Real Crime with Adam Shand
PodshapeJoin 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 | 117 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Australian Simon Carman is facing the possibility of the death penalty over the alleged murder of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Thailand. Sydney lawyer Tony Taouk joins Adam Shand to examine the case, explain how the Thai legal system operates an... more
In this bonus epsiode From the Desk Adam asks the question. Australia is getting tougher on youth crime — longer sentences, stricter bail laws and “adult time for adult crime.” But with youth detention costing more than $1 billion a year and around 8... more
Former Australian Federal Police commander Glen McEwen spent 35 years confronting organised crime, terrorism and international crises. His new book, Crime, Chaos and Controversy, takes readers behind the scenes of operations including the Bali bombin... more
Recent arrests in Melbourne of individuals alleged to be connected to offshore organised crime bosses have raised hopes police may be turning the tide on the arson campaign that has beset Melbourne. Adam talks with Detective Inspector Graham Banks of... more
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Spotify | #195 | Australia/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #68 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Hong Kong/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Philippines/True Crime |
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This program consistently centers on real-world crime, policing, and forensic investigation, blending long-form interviews with firsthand perspectives from investigators, ex-offenders, forensic experts, and journalists. Episodes frequently explore unresolved cases, investigative strategies, policy tensions, and the human impact of crime, often highlighting how technology, forensics, and media shape public understanding and accountability. A standout thread is the willingness to question official narratives, highlight systemic issues, and present nuanced, human-centered storytelling that appeals to listeners who want both technical insight and compelling personal narratives.
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1. Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
2. Motive & Method
3. Naked City
4. I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin
5. Australian True Crime
How many episodes of Real Crime are there?
Real Crime launched a year ago and published 117 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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1. Simone Patterson
2. Paul Mallinder
3. Nicole Morris
4. Neil Cole
5. Janine Haskins
6. Peter Breen
7. Steve Beanland
8. Jay Walkerden
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