Best Ask Greg Dr Greg Watson Podcasts (2025)

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Why 3 Fatal Mistakes Decide Should I Join a Startup Accelerator

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In this focused episode of Entrepreneur Q&A, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the three critical mistakes that can make or break your decision to join a startup accelerator—potentially saving you months of wasted time and thousands in opportunity costs. Whether you’re a first-time founder weighing your options or an experie…

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Why Bootstrapping Your Startup Creates Millionaire Mindset

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Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he reveals why bootstrapping your startup is the ultimate training ground for developing the mental toughness and strategic thinking that separates millionaire entrepreneurs from the rest. In this power-packed episode, you’ll discover how funding your own venture forces you to master crucial…

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How To Attract 7-Figure Investors Fast

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Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he reveals the insider strategies and proven frameworks that successful founders use to capture the attention of high-net-worth investors and secure million-dollar funding rounds. In this power-packed episode, you’ll discover the specific tactics to position your startup, craft irresistible …

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Ed Gein: The Making Of A Monster 28:09

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The world's attention has been gripped by the story of Ed Gein thanks to a confronting and disturbing new Netflix series. When police entered his Wisconsin farmhouse in 1957, they uncovered a scene so grotesque it redefined horror itself. Gein's crimes inspired cinema's darkest characters, from Psycho's Norman Bates to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's…

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How To Master What is a pitch deck? in 7 Days and Win

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Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he breaks down the essential art of pitch deck mastery in this power-packed episode designed to transform your fundraising game in just one week. Whether you’re a first-time founder preparing for your initial investor meetings or a seasoned entrepreneur scaling your business, you’ll discover…

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Why 3 Fatal Leadership Mistakes Kill Teams During Crisis

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In this critical episode, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the three deadly leadership mistakes that cause teams to fracture and fail when crisis hits—and shares the proven strategies successful founders use to navigate their organizations through turbulent times instead. Whether you’re launching your first startup or scali…

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Why 7 Forgotten Bottom-Up Leadership Tactics Transform Crisis Into Breakthrough Success

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**Discover how to flip crisis on its head and emerge stronger than ever with seven powerful bottom-up leadership strategies that most entrepreneurs completely overlook.** In this game-changing episode, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the counterintuitive leadership tactics that turn your team’s ground-level insights into b…

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Why 90% of Startups Fail to Scale – The Hidden Truth

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Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he exposes the critical blind spots that cause 9 out of 10 startups to crash during the scaling phase, revealing the overlooked fundamentals that successful founders master before it’s too late. Whether you’re launching your first venture or struggling to break through growth barriers, this …

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How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 7 Days Before You Fail

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Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he reveals his proven 7-day framework for validating your startup idea before you invest months or years into a concept that won’t work. In this action-packed episode, you’ll learn the exact steps to test market demand, gather meaningful customer feedback, and identify fatal flaws early—pote…

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Why 90% of Startups Fail Without Traction – Transform Your Business in 30 Days

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Discover why most startups crash and burn before gaining momentum as serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the critical traction mistakes that kill 90% of new ventures—and the proven 30-day framework to turn it around. Whether you’re launching your first startup or struggling to scale your existing business, you’ll walk away wit…

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Why Do 90% of Startups Fail and How to Beat the Odds

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Discover the harsh realities behind startup failure as serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson breaks down the critical mistakes that doom 90% of new ventures—and reveals the proven strategies successful founders use to beat these overwhelming odds. Whether you’re validating your first business idea or scaling an existing company, you’ll …

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'The Giggling Granny' Serial Killer 31:04

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Nanny Doss looked like a sweet and kind grandmother - but behind her smile hid a serial killer. For nearly three decades, Nannie Doss left a trail of death through small-town America. Among her 11 victims - four husbands and her own children and grandchildren. This episode, Tim and Xanthe take us back in time to unravel the twisted life and crimes …

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Career Criminal & Master Conman: The Extraordinary Life Of Carl Synnerdahl 32:58

