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Austranged

Austranged is a fun and light hearted podcast uncovering the weird, unusual and deadly, historical and true crime stories across Australia. The podcast is hosted by Rachel, a classical flautist, Stevo a film enthusiast, Dave a retired police officer and Cal a history buff. Join them as they unpack some of Australia’s greatest and lesser known cases, whilst also talking a lot of shit.

OCT 8

Unseen, Unheard, Unknown

Across pop culture we have seen and heard the rise and fall of many different types of cults. From new age religious groups to extreme political parties to even some self-help clubs, we are naturally curious as to what goes on behind the fence of cult groups and how people fall victim to the likes of Jim Jones and Shoko Asahara.In this episode and season finale, join the gang as they uncover how cults function and as they go into the details of one of Australia's most famous cults, The Family...

1h 5m
OCT 1

Calluses and a steel rack

So what do foot calluses and a steel rack have in common? Well, they both relate to the two unsolved mini-mysteries that will be unpacked in this episode. Join Cal, Dave, Rachel and Steveo as they speculate on how a man named Harry famously got his barefoot moniker before submerging themselves into the mystery of the NSW Rackman. Content referencesCrucified body of NSW’s ‘Rack Man’ identified after 25 years – case is referred to Cold Case Homicide Squad – Australian True Crime & Uns...

54 min
SEP 24

A succulent Chinese meal

Australia is home to many legends and larrikins, from Cathy Freeman to Ned Kelly, we want to unpack the stories of our Aussie icons. In this episode, join us as we peak into the life of our favourite Aussie larrikin, the man behind the democracy manifest - Jack Karlson. Content resources:VIDEO: Charles Dozsa: eating a meal... a succulent chinese meal... (youtube.com)”BOOK: Carnage: A succulent Chinese meal, Mr Rent-a-Kill and the Australian Manson murders written by Mark Dapin. Jack Kar...

1h 1m
SEP 17

What's that rustling in the bushes?

From Scotland's Loch Ness Monster to America's Mothman, there are thousands of stories and alleged sightings of mystical cryptic creatures across the world. But what about Australia? What's lurking just beyond the bushes? Join us we open the Aus-Files and have an unearthly yarn about Australia's greatest known cryptid the Yowie. Video links:A wild boar is found in Australia ripped into half along with huge foo... | #wildanimals | TikTokContent resources:-Book: 'The Yowie Files - encounte...

1h 12m
SEP 10

Going round the bend - part 2

In part two of going round the bend, we continue the discussion of the heinous history behind Australian Mental Asylums and the treatment of those suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Starting with Insulin Therapy, join us as we continue to travel through time discussing the evolution of medical theories and treatments.Please note that this episode is heavy and discusses many themes that may be triggering such as mental illness, suicide, physical and sexual violence, malpractice an...

43 min
SEP 3

Going round the bend - part 1

In this two-part episode, we discuss the heinous history behind Australian Mental Asylums and the treatment of those suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Starting with the first Australian institute which was built in 1811, join us as we travel through time discussing the evolution of medical theories and treatments. Please note that this episode is heavy and discusses many themes that may be triggering such as mental illness, suicide, physical and sexual violence, malpractice and ...

41 min
AUG 27

Stay away from the waters edge

Australia is famously known as the land where everything wants to kill you. From gigantic spiders to a plant that will drive you insane, we want to unpack the weird and crazy flora and fauna of this great southern land. Join us for a creature feature episode where we talk all about one of the largest apex predators in Australian waters - the crocodile. Video links:ABC news interview 1985 - Philosopher Val Plumwood recounts near death encounter with crocodile"Let there be a thousand blossoms b...

1h 19m
AUG 20

On the Run - Part 2

Join us as we continue to chisel through the bars and unpack some of Australia's greatest prison escapes.In part two, we bring our attention to the modern 70s and 90s focusing on tales of disguise and the Post Card Bandit's stress of cutting through several razor wire fences. Content resources- Great escapes. The Sydney Morning Herald. January 21 2006- Jailed Australian drug lord found hanged. UPI Top News. May 1997.- Brisbane’s mad dog quizzed over underworld death. Brisbane times. March 23 ...

2h 3m
AUG 13

On the Run - Part 1

In this two-part episode, join us as we chisel through the bars and unpack some of Australia's greatest prison escapes.In part one, we discuss the harrowing tale of Alexander Pearce, a convict who famously escaped Macquarie Harbour Penal station and resorted to cannibalism to survive.In part two, we bring our attention to the modern 70s and 90s focusing on tales of disguises and the Post Card Bandit's stress of cutting through several razor wire fences. Part 2 will be released 20 August 2024....

1h 7m
AUG 6

A Deadly Entanglement

On Christmas Eve 1926, Eileen Walsh, a down on her luck single mother and local police sergeant Marquis Cummings, were caught having an extramarital romp and shot point bank on a grassy knoll near Brisbane's Bogo Road Goal. But who murdered the adulterous couple? Was it a vengeful ex-husband? A long-suffering wife and loyal son? Perhaps a disgruntled co-worker or a jealous and forgotten lover?Settle into your armchairs, put on your detective caps and join us as we dig through the facts and un...

1h 47m

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Austranged is a fun and light hearted podcast uncovering the weird, unusual and deadly, historical and true crime stories across Australia. The podcast is hosted by Rachel, a classical flautist, Stevo a film enthusiast, Dave a retired police officer and Cal a history buff. Join them as they unpack some of Australia’s greatest and lesser known cases, whilst also talking a lot of shit.

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Cat and Bones
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10
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