How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfisher.
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How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfisher.
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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
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Introducing...Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery.
It details the death of a 28-year-old whistleblower which, 50 years later, haunts Oklahoma and the nation. The young plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times. She’d agreed to deliver sensitive documents that were never found. Two reporters who covered the story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Now, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed revelations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night. Fifty years later, the story still resonates: nuclear secrets, threats to the powerful, and why the truth stubbornly refuses to stay buried.
You can listen to more episodes of Radioactive at https://abcaudio.com/podcasts/radioactive-the-karen-silkwood-mystery/
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Introducing...Elon's Spies
Elon Musk is one of the most powerful men in the world. He's a billionaire, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and more. To his followers, he's a hero; to his critics, a far-right rabble rouser.
But for someone so public, there’s one part of his life that’s less well known.
Elon’s Spies investigates how this free-speech champion uses private investigators and surveillance to target everyone from whistleblowers at his companies, to online critics and people in his own life.
This is episode one of three. You can binge the entire series today by subscribing to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for Elon's Spies wherever you get your podcasts.
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Reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella
Podcast artwork: Jon Hill
Executive producer: Ceri Thomas
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Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts.
To listen to the exclusive ad-free and bonus episode with Kirat, the woman at the heart of this catfishing story, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or become a Tortoise member.
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Introducing..Who Trolled Amber?
What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured?
Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It’s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising.
The first two episodes of Who Trolled Amber are available now, with further episodes released each week. To listen to the whole series become a Tortoise member or subscribe to Tortoise+.
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Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Xavier Greenwood
Editor: David Taylor
Narrative editor: Gary Marshall
Additional reporting: Katie Riley
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham
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In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.
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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...
All 6 episodes are available to listen now.
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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.
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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...
All 6 episodes are available to listen now.
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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam.
All 6 episodes are available to listen now.
To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.
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If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.
All 6 episodes are available to listen now.
To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.
To find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
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If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous
Producer: Gary Marshall
Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams
Executive producer: Basia Cummings
Sound design: Karla Patella
Artwork: Jon Hill
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