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Cold Cases
Naked City
Bonnie Clarke
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Gregory Lynn
The Age
Malcolm Joseph Clarke
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True Crime
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Tim Day
Murder Trials
Carol Klein
Erin Patterson
Robert Farquharson
Shaken Baby Syndrome
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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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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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Former deputy commissioner and counter-terrorism boss Ross Guenther had a unique life before policing, playing in big bands with music greats Jerry Lewis and Barry White.

He was no slouch in his policing career either, heading up the counter-terroris... more

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Anne Hooker worked as a prison officer for 13 years for Corrections Victoria, and Port Phillip Prison for a further 23 years.She also set up and ran a unit in jail called Penhyn, which housed young men aged 18 to 25.The unit became so highly sought a... more

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Recent Guests

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
John Taylor
Former Special Operations Group officer and bomb disposal expert
Episode: Armed robbers and detonating bombs: Inside the elite police squad
Tim Peck
Former detective who battled with mental health issues and alcoholism
Episode: He lived by the three rules of policing, before it all came undone
John Kelly
American serial killer profiler and former homicide investigator
John Kelly Profiler
Episode: Mr Cruel, Part 2: Criminal profiler John Kelly on Australia's most notorious child kidnapper
John Silvester
Veteran crime reporter with The Age
The Age
Episode: The Curious Case of Zig Zag Road

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Pete Simcoe

    Throughly enjoying this very smart n clever well narrated podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteSim3
    Australia2 months ago
  • Edge of your seat

    This podcast is top notch. Sly keeps a good balance between understanding the criminal mind, and the Victorian police force’s battle with those criminals.

    I remember running at night listening to the podcast and looking over my shoulder when the story felt so close to home.

    Looking forward to the Big Build assessment of the $15 Billion gone to the CFMEU. Surely this is only the beginning. Don’t miss it, John’s the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrianbug
    Australia2 months ago
  • Damp

    I haven’t missed and episode. Great listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Damo1104
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great

    Amazing!! I love the fact john doesn’t beat about the bush he says it how he sees it. Have so much respect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosette French
    Australia2 months ago
  • Welcome Back!

    Naked City is my favorite podcast! I’m so glad you’re back! With love from Texas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marniemarn123
    United States2 months ago

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Apple Podcasts
#128
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#26
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#204
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#206
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#228
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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