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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton. 

Episodes

BONUS EPISODE: The Pell acquittal

Shannon Deery has followed the trials of George Pell from the beginning. Now that the cardinal has been acquitted by the High Court, he speaks with Andrew Rule about the many twists and turns of the case. Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202037 min

Swept from the sand. Part 1

It's one of the nation's most enduring and heartbreaking mysteries: the abduction of three children from an Adelaide beach over 50 years ago. Andrew Rule outlines the crime. Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202018 min

Sex, lies and COVID-19

In the shady world of pop-up brothels, its business as usual. But in a time of global pandemic, casual sex with strangers and social distancing rules just don't mix. Subscribe to the Herald Sun. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202018 min

Beyond the wire: Part 2

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: From country Victoria to East Timor and Iraq, Andrew Atkinson has seen his fair share of action. He joins Andrew Rule again to tell more stories from his time as a policeman and peacekeeper. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636 Get Andrew Atkinson's book at: https://andrewatkinson.australianauthors.store/ Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au...

Mar 20, 202027 min

Beyond the wire: Part 1

Andrew Atkinson has been a peacekeeper in East Timor, a counterterrorism expert and a master in the arts of police surveillance. This week, he talks to Andrew about his start as a cop and his run ins with bikies, crooks and a footy mascot. Get Andrew Atkinson's book at: https://andrewatkinson.australianauthors.store/ Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 13, 202023 min

A Big Life

WARNING: DISURBING CONTENT After a harrowing and abusive childhood, Barbara Biggs became a sex worker in Japan before turning her hand to journalism, authoring books and taking up property investing. She talks with Andrew about her colourful career and the family mystery that haunts her. Read Andrew Rule's weekly columns at: www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 6...

Mar 06, 202039 min

The Entertainer: Part 3

In his final visit to the studio (for now), comedian Marty Fields tells more tales from his colourful career - including the time he MCed an event for Carl Williams. Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202026 min

The Entertainer: Part 2

You know you have a life less ordinary when there are bullets in your curtains and guns in your dad's car. Comedian Marty Fields is back and reminiscing with Andrew about brushes with Alphonse Gangitano and a chainsaw-wielding shoplifter. Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202028 min

The Entertainer: Part 1

Marty Fields was born into a showbiz family and grew up surrounded by some of Australia's more colourful characters. Now the funnyman sits down with Andrew Rule to talk about his life, and other people's crimes. Become a Herald Sun subscriber: go to www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202038 min

BONUS EPISODE: Cuckoo abridged: Part 4

A grim find confirms the worst for the people of Shepparton, while police start putting together a forensics picture of the scene. Andrew reads more from his first book Cuckoo. Subscribe to the Herald Sun. Go to: www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrue - and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202018 min

Kath and kin

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. She was known as Granny Evil, and her sons terrorised the Melbourne underworld. But, as Andrew explains, Kath Pettingill is nothing if not a complicated figure. Read the Sunday Herald Sun's feature on Pettingill available soon at www.heraldsun.com.au. And if you want to hear more about the Pettingal clan, find our episode, Dennis and Victor, in your podcast feed. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethel...

Feb 08, 202018 min

The Undercover Kid: Part 4

Former undercover detective Damian Marrett is back talking with Andrew one last time (for now) about crooks' confessions, his recovery and the mysterious red phone. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202025 min

The Undercover Kid: Part 3

Warning: Disturbing content. Andrew sits down again with former undercover detective Damian Marrett to talk about some shady characters on both sides of the law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202025 min

BONUS EPISODE: Cuckoo abridged: Part3

In this bonus episode, Andrew reads more of his first book, Cuckoo, the story of rapist and murderer Mr Stinky. Tune in to our regular Saturday show when we resume our series on the Undercover Kid. Subscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202021 min

The Undercover Kid: Part 2

Andrew resumes his conversation with former undercover detective Damian Marrett to talk about the craft of convincing crooks and what a close call on the job can really mean. Subscribe to the Herald Sun by going to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and clicking on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202022 min

