Best Xanthe Mallett And Tim Watson Munro Podcasts (2024)

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The Interface Between Social Media and Youth Crime 24:46

17d ago24:46

24:46

We have recently seen a spate of knife crimes perpetrated by young people. This has included the Sydney stabbing at the church, knife violence between young people, and a 10-year-old girl stabbed to death, allegedly by her 17-year-old sister. In this episode, we discuss the link between young people, crime, and social media. Learn more about your a…

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Bondi Westfield Stabbings 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

On this special episode of Motive& Method, Tim & Xanthe go into the weekend tragic events that unfolded in the Sydney suburb of Bondi Junction where Queensland man Joel Cauchi has been named as the man who killed five women and one man at the Bondi Junction shopping centre during a horrific mass stabbing on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choice…

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Keli Lane: Part 2, parole denied 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

In part 2 of the Keli Lane special we speak to Dr Michele Ruiters from the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative at RMIT. We did record this before Keli's parole verdict was handed down, but she offers key insights into Keli's case, the thousands of hours she has applied to the case, her involvement in trying to prove Keli's innocence and Michele's w…

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Revelations of Secret AFL drug testing 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

On this weeks episode of Motive and Method Tim and Xanthe discuss the events around a whistleblowing doctor revealing allegations of secret illicit drug tests conducted to enable AFL players to avoid detection on game days, the federal MP Andrew Wilkie has told parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Allison Langdon on the Keli Lane Case 53:15

2M ago53:15

53:15

On this special episode of Motive & Method Tim and Xanthe revisit an interview they did with Allison Langdon and talk through the Keli Lane case. Keli Lane has today, been denied parole under 'no body, no parole' law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson Munro

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The fatal Dynamics of Unchecked Coercive Control 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Welcome back to another episode of Motive and Method. On this weeks episode Tim and Xanthe explore the case of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. We look at the details surrounding the case, look into the profile of the accused, and what can be done to prevent such acts happening in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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The Case Of Missing Victorian Women: Samantha Murphy 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

Welcome to another gripping instalment of Motive and Method. In this week's episode, we delve into the headline-grabbing case of Samantha Murthy, a Victorian woman who vanished after embarking on a routine jog in her hometown of Ballarat. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is…

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Motive & Method 2023 | Cases Wrapped 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

In the final episode of Motive & Method for 2023, Tim and Xanthe wrap up the biggest cases from the year and discuss what's on the horizon in 2024. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Murder of Lilie James 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe analyse the murder of Lilie James, a 22 year old woman who was found dead at St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney while working as a coach following a 5 week relationship with colleague Paul Thijssen. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Mot…

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An Update on Erin Patterson 55:12

7M ago55:12

55:12

In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe provide an update on the case of Erin Patterson, the 49-year-old mum, who is charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad …

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Corporate Fraudsters & Boardroom Psychopaths | How Alan Bond Feigned Brain Damage During Bankruptcy Trials 32:45

9M ago32:45

32:45

Following the abrupt departure of now former-CEO Alan Joyce from QANTAS amidst suspected allegations of insider trading, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive into the exploring psychology of corporate fraudsters in high-profile positions within white collar industries. Tim also shares his experience as the psychologist for Alan Bond: an Australian busines…

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Mysterious Mushroom Deaths at a Dinner Party Investigated | The Case of Erin Patterson 25:36

9M ago25:36

25:36

On this week's episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of three people who died of death cap mushroom poisoning after a dinner party in Victoria. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. L…

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The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby 55:14

9M ago55:14

55:14

SPECIAL BROADCAST: The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind Lucy Letby, a British nurse who has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others in a neonatal ward in the English city of Chester. Read Xanthe's articl…

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Targetting Society’s Most Vulnerable | The Rise of Neonazism, Evangelical Kenyan Starvation Cults & tik Tok Cults 33:15

10M ago33:15

33:15

On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind who is most vulnerable to being targeted by a cult, the rise of social media as a tool for cult recruitment & how new forms of cults in both political & religious spheres are manifesting around the world and online and casting lasting impacts on some of society’s most…

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Inside Australia’s Dangerous Hippie Cult | Illegal Adoptions & Forced LSD 57:42

10M ago57:42

57:42

Anne Hamilton Byrne was a former yoga instructor who deludedly believed herself to be the reincarnation of Christ. Under her malevolent influence, up to 28 children were subjected to a nightmarish existence. Their hair was bleached and cropped uniformly, while they endured beatings and even were administered LSD. The cult would be later publicly re…

