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Melbourne Based Associate Editor of The Herald Sun and an expert writer Andrew Rule joins Smithy & Riccardo to chat about the release of his new book 'The Chosen Few' which is an exploration of the greatest racehorses to come out of Australia and New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Brian and Harrison open the episode with friend of the show, Rocky Dabscheck, as they cover all the major AFL and world news; they review the Semi-finals, preview the big Prelims, cover the Zach Merritt situation, dabble in the Charlie Kirk murder, plus, a can't miss F1 / Piastri rant from Brian. Next, the boys are joined by world-renowned journalist, Alan Howe. Alan has been a senior journalist on London's The Times and Sunday Times, and the New York Post as well as lead editor for the Herald Sun (and Sunday HS), The Sunday Herald, The Weekend Australian Magazine, and also, opinion editor for The Australian. Beyond his exploits in the world of News and Opinions, Alan is also passionate music lover, which has led to him interviewing and spending time with some of the worlds biggest acts (The Beatles, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater, The Eagles, Deep Purple, The Police etc etc.). He's one of the most intelligent people that have graced the Life of Brian airwaves, and we are grateful for his time, we hope you enjoy the chat. This episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yellow Iron Fleet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chat BT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Alan Howe Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠

Herald Sun Journalist, Scott Gullan, joined Mark Duffield to chat some more footy on the Wednesday edition of his morning show. They assess pieces to fall from the first week of finals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has learnt her fate, with Justice Christopher Beale sentencing the triple murderer to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 33 years. His words were live-streamed to the public, but from the steps of the courthouse, sole survivor Ian Wilkinson had some words of his own. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Sunday with Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling, wrapping up all the results following Week 1 of the AFL Finals Series. Today's guests, Hawthorn's Blake Hardwick, and Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun and Fox Footy with the latest AFL news.

Erin Patterson is awaiting sentence. But as the world waits to hear her future, The Mushroom Cook team dives into her past. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herald Sun's Ed Bourke joined Jimmy Bartel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herald Sun's Ed Bourke joined Jimmy Bartel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn't the first time Scott has spoken out about the homophobia that goes on in the AFL, but this time enough is enough. The blatant inconsistency with each penalty applied to players who use homophobic slurs is beyond ridiculous, and change needs to happen NOW! If you or anyone you know is struggling, you can reach out to these organisations:Lifeline - 13 11 14Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636Fullstop Australia - 1800 385 578AFL INCIDENTS TIMELINE:Alastair Clarkson: fined $20,000 and given a suspended ban for using a homophobic slur during a pre-season match vs St Kilda (March 2024). Fox SportsJeremy Finlayson (Port Adelaide): 3-game suspension for homophobic slur in Round 4 vs Essendon (April 2024). AFL.com.auWil Powell (Gold Coast Suns): 5-game suspension after QClash vs Brisbane, Round 8 (May 2024). ABC NewsLance Collard (St Kilda, VFL): 6-game suspension (mid-2024, VFL match). The AgeRiak Andrew (Sydney Swans): 5-week suspension in Round 6 vs Carlton (May 2025). Herald SunJack Graham (West Coast): 4-game suspension in Round 10 vs Fremantle (June 2025). Fox SportsIzak Rankine (Adelaide): 4-game suspension, reduced from 5, for slur against a Collingwood opponen in Round 23 (August 2025). The Guardian, AFL Statement RESEARCH & STATS:LGBTQIA+ people are 4–5 times more likely to attempt suicide.80% of young queer Australians report verbal abuse.Homophobic language is the most common form of abuse in sport.(La Trobe University, Writing Themselves In 4 Report, 2021) Download Report PDF AFL LEADERSHIP QUOTES:AFL CEO Andrew Dillon (2024):“No, I don't think we do [have a problem with homophobia]. But I think language of the type that has been used is not acceptable in any forum, let alone the footy field.”ABC NewsLiana Brown, Chair of AFL Pride and Allies Network, in the AFL LGBTQI+ Inclusion Action Plan:“It is the AFL's responsibility as custodians of the game to do everything that it can to ensure that all participants are safe within our environments.” AFL LGBTQI+ Inclusion Action Plan (PDF) SPONSORS & ZERO TOLERANCE:Coles Group: Diversity & Inclusion Policy → “Discrimination, harassment or bullying based on sexual orientation or gender identity is not tolerated.” Termination is a consequence. Coles Group PolicyTelstra: Code of Conduct → “Breaches may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.” Telstra