Loose Units: The Podcast

Over sixty years ago, a group of hikers went missing in the Siberian mountains during a storm. Their remains continue to pose a terrifying puzzle for investigators but has this case finally been cracked? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John goes rummaging around in the garbage... and unearths a treasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An absolutely incredible heist was pulled off over forty years ago in the small Australian town of Murwillumbah. John weighs in with his safe-cracking expertise, and Paul ponders whether a crime with no victims is worth celebrating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys ponder the perils of facial recognition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul explore how the killers were caught, and John reveals several fascinating connections to the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's outrun countless criminals. But can John outrun the spicy cough? No. No, he cannot. John has COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 4th of July 1991, venerated heart surgeon Dr. Victor Chang was gunned down. This week, we look at the crime, the strange location it took place, and John hints at an oddly personal connection to this tragic case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John (ironically) unloads on the bird lady upstairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A murderer is arrested, and John reveals a truly stunning insight about a key piece of evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul discuss what happens when stowing away on planes goes horribly wrong, and John shares his improbably labor-intensive signature dish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our look at the horrific Family Court Murders continues. This week, we deal with the tragic bombing which killed Pearl Watson, wife of Justice Raymond Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John talks magic tricks, morality, and putting strange things in his mouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Family Court Murders are being investigated in a new ABC TV special... but as it turns out, Dad was actually there. Welcome to part one of our look at this brutal string of crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode, Scott Morrison calls Albo a "loose unit". Are we owed royalties? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our look at Snowtown comes to a close, with the final victims, bodies in barrels full of acid, and a town left reeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Loose Ends, a listener graduates from the academy, and John tells a story of deception, deceit and dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul take a closer look at the victims claimed by the killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Loose Ends, the boys discuss Meshel Laurie's appearance over on Dish Island. Then, things take a pivot towards utter stupidity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off our look at the murders which drew the public eye towards the small, unassuming town of Snowtown back in 1999, beginning with a breakdown of the town itself, and what effect this saga had on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to trade stories... and doody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police finally catch the perpetrator of the Claremont Killings. Or do they? What happens when an innocent man is put under the spotlight? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul discuss the ins and outs of wreaking horrible, delicious revenge on noisy neighbours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wealthy suburb of Claremont, Perth, three women were taken. Decades later, the truth has emerged... but the details are far stranger than anyone could have imagined. This week, John and Paul commence a two part look at the Claremont Killings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our hundredth episode of Loose Ends, we have a party! ...Well, to be accurate, John details the single loudest party he's ever had the misfortune to endure. A noise complaint - and quite a yarn - ensues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heroic escape attempt pays off in our second episode looking at the infamous Moorhouse Murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum is up for jury duty! Plus, the boys discuss a truly odd roadside accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A small, unassuming house on a quiet street in Perth. How did this become the location where such unspeakable acts took place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Loose Ends, did our look at The Family ruin Adelaide? And is there any way to avoid the bad new burnout we're all going through right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Paul take a look at the trial of Bevan Spencer von Einem, and close out their look at Adelaide's most notorious crime spree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their final live from Thailand episode of Loose Ends, Paul and John receive an anonymous tip about an arson, and discuss something macabre happening deep in the woods near Hua Hin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Paul explore victims four and five, and take a closer look at the details which led Adelaide police to connect this string of grisly crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when members of the public dress up as emergency services workers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The Shadow Files, John and Paul turn to Adelaide, site of one of Australia's most notorious crimes. The Family are almost folkloric, so this week, we kick off a multi-episode investigation into this brutal series of crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's the episode you've been waiting for: Dad regaling Paul with a tale of honest-to-god assassins live from Bangkok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One afternoon in 1987, a shocking killing spree took place. This week on The Shadow Files, John and Paul explore these senseless murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assassins visit Bangkok: John paints a story of some terrifyingly local intrigue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An abandoned asylum sits on the shore of the Hawkesbury River. This week, John and Paul dive into the past to uncover the terrible tragedies which took place at the Hawkesbury Asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, seriously. Paul saw a massive arson go down, and John tries to piece together what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 1994, a body was found tied to a metal rack: a crucifix, perhaps? Sitting at the bottom of the Hawkesbury River, this corpse triggered a long, strange investigation, and this week, John and Paul embark on one of their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John gets to Thailand, and is presented with a birthday surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul investigate one of Australia's most prolific child murderers, with a case that ties back to The Street With No Name, and a body found there back in the late sixties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener sends in photos of bloody cable ties found in a parking lot, and the boys begin to speculate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiding in plain sight is a street in Sydney, one which boasts a horrific history of mystery, violence and murder. Ghost hunters claim the place is haunted, but in part one of this two part special, John and Paul explore the crimes which took place there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Loose Ends, John brings stories about gnomes to the table. Will they impress Paul? Or will he come up... a little short? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perched atop North Head sits the Sydney Quarantine Station. This week, John and Paul recount stories from their visits, both during and after hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wait is over! After a hard-earned break, John and Paul return in this truly frenetic and action-packed Loose Ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to revisit a Christmas classic...Red Hot Australian ChristmasLoose Units, Castaway Studios and Tegan Higginbotham proudly present Red Hot Australian Christmas, a hilarious and touching 45-minute Christmas audio play based in Gippsland, Victoria. It’s Christmas in Australia, and Victoria is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave.   As the mercury rises across the state, the threat of fire plays heavily on the minds of many. But for a stubborn few, Christmas is – first and foremost – a time for family, feasting, and forced frivolity. And as far as they’re concerned, the fires can go and get f**ked.  One such believer is grizzled country Grandmother Heather Kelly, who has finally managed to get her entire family under one roof in Maffra, Gippsland. But before Heather even has time to interrogate her children about their failing love lives, the family receive a fire evacuation order. Code Red – they have to leave.  With danger pressing in on them, the Kelly family pack Christmas into the back of a caravan and flee for their lives. But as night rolls into day and the fires begin to surround them, Heather has to face up to the fact that she could be about to lose much, much more than her Christmas.   Starring (in alphabetical order):Michala Banas, Eddie Baroo, Michelle Brasier, Bev Killick, Jackson Tozer, Paul Verhoeven, Kirsty Webeck. With special guests, Georgia Love and John Verhoeven.   Written and directed by Tegan Higginbotham Audio production by Paul Verhoeven Proudly recorded on Wurundjeri land.  All proceeds going to Stand by Support – dedicated to supporting individuals and communities across Australia bereaved or impacted by suicide.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of 2021, John tells Paul about a poltergeist close to home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John tries to explain why he became a Christmas grump, whilst Paul talks about the best gift he ever recieved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul went and visited the now abandoned Callan Park Hospital for the Insane. On today's episode, they explore the contentious history of the site, as well as discuss the myriad excuses authorities would use to trap people there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.