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What are the Impacts of Unsolved Murder Cases on Family Members? 27:24

10M ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive to explore the psychological, emotional toll that unsolved homicides play on immediate family members. Following the murder of her father in the early 2000s, Madison Mcghee has spent the better part of the last five years investigating her father’s mysterious death. Does taking matters into your own ha…

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Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison Mcghee’s Story 53:27

11M ago53:27

53:27

Madison Mcghee was only a child when her father was shot in the doorway of her family home but has spent the past five years investigating her father’s cold case and has taken her on an ongoing quest for new evidence to unravel the truth around the mystery of her father’s death. What are the lasting impacts on the family members of unsolved murder …

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Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell Manser’s Advocacy 28:51

11M ago28:51

28:51

This is part two of our conversation with ex-bank robber turned advocate Russell Manser. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe talk to Russell about his experience of institutionalised abuse in boys homes & the prison system and deep dive into his work to alleviate the trauma for other prisoners. Find out more about Russell’s work “The V…

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From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other Prisoners | Russell Manser’s Story 1:03:41

11M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Russell Manser is a man who went from stealing cars and robbing banks and spent the better part of his life behind bars in a number of maximum security prisons & boys homes. Today, in his 50s, he is an advocate who helps other prisoners after jail around ongoing issues of institutional sex abuse in prison through his advocacy group “The Voice of a …

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Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe 25:52

11M ago25:52

25:52

Welcome to Part 2 of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive with Tim & Xanthe. Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are. Today, we deep dive on everything from the role of humour in working in the criminal justice system, coping strategies for dealing with the long term impacts of being a psychologist & more. Want to …

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Ask an Expert | with Tim & Xanthe 28:02

12M ago28:02

28:02

Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are - what it means to be a criminal psychologist / criminologist - and that’s what we’ll be doing today. We want to answer all your burning questions in part one of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive. Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method…

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Addressing Wrongful Convictions in the Justice System 21:36

12M ago21:36

21:36

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted for the murder of her children and has since spent 20 years in prison for crimes she did not commit. In recent weeks, Kathleen has been pardoned, leaving lasting impacts and questions on how the system may mistreat victims of violence & instead convict them of perpetrators. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe ask…

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Justice for Kathleen Folbigg | Pardoned After 20 Years Imprisonment 1:01:57

12M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

This week on Motive & Method is a very special interview with Tracy Chapman, the best friend of Kathleen Folbigg - a woman who has been released from prison following a 20 year long wrongful conviction. We were lucky enough to speak with Tracy a few weeks ago , the story has developed since then, but believe now more than ever, that we need to shed…

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The Prison System Explained 33:17

1y ago33:17

33:17

In this week’s episode of Motive & Method Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive into the state of the prison system in Australia today. They discuss how the current prison system is currently organised, how those who have been through the prison system are treated by the public & media when they get out, why certain crimes are weighted differently and expl…

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“Successful Psychopaths” | Sexuality & Victimhood Used As a Tool for Power & Murder 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

Black Widows are a term used to describe the actions of female psychopaths who use their sexuality to prey on weak & vulnerable men and can ultimately lead to murder. In this episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive on the psychology of black widows, the role of victimhood and sexuality as a tool for dominance & explore the idea of “successful psychopathy” …

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Female Psychopathy & Black Widows | The Case of Michelle Burgess 40:17

1y ago40:17

40:17

What are the differences between male & female psychopaths? And how can sexuality be used as a tool for murder? In this week’s episode, Tim & Xanthe deep dive into the psychology of female psychopaths, commonly referred to as “Black Widows”. They speak with author & journalist Derek Pedley, author of “Dead by Friday”, to unpick the case of Michelle…

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From Jail to Stand Up Comedy | Andrew Hamilton’s Life After Prison 39:41

1y ago39:41

39:41

Andrew Hamilton was jailed for four months for the large commercial supply of magic mushrooms and LSD less than 2 years ago. He could have faced life behind bars. Today, he is a stand up comedian who shares his story of his time in jail and rehabilitation with crowds in comedy clubs all across the country. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim an…

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Why does the Catholic Church have a Child Sex Abuse Problem? 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

Why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? Can we define the difference between child sex abuse and institutional child sex abuse? And are paedophiles drawn to the Catholic Church or does the system itself create the ideal climate for abuse? Those are just some of the questions Tim and Xanthe explore in this week's episode of Motive …

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Bindoon Boys Town & The Catholic Church | Peter Gogarty’s Story 49:24

