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The news is exhausting. So we made a podcast that isn’t.

Unserious brings together three journalists who rarely agree on anything to unpack the week’s biggest stories, smallest controversies and most terminally online debates.

Expect smart conversations. Dumb arguments. And immaculate vibes.

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The news is exhausting. So we made a podcast that isn&rsquo;t.
Unserious brings together three journalists who rarely agree on anything to unpack the week&rsquo;s biggest stories, smallest controversies and most terminally online debates.
Expect smart conversations. Dumb arguments. And immaculate vibes.
Subscribe now, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@officialunseriouspodcast">find us on YouTube</a>

Introducing: Unserious

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Who killed Julie-anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold?

In 1991, a vehicle was found in the bush containing the bodies of two women, Julie-anne Leahy, 26, and Vicki Arnold, 28.

In 1991, a vehicle was found in the bush containing the bodies of two women, Julie-anne Leahy, 26, and Vicki Arnold, 28. The police initially thought the unusual deaths were a murder-suicide. But three coronial inquests later and a very different story emerged, one involving Alan Leahy, Julie-Anne's husband. Bek takes Nina through this case from 1991 to now.

In 1991, a vehicle was found in the bush containing the bodies of two women, Julie-anne Leahy, 26, and Vicki Arnold, 28. The police initially thought the unusual deaths were a murder-suicide. But three coronial inquests later and a very different story emerged, one involving Alan Leahy, Julie-Anne's husband. Bek takes Nina through this case from 1991 to now.

Unsolved Crimes part 2: Two deaths, a husband and a hitman

WA Nannup doomsday cult: The mysterious disappearance investigated

A charming cult leader, a missing family, and an inquest that raised more questions than answers.

A charming cult leader, a missing family, and an inquest that raised more questions than answers. Today Nina and Bek deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Internet cult leader Simon Kadwell, his partner Chantelle McDougall, their five-year-old daughter Leela and their friend Tony Popic from Nannup in Western Australia.  

A charming cult leader, a missing family, and an inquest that raised more questions than answers. Today Nina and Bek deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Internet cult leader Simon Kadwell, his partner Chantelle McDougall, their five-year-old daughter Leela and their friend Tony Popic from Nannup in Western Australia.

Unsolved Crimes part 1: The Nannup cult mystery

Erin Patterson arrest after suspected mushroom poisoning

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning following a lunch at her home.

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning following a lunch at her home. Bek and Nina break down how we got to this point and also discuss the thallium poison craze that gripped Sydney in the 1950s. 

Erin Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning following a lunch at her home. Bek and Nina break down how we got to this point and also discuss the thallium poison craze that gripped Sydney in the 1950s.

The suspected mushroom poisoning and why we can (finally) talk about it

Port Arthur conspiracy theories and gun control

As America reels from yet another mass shooting, Bek and Nina look back at Australia's history of gun control, from the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 to today.

As America reels from yet another mass shooting, Bek and Nina look back at Australia's history of gun control, from the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 to today. They also discuss the conspiracy theorists that are harming families, spreading misinformation, and potentially putting us all at risk. 

As America reels from yet another mass shooting, Bek and Nina look back at Australia's history of gun control, from the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 to today. They also discuss the conspiracy theorists that are harming families, spreading misinformation, and potentially putting us all at risk.

Mass shootings and the conspiracies to deny them

Gary Jubelin talks about police interviews on True Crime Cheat Sheet podcast

We're joined today by former homicide detective and current legend of podcasting, Gary Jubelin.

We're joined today by former homicide detective and current legend of podcasting, Gary Jubelin. Nina and Gary sit down to talk about what really goes down in the police interview room from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. It's a fascinating inside look into a world most of us will never see. 

We're joined today by former homicide detective and current legend of podcasting, Gary Jubelin. Nina and Gary sit down to talk about what really goes down in the police interview room from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. It's a fascinating inside look into a world most of us will never see.

Gary Jubelin takes us inside the police interview room

What caused the 2016 clown panic?

Remember the killer clown scare, when a plague of red-nosed sightings spread hysteria across Australia and around the world? What caused this global panic? And who was behind the clowns?

Remember the killer clown scare, when a plague of red-nosed sightings spread hysteria across Australia and around the world? What caused this global panic? And who was behind the clowns? Five years later Bek and Nina have still not moved on (especially Nina). They deep-dive into a decades-long history of social panics and creepy clowns

Remember the killer clown scare, when a plague of red-nosed sightings spread hysteria across Australia and around the world? What caused this global panic? And who was behind the clowns? Five years later Bek and Nina have still not moved on (especially Nina). They deep-dive into a decades-long history of social panics and creepy clowns

Halloween special: the great clown panic of 2016

Gypsy Rose Blanchard early release from prison 2023

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Clauddinnea ‘Dee Dee’ seemed to be as inseparable. But when the elder woman was found dead in 2015 and Gypsy was arrested for her murder, the true story of their relationship unravelled.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Clauddinnea ‘Dee Dee’ seemed to be as inseparable. Gypsy was known to suffer from multiple health problems and Dee Dee cared for her as a single mum. But when the elder woman was found dead in 2015 and Gypsy was arrested for her murder, the true story of their relationship unravelled. Gypsy has just been granted early release on parole in December, so Bek and Nina dive into the details and discuss Munchausen syndrome by proxy - both in this case and in Australia.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Clauddinnea ‘Dee Dee’ seemed to be as inseparable. Gypsy was known to suffer from multiple health problems and Dee Dee cared for her as a single mum. But when the elder woman was found dead in 2015 and Gypsy was arrested for her murder, the true story of their relationship unravelled. Gypsy has just been granted early release on parole in December, so Bek and Nina dive into the details and discuss Munchausen syndrome by proxy - both in this case and in Australia.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard - a killer and a victim

Gay hate Killings inquiry: The death of Scott Johnson

An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes.

An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes. It comes after families and loved ones have fought and pushed to have their voices heard and get the closure they have wanted for decades. Bek and Nina discuss the findings so far and look at some of the cases highlighted by the inquiry including the death of Scott Johnson.

An inquiry into decades-old suspected gay hate crimes in NSW is revisiting cases and putting a spotlight on the police investigations into these suspected crimes. It comes after families and loved ones have fought and pushed to have their voices heard and get the closure they have wanted for decades. Bek and Nina discuss the findings so far and look at some of the cases highlighted by the inquiry including the death of Scott Johnson.

Sydney's gay hate killings: a decades long fight for justice

Delphi murders: What do the defence documents say about Odinism?

The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams are making headlines again after the release of an explosive document by the defence team of accused killer Richard Allen.

The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams are making headlines again after the release of an explosive document by the defence team of accused killer Richard Allen. While there is a lot of speculation and chatter happening in the media and online, let's take a pause and look at the case in detail and what this new document really means. 

The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams are making headlines again after the release of an explosive document by the defence team of accused killer Richard Allen. While there is a lot of speculation and chatter happening in the media and online, let's take a pause and look at the case in detail and what this new document really means.

The Delphi murders: Satanic Panic and a case full of red herrings

Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world. 

Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world.

Catching you up on the biggest true crime cases in the news from Australia and around the world.

True Crime Cheat Sheet

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