Best Paedophile Podcasts (2025)

Almost immediately after 13-year-old Madeline Soto was reported missing in February 2024, something didn’t seem quite right. Her mother Jennifer Soto – and Jennifer’s boyfriend Stephan Sterns – gave a series of strange interviews in the press. And over the next five days, as investigators picked apart the lives (and sleeping arrangements) of those …

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Justice Minister tackles British & Irish governments for appointing negotiator to discuss disbandment with paramilitaries. 1:21:03

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Also, a woman says she pays more on childcare than rent.By BBC Radio Ulster

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DUP and NI Green Party clash over ‘war on wokeness’ 1:19:58

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Also, UUP MLA Jon Burrows slams a Department of Justice consultation.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Scratchgate -- does the iPhone 17 Pro mark too easily? 23:20

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On this week’s episode, we delve into 'Scratchgate' amid accusations that iPhone 17 Pro models are too easily marked compared to previous iPhones. We also explain how to switch to an eSim account and which Irish operators are offering one. And we look at Apple's explanation, as revealed in person to the Irish Independent by one of the company's top…

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DUP party conference – Stormont over Starmer, Irish sea border, trans issues, unionist unity 1:19:33

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Nolan talks to DUP MLA Phillip Brett and TUV MP Jim Allister.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Shortcut: Australia’s Forgotten Mothers and Children 15:21

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. I…

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Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. It’s co-created by award-winning author and journalist Megan Norris, who joins us today on Australian True Crime. You can listen to Some…

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Re-Issue: Forced adoptions in Australia, could it happen again? 49:00

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This episode was originally published on June 19th, 2022. Australia in the mid twentieth century has a dark history of forced adoption. Women who did not fit the moral expectations of the time (usually those who were young and unmarried) had their children taken from them at birth, often with little to no information left behind for them to be reun…

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Major incident in Southern Trust as IT systems crash – how long until all missed patient appointments are rescheduled? 1:18:40

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Also on the show, is Belfast City Airport dropping George Best from its name?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Ed Gein: America’s Real-Life Psycho | #417 1:19:18

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We’re finally diving into the case of infamous bodysnatcher, human-skin-furniture-maker, and OG mummy’s boy...Ed Gein. A shy bachelor who terrorised a tiny Wisconsin town with his nightmarish farmhouse of horrors in the 1950s, Ed Gein inspired some of the creepiest characters in scary-movie history: from Psycho’s Norman Bates to Buffalo Bill from T…

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Which iPhone 17 and Apple Watch to pick, and why 41:56

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Which new Apple product delights? How good are the AirPods Pro at noise cancellation? And what are Adrian’s top picks? JJ Clarke, producer, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Education Minister Paul Givan - AI speech allegation ‘categorically incorrect’ & has distracted from really important SEN issue 1:16:45

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Also, Belfast City Airport proposes rail connection in a new '2040 Master Plan'.By BBC Radio Ulster

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MI5 admits it 'illegally obtained data' from former BBC journalist's phone – is that an attack on democracy? 1:18:03

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Also, the Alliance party has slammed the Education Minister's new school uniform bill.By BBC Radio Ulster

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FROM THE VAULT - Thabo Bester: Twisted Firestarter 49:15

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Due to a huge number of requests following a new Netflix doc on Thabo Bester, we're re-releasing our 2023 episode on the shocking, shameless, madder-than-fiction South African saga. -- At 2am, on the 3rd of May 2022 – inmates at Mangaung prison in Bloemfontein, South Africa, were woken up by an explosion. Word spread that Thabo Bester, the infamous…

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Dull machines or paranoid androids? Robots today and the near future 23:23

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How advanced are today’s robots? What can they do now? And what’s likely in the coming years? Conor McGinn, CEO at Akara Robotics and professor of Robotics at Trinity College Dublin, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of the Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Tributes pour in for former world champion boxer and 'working class hero' Ricky Hatton 1:17:51

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Nolan talks to two-time world champion Carl Frampton and boxing pundit Steve Bunce.By BBC Radio Ulster