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From child thief to infamous bank robber to master conman, Carl Synnerdahl’s life became a Hollywood script. Carl's story is one of deception, charm and sheer audacity - pulling one of the most brazen ruses Australia has seen, fooling doctors, guards and the courts into thinking he was blind. Tim got to know Carl while working as a psychologist ins…

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Manipulated Into Murder: The Woodchipper Killers 41:55

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It looked like a tragic accident until detectives unravelled the truth of a gruesome plot - a murder by woodchipper. Three arrests were made, but the mastermind behind Bruce Saunders' death wasn’t even there. Sharon Graham had charmed and manipulated the men around her to kill for her. In this episode journalist Tara Cassidy - host of the award-win…

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The Hoddle Street Massacre: Inside The Mind Of Julian Knight 34:24

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The Highschool Catfish 20:20

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This episode, Tim and Xanthe dive into the world of 'catfishing' and explore a truly shocking catfish saga in the United States that’s been unravelled in a new Netflix documentary. When a teenage couple were viciously and relentlessly cyberbullied and tormented, suspicion spread through their school and chaos engulfed the small town. The FBI joined…

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NZ Fugitive Father: The Hunt For Tom Phillips & His Kids 25:08

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The case of Tom Phillips gripped New Zealand and made headlines worldwide - after nearly four years hiding in the remote wilderness with his three children, his time on the run ended in a deadly shoot-out with police. How did he manage to stay hidden for so long, and what drove him to vanish from society in the first place? See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Mushroom Murders: A Life Sentence for Erin Patterson 51:07

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A stunning conclusion of one of Australia’s most notorious trials - Erin Patterson has been sentenced to 33 years non-parole. The sentencing itself was brief but packed with impact, leaving many shocked. Joining us are Penelope and Erin, hosts of the 'The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace' podcast, to unpack Justice Beale’s words, the courtroom reactions a…

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The Rise of Lone Actors with Dr Nathan Brooks 34:15

2M ago34:15

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What drives lone actors to carry out mass casualty attacks? And could understanding them be the key to preventing the next tragedy? This week, Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks joins Tim & Xanthe to unpack the research in his new book - ‘Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors’ - exposing surprising truths behind their motives and methods. From…

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The Porepunkah Police Shootings 33:50

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On the day this episode is released, the hunt is continuing for self-described sovereign citizen, Dezi Freeman, wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers in Porepunkah. Tim and Xanthe are joined by one of the country's leading experts on radicalism and extremism - Dr Josh Roose - to unpack the rise of the sovereign citizen movement and…

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AI Clones: The Future of ‘Artificial’ Evidence 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Just months after a world-first AI clone gave a victim impact statement in court, another victim of crime has been re-created to answer questions from beyond the grave. With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise in our justice system, our courtrooms are entering unchartered territory. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe discuss how criminal an…

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The University of Idaho Murders 41:33

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When four young university students were found brutally stabbed to death in Idaho, with no clear motive and scarce leads, the case became one of the most talked about crimes in America and online. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe unpack the shocking University of Idaho murders, the history and motivations of the killer and the dangerous role social …

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Mushroom Trial Update: Erin Patterson’s Police Interview 45:33

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“Lies, deception and an extreme lack of remorse”. In this special bonus episode, Xanthe and Tim dissect Erin Patterson’s newly released police interview for the ‘The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace’ podcast. They share their expert insights with Nine Reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson. Follow ‘The Mushroom Trial: …

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Ashlea Hansen: Cracking Open A Cold Case Murder 26:53

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The 2001 murder case of Rachelle Childs has been cracked back open in the new investigative podcast ‘ Dear Rachelle’. Host and journalist Ashlea Hansen joins Tim and Xanthe on this week’s episode to take us inside her 18-month long investigation. Ashlea reveals the unexpected twists and turns of the podcast, including new leads and heartbreaking re…

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Kerry Tucker: Finding Purpose in Prison 44:54

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From forging cheques to finding purpose, this week’s guest shares her incredible story of redemption. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe sit down with Kerry Tucker, a woman once jailed for a serious fraud of millions of dollars. Kerry opens up about her time in prison, revealing how her sentence became the turning point of her life. She is now an auth…

