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The Unthinkable is taking a break

2025/05/31

The Unthinkable is taking a break, but Vikki and Emily will be back with some more episodes soon. We want to thank you for the support you've shown by listening and contacting us about the incredible guests and their experiences that they have generously shared for The Unthinkable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 2)

2025/05/03

‘Act proven but not criminally responsible’ was the verdict against the perpetrator. So what does that mean for families? Bek was horrified to learn that after just three years, the girl who ended her daughter’s life would be getting day release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 1)

2025/04/26

Bek Porter’s 10-year-old daughter was killed by a 14-year-old girl. In the grief of the immediate aftermath, Bek didn’t realise that the loss of her daughter was only the first step in a journey so fraught with pain, it would change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Molotov Cocktail: Anjelo Ratnachandra (Part 2)

2025/04/12

When two teens armed with a Molotov cocktail break his front window and throw it at Anjelo, he goes from watching soccer on TV to being on fire. Follow Anjelo’s long road to recovery, which takes him to the highest mountain on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Molotov Cocktail: Anjelo Ratnachandra (Part 1)

2025/04/05

Anjelo graduated from university and left Melbourne to work in London as a physiotherapist. He moved into a share-house and didn’t take much notice of the teenage gang flare-ups in the area. Until the night they arrived on his doorstep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 2)

2025/03/29

As an adult, Madeleine wants to encourage others to speak of their experiences. She moves into a world of advocacy and begins her podcast, Reclaim Me, where survivors speak their truth and give others hope for a stronger future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Voice for Survivors: Madeleine Heather (Part 1)

2025/03/22

When 13-year-old Madeleine Heather is raped at a school friend’s sleepover, not only does she have to deal with the immediate aftermath of the attack, she has to navigate a world that had shown itself not to be safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog Squad: Bob Carter (Part 2)

2025/03/15

Even the best job in the police force can leave members exposed to some of the more shocking of life’s elements. Towards the end of his career, Bob feels these creeping up on him. However, his humour and great dog stories are a salve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog Squad: Bob Carter (Part 1)

2025/03/08

Bob joins Victoria Police as an enthusiastic and eager young man. He ends up in the Dog Squad and has a number of police dogs, Blitz being a favourite. Bob describes the Dog Squad as having a front row ticket to the greatest show on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Again: Trish McGuinness (Part 2)

2025/03/01

The first treatments seem to be successful, but Trish ends up on a longer journey to wellness. Along the way, facing an uncertain future, she learns to look at life with a different perspective and to try and live her best life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Again: Trish McGuinness (Part 1)

2025/02/22

When Trish marries a widower who’d lost his first wife to cancer, the first thing she thinks when she is diagnosed is: How can I do this to him again? From corporate corridors to hospitals, Trish has to navigate a whole new reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prison Guard: Rory (Part 2)

2025/02/15

As well as Denyer, Rory has guarded the likes of Raymond Edmunds, Stan Taylor, and Derek Percy. He offers his perspective on these dangerous offenders, while Vikki and Emily explore what they did to end up in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prison Guard: Rory (Part 1)

2025/02/08

Rory met Vikki when he was interviewed for her podcast on Paul Denyer, the Frankston serial killer who he’d looked after in prison. As a prison guard, Rory has a unique glimpse into the world of some of our worst criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munchausen’s Syndrome Mum: Helen Naylor (Part 2)

2025/02/01

Everything Helen knew about herself was founded on a lie. She is left to piece her life together to figure out what was real and what wasn’t. At the end of her story, Helen has to rediscover who she is now she understands who her mother was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munchausen’s Syndrome Mum: Helen Naylor (Part 1)

2025/01/25

As an adult, Helen Naylor discovered her mother, Elinor, had been faking debilitating illnesses for thirty years. After her mother’s death, Helen found her diaries. Elinor had religiously documented her callous disregard for everyone around her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DNAqueen 2024/11/27

One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to

I’ve never written a podcast review before but came here to say Louisa and Ben are incredible and inspiring interviewees and the authors who created t...

readsconstantly 2024/12/13

Disappointing

Too many unnecessary asides and meaningless commentary from the hosts. “ I can only imagine how hard that must’ve been.” Very repetitious with summar...

YogElise 2024/11/12

This may be my new go-to!

What a well done podcast. Thoughtful, deep but not boring, generous. Glad I saw this on Casefile. Looking forward to it.

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