Code of ConductVirgin Australia (CEO Dave Emerson): Workplace policy → violations of anti-discrimination policy can result in termination. Strong public LGBTQ+ allyship (Mardi Gras sponsorship). Virgin Australia Diversity PolicyNAB: Human Rights Policy → “We will not tolerate discrimination in our workplaces.” NAB Human Rights Policy SNOOP DOGG:On It's Giving podcast, mocking same-sex parents in Pixar's Lightyear:“I'm like, oh s—, I didn't come in for this s—, I just came to watch the goddamn movie. So that's like, f— me. I'm scared to go to the movies now, like y'all throwing me in the middle of s— that I don't have an answer for.”News.com.auMEDIA ALLIES & COMMENTATORS:Kate McCarthy (ABC Radio) — called out AFL's “zero tolerance inconsistency.”Gerard Whateley (SEN) — described Rankine's reduced ban as a “failure of leadership.”Rebecca Shaw (The Guardian) - “Slurs aren't just words, they wound.”The Herald Sun, Page 13 - argued for serious treatment of slurs.The Australian - criticised AFL's “tick-a-box” culture on inclusion.The Daily Aus Podcast - openly supportive.Words Matter Podcast - Georgie Tunnie & Abbey Gelmi - openly supportive.Brendan Fevola, Dan's Footy - openly supportive.Caroline Wilson - 3AWIan Roberts - 10NEWS+ LINKS:Follow us @lukeandsassyscott on Tiktok and InstagramGet involved in the podcast by sending in your voice notes to @lukeandsassyscottpodcast on Instagram CREDITS:Hosts: Luke O'Halloran and Scott O'HalloranProduction: EarsayManager & Sales: Mushroom Group

In a Melbourne courtroom, triple murderer Erin Patterson was confronted by the loved ones of her victims as the prosecution pushed for the harshest possible sentence: life without parole. But the defence say the court should show the cold-blooded killer some mercy due to her harsh conditions behind bars. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and Western Bulldogs tragic, Scott Gullan, joined Mark Duffield to chat some more footy on the Wednesday edition of his morning show. They assess the blockbuster "elimination" final between Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with Nathan Mawby, Property Journalist from the Herald Sun and Realestate.com where we discuss consumer trends with property sustainability.This episode is brought to you by Weathertex, Wunderbuild & VapoursealBuilders, Designers & Architects; Sign up to be an Sustainable Builders Alliance member via https://www.thesba.com.au/signup

Veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley is joined by court reporter Ashley Argoon to discuss allegations that Erin Patterson tried to poison her estranged husband on numerous occasions. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortly after the infamous mushroom lunch, Erin Patterson was interviewed by police - an interview we can now play to you. These are her words, and this is her voice. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trip to the tip, a doctor's testimony and information on “common homicidal poisons” were all raised in pre-trial, but this evidence – and more – was kept secret from the jury. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Erin Patterson awaits sentencing over the mushroom lunch, another potential legal standoff is on the horizon.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Elliott has reacted to leaks in a report in the Herald Sun which suggests the Allan government is contemplating a policy regarding the legalisation of cannabis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW Breakfast host Ross Stevenson has spotted a mistake in today's Herald Sun cartoon and believes it's now a collector's item.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we wait for further developments in the case of Erin Patterson, we bring you an episode of our sister show, Life and Crimes. In it, host Andrew Rule delves into women who poison. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the absence of the jury, many discussions took place. But with the trial over, we can lift the lid on the revelations we could not report and the rulebreakers that have landed themselves in hot water as we reflect on the past 11 weeks. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Webster was the country doctor who first alerted police to triple murderer Erin Patterson in a critical triple-0 call. After taking the stand, Dr Webster has been interviewed countless times — but there’s one interview that has everyone talking.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Erin Patterson returns to the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre having been found guilty of murder, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsly joins the show to talk about her life inside.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murder. The Mushroom Cook team breaks down what this means. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen speak to Herald Sun state political editor Shannon Deery about the polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson now rests in the hands of twelve jurors. But before deliberations could commence, there was a ballot to bring the jury down to a dozen. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been accused of telling many lies, some she admits and some she denies. Today, Justice Christopher Beale told the jury how they can use these lies when it comes time to deliberate.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Christopher Beale spent today summarising the evidence and the arguments in the trial of Erin Patterson, but he also had specific instructions for the jury when it came to two points put forward by the prosecution. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a short day for the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson, but Justice Christopher Beale was able to make his way through a roll call of “incriminating conduct” allegedly committed by the accused.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of testimonies, days of closing addresses and a long weekend, the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson today heard from the judge who has presided over the proceedings since the very start. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the trial of Erin Patterson nears its close, veteran crime writer Anthony Dowsley discusses the closing arguments from the defence and prosecution. This episode is a preview of our subscriber-only Sunday show. Want to hear more? Go to themushroomcook.com.au and click on any previous subscriber-only podcast to get access. Subscriber-only shows come out on Sundays and are best listened-to through the app. details below. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, defence barrister Colin Mandy SC made his final bid to the jury in the triple-murder trial of his client Erin Patterson and described one of the 'golden rules' that protects us all: beyond reasonable doubt. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson's defence barrister Colin Mandy SC continued with his closing address today, telling the jury his client may be a liar, but she isn't a murderer. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC and defence barrister Colin Mandy SC went head-to-head today in a Morwell courtroom as they delivered their closing addresses to the jury in the trial of Erin Patterson. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has started to deliver her closing address in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson, alleging the mother of two made "four calculated deceptions" before and after the lethal lunch. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-host of our weekly subscriber shows, veteran crime reporter Anthony Dowsley, looks at Erin Patterson's final week in the witness box. This episode is a preview of our subscriber-only Sunday show.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Share, Steve Hodgson is joined by Jordana Borensztajn—comedian, magician, keynote speaker and communication coach—for an unforgettable conversation about the transformative power of humour, confidence and creativity.With a background in journalism and stand-up comedy, Jordana's path into corporate keynotes and mentalism is anything but traditional. In this episode, she shares how a bad date became the catalyst for her comedy career, how magic helped her reconnect with joy during lockdown, and why authenticity is the most powerful communication tool we have.Whether you struggle with public speaking, feel blocked creatively, or simply want to laugh while learning, this episode offers a masterclass in blending storytelling, psychology, and performance to build real confidence—without faking it.About Our GuestJordana Borensztajn is a Melbourne-based keynote speaker, MC, corporate trainer and presentation coach with a gift for engaging audiences through comedy, communication strategy and visual storytelling. From a journalist at the Herald Sun to performing at New York Comedy Club, Jordana now combines her experience in stand-up, content creation and mentalism to help professionals build connection, clarity and confidence on stage and in life.She's also the host of the podcast Feel Your Confidence and brings her trademark blend of humour and education to both in-person and virtual audiences across the globe.Follow Our GuestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanaborensztajnWebsite: https://jordanab.com.au/letsconnect/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadeWOKNKpPQaiAM0xc2Xm1JlzVvLfHQrh4e5tsREhcUnVKvPHtdyfoU_Rh3hA_aem_RjWkqWkXSg1F5UY3VqtxQQFollow Us OnHost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/Episode Highlights00:00 - Episode Trailer00:18 - Meet Jordana: From journalism to stand-up comedy01:25 - Do we take life too seriously?02:09 - The bad date that launched a comedy career04:00 - Turning pain into punchlines05:53 - Why we laugh: The psychology behind humour07:00 - Navigating cancel culture and staying clean on stage09:20 - Learning the art and timing of comedy12:17 - Jordana's first time on stage14:00 - From comedy to keynote: Building confidence through performance15:29 - Why public speaking feels so hard—and how to overcome it18:07 - Breathing techniques and rituals for calming nerves20:02 - Dance, sing, move: How Jordana preps before going on stage21:01 - Her biggest on-stage disaster and what it taught her23:19 - The power of authentic, heart-led storytelling24:02 - How Jordana discovered magic during lockdown26:01 - Using magic and mentalism to create unforgettable experiences28:15 - Why kids are the toughest crowd for magicians29:20 - Journalism, content production & what media taught her31:15 - The importance of good news and storytelling33:53 - Comedy as therapy and everyday healing35:56 - The science of smiling and emotional contagion36:20 - What success means to Jordana now37:12 - Her greatest teacher and learning to follow intuition39:23 - What she's still working on: magic, communication and mastery40:30 - Where to follow Jordana and access her work42:00 - Final thoughts and magic to come