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Inside Snowtown: The Cop Who Found The Bodies in the Barrels 45:02

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He’s the cop who lifted the lid on Australia’s most horrific serial killings. In this episode, retired forensic investigator, Gordon Drage, takes us behind the scenes of the infamous Snowtown ‘bodies in the barrels' case. 26 years on, he still remembers every detail of the day they made the gruesome discovery in that bank vault. Now retired, Drage …

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Love Behind Bars: Pen Pals to Prison Romance 33:56

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They say you can't help who you fall for... So is it truly possible to fall head over heels in love with a criminal? From the infamous courtroom "groupies" of serial killers like Ted Bundy and Richard Ramirez, to women who become pen pals with inmates and eventually marry them, this episode of Motive & Method delves into the perplexing phenomenon o…

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Life Undercover with Keith Banks 38:27

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What if the most dangerous criminal you ever hunted was… you? In this episode, Tim and Xanthe pull back the curtain on the astonishing double life of Keith Banks, an undercover operative who didn't just infiltrate criminal organizations – he became them. From high-stakes drug deals to the shadowy underworlds few ever glimpse, Banks navigated a laby…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mushroom Murder Motive with Gary Jubelin 1:01:05

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In this bonus episode, the host of I Catch Killers, Gary Jubelin and Dr. Xanthe Mallett unpack the trial which has kept everyone talking. From the mismatched plates and crocodile tears to the myriad of lies and months of planning, these experts break down every detail of the Erin Patterson case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GUILTY: Unpacking The Erin Patterson Verdict 36:28

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She's been dubbed the 'Mushroom Cook' by many, but now, Erin Patterson is a convicted triple murderer. The 50-year-old has been found guilty by the jury of murdering three relatives, and attempting to murder another, at a family lunch in 2023 where she served beef Wellington which contained death-cap mushrooms. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe unpac…

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Kids Who Kill 26:47

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Australia’s youngest convicted murderer was just 13 years old. In this chilling episode, Xanthe and Tim delve into the disturbing reality of children who kill, exploring cases of offenders as young as eight years old. The discussion grapples with the complex legal and ethical question of what age a child should be held criminally responsible. And, …

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Cassie Sainsbury: Groomed or Guilty? 35:33

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Xanthe and Tim unpack the twisted tale of Cassie Sainsbury aka “Cocaine Cassie” and her claims of coercion and grooming by organised crime. Was she a naive pawn, or a willing player in an international drug smuggling ring? This episode challenges our perceptions of guilt, redemption and who deserves a second chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Dr. Nathan Brooks: Inside the Mind of a Stalker 30:28

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Tim and Xanthe are joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Nathan Brooks to delve into the psychology of stalking - a crime fueled by obsession, control, and dangerous delusion. Together, they break down the distinct types of stalkers and the terrifying tactics they use. From fixation to predation, this episode uncovers how far some will go to possess …

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Female Serial Killers: From Poisoners to Predators 28:32

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They’re rare, often overlooked, and shrouded in myth - but female serial killers are as deadly as they are complex. In this episode, Xanthe and Tim unravel the motives and methods of these women who kill, exploring what sets them apart from their male counterparts. From poisoners to predators, their motivations defy the stereotypes. See omnystudio.…

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Shooting Victim Confronts His Killer: An Artificial Intelligence World First 41:33

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In a world first, Stacey Wales used AI to bring her brother back to life so he could face his killer and deliver his own victim impact statement from beyond the grave. In this powerful episode, Stacey shares the emotional journey behind that decision and what it meant to give her brother a voice one last time. Xanthe and Tim also speak with Duke La…

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His Brother Vanished 50 Years Ago - Can The Case Be Solved Now? 41:15

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In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Daryl Floyd, whose brother Terry went missing 50 years ago. His relentless search for the truth has uncovered new evidence and promising leads. As the case is thrust back into the spotlight through a new podcast ‘The Boy in the Goldmine’, Daryl reveals why he believes the truth is finally wit…

