Sweet Bobby

Tortoise Media

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series from Tortoise in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.

  • 40 minutes 45 seconds
    Introducing...Elon's Spies

    Introducing...Elon's Spies


    Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser. 


    But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known.


    Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own life. 


    This is episode one of three. You can binge the entire series today by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for Elon's Spies wherever you get your podcasts.


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    Reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella

    Podcast artwork: Jon Hill

    Executive producer: Ceri Thomas


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    10 October 2024, 9:17 am
  • 1 minute 7 seconds
    Return to...Sweet Bobby

    Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts.


    To listen to the exclusive ad-free and bonus episode with Kirat, the woman at the heart of this catfishing story, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or become a Tortoise member.



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    4 October 2024, 1:30 pm
  • 1 minute 43 seconds
    Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?

    Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?


    By the end of this year, countries making up half the world’s population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ‘What’s Wrong with Democracy?’ Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. 


    What’s Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations. 


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    Host: Professor Ben Ansell

    Producers: Katie Gunning and Ada Barume

    Editor: Jasper Corbett

    Original artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O’Neil


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    5 September 2024, 11:37 am
  • 37 minutes 12 seconds
    Introducing...Who Trolled Amber?

    Introducing..Who Trolled Amber?


    What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured?


    Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It’s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising.


    The first two episodes of Who Trolled Amber are available now, with further episodes released each week. To listen to the whole series become a Tortoise member or subscribe to Tortoise+.


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    Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Xavier Greenwood

    Editor: David Taylor

    Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

    Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

    Sound design: Karla Patella 

    Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


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    27 February 2024, 5:00 am
  • 42 minutes 17 seconds
    Motive | Ep 6

    In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:06 am
  • 32 minutes 54 seconds
    (In)justice | Ep 5

    After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:05 am
  • 39 minutes 24 seconds
    Dark triads | Ep 4

    Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:04 am
  • 43 minutes 5 seconds
    Confession | Ep 3

    Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:03 am
  • 40 minutes 21 seconds
    Witness protection | Ep 2

    Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. 

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


    To find out more about Tortoise:




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    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:02 am
  • 31 minutes 2 seconds
    Sliding doors | Ep 1

    Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


    To find out more about Tortoise:




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    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


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    4 September 2023, 5:01 am
  • 1 minute 21 seconds
    Introducing: Sweet Bobby

    How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.

    All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


    To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


    To find out more about Tortoise:




    Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists




    Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content




    Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more



    Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

    Producer: Gary Marshall

    Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

    Executive producer: Basia Cummings

    Sound design: Karla Patella

    Artwork: Jon Hill


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 August 2023, 10:47 am
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