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With TEN MILLION LISTENS under it's belt, Loose Units is back! John is an ex-cop, and his son, Paul, is a broadcaster trying to figure out exactly what his Dad got up to on the force back in the 1980s. Based on the bestselling books Loose Units and Electric Blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Whistle

2026/09/28

John pays tribute to a fallen officer, before he and Paul discuss a rather disgusting tradition involving fireman's whistles. Also: Lanterns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blame it on Manson

2026/09/21

Did Jeffrey McDonald murder his wife and two daughters, or was this horrific crime carried out by a crazed gang of Manson-inspired psychopaths? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Babies

2026/09/14

A Verhoeven has a baby, John discusses the oddities of fatherhood, and there's an over-abundance of milk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balls.

2026/09/07

From tucking to the illegal removal of g******s from a well known morgue, John and Paul really go places in this new episode of Loose Units: Busted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ecological Terrorism?!

2026/08/31

How did John and Christine end up on the Sea Shepard? And how did John fare on the ABC this weekend past? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scammed!

2026/08/24

Paul gets scammed! But can he out-scam a scammer? Also, John weighs in: can you kick open those stupid automatic gates appearing in supermarkets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Worked at Dispatch?

2026/08/17

An unearthed work appraisal leads to the revelation that John worked at VKG - but what did working at dispatch actually involve? Also, John and Paul make some lose recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Carvery - Part Two

2026/08/10

What does John recall about the killer from the carvery? And will John abide driving lessons from Paul, instead of the other way around? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Carvery - Part One

2026/08/03

How does John feel about superheroes? And how do he and Paul find their way to the front door of a terrifying two-part story? Plus, Paul recieves some new Spider Man goodies courtesy of the good folks at The Gamesmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOYS!

2026/07/27

What toys did John always want as a kid but never get? And how will he and Paul go from toys to decapitations in a matter of minutes? It's time to find out! (And a big thanks to the folks at Gamesmen!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dusting for Prints

2026/07/20

After a terrifying story about exploding toilets, John and Paul take a walk down memory lane, back to a day when John tried to teach a young Paul the fine art of forensics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John's Test Results

2026/07/13

How did John fare in his assessment during his time in the fingerprints division back in 1984? This episode, we find out - and we also discover a pretty whopping timeline error made way back when the boys first started this adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From A***hole to Breakfast

2026/07/06

What did John's superiors really think of him? Also, an explosion in the Verhoeven house creates utter chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stabbings, Skydiving and Suitcases

2026/06/29

A skydiving tragedy cuts deep, while closer to home, a stabbing takes place right near John and Christine's house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum Reveals All about Department Store Brawl

2026/06/24

In this very special bonus episode, Christine tells her side of the department store prison escapee story, revealing what it was like to see John fight with the suspect, being kicked in ths stomach during the brawl (whilst heavily pregnant), and what happened next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.8 out of 5

98 reviews

★★★★★

JanelleEmelliodora 2025/02/10

Love you guys!

I have been listening to your show since you were on with Meshel Lauri. Love your show! I was catchng up on some older epesodes and your takes were so...

★★★★★

Seacandy 2023/08/06

Excellent!!

Very much enjoy their chatter.

★★★★★

ZJ_1997 2023/02/14

Top shelf!

Really, it is! John’s stories are fascinating (and sometimes hilarious), but even when it’s just father and son talking, the dynamic is great. I rea...

★★★☆☆

Zhachhoff 2022/11/10

Nope

Exceedingly boring chit-chat between father and son.

★★★★★

hadecatur 2022/07/01

You guys rock!!!

You always brighten my day!! hey I love everything about this podcast. Literally everything.

★★★★★

catmcaran 2021/09/14

Ann Arbor, Michigan loves Loose Units

The dynamic is a perfect balance for the listener. I learned of this Podcast from Australian True Crime, and I am absolutely hooked on both. Bravo!

★★★★★

skd2day 2021/08/27

Let John Talk!

Much ❤️ for tangential John! Let him keep talking, Paul. He’s a rockstar host and father.

★★★★★

harman sarwar 2021/05/16

Amazing

Thank you.

★★★★★

TummblBug 2021/04/20

Straight up

These guys are great.

★★★★★

>d/s[0 2021/02/26

Love the pod, just started the audiobook...

I am a “true crime junkie” podcast listener and RARELY go beyond rating the pods...but HAD to add my opinion for this one. Paul and his dad John are g...

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