Loose Units: The Podcast

This week on Loose Units Season 2: Electric Blue, we've got a truly weird case involving a cat burglar. We could go into more detail, but it's honestly worth listening to find out how it all panned out on the day. Some epic skydiving stories and truly weird true crime this week with Paul and John on a very surreal episode. And don't forget: order your copy of Loose Units, the book, online rig...

In this insane episode of Loose Units, Paul sits down with his ex-cop dad, John, and they delve into a case that begins with a headless, handless body hidden in a national park... and ends somewhere truly unbelievable. We also talk about what it takes to make an initial assessment of a crime scene. Don't forget: Loose Units the book is almost sold out nationally! To help us reach a milestone, grab...

Our ex-cop, John, tells his son Paul a truly unprecedented story from the Loose Units case files. A terrible killing leads to a missing murder weapon, which leads, in turn, to what John and Paul referred to as a "kerfuffle", but which may be considerably worse. They also leap into some grimy, intense forensics techniques, and discuss Dad's beverage of choice during a case. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Don't let the name put you off. Paul talks to his ex-cop dad, John, about a bizarre case involving a woman somehow shutting off most of Sydney's power supply. In one of Paul's favourite episodes of the entire series, this strange series of tales will feature more than just anal thermometers. But just so we're clear... it'll have those, too. Don't forget to grab tickets to the FIRST EVER LOOSE UNIT...

How do you dispose of a body? What kind of weird stuff can grow inside a corpse? And can you trap a smell at a crime scene to analyse it later? On this episode of Loose Units 2: Electric Blue, ex-cop John Verhoeven and son Paul Verhoeven dive into the guts (poor choice of words) of what forensics actually involves! Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, and we'll have info on our upcoming Melb...

Loose Units is back! Welcome to Loose Units Season Two: Electric Blue. This first episode deals with stories about a couple of dogs, then turns into a story about two men who act like animals. It's a fantastic way to ease into the murkiness that awaits this season, where Paul and John will delve into John's years in forensics. True crime doesn't get any looser than this. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

You heard right: Season Two of Loose Units lands soon! Loose Units: Season Two - Electric Blue will be longer than season one, more violent that season one, and scarier than season one. If you miss John and Paul talking true crime from the 80s, strap in because season two is going to be a terrifying ride. Also, keep you ears open for our live show this Father's Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Corruption, bent detectives, and disillusionment. Why did John decide to leave the force? What was it that began to push him over the edge? And what will John and Paul get up to next? Don't forget, LOOSE UNITS THE AUDIOBOOK IS OUT APRIL 1ST! You can grab it on iTunes, Audible, you name it. Also, Loose Units the book is available everywhere so go and grab a copy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

This week on Loose Units, ex-cop John and his son Paul dive into a terrifying kidnapping, something never before talked about on the show, or in the book! Using devious methods, John tried to find a scared kid before his captor returns. Don't forget: the audiobook of Loose Units launches on April 1st, and you can get the physical copy of the book in bookstores or online! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

This week, our ex-cop reveals just a hint of what it was like running an honest-to-god funeral home, what it's like encountering a dead body for the first time, and more trademark Loose Units insanity! John and Paul are back in the studio for another episode, and they even answer a particularly hairy listener question, too. Remember: Loose Units the audiobook is available globally on April the 1st...

In another full-length bonus episode from sunny Thailand, John dishes the dirt on the times his cop instincts kicked in while off-duty, and Paul asks for advice on what to do when violence rears it's head.  Don't forget, the boys will be back shortly with studio episodes, but in the meantime, hit up facebook.com/looseunits for updates, leave a rating and review, and grab the book! Loose Units...

What happens when an ex-cop leaves the country? Does his author son give up on their true crime podcast? Hell no. They do a full-length bonus episode between Thailand and Melbourne, and they fill it with car chases. You asked for it, you got it: long-distance Loose Units mayhem. Also, Tegan Higginbotham's superb new podcast about France, Rue Lamarck, is officially launched! You can listen, subscri...

Suspects with superhuman strength, when breath tests go wrong, and the moment dad considers bailing on the force. This week on Loose Units: The Podcast, John digs deep and talks to Paul about the human side of policing. We'll be on a break for a few weeks (but will keep flinging you bonus goodies on the feed), but in the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for the new podcast about France, Rue Lamarck...

This is the biggest, most insane episode of Loose Units: The Podcast yet. Will John talk about a string of brothels being robbed? Will he spill his guts about the maverick cop he was partnered with who made Dirty Harry look tame by comparison? Or will he talk about honest-to-god smugglers? Or hell, will he talk about all three? Loose Units (the book) is in all good bookstores now, and the audioboo...

This week on Loose Units, our ex-cop from the 1980s spills all to his son, Paul, about his run-ins with prison time. Ferrying prisoners, getting tear-gassed, and a story about a warden being caught in a terrifying compromising position make this episode something totally new for Loose Units. Don't forget to share the show with your mates online, leave us a rating and a review on iTunes, and go out...

What happens when an ex-cop reveals to his comedian son that he was in the Air Wing? This week on Loose Units: The Podcast, John and Paul discuss the danger and intrigue of the Air Wing, the police squad who operate using planes and choppers. High-speed air pursuits, heroin and vomit feature prominently in this action-packed episode! Also, we're up for an award! You can vote for Loose Units: The P...

This week on Loose Units, the true crime podcast where an actual cop and his son delve into Australian true crime stories from the 1980s, we talk about detectives. Dad wanted to be one, but did he ever actually have a good interaction with one? What were their motives? Also, an honest-to-god stickup carried out by men in disguises, and a hidden relative with crazy connections. Strap in. Don't forg...

We're in a new studio, and we celebrate by kicking off with one of the most terrifying cases yet involving one of the most notorious Australian career criminals of the 20th century. Bent cops, Kings Cross and a very brave girl form the crux of this belter of an episode. Also, we listened to your feedback and have a real treat for you... LONGER EPISODES. For the rest of this season you'll be gettin...

This week on Loose Units: The Podcast, Paul grills his ex-cop dad about a series of bizarre suicides up and down the Northern Beaches. They also talk about the cops owing favours to a certain pub, thereby endangering a sponsorship deal for this podcast! Loose Units is in bookstores nationwide, and the audiobook will be out later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Frontier justice is a tricky thing. This week on Loose Units, ex-cop John talks about bullying, both past and present, and dives back to the day he shot someone in the leg. On purpose. Don't forget: Loose Units the book is available in all good bookstores, and is an ebook on Amazon, so grab it for a loved on this Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The true crime book Loose Units, out now through Penguin Publishing (and in bookstores everywhere), had one thing it couldn't do: it couldn't fit everything. So each week, Paul and John will sit down and delve into cases too surreal, brief or contentious to fit into the book. This week, John tells a handful of super stressful stories involving the bane of every cop's existence: the noise complaint...

The true crime book Loose Units , out now through Penguin Publishing (and in bookstores everywhere), had one thing it couldn't do: it couldn't fit everything. So each week, Paul and John will sit down and delve into cases too surreal, brief or contentious to fit into the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.