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Graham Marsden Podcasts
Killer Charm: It looked like a tragic industrial accident at first, but Bruce Saunders’ death was planned. It was a calculated murder orchestrated by his ex-partner, a grandmother from suburban Queensland – Sharon Graham. Investigative journalist Tara Cassidy has been following this case for years. She’ll tell the full story behind the crime, including the manipulation, greed, and control that had been going on for years, and the police investigation that unearthed the truth.
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If you're looking for your next investigative series after this one, check out Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor. On March 15 2019 a gunman opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch, killing 51 people. Officially, he acted alone. But what if that wasn’t the full story? In Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor, journalist Joey Watson digs into the digital underwor…
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For those waiting to know Sharon Graham’s fate, this day had been a long time coming. Sharon Graham's murder trial finally gets under way, but it's not long before it faces multiple setbacks. Tara Cassidy was in court every day of Sharon’s trial, and shares key evidence and witness testimony, as well as the aftermath of her verdict. Tara also speak…
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Police make arrests, but before any trials begin the case takes a major turn. Tara Cassidy speaks to a witness who reveals damning new information about Greg Roser, and part of the truth is finally told. Killer Charm releases new episodes every Wednesday. All people convicted of murder related to this case have lodged their intentions to appeal the…
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The police investigation is ramping up, all while Sharon Graham is trying to present herself as the mourning ex-girlfriend. Tara Cassidy speaks to those who could see through Sharon’s guise, and plays never-before-aired covert recordings that the police captured, which helped build their case. Killer Charm releases new episodes every Wednesday. All…
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Sharon Graham’s movements on the night of the murder are under scrutiny, as suspicions around her grow. Tara Cassidy tracks down some of Sharon’s exes to find out what she was like as a partner, and if she’s ever shown signs of planning something sinister before. Killer Charm releases new episodes every Wednesday. All people convicted of murder rel…
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Who is Sharon Graham? Tara Cassidy speaks to those closest to the grandmother, who was now one of the police’s main murder suspects. Tara unravels the different sides Sharon presented to people, and starts to see some patterns in her behaviour, especially around money and men. Crime in Focus: Killer Charm releases new episodes every Wednesday. All …
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A woman wakes to a tragic accident on her rural Queensland property. She’s told one of her friends has fallen into a woodchipper. He was clearing trees with two other men at the time, but police soon suspect his death was no mishap and a murder investigation commences. They want to find the people responsible, and after the news goes public, member…
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It looked like a tragic industrial accident at first, but Bruce Saunders’ death was planned. It was a calculated murder orchestrated by his ex-partner, a grandmother from suburban Queensland – Sharon Graham. Investigative journalist Tara Cassidy has been following this case for years. She’ll tell the full story behind the crime, including the manip…
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Are there some countries whose image has already been cemented in your mind, even before you've seen the latest posts and reels coming from people visiting them? You know, the ones that make the news, but for all the wrong reasons. When thinking about Pakistan, have you dared to imagine yourself traveling there, without an agenda, for months on end…
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As prison guard for Barwon Prison, Ash Langsworth handled some of Melbourne's most notorious criminals, including Carl Williams. He gained an insight into how they act in prison, but did this effect Ash himself? Hear about the 2 major events during Ash's time in prison - the death of Carl Williams and the fateful night that turned his whole world u…
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Years of emotional manipulation, abuse and catfishing by her best friend Camila Zeidan, had driven Renae Marsden to sadly take her own life in 2013. Camila was not charged, as catfishing is not a law in Australia and years later, her parents, Mark and Teresa Marsden are still fighting for catfishing to be punishable by law in Australia. Mark and Te…
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Behind every gangland story - there's a family. When Mario Condello was brutally slain in Melbourne in 2006, Enzo Condello, the brother of Mario, could have followed a similar path but chose to become a writer. He reflects on his brother's murder and his role as Australia's ambassador to the mafia. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See …
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Australia’s war in Afghanistan has had a devastating influence on suicide and depression among our veterans upon their return. Dr Dan Mealey, who fought for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide, says some Australians have turned on our soldiers while the Taliban continue to commit atrocities against innocent people. For more Crime content search…
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Jailhouse Lawyer: Part 3 - A Question of Character
