Australia’s Most Notorious Underworld Figures 27/06/25

Over the weekend, a shocking shark attack off the coast of New South Wales left a swimmer seriously injured. It’s a stark reminder that these encounters, though rare, can be life-changing. In this episode, we speak to Dave Pearson, who was attacked by a shark in 2011 and lived to tell the tale. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deal Or No Deal host Grant Denyer drops some shocking behind the scenes details about the Channel 10 gameshow, and names the biggest diva he’s ever worked with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shocking new revelation about the Princess of Wales’ gruelling cancer battle has just surfaced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the main players in Australia’s underworld? Award-winning crime journalist Mark Buttler not only names names, but also reveals how they rose to power and what they’re capable of. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the briefcase that follows the US president wherever they go. Packed inside it is the power to launch a nuclear strike in minutes. In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the Nuclear Football: what it is, how it works, and what really happens if it’s ever opened for real. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to live openly and authentically as a trans man in Australia? In this episode, we speak with Lawrence Bing about his journey—navigating gender, identity, and belonging in a world where trans lives are increasingly under pressure. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is chivalry truly six feet under—or just living under a new name? In this episode, Mary Madigan from news.com.au joins us to argue that traditional chivalry is well and truly dead. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones are transforming the battlefield — from surveillance tools to precision weapons that can strike without human pilots or warning. In this episode, Dr. Oleksandra Molloy from UNSW joins us to unpack how drone technology is reshaping modern warfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Duchess of Sussex didn’t mince words while addressing her “public narrative” and the wave of criticism she’s faced since leaving the royal family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the trial that has gripped Australia. Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after serving a deadly dish of beef wellington. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In this episode, we speak to journalist Liam Beatty who has been covering the trial from inside the courtroom. For more, head to news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.