Death, interrupted

Geelong Advertiser

A podcast on what happens when we die, from those who have been brought back (Playlist formerly 'True and Amazing Stories': Heroism, mystery, scandal, triumph - you'll find it all in the Geelong Advertiser's new podcast series that brings to life some of our biggest ever stories.)

Episodes

  1. 06/09/2022

    Death, interrupted

    What do you think happens when we die? The Geelong Advertiser explores what happens when death comes calling, and speaks with three men who have been brought back from the brink – who share their own incredible experiences of what happened while they were 'dead'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Death, interrupted

  2. 05/30/2019

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 5: Russell Mockridge

    Russell Mockridge was born to ride. The Geelong Flyer had an amazing amateur and professional career before his tragic death in a race rocked his hometown and the Australian sporting fraternity. Listen to his remarkable story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 5: Russell Mockridge

  3. 05/15/2019

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 4: The Pong Su

    It could be the plot to a Hollywood movie: On an isolated stretch of coast, a North Korean freighter waits to unload a 150kg shipment of heroin. Also waiting are federal police agents, who are ready to swoop on the illegal cargo and smugglers after weeks of surveillance. But this was no movie. This was real life - and it all happened on the Surf Coast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 4: The Pong Su

  4. 05/07/2019

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 3: Eliza Batman

    Her neighbours knew her as Sarah Willoughby but the woman they found brutally beaten to death in Geelong in 1852 had a secret past none could have imagined. She was born Eliza Callaghan, became a convict and later married Melbourne pioneer John Batman. Love, secrets, betrayal, murder - this story has it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 3: Eliza Batman

  5. 04/30/2019

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 2: Jockey Smith

    For a time, James Edward ‘Jockey’ Smith was one of Australia’s most wanted criminals. How did a boy from Colac reach such a level of infamy?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 2: Jockey Smith

  6. 04/23/2019

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 1: Albert Jacka

    Winchelsea-born Albert Jacka was Australia’s first Victoria Cross recipient in WWI. Listen to his remarkable life story in the Addy’s new True and Amazing Stories podcast series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    True and Amazing Stories Episode 1: Albert Jacka
  • 6 Episodes

About

A podcast on what happens when we die, from those who have been brought back (Playlist formerly 'True and Amazing Stories': Heroism, mystery, scandal, triumph - you'll find it all in the Geelong Advertiser's new podcast series that brings to life some of our biggest ever stories.)

Information

  • Creator
    Geelong Advertiser
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News Corp Australia
  • Show Website
    Death, interrupted