Motive & Method
Tapt PodcastsMotive & 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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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Leslie Ball didn't just disappear, someone went to extraordinary lengths to erase him.
But a trail of forged signatures, fraud and burnt evidence couldn't keep this 33-year-old cold case buried forever.
In this episode Xanthe and Tim are joined by Ne... more
For years, Christopher Flannery AKA 'Mr Rent-a-Kill' was the man Australian mobsters hired to make people disappear - until he became a target and vanished into thin air himself.
In 1985, after becoming a volatile liability who simply knew too much a... more
From unvetted science to coerced confessions, catastrophic failures in Australia's justice system have stolen decades from innocent people for crimes they didn't commit.
In this episode Xanthe and Tim sit down with Walkley Award-winning investigativ... more
The Port Arthur massacre remains the deadliest mass shooting in Australian history - a tragedy that shattered lives and transformed the country’s gun laws.
On a quiet Sunday afternoon in April 1996, 35 people were killed and dozens more wounded when ... more
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- 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? Have you listened to Jack Laurence? He operates from a backyard studio and his voice, music and production are incredible. You need a sound engineer and Tim needs to listen to Jack for advice.
Apple Podcasts1The teacher who hates swearing
Australia2 months ago - “Domestic violence”
The term itself contains the justification for the conduct. It keeps happening because it suits the patriarchy to keep women fearful. The rot (in this case coercion) starts at the top.
Apple Podcasts3MaxtopiaAustralia3 months ago - Top Notch
As a podcast junkie and I mean junkie. I only have a few shows I watch on tv otherwise it’s podcasts. Headphones in when I get up and take off at night before bed. I find listening to podcasts I’m more productive. With that said, this is a an awesome podcast!!!
Apple Podcasts5Watchathink
United States3 months ago - Stop interrupting
Xanthe stop jumping in interrupting Amelia and dial down the drama.
Apple Podcasts2katetee123Australia3 months ago - 5/5!!
Love this podcast. Have been listening to Tim for years and he’s the best in the business. Keep it up Tim and Dr Xanthe - what a team!
Apple Podcasts5Jemma Ibbotson-Hansen
United Kingdom3 months ago
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Spotify | #38 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Indonesia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Saudi Arabia/True Crime |
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What is Motive & Method about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A rigorous, expert-led exploration of the minds and methods behind notable crimes, blending criminology, psychology, and investigative insight. Hosts dissect motive, opportunity, and behavior while unpacking high-profile cases and current headlines with a focus on evidence, forensic context, and systemic questions. Guests typically include investigators, journalists, and academics who add first-hand perspectives and analytical depth, making complex cases approachable for listeners who want to understand why crimes happen as much as how they were solved. A standout trait is the synthesis of scholarly criminology with practical investigative experience, offering a distinctive lens for aspiring guests and sponsors seeking thoughtful true-crime... more
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1. Duncan McNab
2. Neil Mercer
3. Kim Marshall
4. Karen Robertson
5. Joanne Greensill
6. Karen Cox
7. Joni Condos
8. Sally Leydon
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