Podcasts reviewed in this episode: WHO THE HELL IS HAMISH? - He was born Hamish Watson, a surfie dude from Sydney, but he could morph into whatever you needed him to be. For decades he's duped victims in the US, Canada, Britain, Hong Kong and Australia. How did he do it? How did he evade authorities for so long and what's he done with all those ten…

Podcasts reviewed in this episode:SQUIZ TODAY - in a matter of minutes Clare Kimball and Kate Watson will get you across the news headlines of the day, published each weekday at 6.00am this podcast fits perfectly into your morning routine.THE SIGNAL – this daily podcast from the ABC is hosted by Stephen Smiley and Ange Lavoipierre and offers a smar…

Podcasts reviewed in this episode:DR DEATH - a story about a charming surgeon, 33 patients and a spineless system. SILENT WAVES - a true story led by 25 year old Raquel O’Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret.UNCOVER: ESCAPING NXIVM - an investigative podcast series abou…

Podcasts reviewed in this episode: MY DAD WROTE A PORNO - Jamie Morton reads chapters from the erotic novels his dad has written to his friends James Cooper and Alice Levine; this hilarious podcast has an international cult following.THE MOTH - Since 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-ro…

Podcasts reviewed in this episode: BRYONY GORDON’S MAD WORLD - a range of guests talk about events that have affected their mental health and why ‘feeling weird is the most normal thing in the world’. THIS AMERICAN LIFE - a public radio institution, weekly stories based on a theme, always entertaining, 2.2 million listeners and 2.5 million download…

Podcasts reviewed in this episode: S-TOWN- “Something’s happened, something has absolutely happened in this town and I’m about had enough about S***town and the things that goes on,” John McLemore declares in this podcast’s engrossing opening episode...MISSING RICHARD SIMMONS - fitness guru Richard Simmons disappeared from the public eye in 2014 - …

Podcasts reviewed in this episode: RADIOLAB - a show that weaves stories and science into sound and music-rich documentariesTALL TALES & TRUE - the very best of live storytelling from across AustraliaREPLY ALL - Ep #86 - Man of the People - Dr. John Romulus Brinkley, eccentric genius and medical fraudster built an empire in Depression-era America w…

On our playlist this week: Shabam! – a new type of science show that blends fictional stories with real science, entertaining for all the familyHappier – happiness guru Gretchen Ruben is joined by her sister Liz Craft in a lively presentation of practical tips and advice about creating good habits and getting ‘happier’Invisibilia – an entertaining …

On our playlist this week:How I Built This – hosted by Guy Raz, a podcast about entrepreneurs, innovators and stories behind their successThe Real Thing: - in search of the real Australia, each episode explores the stories and characters that make this country uniqueCaseFile – a true crime podcast exploring the shocking, the terrifying and the unso…

On our playlist this week:Science Vs - Wendy Zuckerman gathers the facts to explore a range of issues from fracking to the g-spot, from hypnosis to the value of organic foodTrumpcast: - Jacob Weisberg explores the man behind the phenomenon – features readings of tweets composed by the man himselfClassic Flow - a private portable yoga class with bea…