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 tens of millions of dollars he stole? BLACKOUT - Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. CRIMINAL - A podcast about crime - not so much the "if it bleeds, it leads," kind of crime - something a little more complex. Stories of people who've done wrong, been wronged, and/or gotten caught somewhere in the middle (Episode 109: Homewrecker). Join us for more PodSoup at: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: Who the hell is Hamish? - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts; Blackout - https://www.endeavoraudio.com/podcasts/thriller-podcasts/blackout; Criminal - https://thisiscriminal.com

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 smart and sceptical dive into the stories that matter. YOU BEAUTY – your beauty questions answered by Leigh Campbell and Kelly McCarren, courtesy of Mamamia, this is the podcast for your face! Join us for more PodSoup at https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: The Squiz – https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast; The Signal – https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-signal; You Beauty – https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/you-beauty

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 about the group, its leader Keith Raniere and one woman's journey to get out. From CBC Podcasts. LADIES, WE NEED TO TALK - a podcast for women, by women, that isn’t afraid to dive head first into the tricky topics we often avoid talking about. Join host Yumi Stynes as she tears open the sealed section on life. Episode: Perimenopause - coming to a uterus near you: Join us for more PodSoup at https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: Dr Death – https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/ Silent Waves – https://www.silentwavespodcast.com/ UNCOVER-Escaping NXIVM – https://www.cbc.ca/radio/uncover/listen-to-uncover-escaping-nxivm-1.4675949 Ladies We Need to Talk - https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/

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-room-only crowds worldwide; this podcast features some of the best stories told live on Moth stages around the country. SECRETS, CRIMES & AUDIOTAPE (The Handmaid's Tale) - A compelling dramatisation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed novel brought to us by Wondery’s podcast ‘Secrets, Lies and Audiotape’ (show no. 6). CHAT 10 LOOKS 3 - Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales talk about books, television, radio, movies, food, politics and whatever else they feel like. Even show tunes! Join us for more PodSoup at: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: My Dad Wrote a Porno - http://www.mydadwroteaporno.com; This Moth - https://themoth.org/podcast; The Handmaid's Tale - http://wondery.com/wondery/shows/secretscrimes; Chat 10 Looks 3 - http://www.chat10looks3.com

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 downloads each week can’t be wrong. WRITTEN INSIDE - Cockroaches. Clean freaks. Cardboard pianos. A unique perspective about life inside a maximum-security prison cell adapted from essays written by prisoners. THE MESSENGER - hear about life in an Australian immigration detention centre and experience, in intimate detail, what it’s really like to flee tragedy and seek asylum by boat. Join us for more PodSoup at: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: Bryony Gordon’s Mad World - https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.uk; This American Life - https://www.thisamericanlife.org; Written Inside - http://www.npr.org/podcasts/520389979/written-inside-stories-about-prison-cells; The Messenger - https://www.wheelercentre.com/broadcasts/podcasts/the-messenger

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 - this podcast is out to find him! THE LEAP - captivating stories about people making dramatic, risky changes COSMIC VERTIGO - an engaging, head-spinning conversation between two friends who study the sky for a living Join us for more PodSoup at: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: S-Town - https://stownpodcast.org; The Leap - http://www.npr.org/podcasts/447248267/the-leap; Cosmic Vertigo - http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/cosmicvertigo; Missing Richard Simmons - https://www.missingrichardsimmons.com

Podcasts reviewed in this episode: RADIOLAB - a show that weaves stories and science into sound and music-rich documentaries TALL TALES & TRUE - the very best of live storytelling from across Australia REPLY ALL - Ep #86 - Man of the People - Dr. John Romulus Brinkley, eccentric genius and medical fraudster built an empire in Depression-era America with a goat testicle impotence cure and a million watt radio station WHAT'S THAT ABOUT? - brothers Don and Luke take a look at the topics and trends that are making them wonder...what’s that about? Join us for more PodSoup at: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: Radiolab - http://www.radiolab.org Reply All - https://gimletmedia.com/reply-all Tall Tales & True - http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/talltalesandtrue What’s That About - http://www.whatsthataboutpodcast.com

On our playlist this week: Shabam! – a new type of science show that blends fictional stories with real science, entertaining for all the family Happier – 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 mix of storytelling and scientific research exploring ideas, beliefs and emotions, the invisible forces that control our behaviour Serial - Season 1 - in 1999 Hae Min Lee a popular high-school student disappears after school one day - Sarah Koenig investigates in this riveting podcast Get in touch, share your thoughts on these podcasts and let us know what else we should be listening to: https://www.facebook.com/podsoup https://www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast https://www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast Links to the podcasts reviewed in this episode: Shabam! https://www.shabamshow.com Happier https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast Invisibilia https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia Serial https://serialpodcast.org

On our playlist this week: How I Built This – hosted by Guy Raz, a podcast about entrepreneurs, innovators and stories behind their success The Real Thing: - in search of the real Australia, each episode explores the stories and characters that make this country unique CaseFile – a true crime podcast exploring the shocking, the terrifying and the unsolved Up & Vanished- an investigative podcast that explores the unsolved disappearance of Georgian beauty queen and high school teacher Tara Grinstead Join us for more PodSoup at: www.facebook.com/podsoup www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast

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 food Trumpcast: - Jacob Weisberg explores the man behind the phenomenon – features readings of tweets composed by the man himself Classic Flow - a private portable yoga class with beautiful music but you’ll need to do your homework so you get those poses right Heavyweight - Jonathon Goldstein travels back into the past with his guests with road trips, thorny reunions and difficult conversations Join us for some more PodSoup at: www.facebook.com/podsoup www.twitter.com/podsoup_podcast www.instagram.com/podsoup_podcast