
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 145 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNewsNews Commentary | |||

Adam is creating a new podcast series called The Real Chopper, and he wants your stories. Today, From the Desk, Adam asks how the late Mark Brandon Read created such enduring myths about his life and why people were so willing to believe them, or to ... more
She lived a life of drugs, crime and prison, married to a major heroin dealer and surrounded by the trappings of wealth. But behind the money and glamour, Elizabeth — not her real name — knew little of love, safety or happiness. When her husband sudd... more
For two years, Queensland police officer Jason Somerville lived a dangerous double life. Under the assumed identity of Michael Bates, he posed as a heroin dealer, infiltrated Brisbane's drug trade, befriended hardened criminals and earned their trust... more
The alleged attack on Helen Haines has shocked Australia and raised urgent questions about the safety of our elected representatives. How do we protect politicians while keeping them accessible to the communities they serve?
Adam Shand examines the... more
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Congratulation Adam , what an amazing interesting podcast!
Too much Adam, just too much. I do appreciate and agree that everyone has a right to have their say but……this is too much. My ears are bleeding after hearing him speak. I will keep following you because we all make bad choices 😂 if Chopper had to hear this guy speak he’d chop his ears off
Love listening to this podcast each week and the various topics and interesting guest.
However I have to say that narcissists Peter Morgan’s ‘story’ was a waste of both your time and ours.
Keep up the great work Adam!
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Focusing on true crime, investigations, and the human stories behind ongoing and historic cases, the show delivers deep-dive interviews with investigators, survivors, journalists, and those with lived experience in the criminal justice system. Episodes explore police work, courtroom narratives, corruption, addiction, and the social context surrounding high-profile cases, often intertwining archival material, fresh reporting, and calls for information from listeners. A notable strength is the host's long career in crime reporting, which yields candid discussions, tactical insights, and a willingness to challenge official narratives. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with methodical analysis, making it appealing to listeners who... more
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