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Australian Criminal Underworld

Take a journey into the dark depths of the Australian criminal underworld with Australia’s most formidable crime reporter - John Silvester.

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A couple of months ago we held a night for subscribers to The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, a conversation with John Silvester, hosted by crime and justice reporter Erin Pearson.

We recorded the whole thing and so for today’s episode, we bring you... more

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Brian Coghlan is laid back, an asset he was able to use in his workplace. As a prison officer, he quickly learnt that being seen as a good guy around bad people was the key to life behind bars.For 26 years at Port Phillip Prison, he dealt with the wo... more

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Barry Michael was a professional boxer who made his name in the ring as a smart and brave fighter with a kit of wicked body punches.Alphonse John Gangitano, a mobster who preferred a king hit to a fair fight, was in the corner of the talented Lester ... more

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Michael Aston loved being a cop, or more specifically, a road policing officer. He said it was the best job in the world, until it wasn't. Aston is no longer a cop, with his career and mental health disappearing into the quicksand of the legal system... more

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John Silvester
Australian crime reporter for The Age
The Age
Episode: Naked City special: A conversation with John Silvester
Brian Coghlan
Veteran prison officer, Port Phillip Prison
Port Phillip Prison (former)
Episode: Don’t play god, don’t mess with their mail – in prison with the worst of the worst
Barry Michael
Professional boxer, world champion, author of Last Man Standing
Boxing (sport)
Episode: The champion boxer and the crime boss who wanted him dead
Michael Aston
Former Victoria Police road policing sergeant who describes the incident and subsequent trial
Victoria Police (former)
Episode: The cop, the sovereign citizen and the arrest that ruined a life
Ross Guenther
Former Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police
Victoria Police
Episode: The top cop who used his music career to find Tony Mokbel
Anne Hooker
Prison officer and Churchill Fellow specializing in youth crime and rehabilitation
Corrections Victoria, Port Phillip Prison
Episode: They were violent young offenders. But something happened to these ‘lost boys’ of Port Phillip
Sol Solomon
Veteran homicide detective
Victoria Police
Episode: True detective, Part 1: The hitman, and the corruption case of the century
Rodger Corser
Actor who played Detective Steve Owen in Underbelly
Television/Film acting
Episode: The cop, the actor and the true tale of the Underbelly series
Stuart Bateson
Key member of the Purana Task Force
Episode: The real story of Melbourne’s gangland war

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Sly is easy … to listen to.

    I listen to a lot of podcasts. With many of those podcasts, I give up listening before it’s finished. Rarely do I give up on an episode of Naked City.

    If an old leather chair and a glass of scotch had a voice, it would sound like Sly. His no nonsense unflappable approach makes me lean in and listen more intently. So Sly… when’s the next season coming out? Come on - hurry up.

    Mike - Perth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCR3361
    Australia10 days ago
  • Naked City

    I enjoyed listening to many different episodes, very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big fan 135
    Australia12 days ago
  • Eye opening, ticks all the boxes

    Some of the stories make me feel sick, some I’ve cried, some I’ve told others about..so clearly it’s a must listen and I’m having to pace myself so I don’t run out of episodes! Thoroughly enjoying, I’m a big fan of shorter podcasts & engaging stories .. ticks all the boxes. Would love if they were slightly longer !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinotAfterPonies
    Australiaa month ago
  • Gritty, real, and seriously addictive.

    John Sylvester doesn’t tell crime stories he offers a rare insight into Melbourne crime! With his dry wit and zero sugar-coating, the tales feels less like a podcast and more like being let in on secrets you shouldn’t be hearing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CherryWellington
    Australiaa month ago
  • Welcome back

    We can all breathe a sigh of relief the king of crime is back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nath---
    Australia2 months ago

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#152
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#27
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#104
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#173
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#225
Hong Kong/True Crime

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Armed robbers and detonating bombs: Inside the elite police squad
Q: What speed were you doing?
I reckon we were between 80 and 90 kms. We just floored him.
Armed robbers and detonating bombs: Inside the elite police squad
Q: So, why John did you first join the job?
Taylor shares that after initially being rejected due to height restrictions, he pursued a career as a graphic artist before trying again and ultimately succeeding.
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Q: When your team is up, what's your number when you know they can't be beaten?
A subjective measure of confidence in a game's outcome, influenced by the score.
Ross Stevenson Podcast Preview "If I have a win... I will appear here nude"
Q: What's your number?
The number of unopened emails or texts people have.
The Morning Edition: John Silvester on the criminal gangs infiltrating the CFMEU
Q: When you were reporting on the underworld figures, particularly in the 1990s, did you ever feel in danger?
Look, most of the gangsters have got bigger fish to fry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Naked City

What is Naked City about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting true crime series focused on Australia's criminal underworld, policing, and high-profile investigations. Episodes pair seasoned crime journalists with insiders—from detectives to prosecutors and investigators—to unpack cases, corruption, and the human stories behind forensic achievements. Notable strengths include detailed, first-hand accounts of investigations, nuanced discussions of policing strategy, and a flair for connecting long-running cases to current justice debates. The show often features discussions about cold cases, high-profile figures, and the boundary between fact and popular narrative, offering listeners a gritty, well-sourced look at real crime. Potential listeners who enjoy meticulous chronologies, investig... more

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2. Brian Coghlan
3. Barry Michael
4. Michael Aston
5. Ross Guenther
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7. Sol Solomon
8. Rodger Corser

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