After eight days in the witness box, Erin Patterson completed the testimony she delivered to own triple-murder trial and the defence closed its case. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson faced another grilling in the witness box today as her claims about the mushrooms at the centre of this case were put under the microscope. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During her third day of cross-examination, Erin Patterson was taken to the evidence of almost a dozen witnesses, claiming her estranged husband Simon Patterson, lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson, a nurse and her own son were “mistaken” in their recollections.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mushroom Cook team talks about the interest around the testimony of the accused and how dozens have flocked to Morwell to observe the proceedings. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grilled for a second day by the prosecution, Erin Patterson has denied she had “two faces” and was pretending to love her in-laws before she allegedly murdered them with a poisoned beef wellington.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under cross-examination for the first time, Erin Patterson has denied accusations put to her by Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC, including that she weighed "five fatal doses" of death cap mushrooms. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, a jury heard Erin Patterson's version of events, with the accused triple murderer explaining how she prepared the lethal beef wellington lunch – and how she panicked after an accusation from her estranged husband. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the witness box, accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has admitted lethal death cap mushrooms were in the beef wellington meal she served her lunch guests and revealed she foraged wild mushrooms. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson took to the witness box today in her own triple murder trial, delivering a testimony the world has been waiting 674 days to hear. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the fifth day of the fifth week of Erin Patterson's trial, the jury was given a look into the relationship her children shared with their “Nana and Papa”.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson's defence team led by top silk Colin Mandy SC spent today quizzing the detective who spearheaded the investigation into the alleged triple murder. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, a jury heard about mushroom cook Erin Patterson's multiple phones – and how one was never found by police. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty BurtonOur intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time, the jury in the Erin Patterson trial heard from the accused triple murderer as footage of her police interview was played in court. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the sixtieth episode of Talk Spirit To Me. This week Jess welcomed Natasha Weber to the podcast. Natasha Weber, also known as AstroTash, is an award winning astrologer celebrated for making astrology relatable, empathetic, and empowering. She serves as the Resident Astrologer for Channel 7's The Morning Show and writes horoscopes for Marie Claire Australia and Mamamia. Natasha is also the author of Your Celestial Compass: Astrology forSelf-Discovery and Empowerment, published by Penguin Random House. A keynote speaker for Soul Star, Natasha's insights and predictions have appeared in 7NEWS, Body+Soul, news.com.au, Elle and the Herald Sun, and her personal story has been featured in Forbes. She holds accreditation from the Australian Academy of Astrology andCosmobiology and memberships with the American Federation of Astrologers and the Federation of Australian Astrologers. Notably, she has earned the prestigious AAAC Diploma for her significant contributions to astrologicalresearch. If you would like to connect with Natasha you can follow her on Instagram @astrotashOr buy her cosmic bible, "Your Celestial Compass: Astrology for Self-Discovery and Empowerment," here.If you like this sh*t, follow us onInstagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @jessicalynnemediumship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@talkspirittomepodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR if you would like to book a Psychic Medium Reading you can do so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Please note: we do not own the rights to this music; WavesOf The Night Sky – RACXXN