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Who is ‘The Playboy Swindler’? Inside the Psyche of a Serial Scammer 40:35

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This week on Motive and Method, we dissect the mind of David Prince-Popovich, aka ‘The Playboy Swindler’. From bogus bank transfers to private jets, even duping a former Premier, his scams were as elaborate as they were audacious. Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Clare Sibthorpe joins Xanthe and Tim to explore how one man built a life of lies -…

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SPECIAL GUEST: Why Innocent People Confess 39:13

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Why would someone admit to a crime they didn’t commit? In this gripping episode, Xanthe and Tim are joined, from the US, by renowned false confessions expert Professor Alan Hirsch to dissect the psychological tactics and high-pressure interrogations that lead innocent people to falsely confess. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is Lucy Letby Innocent? 38:36

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Tim and Xanthe are join by Professor Neena Modi, who was part of the international panel who looked at the case of Lucy Letby, to discuss the trial, the review and where it goes from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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The Dark Side of Public Registers: Protection or Peril? 31:53

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Does naming and shaming really make our kids safer, or does it just open the door to misinformation and vigilante justice? This federal election could lead to Australia's first public child sex offender register. Tim & Xanthe are joined by Dr Maggie Hall, from Western Sydney University, to ask the question 'Would it do more harm than good?'. See om…

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Bondi Junction stabbings one year on with Greg Barton 39:57

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Distinguished academic, Professor Greg Barton, joins the podcast to reflect on the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing rampage one year on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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Do Citizen Sleuths Help or Hinder Investigations? 35:26

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Xanthe and Tim discuss the rise of citizen sleuths and their impact on investigations, and look at specific case studies such as Gabby Petito, Ivan Milat and The Teacher's Pet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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Adolescence and the Manosphere 30:14

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Xanthe and Tim discuss Netflix drama Adolescence and how it's turned the world's attention to the growing influence of the manosphere and the influence it's having on teenage boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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SPECIAL: Tony Mokbel FREED after a 'Seismic Moment in Legal History' 52:05

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Tim and Xanthe are joined by criminal barrister Ruth Parker to discuss the fallout and ramifications after underworld figure Tony Mokbel was set free on bail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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A cult convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl 38:55

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Xanthe and Tim unpack the shocking death of an eight-year-old girl in rural Queensland, after she was denied life-saving medication by her parents and their religious group, who call themselves 'The Saints'. They're joined by A Current Affair reporter Pippa Bradshaw who has followed the case closely since the beginning. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Should juries have to explain their verdicts? 29:36

8M ago29:36

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Xanthe and Tim examine the jury secrecy principle with barrister and academic Jason Donnelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

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Will Victoria's 'toughest ever' bail laws reduce reoffending? 31:26

8M ago31:26

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Xanthe and Tim discuss bail and its role in the criminal justice system, and if Victoria's sweeping reforms will help to reduce crime rates, and the risk of letting the status quo continue. They also look at the age of criminal responsibility, and the rise of vigilantism as some communities take matters into their own hands. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Simon Feldman: The Man Who Embezzled $16.7 Million 37:29

8M ago37:29

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Simon Feldman was a successful company co-founder at the height of his career… But the higher you fly, the further you can fall. Simon hit rock bottom after being found guilty of embezzling more than $16 million from his family business and was sentenced to four years in Silverwater jail. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe sit down with Simon as he ca…

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Can people really commit crime whilst asleep? 35:45

8M ago35:45

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What happens when we sleep? Parasomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to do strange or even dangerous things while they're asleep. In some shocking criminal cases, people have committed murders or sexually motivated crimes whilst asleep, arguing they acted involuntarily and without awareness. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe are joined by US…

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How Belle Gibson conned the world 26:59

8M ago26:59

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She built an empire on hope—a wellness guru with a miraculous story of healing. Belle Gibson claimed she had cured her terminal brain cancer through natural remedies, clean eating, and holistic living. Her journey inspired millions, and her app and cookbook became global bestsellers. But there was just one problem… It was all a lie. For years, Bell…