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Host Jennifer Adams presents Real Stories, Australia's fifth best public affairs programme. Get the official podcast and you'll find out what unique stories are coming up each week, see memorable clips from the show and watch exclusive extra bits that didn't go to air.

Real Stories


    • Oct 9, 2006 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 2m AVG DURATION
    • 50 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Real Stories

    Bird Call Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2006 1:55


    Aussie call centre jobs at risk again. This time it’s not foreigners, but birds that are being trained to answer phones. When will the outrage end?

    Fat Binge for Comedy recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2006 1:55


    A brave comedian’s moving battle to put back on the pounds after an illness ruins the only routine he has.

    Skill Tester Epidemic recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2006 2:28


    It’s the youth – and they’re at risk again. Addiction to skill testers is the number one new risk facing Australia’s at risk youth.

    Backyard Disaster recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2006 3:03


    A couple of battlers struggle with a TV network after a botched, 24–hour backyard renovation. A story that is both inspiring and a lesson to us all.

    Real Stories -- The Institute of Sayings Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2006 2:53


    The body that has produced Australia’s most important sayings, such as “She’ll be right” and “Flip a billy lid” is under threat from Government funding cuts.

    Real Stories -- Shakespeare's New Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2006 2:15


    A new play by Shakespeare is found. It's a musical and it's not very good. We follow the tears and the joys of the first production.

    Hey Dad -- The Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2006 0:52


    Here is the trailer for the proposed Hey Dad film as seen on Real Stories.

    Hey Dad...! The Movie -- Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2006 2:33


    We follow the process of turning Australia’s longest running sitcom in to a feature film. This is, somewhat unsurprisingly, an exclusive to REAL STORIES.

    Real Stories -- 525,599 Minutes Silence Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2006 2:14


    The small yet patriotic Aussie town that observes a minute of silence for every digger who died. This leaves only one minute a year to chat. We were there for that one minute.

    Real Stories -- Legalising Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2006 2:15


    Tasmania’s new law to legalise theft has halved its crime rate, but there are problems. Big problems. Actually the problems are bigger than anyone could’ve predicted.

    Real Stories -- Chain Email Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2006 2:23


    In yet another exclusive, we see the extraordinary consequences of not passing on a chain email. A story that will both alarm and shock you and your family.

    Real Stories -- Church Reviewer recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2006 2:54


    Real Stories enters into the tawdry world of religious critic Bob Hagen.

    Real Stories -- Church Reviewer recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2006 2:54


    Real Stories enters into the tawdry world of religious critic Bob Hagen.

    Real Stories -- Window Washer Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2006 1:59


    The guys who wash windows at traffic lights make a lot more money than you think. Our surprising investigation into this shadowy world of tax­free grey areas.

    Real Stories -- Window Washer Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2006 1:59


    The guys who wash windows at traffic lights make a lot more money than you think. Our surprising investigation into this shadowy world of tax­free grey areas.

    Real Stories -- Board Games C'ships recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2006 2:24


    The highs and lows of the World Board Games Championships as a Commonwealth Games official looks for a new event.

    Real Stories -- Board Games C'ships recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2006 2:24


    The highs and lows of the World Board Games Championships as a Commonwealth Games official looks for a new event.

    Real Stories -- Man Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2006 2:04


    The emotion-lifting story of a woman who found true love... with her dog.

    Real Stories -- Man Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2006 2:04


    The emotion-lifting story of a woman who found true love... with her dog.

    Real Stories -- Sex Tape Director recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2006 1:54


    Andre Jameson is the home sex tape director to the stars.

    Real Stories -- Sex Tape Director recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2006 1:54


    Andre Jameson is the home sex tape director to the stars.

    Real Stories -- Mayday message from Toby Mason (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2006 1:30


    Toby Mason, stuck aboard the Lionheart with Jesse Martin, sends out a distress call.

