ the same tactic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Part Three

    28/12/2023 Duration: 12min

    The true story of a real-life Grinch, with a typically tragic turn at the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Part Two

    25/12/2023 Duration: 13min

    Our Christmas miniseries continues! This week, John and Paul take a foray into a truly odd (and oddly tragic) Christmas crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Part One

    21/12/2023 Duration: 13min

    Welcome to our Christmas miniseries, where twice a week, we look at a Christmas related crime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

    19/12/2023 Duration: 29min

    1927, Texas. Santa Claus is up to no good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Loose Ends 188 - Dick (Richard) Jokes

    14/12/2023 Duration: 13min

    The boys congratulate a listener for completing her HSC, before John tells the tale of a very brave man named Dick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Qantas Bomb Hoax

    11/12/2023 Duration: 40min

    A man sees a feature film, gets an idea for a robbery... and a daring airline heist is conceived. John and Paul take a look at an audacious Aussie true crime story for the ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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