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 University of Texas Tower Shooting
28/10/2024 Duration: 41minThe incredible true story of a man who climbed a clocktower, wreaked havoc, ended lives, and changed American law enforcement forever in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 239 - A Slippery Slope
24/10/2024 Duration: 32minAre we all doomed, or has John gone full "man yells at cloud"? The boys debate whether or not society is backsliding, before John makes a bold claim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Beltway Snipers
21/10/2024 Duration: 38minJohn and Paul set their sights on an infamous case involving two snipers and many tragic murders, carried out in Washington State shortly after 9/11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 238 - Batman and Butt Stuff
17/10/2024 Duration: 38minA certain costumed crimefighter has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, leading to a very strange discussion about vigilantism. Then, John talks about butts, and things truly go off the rails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Loose Ends 237 - Recruitment Drive
10/10/2024 Duration: 20minA hypothetical discussion about police recruitment triggers a surprisingly deep discussion between John and Paul about the nature of police work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.