The true crime book Loose Units, out now through Penguin Publishing (and in bookstores everywhere), had one thing it couldn't do: it couldn't fit everything. So each week, Paul and John will sit down and delve into cases too surreal, brief or contentious to fit into the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Have you ever been in a room with James and Mark while they talk about basketball and other stuff and thought "wow, I want to hear more of this"? No? Well, this is your chance. benchunits.substack.com
…
continue reading
Paul and John begin their multi-episode recap of The Vow, the superb documentary series about the cult that shocked the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John delivers two awful tales just in time for breakfast - a pool-cleaning killer, and a painful last meal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
With Trump's recent brush with gunfire, John and Paul take a look at the history of presidential assassinations, and weigh in on the current climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Paul finishes up a stint on ABC Overnights with Dad as a guest, and John delivers two stories which go from the bizarre to downright tragic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John tells Paul a terrifying post-WW2 story about a man with very specific - and disturbing - tastes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
How did John fare on Paul's national radio show? Time to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
In 2010, a member of the Canadian military descended into a crime spree which began with perversion, and ended in murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John's drone obsessions reach new heights, and Julian Assange is freed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
A staggering piece in the New Yorker poses a terrible question as Lucy Letby fights off more accusations in court: did she do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Paul reveals which thrilling new crime novel he's narrating, and John struggles with runny eggs. Plus, a flying friend joins the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John and Paul steal a look at the career of prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser. Prepare for an incredible story about a truly odd guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John and Paul discuss the thorny issue of white collar crime, before diving into what a world with AI courtrooms might look like (probably not good). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John and Paul take a look at the recently unfolding story of Michael Mosley, beloved British TV presenter, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Paul is wretchedly ill - ironic, given that John has taken to a potentially dangerous new showering regime. Plus: the morality of billionaires, and art heists! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Munch's iconic The Scream was stolen back in 1994, but the true story of how they got it back? Legendary stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Why does John dress the way he does? Has he given up? Or are there more complex elements at work behind the ol' noggin'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
John serves Paul a true crime story from Melbourne's recent past - a samurai-sword killing carried out in 2002 during what could be described as a brewing gang war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading