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Have you ever found yourself in a situation you SWEAR, you never could have predicted? We're bringing you the extraordinary stories of everyday people - from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, we aren't holding back. Every week we have a different theme and each week we'll have a different story on t…

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    • Jul 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    We're back! Introducing: True Crime Cheat Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 3:55


    Our new show aims to catch you up on the news you missed from the biggest Aussie true crime cases, as well as others from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    So long, farewell...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 21:18


    It's goodbye from us, for now. I Swear I Never in this format, is finished. We'll be back next year with some new ideas and a new format (at some point). Until then, enjoy this unhinged chat where Nina goes off on Ted Lasso in a completely untimely and unnecessary manner and also Bek hunts a wasp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'It was years before the truth of his death came out'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 21:27


    Amy was just eight when her hero died. Her dad Rodney was taken from her suddenly, and at the time she was told it was cancer. Years later she found out the truth, which would leave her with many questions and a private battle that would take decades to heal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Chats: Hallmark movies and glitter horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 22:04


    Bek's ready to share her shameful addiction to bad holiday movies and Nina is ready to ruin your day with some horrifying facts about glitter and household accidents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Covid took my husband's heart'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 25:55


    Amanda and Rob - two incredibly fit, athletic Aussies who found their lives turned upside down after becoming some of the first people in the country to be diagnosed with Covid, at first they seemed to recover but then things took a devastating turn and Rob was fighting for life, only to be saved by a heart transplant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: Balenciaga conspiracies and amoebas mainly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 23:22


    We're diving into the extremely controversial Balenciaga campaign and talking about whether it was an unfortunate accident or a sinister conspiracy. We're also bringing you some updates from previous deep dives and keeping an eye on amoebas because someone has to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The girl with a hundred names

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 14:35


    While we work on some new interviews for you, here's another special deep dive. This week Nina is looking into the mysterious world of Samantha Azzopardi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: Idaho murders, age gap love and gatorade judgement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 27:05


    We're talking true crime again this week as well as diving into some TikTok drama, plus, did Bek's covid prediction come true? (spoiler: kinda) and, was Bek correct about her Sydney train theory? (spoiler: no). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The mysteries of Folie à deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 19:53


    Two sisters throw themselves into traffic as they run from the police, and the incident becomes an instant viral mystery. There was no logical reason for the pair to be afraid of police interaction. Tragically the story only gets more complicated and confusing from there...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: A big win, Qanon is mad, and a rotisserie chicken hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 19:14


    We're celebrating the fact that coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW, Nina breaks down why Qanon followers are very mad at Trump, and we tip our hats to a true internet hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I kept a record because I thought he'd kill me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 42:10


    Julie found love when she was at a vulnerable point in her life, Wayne Haddow was the rock she thought she needed. But as things progressed and Wayne became violent and erratic, Julie began to keep a record on an app of the abuse she feared would kill her, that record ended up securing multiple convictions.  Julie's son has started a GoFundMe for the family here.  The Arc App can be found here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: Stop declaring war on things, and what's going on in the Appalachian mountains?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 18:47


    Nina is off on a rant about a proposal to restrict paracetamol and Bek is deep into a rabbit hole about the hidden horrors of the Appalachian mountains. Just a regular week really. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I've had leukaemia half my life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 23:51


    Tegan is a woman who's been battling Leukaemia for over half her life and whose mission is to help kids who are diagnosed with chronic illness to feel more empowered about their situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats - A bleach incident, reality mayhem and true crime catch ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 25:54


    This week we're live on the scene of a privileged woman who has had a minor inconvenience, Bek is talking about the unhinged contestants on Love is Blind and we catch up on the recent news about the Delphi Murders in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Australia's ghost whisperer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 20:32


    Halloween might be over but the spooky vibes continue. We spoke to Caterina Ligato a woman who says she has been talking to ghosts since she was three years old. She makes a living communicating with the dead and even performing exorcisms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Spooky Just Chats: The man in my bedroom and the glitch in the matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 20:12


    Hold onto your hats witches, in honour of our favourite holiday we're sharing some genuinely spooky stories, like the time Nina may have scared off a murderer because of the state of her bedroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being adopted was my greatest trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 27:47


    Peter discovered a secret that had been kept from him for 59 years, he's now on a mission to try and protect future generations from the kind of trauma he still deals with to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: Smashing plates, rabies and James Corden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 23:02


    We're back after a much-needed mental health week spent smashing plates and vases. Bek has fallen into a pit of despair about rats, rabies and bats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'My period almost killed me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 23:34


    Fiona Stubbings has always struggled with her moods, what other people reassured her was simple PMS always seemed so much more extreme for her. The mood swings and depression caused by hormones at times left her feeling suicidal. It took until her 40s for Fiona to finally get some answers and a real diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    My mum died that night': Bali bomb victim relives terror attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 17:11


    Thanks to the I've Got News For You podcast for letting us share this special episode, go and give them a follow. Kristie Webster was just 15 years old when she was severely injured in the 2002 Bali bombings. Her mum, Robyn, was killed. In this heartbreaking interview, she shares her memories from that night and opens up about the pain she still lives with 20 years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Chats: Empathy, anger and reality TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 18:56


    We're talking about what happened when a Youtuber took off his mask and what happens when we look back at decade-old content with fresh eyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'A mortifying work incident made me change everything'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 25:16


    Tom was on a slow spiral down during the pandemic, far from home and away from family and friends, Tom was partying hard and letting himself go - that is until he took things too far in the most embarrassing way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: Wife guys, teen hackers and serial killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 22:58


    We're talking about the latest 'wife guy' to fall into a cheating scandal, why Bek was disappointed by the Optus hackers and whether Dahmer is exploitative or important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I died with my son - they only brought one of us back'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 13:06


    Trudy is a woman who found a way to bring hope back into her story and has completely transformed her life in a very unexpected way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: TikTok and its power over celebs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 17:43


    We're talking about gastro, ADHD, and what the Adam Levine scandal has taught us about social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A sleep over nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 28:23


    This week we're sharing a very special episode from our friends over at the Reclaim Me podcast. Make sure you head over and give the rest of their episodes a listen.  On Friday 8th of June 2007, Madeleine Heather attended a sleepover with some friends. Never knowing that night was about to change her life. For advice and support in Australia please reach out to: For crisis support please reach out to Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au/ For sexual assault and domestic abuse support services please reach out to 1800 RESPECT www.1800respect.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just chats: I'll leave you alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 13:03


    We're talking about Bek's latest obsession with survival and why the Royals are just incredibly boring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The girl who fell from the sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 19:10


    Emma Carey was a fearless 20-year-old on her first big holiday away from home when she made the life-changing decision to skydive over the Swiss Alps. During the fall there was a malfunction with the parachute and Emma hit the ground. She tells her story of survival and the valuable lessons it taught her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Chats: Time for an internal locky-d

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 9:45


    We're talking about 2022 being the year of the burnout, Harry Styles's grip on the world and getting nostalgic over 2020 trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A journey to motherhood with a genetic disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 34:58


    Lana was 11 years old when the first symptoms of the genetic condition that would drastically change her life appeared. She shares the ups and downs from diagnosis to treatment and the unconventional path she took to motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Chats - Sep 2nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 10:36


    Hey, it's always good to catch up for a chat. We're talking about scrolling culture and how it affects our brain as well as the strange situation of an influencer live streaming psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Losing my partner made me want to change how we talk about death'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 22:39


    Dr Merran Cooper likes to say she had the longest gap year in history. She lost her husband at a young age to cancer, and decades later she decided to complete her medical training and dedicated herself to improving end-of-life care and changing the conversation around death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ISIN: Just chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 14:00


    In our first edition of 'just chats' we're talking about scammers, monkeypox and why we would never want to be influencers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Hackers stole thousands from me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 21:07


    Kathy was a successful business owner and her Instagram was blowing up, everything was going great until the day she received a fateful DM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I saw five friends die that day'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 24:28


    Kurek Ashley was living the Hollywood dream, it was 1989 and he was working on a Chuck Norris movie with lots of his mates. But one day while filming, tragedy struck, and Kurek was left with survivor's guilt and a trauma that almost destroyed him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I was told I had 3 months to live'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 28:51


    Sonia Singh was living the good life, she was a loving solo mum, her career was going well, at the age of 42 she felt like she'd finally hit her stride and found her purpose. But life decided to throw her a curveball - a big one. Sonia was diagnosed with a rare cancer and given 3 months to live. She shares her story of hope, joy and acceptance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I thought I couldn't have an eating disorder because I loved food'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 36:00


    Lara Wynd was in high school when her fitness obsession started to take a dangerous turn. She knew something wasn't right, but she never thought she could have an eating disorder.  This episode is about eating disorders and contains content that could be triggering. If you need support call the butterfly foundation on 1800 33 4673  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I climbed Mount Everest but almost died'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 34:31


    Everyone always talks about reaching the top of the mountain, but no one talks about what happens next. Daniel Bull shares what gave him the motivation to summit the mountain, and also the shocking moment that gave him the strength to climb back down when he thought he couldn't go on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'How I became a swinger'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 50:04


    Michelle and her husband are high school sweethearts who had never done anything too wild, but an internet quiz led them to question everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I was in and out of foster care in a broken system'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 24:55


    Joel grew up with a mum who had bipolar and she often needed to be admitted for mental health care, leaving the kids in the hands of the foster system on and off for years. Joel is sharing his story because he believes we need to change the way we treat kids in these situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I was blackmailed by the man I loved'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 28:48


    Nandita thought she was safe to put her trust in Sam, but Sam wasn't who he told her he was. Their relationship ended in threats and months of fear for Nandita.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'My unborn baby was harmed by a disease I'd never heard of'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 26:38


    Bek Murray didn't think much of catching a mild cold during pregnancy until her 20-week scan suggested that something had gone very wrong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I was two-and-a-half when my mother attacked me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 28:44


    Susannah's memories of the attack and its aftermath are fragmented, but the impact that the incident had on her will last a lifetime. Today she shares her story and speaks up for other survivors who aren't ready to go public.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    My friend Sophie Delezio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 41:01


    Chelsea's first real memory was from when she was three years old and a car struck her preschool, narrowly missing her and severely injuring her friend Sophie. The accident changed the course of Sophie's life and left her a household name as Australia became invested in her recovery and story of strength. In this episode, Chelsea and Sophie share memories of that time in their lives and their long friendship since.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The catfish that brought me love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 20:32


    Shan had no idea that a mystery customer would lead her to one of the most memorable moments of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'I never want another woman to have an abortion like mine'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 39:14


    In 2017 Amy was pregnant with a much-wanted second child. At her 11 week appointment she received terrible news. But as Amy began to hope for the best but plan for the worst, she discovered just how traumatising the system can be for a woman going through a termination. She's speaking up now because she knows all women deserve better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disability: Did the pandemic make life harder or easier?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 22:08


    Many people with disabilities found their lives drastically changed by the pandemic in the last few years, some for the better and some for the worse. Today, hear some of the voices of the people who are often left out of the conversation about the new normal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Trying to bring the invisible into the light'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 22:08


    Catherine Caine lives with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia. As much of her disability isn't visible to a casual observer, it's a struggle to make others understand her needs and respect her boundaries. Now she's working to help others feel empowered to get the support and assistance they need.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'People assumed women like me don't become mothers'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 20:03


    Molly Irvine was 14 when her life changed overnight. She went from having a backache to learning she had an illness that would take away her ability to walk. Molly struggled for years with the isolation and change that her diagnosis brought, but eventually, perseverance and support led her on a path to a happy life and to motherhood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'The accident was not the end but the beginning'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 26:26


    When Ben Kende was 18 years old living the dream, he was on track to play professional football. But an accident during a game turned his life upside down and left him quadriplegic. Today Ben shares why he celebrates the changes in his life instead of mourning.  Produced and hosted by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sex positivity: 'I lost my job in 2020 but I'm making thousands on OnlyFans'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 30:11


    Audrey Aura's career hit a rocky patch during the pandemic, but ultimately it was the push she needed to get started in sex work, something she'd been curious about since she was a teenager.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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