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FROM THE VAULT - Jenelle Potter: Catfish 58:32

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With cyberbullying and catfishing stories back in the news it felt like the perfect time to revisit this early episode from back in 2019. -- Someone was cyberbullying Jenelle Potter: hurling online abuse and threatening her life with claims that she was "too pretty to live". As things escalated, inexplicably, the CIA seemed to become involved and J…

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Shortcut: Abe Saffron: The First King Of The Cross 14:20

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s en…

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Abe Saffron: The First King Of The Cross 50:33

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Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s entertainment world. In Saffron Incorporated, music industry legend and author Stuart Coupe lays bare how show business and the underworl…

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Has the northwest been 'shafted' in football stadium funding announcement? 1:18:13

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Nolan talks to Communities Minister Gordon LyonsBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Fight for equality - school boy in battle with his school over conflicting earring policy for boys and girls 1:17:45

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Chris Quinn - Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People reactsBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Inside Lone Actor Attacks of Mass Violence 45:25

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Behind every act of lone actor violence lies a web of personal, social, and ideological influences. Consultant forensic psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks explores these dynamics in his book Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors, drawing on research and real-world cases to examine prevention and response strategies. He joins us on this episode of Austr…

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Thin is in: hands on with the new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro 16:55

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What is the new iPhone Air like? Why is ‘thin in’ with the new phone design? And how good is the new AirPods Pro language translation? CCS Insight analysts, Ben Wood, joins Adrian to discuss the new suite of Apple updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Tania Head: 9/11 Trauma Fraud | #416 1:21:55

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Being in the World Trade Centre when the second plane hit the South Tower; watching her assistant be decapitated; crawling over the bodies of her dead and injured co-workers; and becoming one of only nineteen people to survive being at or above the point of impact: these are all things Tania Head did not experience. Yet for six years, Tania (real n…

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PSNI confirm there were two racist attacks at a car park in east Belfast on Monday night - eyewitness speaks to Nolan 1:19:58

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Justice Minister Naomi Long talks to Nolan.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Michelle O'Neill 'not a First Minister for all' says DUP leader as nationalist cllrs oppose British Army stall at jobs fair 1:19:53

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Gavin Robinson talks to NolanBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Education Minister announces intention for massive changes to guidance for how schools should treat transgender children 1:16:32

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DUP's Paul Givan talks to NolanBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Shortcut: From High-Risk Policing to Personal Healing 17:21

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement. He shares his journey through stress, burnout and, ultimately, recovery, as detailed in his books The C…

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From High-Risk Policing to Personal Healing 1:11:28

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Craig Semple is a former New South Wales police officer with 25 years’ experience in high-risk law enforcement. He shares his journey through stress, burnout and, ultimately, recovery, as detailed in his books The Cop Who Fell to Earth and Getting Back Up Again. You can click here to purchase your copy of The Cop Who Fell to Earth, and Getting Back…

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18yo was told he would wait 5 years for neurology appointment after losing use of both hands - until Nolan Show got involved 1:18:50

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Also, who are the vigilante group Greater Shankill patrol Angel's?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Toxic culture, secret files and millions spent on alleged bullying and harassment cases - what's happening at Belfast Trust? 1:18:12

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Also, we hear about hair transplants; from someone who received one and from a surgeon.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Charles Bronson: Britain’s Most Dangerous Prisoner | #415 1:28:25

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What do you do with a prisoner so unhinged that he’s been kicked out of 120 prisons to date? How have Britain’s most secure facilities dealt with a man who could explode in a frenzy of brutal violence and destruction at any moment? What happens to a man who spends more than 25 years in solitary confinement? And most importantly: now that Britain’s …

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The man given the job of driving down waiting lists in Northern Ireland in the Nolan studio. 1:18:08

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Professor Mark Taylor on efforts to tackle "ridiculous" waiting lists in Northern Ireland.By BBC Radio Ulster

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What is the NI Executive going to do about racially motivated attacks and the spread of online hate? 1:19:04

