The Case Of

The Case Of is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom for Australia's biggest trials, unpacking major trials recently heard in court and cases in the headlines. This podcast will explain how it all works and answer your questions along the way. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8,000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention. Additional seasons of The Case Of include: The Airbnb Guest Maree Vermont was 60 years old and living in a beautiful stone house she built by hand, when a guest she hosted via Airbnb changed everything. UK national Timothy Loosemore booked a one-night stay, but weeks later he remained at the property, finding ways to make himself useful. Then one night the house went up in flames, with Maree inside. Days later, Timothy Loosemore was charged with her murder. In The Case Of The Airbnb Guest, Bendigo reporter Anna McGuinness walks through the June 2026 trial, and explains why this jury was not the first, but the third jury Loosemore faced. Sharon's Disappearance's follows the murder trial of her husband, 40 years after her disappearance in Perth. Full of bizarre twists and clues, the trial for Robert Fulton — now Raymond Reddington — covered life insurance claims, secret recordings, anonymous tip offs and real-life serial killers. With no body or weapon, and mostly circumstantial evidence, the prosecution had a difficult task to prove this cold case to a jury. Maree Crabtree follows the trial of Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree, who was accused of murdering two of her children, five years apar

29 minutes 38 seconds
08 Alan Jones | What happened under the table?
Complainant C alleges Alan Jones touched him under the table at a Sydney lunch, in front of other guests. Now two of those lunch guests have given evidence.
One describing Complainant C as looking "distraught", while the other said he didn't see anything worrying.
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe recaps all the evidence, including former 2GB broadcaster Jason Morrison's account of the lunch, and we do an inbox deep dive to answer your most pressing questions about the trial.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.
25 August 2026, 3:00 am
31 minutes 6 seconds
07 Alan Jones | Cross examination focuses on C's texts with Jones
Graphic text messages between Alan Jones and Complainant C were the focus of cross examination in court this week.
Sydney reporter, Isobel Roe recaps the key moments, including when tensions flared between defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC and the complainant.
We also learn why Judge Glenn Walsh gave himself a five-minute time out to consider a legal issue he said he has never seen before.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.
21 August 2026, 1:30 am
28 minutes 1 second
Mushroom Lunch: Prosecution argue sentence ‘manifestly inadequate’
Day two of Erin Patterson's appeal saw the prosecution arguing for triple murderer Erin Patterson never to be released.
Kristian Silva explains how her sentenced was debated, as well as the remainder of Patterson's broader appeal grounds, which she claims led to a miscarriage of justice.
We also answer your questions and address some feedback we've received in our inbox.
Listen back to every episode of Mushroom Case Daily here
If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
20 August 2026, 9:30 am
32 minutes 3 seconds
Mushroom Lunch: Convicted murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal kicks off
On the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal her barrister argued there was a "catastrophic" arrangement during verdict deliberations, despite conceding there was no evidence jurors interacted with prosecutors and police while staying in the same hotel.
Kristian Silva joins Stocky to talk through the grounds of appeal her defence are using to overturn her triple murder conviction — and how they have been countered by the prosecution so far.
If you have any questions you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
19 August 2026, 9:30 am
36 minutes 8 seconds
06 Alan Jones | Why Complainant C felt he 'couldn’t say no' to Alan Jones
Complainant C has detailed allegations Alan Jones kissed and touched him without consent, and said he later told rival broadcaster Ray Hadley about the alleged incidents.
Isobel Roe takes Stocky through C's sometimes emotional testimony, the power dynamic between the two, as well as the cross-examination's focus on "uncomfortable" texts C sent Mr Jones.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
You can find all episodes of The Case of Alan Jones here.
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
18 August 2026, 4:00 am
29 minutes 43 seconds
05 Alan Jones | Judge allows change to charges
Complainant J's friends and family have given evidence which has led the prosecution to alter dates on some charges - something Alan Jones's defence has objected to.
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the conflicting evidence and Judge Glenn Walsh's response to the discrepancies.
If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
13 August 2026, 3:45 am
29 minutes 39 seconds
04 Alan Jones | Why Complainant J says he didn’t fight back
Complainant J’s week of evidence has wrapped up, after a series of confrontational lines of questioning from Alan Jones’s defence barrister.
Court reporter Isobel Roe takes Stocky through the key moments in the long cross examination, and re-examination from the Crown.
We also answer your questions on what is actually illegal about the allegations, why certain questions are allowed when cross examining alleged victims, and more.
If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
11 August 2026, 4:30 am
25 minutes 7 seconds
03 Alan Jones | Complainant J rejects 'financial gain' suggestions
With a suppression order now revoked, we can reveal Complainant J repeatedly denied a financial motive for his sexual assault allegations against Alan Jones.
Isobel Roe and Stocky break down all the key lines of questioning in the cross examination so far, and Complainant J's responses.
If you have any questions you’d like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Watch this episode here: The Case Of... & Mushroom Case Daily - YouTube
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
7 August 2026, 3:00 am
32 minutes 37 seconds
02 Alan Jones | Defence questions suppressed while judge decides relevance
Alan Jones allegedly told Complainant J "there are no rules" before an alleged assault at his country property in Fitzroy Falls.
Defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir's cross examination has included a line of questioning the prosecution says should not be admissible.
Sydney reporter Isobel Roe and Stocky were both in court for Complainant J's cross examination — including the portions that have now been suppressed, while the judge decides their relevance.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Watch this episode here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
6 August 2026, 4:00 am
34 minutes
01 Alan Jones | Alleged payments for 'being a good boy'
Alan Jones allegedly kissed a teenager and touched his genitals in the early 2000s, a Sydney court has heard.
Reporter Isobel Roe and host Stephen Stockwell break down all the biggest moments from the first day of this highly anticipated trial.
Alan Jones denies all the charges against him.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
Watch this episode on YouTube here: The Case Of… & Mushroom Case Daily — YouTube
Sexual assault support services: MARS Australia (for men affected by rape and sexual abuse) on (07) 3857 1222, National Survivors Foundation on 1300 124 43
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
4 August 2026, 4:00 am
26 minutes 10 seconds
Alan Jones | The evidence his defence team tried to exclude
Prosecutors have won a battle to include evidence at trial that alleges Alan Jones had a tendency for taking a sexual interest in younger men.
Sydney court reporter Isobel Roe is covering the case for the pod and tells Stocky what this evidence includes, and what the key complainants are alleging Alan Jones did to them.
If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].
The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.
29 July 2026, 4:45 pm
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