Naked City
The Age and Sydney Morning HeraldTake 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 | 99 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNews | |||
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For our final episode of season seven, John Silvester answers your questions about crooks, cops and crime.
In this episode, Sly talks about his relationship with Chopper Read, for whom he and fellow journalist Andrew Rule ghost-wrote a series of bo... more
We're coming to the end of season seven of this humble podcast, and as a thank-you (or alternatively, as a punishment), we wanted to open the floor to you. So if there's a question you've always wanted to ask John Silvester about a case, a crime, a c... more
One of the underworld's old guard passed away quietly this year.Charlie Wootton didn’t need to be well known to be well respected in shadows occupied by hard men, controlling Melbourne’s illegal gaming industry long before the glittering behemoth of ... more
On April 21, 1976, six bandits raided the Victoria Club where Melbourne’s biggest bookies were settling their accounts with cash. No one knows the exact figure, but the take was supposed to be in the vicinity of $15 million.Just after the armed robbe... more
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- Alwyn Kurts Granddaughter
What a joy to listen to Charlie share his story about his father. My friend sent it to me as I am Alwyn’s granddaughter. As soon as I heard the topic I giggled, the stories my grandpa and my dad would tell about these places and people! Sent it straight to my dad who of course knew every story. I’m now subscribed as the tone and pace of the podcast is beautiful. PS Kurts with an s not a z 😉
Apple Podcasts5Cinocino
Australiaa month ago - Grim City’s finest
He might look like Uncle fester but he tells a good yarn. One of the best Australian crime podcasts. Mr Sylvester can write a decent article too.
Apple Podcasts5Philby's ghostAustraliaa month ago - 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 Podcasts5MCR3361Australia2 months ago - Naked City
I enjoyed listening to many different episodes, very interesting
Apple Podcasts5Big fan 135Australia2 months 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 Podcasts5PinotAfterPoniesAustralia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #211 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #111 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Philippines/True Crime |
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This show centers on deep-dive crime storytelling anchored by an esteemed Melbourne crime reporter, blending firsthand journalism, historical underworld lore, and insider perspectives from law enforcement, corrections, and occasionally figures from sport and entertainment. Episodes frequently explore Melbourne's gangland era, notable cases, and the evolving relationship between police, criminals, and media, with a knack for vivid storytelling and practical investigative insight. A standout trait is the long-form, interview-driven approach that often reveals behind-the-scenes sourcing and ethics in crime reporting, making it appealing to true-crime listeners and PRs seeking credible, high-credibility guests.
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Naked City launched 6 years ago and published 99 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Naked City include:
1. Robert Wootton
2. John Silvester
3. Brian Coghlan
4. Barry Michael
5. Michael Aston
6. Ross Guenther
7. Anne Hooker
8. Sol Solomon
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