1y ago49:24

49:24

So why is child sex abuse in the Catholic Church so rampant? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe take a look at the Bindoon Boys Town, a re-homing program and an isolated institution run by the Christian Brothers, a catholic order. Bindoon Boys Town that took in as many as 130 000 young boys from around the world under the wing of the …

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Who is the “Ideal Victim”? | Conscious Bias in the Police Force & Media 33:47

1y ago33:47

33:47

Why do we know some victims' names and not others? In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore how conscious bias is enacted in the justice system and serves to protect some groups of people, while others are left more vulnerable. If the victim is seen as totally innocent, criminologists describe them as the “ideal victim”, which in tu…

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Gary Jubelin - Unsolved Missing Children Investigation & Who Do We Turn To When We Can’t Trust The Police? 39:05

1y ago39:05

39:05

Warning: This episode contains the stories of First Nations Australians who have since passed. What value is attached to a human life and how much do we sympathise with victims comes down to how much we can relate to them? And who does the legal system serve to protect in crimes largest cases and who does it neglect? On today’s episode of Motive & …

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Red Flags & Warning Signs - Domestic Violence & Coercive Control Explained 31:09

1y ago31:09

31:09

This week, Tim & Xanthe take a look at how domestic violence & coercive control manifests in toxic relationships. They examine the red flags and patterns of behaviours that exist in these relationships, provide profiles of both the perpetrator & victims & explore both top down and bottom up approaches to instigating change from within the legal jus…

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‘A Moment of Madness’ or Premeditated Murder? | Helen Cumming’s Story 47:26

1y ago47:26

47:26

What are the common personality traits of individuals who murder their spouses? Can we identify the patterns of coercively controlling relationships before they manifest into their furthest extremity? In the first episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe share the stories of two women whose lives are affected by domestic violence and coercive contr…

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Welcome To Motive & Method 2:20

1y ago2:20

2:20

Join criminologist Xanthe Mallet and criminal psychologist Tim Watson Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders tick behind some of history’s most notorious cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson Munro

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Motive and Method

Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson Munro

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The Interface Between Social Media and Youth Crime 24:46

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Bondi Westfield Stabbings 17:49

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Keli Lane: Part 2, parole denied 48:10

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Revelations of Secret AFL drug testing 36:18

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Allison Langdon on the Keli Lane Case 53:15

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The fatal Dynamics of Unchecked Coercive Control 31:21

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The Case Of Missing Victorian Women: Samantha Murphy 34:35

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Motive & Method 2023 | Cases Wrapped 27:32

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The Murder of Lilie James 27:26

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An Update on Erin Patterson 55:12

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Corporate Fraudsters & Boardroom Psychopaths | How Alan Bond Feigned Brain Damage During Bankruptcy Trials 32:45

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Mysterious Mushroom Deaths at a Dinner Party Investigated | The Case of Erin Patterson 25:36

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The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby 55:14

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Targetting Society’s Most Vulnerable | The Rise of Neonazism, Evangelical Kenyan Starvation Cults & tik Tok Cults 33:15

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Inside Australia’s Dangerous Hippie Cult | Illegal Adoptions & Forced LSD 57:42

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What are the Impacts of Unsolved Murder Cases on Family Members? 27:24

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Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison Mcghee’s Story 53:27

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Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell Manser’s Advocacy 28:51

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From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other Prisoners | Russell Manser’s Story 1:03:41

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Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe 25:52

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Ask an Expert | with Tim & Xanthe 28:02

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Addressing Wrongful Convictions in the Justice System 21:36

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Justice for Kathleen Folbigg | Pardoned After 20 Years Imprisonment 1:01:57

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The Prison System Explained 33:17

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“Successful Psychopaths” | Sexuality & Victimhood Used As a Tool for Power & Murder 30:42

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Female Psychopathy & Black Widows | The Case of Michelle Burgess 40:17

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From Jail to Stand Up Comedy | Andrew Hamilton’s Life After Prison 39:41

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Why does the Catholic Church have a Child Sex Abuse Problem? 38:28

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Bindoon Boys Town & The Catholic Church | Peter Gogarty’s Story 49:24

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Who is the “Ideal Victim”? | Conscious Bias in the Police Force & Media 33:47

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Gary Jubelin - Unsolved Missing Children Investigation & Who Do We Turn To When We Can’t Trust The Police? 39:05

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Red Flags & Warning Signs - Domestic Violence & Coercive Control Explained 31:09

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‘A Moment of Madness’ or Premeditated Murder? | Helen Cumming’s Story 47:26

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Welcome To Motive & Method 2:20

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