Show overview
The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace launched in 2025 and has put out 59 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 37 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 50 episodes published. Published by Del Fordham.
From the publisher
The Mushroom Trial: Say Grace follows the case of Erin Patterson as she stands accused of murdering three guests who attended a lunch at her property in the Latrobe Valley in 2023. She denies all charges. Co-hosted by Nine reporter Penelope Liersch and The Age Crime & Justice Reporter Erin Pearson, this podcast brings to life a trial that has grabbed global headlines.
Latest Episodes
View all 59 episodesThreats on Australian MP’s
Erin Patterson loses appeal
Gregory Lynn’s bail denied
Accused killer Gregory Lynn claims: ‘I am the victim here’
Victoria: The Suppression State
On Trial Australia - The Patterson Court Watchers
On Trial Australia - The Hotel Bungle
Erin Patterson's lies
Killer’s appeal
More revealed in ‘Death Cap Murders’
Two more episodes of Revealed - Death Cap Murders are about to be released on Stan, with interviews from witnesses and friends of Erin Patterson that have never been heard before. Join Penny and Erin as they sit down with series producer Dan O’Sullivan, director of photography Carl Allison ACS and crime reporter Marta Pascual Juanola.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Erin Patterson is fighting her convictions
In this episode we bring you the court documents filed by the mushroom killer’s defence and the seven reasons why they are seeking an appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erin Patterson’s ‘last ditch attempt’
Erin Patterson’s new barrister tells the court his team needs more time to prepare an appeal case against the triple murderer’s conviction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sneak peek into ‘Death Cap Murders’
Even if you think you know this case, you’re about to find out more. Join Penny and Erin as they sit down with documentary director Gil Marsden ahead of the Stan launch of Revealed - Death Cap Murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A life sentence
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars, with a minimum term of 33 years. She’ll be in her early eighties before she’s eligible for parole for the ‘horrendous’ crimes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the prison cell
The prosecution calls for Erin Patterson to be handed a life sentence, without the possibility of parole. The court is also given a rare insight into the killer’s life in a maximum security prison cell, including the personal items she keeps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim'; The family speaks
The only survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch says he forgives the woman who tried to kill him, pastor Ian Wilkinson telling the court ‘now I am no longer Erin Patterson’s victim, and she has become the victim of my kindness’. Speaking through tears the family she tried to destroy say they can not understand her murderous wrath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The killer back in court
Erin Patterson returns to court to face the victims of her crimes. As part of the two day pre-sentence hearing in Melbourne we’ll be bringing you two episodes dedicated to what the family members say and the legal arguments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the world reacted to Erin Patterson
In this episode, Penny and Erin are joined by UK journalist Caroline Cheetham to hear her insights into the case that brought her to Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the investigation with John Silvester
In this episode, Erin sits down with legendary reporter John 'Sly' Silvester to discuss the police investigation, the trial and women who kill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What gave her away? The police interview unpacked
Criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro join Penny and Erin to analyse the killer's police interview. They share their insights into Erin Patterson's state of mind, her level of planning and what gives away her lies and deception. Watch the full police interview on 9 News here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHqwQuapsASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.