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Who Trolled Amber?

Who Trolled Amber?

Tortoise Media
Society & Culture, Society & Culture

Introducing… Who Trolled Amber?


What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured?


Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It’s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising.


All six episodes of Who Trolled Amber are now available to binge-listen.


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Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood

Editor: David Taylor

Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

Sound design: Karla Patella 

Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


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    Introducing...Elon's Spies


    Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser. 


    But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known.


    Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own life. 


    This is episode one of three. You can binge the entire series today by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for Elon's Spies wherever you get your podcasts.


    To find out more about Tortoise:


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    Reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella

    Podcast artwork: Jon Hill

    Executive producer: Ceri Thomas


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    Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 40min
  • 8 - Who Trolled Amber: Live

    "Misinformation, disinformation, and trolling campaigns are not just a celebrity story. They are everywhere. They affect how we see reality online."


    In a year when four billion people are heading to the polls, and with the World Economic Forum warning that online misinformation is the most severe risk the world faces, Who Trolled Amber? shines a light on the shady industry of social media manipulation. It reveals how bots and trolls can sway opinions from celebrity trials to general elections.


    On June 12th Alexi Mostrous will be joined by Jen Robinson, Amber Heard’s lawyer, and Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge in the Tortoise newsroom to discussWho Trolled Amber? and give their insights into the world of online disinformation and its effect on all of our everyday lives. 


    You can book your place here, to attend in person or online.


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    Mon, 20 May 2024 - 1min
  • 7 - Public enemy | Ep 6

    Johnny Depp’s maverick lawyer Adam Waldman finally comes under scrutiny. Alexi uncovers Waldman’s links to powerful figures and investigates his role in feeding online abuse. Can the team get to the truth about who trolled Amber?


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    Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood

    Editor: David Taylor

    Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

    Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

    Sound design: Karla Patella 

    Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


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    Mon, 13 May 2024 - 39min
  • 6 - The special relationship | Ep 5

    Could a nation state have deployed an online army to fight for Johnny Depp? Alexi discovers the curious relationship between the Hollywood star and an authoritarian world leader.


    Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists


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    Could a nation state have deployed an online army to fight for Johnny Depp? Alexi discovers the curious relationship between the Hollywood star and an authoritarian world leader.


    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com


    Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood

    Editor: David Taylor

    Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

    Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

    Sound design: Karla Patella 

    Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mon, 13 May 2024 - 24min
  • 5 - Through the looking glass | Ep 4

    The astonishing case of a teenage killer helps lift the lid on how bot campaigns work – and offers the team a new path forward in the investigation.


    Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists


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    Become a memberand get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more


    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com


    Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer and reporter: Xavier Greenwood

    Editor: David Taylor

    Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

    Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

    Sound design: Karla Patella 

    Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mon, 13 May 2024 - 31min
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