Loose Units: The Podcast

This week on Loose Units: Hot Stuff Coming Through, John talks Paul through some of the hazards that come with trying to keep a house warm during the winter. They chat about how heat can render a corpse impossible to identify, what happens when someone sits on a pavlova magic egg, and about fresh laundry busting into flames!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You heard us. An actual ghost story. This week's bonus episode of Loose Ends begins with a super-creepy tale, features a cracker of a listener question, has some talk about the upcoming Electric Blue release, and finishes with imagery so gross, Paul had to terminate the call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time for our Queen’s Birthday special episode of Loose Units! We talk watching the Royal Wedding overseas, which swiftly leads to a truly shocking story about Dad finding a body by the side of the road whilst living in Thailand. Paul and John then discuss the infamous 1992 Windsor Castle fire! It’s a jam-packed Queen’s Birthday episode, so grab some scones, string up some bunting and have a listen...

This week on our bonus Loose Ends, Paul and John discuss booby traps, what happens when firefighters enter an apartment and the occupant has no idea they’re there, and more! Paul and John even learn that they both harbor some truly odd, and embarrassing, bathroom secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John answers some sticky questions, leading he and Paul to some uncomfortable places... including how this ex-cop John would dispose of a dead body. Hypothetically, of course.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Loose Ends, Christine comes on to tell about the time someone cut her brake lines. No, really. Also, John and Paul finally talk about that vital pillar of father-son relationships: the bad Dad joke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we return to stories about the police! John and Paul talk police scanners, breaking into police stations to steal uniforms and weapons, and what happens when someone takes an APC for a joyride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Paul talk about getting off your f*cking phone whilst driving, then they dive into stories about skydiving, basejumping and other hair-raising falls. They also talk, for some reason, about the logistics of catching a very, very heavy baby. And they even talk about how John would survive if he jumped out of a building. It's a hilarious, and truly stupid, episode of Loose Ends! Hosted...

This week on Loose Units, John and Paul follow a lead from last week's episode... and end up discussing John's weird link to a truly horrifying series of murders carried out by a disturbed individual. TRIGGER WARNING: Graphic violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Loose Ends, John and Paul talk antiques! John tells Paul all about his time as an antique dealer, about treasures hidden in furniture, and more weird tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, after a chronic case of the giggles, John and Paul talk back-burning. What is it, how does it work, and just how wrong can it go? John also talks Paul through a back-burning related incident which took place during his time helping run a funeral home. Don't forget: You can now pre-order Paul's second book based on John's stories, Electric Blue! Grab yours ahead of time right here: https...

Paul's sequel to Loose Units, ELECTRIC BLUE, is available for pre-order now! You can grab it right here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/electric-blue-9781760897772 - and the boys discuss what it's like for Paul to have a second book about John hitting bookstores this father's day. They also talk about Paul and Tegan's car getting written off and their interactions with some truly lovely police,...

This week, John tells Paul a terrible story he was entrusted with involving an unspeakable tragedy that took place on the side of the road one morning many decades ago. It's a disturbing story which provokes a very intense talk between John and Paul about the responsibilities of people with jobs as high-stakes as firefighters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's bonus episode of Loose Ends, Paul and John delve into spontaneous human combustion, John tells Paul a truly bizarre and eye-opening story about firemen rescuing a possum, and they get to the bottom of what being a "koala" really means! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out that being a relief firefighter leads to some pretty weird nights at the station. In this revealing episode, John takes Paul through one weird night involving undies, KFC and a mysterious snooker room. he also reveals what it was really like moving from station to station, and explains to a horrified Paul one of his stupidest station Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

In this bonus phonecall episode, Paul and John discover that... yeah. John maybe DID drive an ambulance. He also tells Paul the story of the time he helped deliver a baby, and Paul confesses that maybe John didn't nail it when he named his son! It's a bumper bonus Loose Ends this week, and we hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, at long last… arson. Why do arsonists light fires? John and Paul discuss the bizarre, terrifying and baffling motivations behind one of the worst crimes there is. John reveals some of the frightening practices of the most cunning arsonists, talks about arsonists who are also firefighters, and confesses to his first encounter with fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

On this week's bonus episode, John tells Paul some INCREDIBLE stories from his time working at the Sydney Opera House, and Paul gets grilled on why he doesn't have his drivers licence yet. They also talk about what happened when John got his very first speeding fine! It's a surprising, packed and frankly slightly spooky episode of LOOSE ENDS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

How many firefighters die on the job? How does CPR work? What emergency powers do firies get? This week on Loose Units, John tells Paul an array of fascinating stories, including one of his most grisly. They also discuss The Bootlicker, an infamous figure from the world of NSW firefighting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self isolation getting you down? Paul and John are here with a huge bonus Loose Ends! John tells Paul a very, very odd story about a mysterious rug, then they stray towards some proper forensic detective work. They also discuss Paul's upcoming book, the sequel to Loose Units! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-firefighter John and author son Paul talk ladders. Scaling these things to fight fires from terrifying heights was a huge part of John's job. But the scariest part of being a ladder driver? Maneuvering these incredibly cumbersome vehicles through city streets at high speed with the siren going. A scary, intense and hilarious episode of Loose Units: Hot Stuff Coming Through is here! Hosted on Ac...

Locked inside? Bored? Restless? Don't worry, Paul and John are now doing weekly bonus episodes for you. Loose Ends is a phonecall from Paul to John, with your favourite Loose Units answering listener questions, no matter how bizarre. This week, some people smuggling, and a thrilling tale involving John's infamous red underpants. You won't want to miss this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

In this thrilling and terrifying episode. John tells Paul what it’s actually like to crawl into the heart of a house on fire. They delve into what it’s like to have your firefighting efforts ambushed by arson, and about the time John donned a hazmat suit to deal with a chemical spill that could have killed him in the process Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out the fire brigade in the 90s was crammed full of platinum-grade f*ckwits. In this revealing and thrilling episode, John tells Paul about the New Years Eve shift from hell, and the boys go in hard on some fire fighters who truly let the team down. You won’t want to miss this one.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So what is it actually like to go through a day as a firefighter? This week, ex-cop and ex-firey, John Verhoeven, walks his son, author Paul Verhoeven, through the details. From rocking up to clocking out, this episode is a detailed behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work at a fire station. If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to go back and catch up on prior seasons of...