Prison officers do some of the most important work in the justice system, but the general public doesn't often hear much about them, today Corrective Services Officer Paul Coyne joins us to tell us about his work and to dispel some common myths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2022•56 min
Victim's advocate Howard Brown has never shied away from a fight. In part two of his chat with Gary, he talks about the laws and procedures he has helped to change and how he handles the heavy emotional impact of his important work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Howard Brown is a victim's advocate who dedicated his life to supporting and assisting victims of crime. In part one of his chat with Gary, Howard talks about the tragedy that gave him his life mission and some of the ways he has been able to change the system for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2022•56 min
Photographer Andrew Quilty made the tough decision to return to Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in Kabul to document the changes to the place he called home for years. He shares his story in his fascinating book, August in Kabul and today he tells us all about life inside a city in crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022•49 min
Multi-Walkley award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty has made a career out of running toward danger when everyone else is running away. He has shot some infamous scenes in Australia including the Cronulla riots and has spent years in Afghanistan documenting conflicts and most recently the Taliban takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2022•57 min
In part two of Gary's chat with former police officer Matt Moss, they talk about Matt's time in tactical policing, his path to becoming a detective and his time on My Kitchen Rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Matt Moss is the world's most positive man, when Gary first met him he was in hospital after being shot and still had a smile on his face. In part one, he and Gary talk about the Bathurst riots, when Matt got shot during a raid and his recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2022•59 min
Former notorious gangster and stand-over man Graham Henry and Gary sit in front of a live audience to discuss his book ‘Last Man Standing’.If you enjoyed the previous 4 part podcast, you will find this live interview with no safety net fascinating. It’s a real insight into the world of a hardcore gangster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2022•58 min
The tables are turned when Gary is interviewed by good friend and ABC journalist Grace Tobin and members of the audience as they ask questions about his career and the release of his new book ‘Badness’ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr
In part two of Shane's chat with Gary, the pair discuss more of Shane's fascinating career including his work assessing threats both internationally and domestic and the time he busted a bomb maker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Shane Healey is a former soldier, private contractor and Army Intelligence Officer with expertise in counter-terrorism. In his chats with Gary, Shane talks about his time in the Army and how he used his intelligence skills to predict the actions of terrorists and stop them in their tracks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Harry Garside is one of the country's best boxers, there's no doubting he's a tough guy. But he wants to challenge the idea that men and boys have to act a certain way to be considered 'manly'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2022•42 min
Harry Garside is an Olympic bronze medallist boxer and an all-around nice guy. In part one of his chat with Gary, he talks about his humble beginnings and the strength and dedication it took to get to the top of his game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2022•49 min
In part two of Liz Sears' chat with Gary, the pair discuss her work in prison and how programs like the prison cafe, which gives prisoners purpose and a sense of worth are improving outcomes and why creating a sense of community in jails can benefit the greater community in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Liz Sears is a Corrective Services Officer Senior Assistant Superintendent at maximum security prison. In part one of her chat with Gary, she talks about what life is really like day to day behind bars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In part two of Gary's chat with Deng Adut, he talks about escaping his home country and arriving in Australia as a refugee. Deng overcame adversity to become a lawyer, a refugee advocate and NSW Australian of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Deng Adut was taken away as a 6-year-old to fight for the Sudan People's Liberation Army. In part one he tells Gary about the traumas of his childhood and the moments that gave him hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
When you want answers, but the answers that come don't make sense, how do you empower yourself in a system that is stacked against you? in part two, Anna and Sue talk about their dealings with the police and the coroners as they try and find out what happened to their loved ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2022•51 min
Anna Davey and Sue Cole are two women connected by two unrelated tragedies. Both of them lost family members in suspicious circumstances and have spent years looking for answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2022•49 min
In part two, Gary and Rick talk about what it was like to hit rock bottom and what gave Rick the motivation to get through rehab and become clean and sober after years of heroin addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2022•46 min
Rick Grossman was living every young musician's dreams, he was a bass player for the rock bands Divinyls and Hoodoo Gurus. But his new life came with some dangerous temptations that took him down a dark path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In part two of his chat with Gary, former Bandidos member Johnny 'Two Guns' Walker talks about what life was like in prison and what it was like when he got out and started over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2022•45 min
Johnny “2 Guns” Walker is a former Bandidos Sergeant-at-Arms. He tells Gary what led him to become a bikie and talks about the slippery slope of crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 07, 2022•51 min
Richard Dorrough, a former member of the Navy, took his own life in 2014. He left behind a shocking note, claiming to have murdered three people. But there was a problem, no one knew who the victims were. Dan Box and his team explored the mystery in the new podcast, Bloodguilt. In part two of his chat with Gary, Dan takes us through the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2022•53 min
Dan Box is one of Australia's most respected crime journalists. He's also an author and a podcaster. He is the co-author of Gary's memoir, I Catch Killers'. Have a listen to these two old mates having a chat about Dan's work and the murder mystery he's spent years solving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In part two of Gary's chat with former Drug Squad Detective Paul Willingham, we learn what happens when drug busts go wrong and labs explode. We also learn about the unique hazards associated with dismantling a lab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2022•47 min
Former Drug squad Detective Inspector Paul Willingham has seen first-hand the destruction drugs can cause and the sophisticated operations that keep a steady supply flowing to the streets. In Part one of his chat with Gary, Paul takes us into the world of drug labs and busts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2022•53 min
Lisa Mottram isn't sharing her story for forgiveness, or to try and fix her image. She knows that her crime is something she will have to live with for the rest of her life. But she wants others to understand just how quickly your life can go downhill if you drink and drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2022•50 min
Lisa Mottram isn't a career criminal, she'd never been arrested or even had much interaction with the cops before 2018, when one terrible decision lead to her destroying lives, including her own. Lisa is here to share her story so no one else follows her down the same path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2022•51 min
When Shaun O'Gorman got into a violent altercation with a suspect, he knew he'd reached a tipping point. He had to get help before he destroyed himself. If you or someone you know need support, make sure you contact Lifeline on 131114 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2022•58 min