Loose Units: The Podcast

Today, 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.

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John steps up and plays host. But how does he fare?

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In 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.

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John has had a major operation: a hip replacement. But how is the big fella actually feeling afterwards?

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John and Paul take a chronological look at the tragic events which occurred in Wieambilla, from the arrival of four police officers, through to a shocking, violent conclusion.

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John is about to have a drastic operation. So how is he really feeling about the whole endeavour?

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An inquest is currently underway regarding the murders of several police officers at the hands of three conspiracy theorists in Queensland. This episode, John and Paul begin their look at the Train family.

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Recorded in John's living room on a very dinky mic, this Loose Ends marks he and Paul's first in-person catchup in six months.

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John and Paul round out their three-part recap of The Vow season one, and discuss whether there's a Nexium cult equivalent operating in plain sight right now.

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John encounters a near-accident in Sydney, prompting a discussion about his unwillingness to return to the force.

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Paul and John continue their recap of The Vow, looking at episodes 4, 5 and 6, and delving further into the sinister mind of the leader of this cult.

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A truly strange and wonderful foray by the boys into astrology, therapy, and burglary.

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Paul and John begin their multi-episode recap of The Vow, the superb documentary series about the cult that shocked the world.

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John delivers two awful tales just in time for breakfast - a pool-cleaning killer, and a painful last meal.

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With Trump's recent brush with gunfire, John and Paul take a look at the history of presidential assassinations, and weigh in on the current climate.

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Paul finishes up a stint on ABC Overnights with Dad as a guest, and John delivers two stories which go from the bizarre to downright tragic.

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John tells Paul a terrifying post-WW2 story about a man with very specific - and disturbing - tastes.

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How did John fare on Paul's national radio show? Time to find out.

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In 2010, a member of the Canadian military descended into a crime spree which began with perversion, and ended in murder.

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John's drone obsessions reach new heights, and Julian Assange is freed.

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A staggering piece in the New Yorker poses a terrible question as Lucy Letby fights off more accusations in court: did she do it?

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Paul reveals which thrilling new crime novel he's narrating, and John struggles with runny eggs. Plus, a flying friend joins the scene.

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John and Paul steal a look at the career of prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser. Prepare for an incredible story about a truly odd guy.

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John and Paul discuss the thorny issue of white collar crime, before diving into what a world with AI courtrooms might look like (probably not good).

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John and Paul take a look at the recently unfolding story of Michael Mosley, beloved British TV presenter, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi.

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Paul is wretchedly ill - ironic, given that John has taken to a potentially dangerous new showering regime. Plus: the morality of billionaires, and art heists!

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Munch's iconic The Scream was stolen back in 1994, but the true story of how they got it back? Legendary stuff.

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Why does John dress the way he does? Has he given up? Or are there more complex elements at work behind the ol' noggin'?

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John serves Paul a true crime story from Melbourne's recent past - a samurai-sword killing carried out in 2002 during what could be described as a brewing gang war.

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In another Thailand / Melbourne episode, Paul tells John and the listeners some new developments in the disturbing case of Greg Lynn.

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An ex-pilot, an errant drone, a twenty-year long affair, and a double murder captivating a nation.

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Whilst John holidays in Thailand, he and Paul discuss the highs and lows of being partnered up with a Verhoeven.

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Dennis Rader, AKA The BTK Killer, is finally caught. In part seven of their look at this infamous monster, John and Paul close up their extensive investigation.

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We're back! John and Paul reunite to talk about their travels, and to weigh in on the tragic case of the Aussie boys found dead in Mexico.

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Paul and Tegan are in New York, so Paul and John discuss a truly strange - and oddly charming - corpse-related crime which took place there.

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John and Paul take a look at the BTK killer's final victim - his last murder before the noose begins to tighten and the authorities finally close in.

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Finally, John reaches the long-promised tale of "the red door". But will it live up to the hype?

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Rader stalks and pursues perhaps his most vulnerable victim yet: 28 year old mother of two, Nicki Wegerle.

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En route to his promised "red door" story, John gets sidetracked and reveals a staggering tale about a robbery he foiled... but has he told it before?

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In this one-off episode, John and Paull weigh in on the ongoing crisis which unfolded Saturday at Bondi Junction.

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Was your family... a RIVERDANCE family? Because the Verhoevens were.

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After a decade in hiding, Dennis Rader - AKA The BTK Killer - strikes again.

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John discusses with Paul how Wimhoff Breathing could save him from a plane crash.

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Happy Easter, everyone! Here's a sneaky little Easter Egg, from the folks at Loose Units to you.

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John and Paul return to their ongoing exploration of the BTK killer, and his next victim - one he stalked right up until her murder on the 8th of December, 1977.

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In this truly silly episode, Paul reads a disturbing listener email, and John digs himself into a bit of a hole.

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Last night, something happened to Paul and Tegan - John weighs in on this upsetting encounter.

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Hang on. John had a PERM?

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John and Paul continue their deep dive - how did the BTK killer carry out his second crime, and why did he go on such a hiatus afterwards?

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If a jellyfish wrapped itself around you, would YOU do a wee-wee on yourself to stop the pain? This age-old, disgusting question is (sort of) answered in this week's Loose Ends!

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This week, John and Paul begin their exploration of the BTK killer. How did this terrifying serial killer get his start, and who were his first victims?

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John and The Shadow have something in common! Plus, the boys talk about the merits of CPR, and a dummy pees blood.

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A listener asks John and Paul to take a look at the case of her uncle, who went missing many years ago.

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John is told an utterly incredible, little-known story from a pivotal moment in history, and shares it on this staggering episode of Loose Ends.

