Podcast Episodes

Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Four

Season 9 Episode 32

Having already been convicted by the newspapers, Ronald Griggs stands trial for the murder of his wife. If he’s found guilty, he’ll be sentenced to death.

It’s easy to get a free trial that will give …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

This Week in 1930 - America's Tariff Apocalypse, Aviatrix Amy Johnson Awes Aussies... and Ferris Bueller?

Season 9 Episode 34

In the first week of June 1930, America was on the brink of economic apocalypse with its Smoot-Hawley tariffs – and their effects would be felt terribly Down Under and around the world. In this very …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Three

Season 9 Episode 31

After Lottie Condon’s shock confession, Ronald Griggs becomes infamous overnight when Truth newspaper publishes every sordid detail of his scandalous love life. But with his wife’s body exhumed and t…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part Two

Season 9 Episode 30

Following the mysterious death of his wife in the mountain town of Omeo, rumours about Methodist preacher Ronald Griggs reach a fever pitch — and a veteran detective is sent from Melbourne CIB to inv…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Before the Mushroom Case: Australia’s Infamous Poisoning Murder Trial – Part One

Season 9 Episode 29

Nearly a century before Erin Patterson was put on trial in the mushroom murder case, Australia was scandalised by allegations that a young preacher from country Victoria had poisoned his wife, Ethel,…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

This Week in 1905: Aussie Feminist Highs & Lows, the First Empire Day, an American President Ends a Russian War, and a Ratcatcher Echoes in Eternity

Season 9 Episode 28

In London this week, the Aussie suffragist Nellie Martel explains to English women how they can win the vote, while back at home pioneering feminist Louisa Lawson’s publication The Dawn teeters on th…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

This Week in 1979: Aussie Movies Go Global, Ye Olde TV Listings & Our Forgotten Comedy Genius

Season 9 Episode 27

This week at the Cannes Film Festival, My Brilliant Career made Australian film history, while back home Rupert Murdoch became a Sydney TV mogul, setting the stage for his world-changing Fox News emp…

Published on 4 months ago

This Week in 1954 - Sydney Anarchy, Killer Trains, a Climate Warming Warning, Record Setters & the Roo Roo Hop

Season 9 Episode 26

Pirates, sailors, mountaineers and the Abominable Snowman run riot through Sydney – a Sydney were you risk life and limb every time you catch a train. Also this week: scientists prove that the world …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Short – Nazi Aftertaste

Season 9 Episode 13

85 years before American President Donald Trump gave unelected social media mogul Elon Musk unprecedented power with DOGE, Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies gave unelected newspaper mogul Keit…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

This Week in 1929: The Blind Digger – Part Two

Season 9 Episode 25

Just as Frank’s radio career is taking off, his private life is laid bare in a racy tabloid expose. But the sequel to this scandal is to be far more shocking and sinister. Nearly a century later, que…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago