Australian True Crime Podcast
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An interview podcast that goes beyond the news cycle by talking to victims, experts, and investigators to understand the 'why' of Australian crime.
An interview-based true crime show that prioritizes human experience and expert analysis over simple case retellings. Host Meshel Laurie talks with survivors, forensic genealogists, reporters, and psychologists to understand the mechanics, motivations, and aftermath of crime. The focus is less on the 'what happened' and more on the 'how' and 'why', examining everything from neo-Nazi recruitment to the ethics of genetic genealogy.
“The show's distinction comes from its host, a well-known media personality, and its guest-centric format. Unlike many true crime shows, it rarely just narrates a story; instead, it facilitates a direct conversation with someone who has a unique and often personal perspective on the case or the justice system itself.”
Who hosts this show
Meshel Laurie is a veteran Australian comedian, author, and broadcaster who has been active in media since the late 1990s. After a long career in stand-up comedy and hosting national radio shows, she co-created Australian True Crime in 2016. The show explores the underbelly of Australian life by interviewing those directly involved in or impacted by crime, from survivors to forensic experts.
Credentials & credits
- Stand-up comedian
- Radio broadcaster (Nova, KIIS)
- Author ('CSI Told You Lies', 'Buddhism for Breakups')
- Television presenter ('The Project', 'Stand Up!')
- Co-founder of Bravecasting podcast network
Other ventures
- Can We Be Real? (podcast)
- Nitty Gritty Committee (podcast)
- Meanagers (podcast)
- Calm Ya Farm (podcast)
- Bravecasting (production company)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01How Serious Are Australia's Neo-Nazis?Jun 21, 2026 · 45 min
- 02The Woman Who Names the Unknown - ATC InternationalJun 19, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 032,500 Ways to SurviveJun 17, 2026 · 48 min
- 04Should Victims Be The Focus In Court?Jun 7, 2026 · 47 min
- 05The Nancy Guthrie Case with Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess - ATC InternationalJun 1, 2026 · 31 min
- 06The Goldfields Murders of 1926May 25, 2026 · 37 min
- 07The Case of Connie Pruden Grandinetti - ATC InternationalMay 21, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 08The Old Rules of Organised Crime Are ChangingMay 18, 2026 · 45 min
Notable episodes
- 012,500 Ways to Survive
A landmark interview with Dr. Jeni Haynes, who lives with over 2,500 personalities. Several of her alters speak directly during the interview, providing a rare and profound insight into Dissociative Identity Disorder.
- 02The Woman Who Names the Unknown - ATC International
A deep dive into the science and ethics of investigative genetic genealogy with pioneer CeCe Moore, covering high-profile cases and the emotional toll of the work.
- 03How Serious Are Australia's Neo-Nazis?
A timely and disturbing look into the modern neo-Nazi movement in Australia, detailing their online recruitment tactics and attempts to enter the mainstream, with crime reporter Sherryn Groch.
- 04Should Victims Be The Focus In Court?
Features a powerful perspective from a survivor of violent crime who argues against a victim-centric court system, offering a nuanced and unexpected take on justice.
What you'll be asked on this show
Meshel Laurie's interview style is conversational and deeply empathetic. She often opens by establishing her familiarity with a guest's work or story, sometimes reading from an email they sent her to frame the discussion. She allows guests to speak at length, guiding the conversation with affirmations and summaries rather than frequent interruptions. Laurie often uses personal anecdotes about her own life, her age, or her children to make complex or difficult topics more relatable and to build a strong rapport. She asks direct, clarifying questions to get to the heart of an issue and is comfortable navigating emotionally intense subjects with sensitivity.
This is a weekly, one-on-one interview show. Each episode begins with an Acknowledgement of Country for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people and a content warning for graphic material. Host Meshel Laurie is an empathetic and well-researched interviewer, often framing questions with personal anecdotes or relating topics to a broader Australian context to build rapport.
Questions Australian True Crime keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Australian True Crime reaches for it.
process
1- Q.01
“Can you explain, step-by-step, how you do what you do?”
Asks for a procedural breakdown of a guest's complex profession, like genetic genealogy.
origin
1- Q.01
“Wasn't this work originally a hobby or a passion for you?”
Often asked to trace a guest's professional journey back to its personal origins.
backstory
2- Q.01
“Did you know your childhood was different from other people's?”
A gentle probe into a guest's early awareness of their unusual or traumatic upbringing.
- Q.02
“Do you have any insight into what created the person who harmed you?”
A difficult question posed to survivors to explore their psychological understanding of their abuser.
personal
2- Q.01
“How did it feel to see your story portrayed in the documentary/book?”
Used to explore a guest's emotional reaction to seeing their life's trauma publicly chronicled.
- Q.02
“How does it feel when you solve a case but find the perpetrator is already dead?”
This question explores the complex emotional resolution for investigators in cold cases.
technique
1- Q.01
“How has [new technology] changed everything in your field?”
Prompts guests to reflect on the technological shifts that have transformed their work, like DNA kits.
industry
1- Q.01
“Is there an overlap between this group and mainstream politics or other subcultures?”
Seeks to connect extremist movements or criminal activities to broader societal trends.
future
3- Q.01
“Realistically, how many people are involved and how worried should we be?”
A pragmatic question to assess the true scale and threat level of a criminal or extremist group.
- Q.02
“Is [famous cold case] solvable with today's technology?”
Leverages a guest's expertise to get their opinion on a well-known, unresolved case.
- Q.03
“Can you talk about any cases you're currently working on?”
A common final question to give listeners a preview of the guest's future work.
advice
1- Q.01
“Where can people go for help if they think they have a similar issue?”
A closing question that turns the interview towards providing practical resources for listeners.
Signature segments
- · "This is Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie."
- · Acknowledgement of Country for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people
- · Content warning for graphic descriptions
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically experts, authors, or individuals with direct, profound experience of the justice system. This includes crime reporters, genetic genealogists, psychologists, and survivors of violent crime or those with unique life stories, such as living with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
- Sherryn Grochon How Serious Are Australia's Neo-Nazis?
- CeCe Mooreon The Woman Who Names the Unknown - ATC International
- Dr. Jeni Hayneson 2,500 Ways to Survive
- Sarah Lavison Should Victims Be The Focus In Court?
- Nancy Graceon The Nancy Guthrie Case with Nancy Grace and Ann Burgess - ATC International
- Duncan McNabon The Old Rules of Organised Crime Are Changing
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a Bravecasting production and has featured sponsorships from iHeart.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Australian True Crime?
- The host is Meshel Laurie, a veteran Australian comedian, author, and broadcaster.
- Is Australian True Crime still being produced?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases episodes weekly.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast where host Meshel Laurie speaks with a single guest, such as a survivor, investigator, or expert, for the duration of the episode.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major platforms like YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
- How can I suggest a case or story?
- The production company, Bravecasting, provides an email for show questions: [email — gated].
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- [01]Australian True Crime Podcast - Official YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Meshel Laurie - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Australian True Crime on Bravecastingaustraliantruecrimepodcast.com
- [04]Meshel Laurie's Author Pagegoodreads.com
- [05]Meshel Laurie - Platinum Speakers and Entertainersplatinumspeakers.com.au
- [06]Bravecasting launches groundbreaking new AI daily news podcast - Radio Todayradiotoday.com.au
- [07]Meshel Laurie's new book CSI Told You Lies and her radio future - Mediaweekmediaweek.com.au
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