Sick to Death
The AustralianThey called him ‘Doctor Death’: a surgeon charged with saving lives, but accused of taking them instead.
Dr Jayant Patel ruled over Bundaberg Hospital for two years in the early 2000s, despite being banned from surgical practice in the United States.
This gripping true account is the story that set Gold Walkley Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas on his path to becoming Australia’s most trust... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today’s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. The Poisoned Wife is a podcast examination of how a 30-year-old pregnant mother died of strychnine poisonin... more
From The Australian, this is The Flood. The true story of 60 Australian men and women trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean when an explosion threatens to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom.
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From The Australian, this is The Flood. The true story of 60 Australian men and women trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean when an explosion threatens to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom.
Crippled by a seawater flood, t... more
From The Australian, this is The Flood. The true story of 60 Australian men and women trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean when an explosion threatens to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom.
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I can’t applaud enough this entire production. Congratulations!!!!! Whilst lives aren’t at risk, it’s a pity that this calibre of investigative reporting isn’t exposing other governments systems, such as Education.
Well done to all involved in this production.
Apple Podcasts5leethal57
Australiaa month ago - Bogged down in unnecessary details
The bones of the story are good. But we don’t need to know what colour and model of car a nurse drove, or the room number of a meeting, or the measurements of a pathology specimen, or where Hedley Thomas went on his holidays. Sure it shows the meticulous nature of the journalist, but is unnecessary to the story.
Apple Podcasts2NellistaAustraliaa month ago - Too self satisfying
Could be an interesting/riveting series but the breadth of unnecessary anecdotes and descriptors muddies the tension. The series feels like it’s just to show off journalistic skill, in reality it’s doing the opposite!
Sorry Hedley it’s a no
Apple Podcasts1aliche22594Australia2 months ago - Excellent
Hedley Thomas is a fantastic storyteller. I have listened to all of his podcasts and they are among the best I have ever listened to. They are very thoughtful, through and compelling. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5Bella’s mom.
United States4 months ago - Excellent
Narration is flat without intonation, very slow paced. great piece tho
Apple Podcasts5Teon77United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #129 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Canada/True Crime |
Spotify | #46 | Australia/True Crime |
Spotify | #57 | Australia/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Australia/True Crime |
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A rigorous, narrative-driven investigation into a high-profile medical scandal in Australia, tracing how a surgeon's alleged malpractice and institutional failures unfolded at Bundaberg Hospital. Through archival material, patient and nurse testimony, legal proceedings, and international context, the series examines accountability, whistleblower courage, and systemic reform, often weighing complex medical details against the human impact. Episodes blend on-the-ground storytelling with expert commentary, producing a thorough portrait of how oversight, politics, and healthcare intersect in a national crisis. A standout aspect is the depth of archival access and the sustained pursuit of truth across many years, offering a dense, immersive chro... more
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2. Greg Sullivan
3. Michael Morris
4. John Ryan
5. Peter Scott
6. Mike Deeks
7. Dr Vijay Mehta
8. Dr Ian Freckelton
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