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Real Crime with Adam Shand

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Melbourne
Gambling Addiction
Criminal Trials
Financial Fraud
Victoria Police
Australia
Bikie Gangs
Gangland Killings
Bank Robbery
John Furlan
Gippsland
Child Sexual Assault
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Join investigative journalist Adam Shand each week as he takes you into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia's biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers, and victims who lived them.

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In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with Mark De Bono — a man whose life collided head-on with Melbourne’s criminal justice system during one of its most notorious eras.

Mark recounts a chilling firsthand experience inside... more

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, Adam sits down with Father Peter Norden — the former Catholic chaplain of Melbourne’s notorious Pentridge Prison and one of the most trusted figures inside Australia’s criminal underworld.

From the bru... more

In this episode, Adam Shand uncovers the chilling legacy of one of Queensland’s most feared and controversial police officers: Superintendent Mervin Henry Stevenson.

Adam speaks with Elliot Hannay, former editor of the Townsville Bulletin, who had... more

In this episode of Real Crime with Adam Shand, we revisit Phillip's story.

Adam sits down with veteran barrister Philip Dunn KC to unpack the verdict in one of Australia's most shocking criminal trials: the mushroom lunch murders. Erin Patterson ha... more

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Recent Guests

Elliot Hannay
Former editor of the Townsville Bulletin who has written about the dark side of Merv Stevenson.
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Episode: The Dark Legend of Mervin Henry Stevenson | Elliot Hannay
Ed Toller
Former gambler who lost $1.8 million and discusses his experiences in prison
Episode: BEST OF 2025: How One Man Lost $1.8M | Ed Toller
Derrick McManus
Former South Australian police officer and sniper who survived being shot 14 times
Episode: “I Should Be Dead”: A STAR Group Officer’s Fight Back | Derrick McManus
Bryan Littlely
Adelaide journalist and podcaster known for his work on Sleepers
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Episode: New Evidence in the Beaumont Mystery | Bryan Littlely
Tom de Souza
Former drug addict turned journalist and filmmaker
Episode: Surviving Ice, Crime and Chaos: Tom’s Second Chance | Tom de Souza
Tim Watson-Munro
Australia's best-known criminal psychologist and author
Episode: The Criminal Psychologist Who Flew Too Close to the Flame | Tim Watson Munro
Kelly Crossley
Director of Transattainer, a freight forwarding business
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Episode: Why Illegal Tobacco Is Exploding in Australia | Kelly Crossley & Rowan Pike
Rowan Pike
Former Australian Federal Police Officer, established Australia's tobacco strike team
Episode: Why Illegal Tobacco Is Exploding in Australia | Kelly Crossley & Rowan Pike
Marita Murphy
Survivor and advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
Episode: Justice Denied: A Child’s Voice Ignored: | Marita Murphy

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Adam Shand
Host and investigative journalist, with extensive experience in covering serious crime stories in Australia.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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#114
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#200
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“I Should Be Dead”: A STAR Group Officer’s Fight Back | Derrick McManus
Q: What could you tell other officers about coping with traumatic experiences?
Accept that it's normal to feel survivor guilt and make a decision about how you want to prepare for future encounters.
The Criminal Psychologist Who Flew Too Close to the Flame | Tim Watson Munro
Q: How do you feel about discussing your downfall now?
It's an important part of my career, and if my story helps others, I'm proud to be associated with it.
Old School Crime: The Rise and Fall of Bertie Kidd | Phillip Short
Q: And how did you first come to be involved in taking him down?
I was at the organised crime branch, and Kidd came to the attention of police when we had information that he was going to report some automatic machine pistols into Australia.
Old School Crime: The Rise and Fall of Bertie Kidd | Phillip Short
Q: Tell me, how did Bert Kidd rank amongst the villains you dealt with over your long career?
He was certainly, probably the most vicious and violent criminal, for sure, 100%.
War on the Streets: Victoria’s Violent Eighties | Alex Krstic
Q: What was the attitude like being copper on the front line back in those days?
There wasn't a lot of fear.

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This series explores high-stakes narratives surrounding real crime, focusing on the accounts of law enforcement, victims, and offenders. It addresses complex themes such as justice denial, the impact of systemic failings in the legal framework, and personal stories of survival and redemption. The guests are often linked to serious crime, justice advocacy, and the psychological ramifications of criminal acts, shedding light on not only individual cases but broader societal issues. With a distinctive ability to merge investigative journalism with personal storytelling, this platform presents intimate discussions that drive home the emotional weight behind the statistics, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in true crime and ju... more

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