
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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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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.
I enjoyed listening to many different episodes, very interesting
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 !
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.
We can all breathe a sigh of relief the king of crime is back!
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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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Recent guests on Naked City include:
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