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English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 14 episodes, 6 hours, 39 minutes
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Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever. Mclaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time.
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Introducing - Catching Dad's Killer

Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016. Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder. Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict. Coming to Apple podcast subscriptions on December 19, 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/20232 minutes, 47 seconds
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Introducing - Out Of The Ordinary

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies. This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius. Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm’s house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company. Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto. Episode 1 launches on Apple Podcast subscriptions from August 14th, where you can get episodes ad free and early.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/6/20232 minutes, 12 seconds
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Introducing -The Garden of Eden

******CONTENT WARNING ******* This podcast refences suicide and suicidal ideation Listener discretion is advised Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here https://findahelpline.com   15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania. One night after a minor disagreement with her family she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into the town.  The family don’t believe she took her own life.  This 8-part series delves into the family's view of the police investigation,  the witness that was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information and a tiny town with a dark secret. You can now watch shorts from each episode here https://bit.ly/3KrQ3s6          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/24/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Final Chapter

We thought it was over, a cop killer was in jail for 37 years , and our undercover detective Colin McLaren is finally able to rest… Until new information lands in Colin’s inbox just days ago. Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/15/202330 minutes, 5 seconds
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Quando è troppo, è troppo. È finito

Quando è troppo, è troppo. È finito. Enough is Enough...It's finished  Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/26/202332 minutes, 4 seconds
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Waiting For A Conviction

Colin leaves the police; he puts all of his evidence on hold and waits patiently for a conviction. He starts a restaurant and goes on about his life.. But it’s not over. A death threat, multiple country hops and a very long wait … waiting for a conviction. Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/19/202330 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Dodgy DPP

In this episode, Colin and his team have all the evidence, and all they need to do is hand it over to the Department of Public Prosecutions in Adelaide, to take the matter to the Supreme Court. But it’s not that easy.  Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/12/202332 minutes, 36 seconds
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Breaking Bad...Guys

Colin and his operatives start to infiltrate a mafia cell in Adelaide, the sting this time is to set up a clandestine drug lab, catch them in the act, and then swoop. It was also about getting a confession from the man who they thought had committed the NCA bombing.   Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/5/202344 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Bombing

While working on bringing the Griffith Mafia down, a parcel bomb explodes in the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide. It kills detective Sgt Geoffy Bowen and Colin is asked to lead 'The Sting' to catch a cop killer Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/26/202339 minutes, 20 seconds
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Taking Down The Griffith Mob

Colin is in deeper and deeper with the mob; he’s close to nailing them, but then a bomb explodes at the NCA building in Adelaide, and he has to move fast and take down the Griffith mob.  Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/202345 minutes, 19 seconds
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Colin the Dodgy Art Dealer

Colin builds his cover story with the Mafia in Griffith, he is an art delaer that can wash money and can buy and sell drugs  Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/12/202348 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Secret Squirrels

Colin quickly transitions from being a beat cop in Melbourne to trying to apprehend some of Australia's worst criminals, like Dennis Allen, one of the worst criminals of the 1990s. He worked on the case of the man who killed two police officers in Melbourne and the case of the pedophile, rapist, and murderer. Everything culminates in him visiting Griffith to infiltrate the Mafia. Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/5/202347 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Pop Princess That Popped A Turk

Meet Colin Mclaren and hear his journey as an undercover cop, from a dead junkie in a fast food bathroom to watching a famous singer give sexual favors for drugs, all part of his quest to bust the Australian Mafia.  Thanks to our season sponsor MyPayNow, click below to find out more:  www.mypaynow.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/29/202333 minutes, 50 seconds
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Introducing -The Sting

Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever. Mclaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time. Out now on Apple Podcast subscription or get them on all platforms from Monday Jan 30th     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/16/20225 minutes, 25 seconds