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John and Paul discuss the NSW Police press conference regarding the latest in the case of the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

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In a rare turn, John and Paul break with years of tradition and release an episode to deal with breaking news: the cases of Beau Lamarre-Condon and Samantha Murphy are ongoing, but this Sunday night, the boys head to the studio to keep you up to date.

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John brings three crime stories to the table: a martial arts tragedy, a kilt-related crime, and a Snowtown update.

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The ongoing search for Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy sends John down a rabbit hole of cases involving crimes against women perpetrated decades ago. Will their families ever get closure?

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Ballarat woman, Samantha Murphy, has gone missing. John and Paul weigh in on the case, with John throwing some theories out there (note: as this is an evolving case recorded days ago, things may have changed in the intervening period).

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The murder that inspired Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures forms the basis of today's episode, with John and Paul looking at an infamous New Zealand crime.

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John turns 64, so naturally, he and Paul discuss ethics and the nature of justice. Party!

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John takes us back in time, and explores the sordid tale of a woman who embarks upon a horrifying, murderous saga with an unexpected twist.

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A near-fatal shark attack just down from John and Christine's house leads to a fascinating discussion of this phenomenon. Also, John and Paul ensure tech issues!

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In this very special bonus episode, we sit down with Eric Bana, Robert Connolly, Deborra-Lee Furness, Jacqueline McKenzie, Sisi Stringer and Lucy Ansell to discuss the absolutely fantastic new sequel to The Dry. Force of Nature hits cinemas this Friday!

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John tells some very personal - and harrowing - stories about Roger Rogerson, and takes a look back at the murder of Warren Lanfranchi.

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In this revelatory episode, Paul explores why John is the way he is... and uncovers some truths about himself in the process.

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With the passing of notorious Australian cop Roger Rogerson, John and Paul begin a look back at the man. John discusses Rogerson's humble origins, and the boys weight up what motivates the truly crooked.

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What happens when a soldier commits an unspeakable atrocity? And what happens when said atrocity happens back during the second world war? John presents Paul with a thrilling case from Australia's darkest true crime archives.

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Would you attend your own funeral? John and Paul discuss death, legacy, grief, and why or why not to make people attending as sad as humanly possible.

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Back to their regularly scheduled programming, John and Paul take a look at a Melbourne crim - an antique dealer who decided to pull of a heist... with mixed results.

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In our final Stocking Stuffer, the boys talk about a case involving a Christmas tree which wasn't what it seemed at first glance.

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Santa comes down a chimney, right? Well, what happens when a criminal tries to employ the same tactic?

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The true story of a real-life Grinch, with a typically tragic turn at the end!

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Our Christmas miniseries continues! This week, John and Paul take a foray into a truly odd (and oddly tragic) Christmas crime.

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Welcome to our Christmas miniseries, where twice a week, we look at a Christmas related crime!

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1927, Texas. Santa Claus is up to no good.

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The boys congratulate a listener for completing her HSC, before John tells the tale of a very brave man named Dick.

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A man sees a feature film, gets an idea for a robbery... and a daring airline heist is conceived. John and Paul take a look at an audacious Aussie true crime story for the ages.

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In Pembrokeshire, England, an unexploded bomb is found in a yard. What happens next? Things get a little loose.

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The culprit in the kidnapping is finally caught - but how did law enforcement actually pull it all off? And what was it about this case which had such wide-reaching ramifications?

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Tegan's new Christmas movie, Jones Family Christmas, is here, and Dad wanted to sit down to talk with her all about how an audio play (and episode of Loose Units) became a Stan Original Christmas movie!

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John and Paul continue their look at history's most famous kidnapping, pouring over the almost unprecedented number of random notes delivered over several harrowing months.

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What happens when John and Christine witness a strange crime outside their apartment?

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John and Paul begin their look at the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping. Who was Charles Lindbergh, and why was the kidnapping of his son such a colossal event in American history?

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John and Paul debate whether it's OK to go full-bore Verhoeven upon meeting strangers, and discuss whether or not the soul really exists (it gets real, folks).

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John takes listeners back to a case involving a maternity ward, Scotland Yard, and a singularly awful tragedy.

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On this week's Loose Ends, John tells Paul all about a robot-related death. Or was it... murder? (It absolutely wasn't).

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John and Paul take a quick look at the recent, tragic murder of Lilie James.

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Guess what, everyone? Turns out... John was a bit of a thief. Please enjoy this frankly incredible untold story of childhood shenanigans!

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This mysterious untold story from the annals of Australian true crime reaches a sordid conclusion, with the perpetrator's story beginning to unravel... despite his best laid plans.

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John shares, quite frankly, a truly embarrassing story about an antique quote that went south, fast.

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John serves up part one of a harrowing, unknown tale involving a 12 year old, an old woman, and a business venture which suddenly goes south.

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This genuinely might be the funniest, stupidest, and perhaps least appropriate episode of Loose Ends to date. You have been warned.

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As a special treat, John and Paul are presenting you with the very first episode of Paul's new gaming, tech and pop culture podcast, Game for Anything! Not sure if it's your jam? Well, John and Paul have got the entire ep her for you to check out, and have bookended it with a chat about Dad's gaming habits. Once you've listened, hop over to wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe!

Grab Game for Anything right here!

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The Blacktown Rapist is finally caught - John and Paul discuss how fingerprints played a crucial role in bringing this monster to justice.

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John and Paul discuss Robocop, and a funeral home in the United States which hid a terrible secret.

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The Blacktown Rapist finds a fourth, and a fifth, victim.

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Our first Sydney episode was so much fun that we decided to do another! We talk Dad jokes, embalming, and more.

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Paul flies to Sydney, so he and John turn out an impromptu in-person episode live from Casa del Verhoeven!

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