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Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

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Recent Guests

Tara Cassidy
Journalist and host of 'Crime in Focus, Killer Charm'
Episode: Manipulated Into Murder: The Woodchipper Killers
Dr. Nathan Brooks
Forensic Psychologist with expertise in criminal justice
New Zealand Police
Episode: The Rise of Lone Actors with Dr Nathan Brooks
Dr. Josh Roose
Leading expert on extremism and radicalisation
Deakin University
Episode: The Porepunkah Police Shootings
Yolanda Von Seten
Deputy judge at the Court of Appeal in the Netherlands and former public prosecutor
Episode: AI Clones: The Future of ‘Artificial’ Evidence
Joachim Oliver
17-year-old victim of gun violence, voice replicated by AI for a press interview posthumously
Episode: AI Clones: The Future of ‘Artificial’ Evidence
Ashlea Hansen
Journalist and creator of the podcast 'Dear Rachelle'
Episode: Ashlea Hansen: Cracking Open A Cold Case Murder
Kerry Tucker
Author, playwright, and advocate for prison reform
Episode: Kerry Tucker: Finding Purpose in Prison
Gordon Drage
Retired detective involved in high-profile cases including the Snowtown murders.
Episode: Inside Snowtown: The Cop Who Found The Bodies in the Barrels
Dr. Kim Dilati
Clinical forensic psychologist examining criminal relationships
Episode: Love Behind Bars: Pen Pals to Prison Romance

Hosts

Dr. Xanthé Mallett
Criminologist and forensic scientist with extensive expertise in crime analysis and research.
Tim Watson-Munro
Criminal psychologist with a focus on offender profiling and behavior analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 503 ratings
  • Very unprofessional podcast

    Loaded with mis and disinformation. Really bad quality and production.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FOVJWS
    Australia24 days ago
  • Content great, sound unbearable

    Just about anyone can get the right sound gear, get a producer who knows what they are doing…phone calls from a pay phone used to sound better than this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JanetBoomba
    Australiaa month ago
  • Sound lets you down

    Please, please pop out to JB Hi-fi, they can sort you out with some podcast microphones. Because this is ridiculous. Otherwise, a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rateburger
    Australiaa month ago
  • Idaho murderer. ADHD, incel, online

    ADHD unmanaged can very well be “managed” by heroin. He is an incel, impulsive due to ADHD and without a mechanism to regulate ( unmanaged ADHD). Likely a great many cognitive distortions, he’s a stalker and hangs around, lurking and crossing social boundaries. Ignorable, a pest who can’t take the slightest rejection. Studying crime. These are motives. These are reasons. Not excuses. He has HUGE personality problems and has an ADHD “special interest” in Roger. He identifies with Roger. Unmanaged... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trexmonst
    Australia2 months ago
  • Down to business

    I really love how the hosts just get on with presenting the show without all the ridiculous chit chat about what they’ve been doing on the weekends, etc. The very short ads do not interfere with my enjoyment of the show. The information they present is highly informative and evidence-based using their wealth of knowledge and experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dazedbit
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the expert analysis provided by hosts, emphasizing the informative and evidence-based discussions on psychological aspects of crime.
There are mentions of sound quality issues, suggesting some episodes faced technical challenges that affected listener experience.
The discussions are often described as fascinating and thought-provoking, with many praising the balanced approach to sensitive topics such as crime and justice.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#49
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#135
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#93
Japan/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#99
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#146
Saudi Arabia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hoddle Street Massacre: Inside The Mind Of Julian Knight
Q: When you assessed him, he's 19, you know, he's just taken out seven innocent people he doesn't even know, entered another 19, tried to kill another more.
At that time, he was seen as a befuddled teenager.
The Hoddle Street Massacre: Inside The Mind Of Julian Knight
Q: Did he develop an interest in guns? Or did he already have an interest in guns?
Knight had a lifelong interest in the military, including a fascination with firearms.
The Highschool Catfish
Q: Do we have any statistics on how many people get catfished?
It's difficult to track as many cases go unreported, but there's a notable percentage of fraud victims in Australia that may include catfishing.
The Highschool Catfish
Q: What are the most likely victim profiles for love scams?
Emotionally vulnerable and lonely individuals are most likely to fall prey, often due to flattery and emotional manipulation.
The Highschool Catfish
Q: What's your take on why someone would catfish somebody else, Tim?
Insecurity, loneliness, and a potential fixation on the victim could drive someone to catfish.

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This expert-led podcast offers a deep dive into the psychological components that underpin notorious criminal cases while analyzing current events in true crime. The hosts use their backgrounds as a forensic scientist and criminal psychologist to unpack the motives behind some of the most shocking crimes, engaging with a variety of guest experts and survivors who contribute additional insights. Each episode focuses not only on the details of the crimes but also on the broader implications for society, the justice system, and ongoing discussions about criminal behavior and prevention strategies.

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Recent guests on Motive & Method include:

1. Tara Cassidy
2. Dr. Nathan Brooks
3. Dr. Josh Roose
4. Yolanda Von Seten
5. Joachim Oliver
6. Ashlea Hansen
7. Kerry Tucker
8. Gordon Drage

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