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Strewth - Australian True Crime and Mystery Podcast

Mark
Beaumont Children
UFO
Nullarbor Plain
True Crime
Australia
Kalkajaka
Knowles Family
Westall Incident
Australian Bicentennial
Larrimah
Florence Broadhurst
Victorian High Country
Linda Agostini
Seance
Tuna Fishing Crew
Sydney
Junjudee
Somerton Man
Melbourne
UFO Sightings

Welcome to Strewth, where we uncover Australia's most captivating tales of true crime and mysterious happenings. Yarns so extraordinary they'll make you stop and say, "Strewth!" From the sun-scorched outback to the seedy underbelly of our biggest cities, Australia harbours some of the world's most perplexing mysteries. Stories so bizarre that even hardened detectives could only mutter that distinc... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes78Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Up the Back - The Disappearance of Garry Conwell

On a winter morning in 2024, Garry Conwell told his partner he was heading up the back to check the cattle. He went out in a dressing gown and work boots, because he wasn't going far.

His quad bike... more

While it is now an affluent Melbourne suburb, Williamstown, or King William's Town as it was originally known has had quite the chequered past. In this episode of Strewth, we tell some good old fashioned ghost stories and explore the truth behind the... more

Cattle Mutilations in Australia and Beyond On a tucked-away cattle station north-west of Mackay, Mick and Judy Cook keep finding their beasts dead in the grass. An udder gone. A tongue. An ear, cut clean. No blood, no tracks, and nothing in the bush ... more

The Lost Gold of the Avoca - Australian Mystery

In 1877, five thousand freshly minted gold sovereigns were shipped out of Sydney, bound for Ceylon on a ship called the Avoca. When the strong box was finally opened at Galle, there was nothing inside... more

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Recent Guests

Leonard Lee
New Zealand-born Channel Zero producer
Channel Zero (Melbourne)
Episode: Kaikoura Lights - New Zealand Mystery
Quentin Fogarty
Newspaper journalist recounting the New Zealand Kaikoura incident for Channel Zero
Channel Zero (Melbourne)
Episode: Kaikoura Lights - New Zealand Mystery
David Crockett
Wellington-based freelance cameraman
Freelance
Episode: Kaikoura Lights - New Zealand Mystery
Nyree Crockett
Sound recordist
Episode: Kaikoura Lights - New Zealand Mystery
Dennis Grant
TV1 Christchurch journalist
Television NZ/Channel 1
Episode: Kaikoura Lights - New Zealand Mystery
Tony Russell
First officer on the scene who found Florence Broadhurst's body and observed initial details that diverged from the official narrative
Former Paddington Police Station officer
Episode: The Missing Statement - Australian True Crime

Host

Mark
Host and storyteller of the episodes; lead narrator and guide through investigations and folklore.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Too quiet

    Love the show but it’s so quiet I can’t hear it at work through my headphones. Can you turn up the volume?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zukicidal
    United States2 months ago
  • Like early-era Casefile, but with better production

    From the title I was worried this show would lean too heavily into Australian cliches - but thankfully not the case. While the narration is a little theatrical at times (particularly the openings), the episodes are well structured and surprisingly nuanced in the conclusions drawn (i.e was it paranormal or psychological).

    As an Aussie I have enjoyed hearing familiar stories covered, along with cases I had never heard of. The follow up Florence Broadhurst episode - where Mark talks to the cop wh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouLukaq
    Australia2 months ago
  • Molly

    Love this podcast . Just stumbled across it .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freida w
    Australia3 months ago
  • So good!

    Happened across this pod while looking for good spooky true crime……love everything about it, the narrator, the music, the stories, the overall spooky vibe! I love true crime but a lot of podcasts have been rehashing the same stories…most of the stories on here are new to me so it makes it that much better! Please keep up the good work from ur garage in Tasmania!!❤️🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahumanlady
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Aussie content

    So glad to discover a quality Aussie podcast. We need more Australian stories out there. Very much enjoyed the Humptydoo ep. Hooking into more now. Thanks Mark and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knickersisnotadirtyword
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Narration is atmospheric and engaging, with a steady, respectful tone that supports heavy topics.
The storytelling is described as cinematic and comforting, often likened to bedtime stories for grown-ups.
Audience favorites include the mix of well-known and obscure Australian stories and the careful handling of victims and families.
Listeners enjoy the calm pacing and the way the host connects listeners to place and context.
High production quality and well-researched storytelling are frequently praised by listeners.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#75
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#121
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#170
New Zealand/True Crime

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strewth

What is Strewth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Aisle of Australian crime and mystery stories framed through atmospheric narration and careful research. Episodes span Indigenous folklore, cold cases, maritime intrigues, and paranormal or unexplained events, often weighing evidence, testimonies, and archival material against rational explanations. The host crafts intimate, cinema-like storytelling that respects victims and families while inviting listeners to think critically about each case. The show tends to mix well-known mysteries with lesser-known Australian tales, delivering a strong sense of place and cultural context that keeps audiences coming back for more weekly installments. A standout trait is its steady emphasis on narrative craft, transparency about uncertainties, and a wil... more

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1. Australian Crime Stories
2. Australian True Crime
3. Motive & Method
4. True Crime Conversations
5. I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

How many episodes of Strewth are there?

Strewth launched a year ago and published 78 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. Leonard Lee
2. Quentin Fogarty
3. David Crockett
4. Nyree Crockett
5. Dennis Grant
6. Tony Russell

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