Loose Units: The Podcast

A murder in a small British village leads to a truly odd mystery, one which has proven divisive even to this very day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which the notorious Ivan Milat is finally caught, and brought to justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bizarre and tragic crime involving a hoarder. A handoff gone (almost) very wrong. And a hell of a father's day present. Welcome to Loose Ends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dad and Paul get nostalgic, and head back for a trip back to the very beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at Milat's final three victims. Trigger warning: descriptions of torture and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take one last look at the case we've been compelled to investigate for the last week - the case of two young women found deceased in their flat in Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Saudi sisters were found dead in their apartment, leaving investigators asking for leads from the general public. After touching on the case last week, John and Paul have decided to spend this Tuesday looking closer at the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A strange smell leads to a stranger mystery, the Somerton Man is identified, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul take a closer look at the life and times of Ivan Milat. Does the upbringing of a murderer play a part in their later crimes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul insists John get a defibrillator, the boys discuss heart attacks, and John details a really weird dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we begin our descent into the terrible story of the Backpacker Murders, which took place in the late eighties through to the early nineties in Belanglo Statw Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John discusses the three second rule with Paul. Is it real? Should you lick your finger in public? And does a mannequin hand have any right beating eggs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four months after the disappearance of the Yuba County Five, the thaw came. And with it... the bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another party, and another bonkers story about noise complains and angry letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One freezing night in 1978, five young men mysteriously disappear. This week on Loose Units, John and Paul begin delving into this truly perplexing mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very sweary, very strange Loose Ends sees one of our hosts (guess which) discussing the measuring of nipples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.