    Real Stories -- Mayday message from Toby Mason (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2006 1:30


    Toby Mason, stuck aboard the Lionheart with Jesse Martin, sends out a distress call.

    Real Stories -- Mayday message from Toby Mason (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2006 0:56


    Toby Mason, stuck aboard the Lionheart with Jesse Martin, sends out a distress call.

    Real Stories -- Princess Mary Hate Club recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2006 2:58


    We meet Jeremy and Kerry, the two passionate people who run one of the world's smallest and most unpopular clubs.

    Real Stories -- Princess Mary Hate Club recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2006 2:58


    We meet Jeremy and Kerry, the two passionate people who run one of the world's smallest and most unpopular clubs.

    Real Stories -- Tribute to a Re-enactor recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2006 2:08


    Ben Blunt was one of our finest ever re-enactors. His recent death has saddened us all. Real Stories presents this fitting tribute.

    Real Stories -- Tribute to a Re-enactor recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2006 2:08


    Ben Blunt was one of our finest ever re-enactors. His recent death has saddened us all. Real Stories presents this fitting tribute.

    Real Stories -- H2Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2006 1:44


    New Zealand's facing a possible disaster. If the residents don't waste enough water, the entire nation could drown.

    Real Stories -- H2Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2006 1:44


    New Zealand's facing a possible disaster. If the residents don't waste enough water, the entire nation could drown.

    Real Stories -- Jesse Martin Cover-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2006 1:53


    Inspirational 'solo' yachtsman Jesse Martin wasn't alone on his record breaking voyage. We meet the other man on his boat.

    Real Stories -- Jesse Martin Cover-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2006 1:53


    Inspirational 'solo' yachtsman Jesse Martin wasn't alone on his record breaking voyage. We meet the other man on his boat.

    Real Stories -- Policeys Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2006 2:14


    Police Academy graduates run riot across the Gold Coast for this annual celebration.

    Real Stories -- Policeys Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2006 2:14


    Police Academy graduates run riot across the Gold Coast for this annual celebration.

    Real Stories -- Grounded For Life recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2006 2:49


    We catch up with Glen Linford, the 27-year-old man who's been grounded in his home for 15 years.

    Real Stories -- Grounded For Life recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2006 2:49


    We catch up with Glen Linford, the 27-year-old man who's been grounded in his home for 15 years.

    Real Stories -- Noah Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2006 1:44


    A modern day Noah and his quest to get together his ark.

    Real Stories -- Noah Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2006 1:44


    A modern day Noah and his quest to get together his ark.

    Real Stories -- Fun-neral Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2006 1:42


    The Hopkin Bros. put the "fun" back into "funerals".

    Real Stories -- Fun-neral Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2006 1:42


    The Hopkin Bros. put the "fun" back into "funerals".

    Real Stories -- Jumping Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2006 1:53


    We celebrate the 70th Birthday of an amazing discovery.

    Real Stories -- Jumping Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2006 1:53


    We celebrate the 70th Birthday of an amazing discovery.

    Real Stories -- Odd Medical Conditions Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2006 1:43


    A glimpse at the lives of people who suffer from the odd medical conditions shunned by our society.

    Real Stories -- Odd Medical Conditions Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2006 1:43


    A glimpse at the lives of people who suffer from the odd medical conditions shunned by our society.

    Real Stories -- Paperboy Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2006 1:24


    A look at the world of Paperboy recruiting.

    Real Stories -- Paperboy Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2006 1:24


    A look at the world of Paperboy recruiting.

    Real Stories -- Street Accountants Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2006 1:50


    A growing problem on our streets.

    Real Stories -- Street Accountants Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2006 1:50


    A growing problem on our streets.

    Real Stories -- Sizzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2006 2:02


    A little taste of what you can expect from Real Stories, starting August 22 on Channel 10.

    Real Stories -- Sizzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2006 2:02


    A little taste of what you can expect from Real Stories, starting August 22 on Channel 10.

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