The undercover Kid: Part 1

From infiltrating the mafia to drug raids with the SOG, the cop they call the Kid has seen the lot. Now, in the first of a multi-part series, Damian Marrett sits down with Andrew to talk crooks, corruption and covert work. Looking for our series on Andrew's book Cuckoo? More parts will be released as bonus episodes soon. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 11, 202026 min

Cuckoo abridged: Part 2

Andrew continues reading and commenting on sections of his first book, Cuckoo, the story of rapist and murderer Mr Stinky. Subscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 03, 202019 min

Cuckoo abridged: Part 1

WARNING: Disturbing content. In the first part of a summer series, Andrew reads sections of his first book, Cuckoo, the story of the Mr Stinky murders, while annotating and adding context to the story. Subscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 201933 min

BONUS EPISODE: The gangsters of old Melbourne

William Buck was perhaps the most violent criminal to ever roam the streets of Melbourne. In this special episode, Jen Kelly talks with historian Michael Shelford about the mad bad man of old Melbourne. This is the first episode in a special series on Melbourne's gangsters from the podcast series In Black and White. Subscribe now: iTunes/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-black-and-white/id1466009446 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hTeZWwNn4tog31decnE4z Web: https://play.aca...

Dec 22, 201929 min

Unsolved Part 2: The murders of Middle Park

It may be one of Australia's most exclusive suburbs, but a postcode can't protect you. In the second installment of Andrew Rule's crime mysteries of the past decade, he examines the cases of Les Samba and Jeanette Moss. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 201919 min

Unsolved Part 1: Why kill Carl?

In the first of a multi-part series, Andrew looks at some of the decade's biggest underworld mysteries. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 201918 min

Q&A special

It's our 100th show (despite what some podcast software may say). And to celebrate, Andrew sat down with producer Jonty Burton to answer some listener questions. Become a Herald Sun subscriber. Go to heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule, and click on any article to begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 07, 201928 min

Return of the rider on the storm

From tales of the turf to Tony and Carl, 'Jock' the jockey has seen a lot. He returns to the podcast to talk more about his time in the saddle. Leave a question for next week's Q&A show at: heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions Or subscribe to the Herald Sun at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 201923 min

The monsters inside

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. They're the worst of the worst. Andrew examines the stories of some of Australia's most evil incarcerated killers - and the brutal similarities they share.Ask a question for our upcoming Q&A show at: http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestionsSubscribe to the Herald Sun at: http://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 201924 min

Tall tales and true detective. Part 2

Detective xOS is back in the studio to talk with Andrew about rabid dogs, inter-departmental cricket, and the legend of the Little Sargent. We have a Q&A episode coming up. To ask a question, go to http://heraldsun.com.au/crimequestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 201918 min

Tall tales and true detective. Part 1

Andrew Rule sits down with Detective xOS (not his real name) to talk about some of the more colourful stories the policeman has come across over his years on the job. Read more Andrew Rule at: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 09, 201929 min

The downfall of a racing fraudster

Bill Vlahos was a charming man, raised in the commission flats of Prahran. But he conned millions out of top businessmen and regular punters alike, until it all came undone - and an exploding ute only raised more suspicion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 201930 min

Victoria's predator teachers

Schools across the state have paid out thousands - in some cases, even a million dollars - as more victims of child sex abuse come forward. And it wasn't just happening at Catholic or boarding schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 201921 min

How Neddy Smith had the run of the underworld

Notorious hitman Arthur “Neddy” Smith is now clinging to life after decades in jail - but his death, whenever it comes, won't disappoint the many people he hurt. So how did he get the run of Sydney's seedy underbelly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 201922 min

How he became the Granny Killer

Well before John Wayne Glover started his murder spree in Sydney, he showed disturbing signs closer to home. Andrew talks with someone who knew him as a very young and very disturbed man. Read podcast companions and more at: heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule. Get more great Herald Sun podcasts at: heraldsun.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 201935 min