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With evidence of police corruption, the Jailhouse Lawyer’s determination to give it over is silenced by an old adversary. Investigative Reporter Adam Shand reports on the arrest of David McCulloch and how he was deported to a home he left 50 years ago. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Jailhouse Lawyer: Part 2 - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
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Forming key alliances with powerful inmates and prison staff to bring peace to Barwon Prison, Jailhouse Lawyer David McCulloch faced new charges after a former friend Carl Williams betrayed him with false evidence. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How would you survive time in prison? As a former asssociate of some of Melbournes key underworld figures, David McCulloch reveals how he survived in a jail by helping others to fight for freedom - becoming the Jailhouse Lawyer. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read is a name we associate with crime and violence in Australian society. Chopper confessed to a number of horrific crimes, but how much of it was true? His first manager Andrew Roper explains the beginning of Chopper's rise to fame. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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The Real Chopper: Part 2 - Fame and Fortune
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After nearly destroying his life with drugs, Chopper Read finds a new manager, Andrew Parisi, and plots a course for his revival including books, documentaries and a TV deal for a tell-all interview weeks before his death. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Amanda Savan is a singer, actor, photographer, and solo travel enthusiast from North Hollywood, CA. She's traveled solo to over 20 countries and every state in the USA (except Alaska). You can usually find her scuba diving, long distance hiking, or camping. We spoke about her time spent in the Netherlands, where she took an unconventional approach,…
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Introducing LiSTNR's newest Crime Docuseries
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The Children in the Pictures is the story you weren’t allowed to hear, and now it's is finally out in the open. It’s a silent epidemic— and it’s coming for our kids. Australian documentary-maker Akhim Dev follows the Queensland Police investigation of a notorious child exploitation website. ‘The Love Zone’ hosts thousands of members around the worl…
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Have you ever realized how well you might just... *click* with another traveler? Do you wonder if that means that you're kinda wired the same way, or if there's something else going on? We won't find an easy answer, but in today's episode I speak with someone who's nearly the opposite of my traveler's persona, yet we frequently approach and experie…
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Some countries can become so well known for just one or two iconic types of experiences that it's easy to overlook the history, culture, and day to day lifestyles of the people there. Today we'll speak with a cultural immersion expert and coach about her time spent in Tunisia, which is on the North African coast between Libya and Algeria. Jess Lee …
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You know that feeling when you see a country you know and love fall into tumultuous conflict and civil strife? When heroes are exposed for their own hypocrisies, and you feel powerless to change the outcomes, but still emotionally invested because you've formed a bond with a country and her people? For seasoned world travelers, this kind of feeling…
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How easy is it to forge money? Australia introduced the worlds first plastic banknote in 1988, new money that the Government believed couldn't be forged. Hear about about the 1966 crime that sparked the creation of these new $10 notes, and the co-conspirator and financier of the crime 'Mr. Big'. Although if you're going to do something shady - don'…
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Many of us face burnout at some point in our careers, and that's especially true, unfortunately, in the lives of career public servants and aid workers. Today we'll speak with someone who took her observations of inefficient systems and used that as a foundation to build a travel business with a specific aim toward public benefit, and we'll dive a …
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Suffering years of harrowing abuse from growing up in Melbourne's underworld, Kellie Carter Bell needed to break the cycle, becoming an advocate for domestic violence victims. A chance meeting with Investigative Reporter Adam Shand leads to a quest to find Kellie’s father - a policeman, who left her nearly five decades before. Hear the amazing stor…
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Kellie begins a family with a career criminal who ultimately tries to kill her. A second abusive relationship follows before Kellie finds the strength to break away. Can Investigative reporter Adam Shand come through on his search to reunite Kellie with her missing Father. Kellie's amazing feats of strength and incredibly positive attitude contrast…
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Despite rampant overtourism, one of the most amazing natural landscapes to explore in North America is the cenotes of México's Yucatan Peninsula. In this episode, we discuss the types of travelers that tend to visit Cancun and Tulum, and what makes the cenotes such a unique destination for adventure sport enthusiasts.…
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Real Crime investigator Adam Shand reports on forensic evidence that removes any doubt as to Mary Wallace’s killer. A suspect Robert John Adams is convicted but, claiming his innocence, does not reveal the location of Mary’s body. Police are appealing for public assistance to bring her home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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