Motive & Method
Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-MunroMotive & 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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He was one of Australia's most feared predators - and he was never caught. In this episode, Tim & Xanthe revisit the terrifying crimes of Mr Cruel, the masked offender who stalked Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, targeting young girls, in the late 1980s.... more
Six deaths, multiple states and a high-IQ cult at the centre of it all. In this episode Xanthe and Tim unravel the bizarre and deeply unsettling case of 'The Zizians', whose alleged victims include a border patrol agent and one member's own parents. ... more
She killed three babies and tried to murder two others. How is Australia's worst female serial killer now living in anonymity within close proximity to young children?
An investigation by A Current Affair reporter Erin Ramsay has thrust the case of H... more
Is this another case of wrongful conviction like Kathleen Folbigg?
In this episode, we revisit the case of Lucy Letby, as fresh legal developments continue to reshape how the evidence is being examined. With new inquests announced and ongoing legal p... more
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- Please fix the sound quality
Content is great but really struggling to understand at times due the the quality of the sound.
Apple Podcasts1lizlizliz88888
Australiaa month ago - Interesting
Unable to listen due to the sound quality which is a shame as the cases are interesting
Apple Podcasts3Lorraine NZ
New Zealanda month ago - Fix the sound
Interesting content but the sound is so poor quality. Tim mumbles like he’s talking under water and I turn the volume up and then the ads blast my ears. Have you listened to other Podcasts to compare their sound and production?
Apple Podcasts1The teacher who hates swearingAustralia2 months ago - KT Blossom
A great podcast but
please improve the sound quality - some episodes are inaudible.
Apple Podcasts5KT BlossomAustralia2 months ago - Low quality
Sound quality is dreadful and content is dreary and repetitive. Has not improved over time.
Apple Podcasts2MaxtopiaAustralia2 months ago
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Spotify | #32 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #56 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #167 | New Zealand/True Crime |
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A forensic-leaning true crime show that pairs psychological analysis with investigative context to unpack why offenders commit their crimes and how investigations unfold. Episodes spotlight Australian cases and high-profile headlines, often featuring expert guests—criminologists, forensic scientists, journalists, and investigators—to dissect motive, method, and systemic issues in justice and public safety. While the hosts' dynamic and case-driven storytelling are strengths, some listeners raise concerns about production and sound quality; the format remains consistently informative, balanced, and focused on understanding crime beyond sensational details. Potential sponsors and guests may find value in the show's expert approach, survivor an... more
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1. Erin Ramsay
2. Dr. Annie Cossens
3. Margie Thomas
4. Lily Greer
5. Dr. Samantha Battams
6. Michael Bachelard
7. Estelle Blackburn
8. Tara Cassidy
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