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Ballymena landlord says he fears for his safety and that of his Filipino tenants after six cars burnt out in racially motivated hate crime.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Samsung Fold7 vs Honor Magic V5 — there’s one clear winner in the folding phones war 21:50

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What are the pros and cons of large, foldout phones? What are the advantages of smaller, flip-fold phones? And do they still cost way more than ordinary phones? Maeve McTaggart, Multimedia Reporter with the Irish Independent, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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UDA forces catholic families out of their homes in North Belfast. How is this still happening in 2025? 1:18:13

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Also, MLAs accepted £11k in gifts to to attend The Open this summer.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Shortcut: Inside the High Country Murders Investigation 15:31

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. The disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country ultimately saw Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn charged with their murders. In "In the Dead of Night", author and screenwriter Greg Haddrick traces …

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Inside the High Country Murders Investigation 44:05

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The disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country ultimately saw Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn charged with their murders. In "In the Dead of Night", author and screenwriter Greg Haddrick traces the investigation and trial, and joins us to reflect on one of Victoria’s most significant recent murder cases. You can purchase your c…

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Why is there a 'vacuum of information' over concerns about drugs and music festivals in Northern Ireland? 1:17:58

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Also, Stephen discusses working from home and middle class privilege.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Peter Tobin: Trail of Evil | #414 1:10:23

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In 2006, the body of Polish student Angelika Kluk was found hidden in the most unthinkable place: stuffed beneath the floorboards of a Glasgow church. The man who put her there – greyhaired handyman Peter Tobin – was about to have his own sins laid bare. And what police found would reveal a predator whose impact stretched far beyond the church wall…

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Paedophiles, fascists and nihilists: How unsafe is Roblox for kids? 22:46

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What are the allegations facing Roblox? Why are a group of law firms looking to file lawsuits against the company? And how is the gaming platform making the online space safer for its users? This episode contains sensitive content including descriptions of graphic violence and sexual assault and may be disturbing to some listeners. If you are affec…

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Re-Issue: Why should we care about conspiracy theorists and so-called sovereign citizens? 44:22

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Yesterday, (August 26th, 2025), two police officers were shot and killed in the Victorian town of Porepunkah. The suspected gunman, Dezi Freeman, is still on the run. Dezi is an alleged "Sovereign Citizen", so today we are re-issuing our episode from 2023 "Ep #305: Why should we care about conspiracy theorists and so-called sovereign citizens?" Lin…

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Should noise really be a veto on drone deliveries? 27:29

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Is drone delivery noise a potential obstacle to the technologies’ progress? Will the convenience become commonplace? And what has former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg been saying about the tech industry? Darragh Nolan, Multi-Media reporter, with the Irish Independent joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. The Multi-Media re…

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Shortcut: Viola Kline’s Son Keeps His Promise 17:18

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in regional Victoria. He shares how a promise to his mum to care for his younger brother, Grant, has shaped thei…

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Viola Kline’s Son Keeps His Promise 57:04

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Ashton Kline was just 15 when his father murdered his mother, Viola Margaret Kline, in an arson attack in regional Victoria. He shares how a promise to his mum to care for his younger brother, Grant, has shaped their lives ever since. Now a nursing educator, Ashton joins us to reflects on resilience, grief, and finding purpose after unimaginable lo…

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Confessions LIVE in NYC | #413 1:36:36

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Recorded LIVE in New York’s Town Hall in front of a sold-out crowd, RedHanded’s Confessions Tour show takes in everything from Mormon sex scandals to intergalactic baby-making missions to save the planet. Plus: more than we ever wanted to know about our lovely audience… For the full experience, watch the slideshow on our YouTube channel: Exclusive …

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How to use AI properly 32:44

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What is AI’s current capabilities? Does it live up to the hype? And how can it be used in everyday scenarios? Alan Smeaton, professor Emeritus at DCU and founding director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics attached to DCU, joins Adrian Weckler on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. The conversation began by Adrian asking the question, …