The Debrief

Ivan was celebrating his 30th birthday with friends in Greece when an ocean swim took a turn and swept him out to sea. Ivan told Dane and Lucy about the extensive search and rescue operation that almost missed him and the unexpected floating object that helped him withstand the open water.

They discuss the “world’s rarest dog,” which just sold for $5.7 million, plus Lucy has some insights on the psychology of having too many tabs open on your browser.

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Netflix's new crime drama Adolescence has made waves not only for its heavy storyline - a 13-year-old boy accused of murder - but for the unique cinematography that brought it to life. Dane and Lucy unpack the complex approach by cinematographer Matthew Lewis to shoot every episode in a single shot. They meet UAE-based film direct Ali Mokdad and who tells them just how difficult it is to achieve in TV series like this.

They find out why the Chicago river was dyed green this week, plus they discuss reports of an underground website allegedly posting the addresses of US Tesla owners, in a backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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Before it was stolen by a museum workman in 1911, the Mona Lisa was just another artwork hanging in the Louvre. Dane and Lucy chat the story of its brazen robbery and how it launched the work to global fame. They also recap the story of the biggest art heist in modern history, 35 years to the day.

Plus, they mark the news that NASA astronauts Sunny and Butch are finally returning from the space station (as Lucy takes a moment to wonder about Butch’s knickers).

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It’s a 120km run through the Rocky Mountains and you have all of 24 hours to complete it. Could you cop it? What about 1000km in 1000 days, like one group of remote Japanese monks? Dane and Lucy learn about the endurance races not for the faint-hearted.

Plus, when celebrities become accidental heroes…think Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise and even Kate Winslet make the list.

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We discuss the story of Sir Alfred the stateless man who spent almost two decades in an airport which then inspired the movie ‘The Terminal’ staring Tom Hanks.

Plus Lucy and Dane check out the most extreme movie sets as well as dramatic changes actors have to make in order to fit the bill.

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Lucy and Dane dig deep into the world of music streaming fraud, speaking to the business partner of a CEO who is currently under investigation by the FBI for streaming fraud on Spotify. As well as that we hear from others in the music world to find out how streaming fraud impacts their line of work too. 

Plus how does a sleeping holiday sound? Well with the ‘sleep tourism’ industry booming we wanted to know the details of such escapes.

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We unpick the true story behind the new Netflix docudrama ‘Apple Cider Vinegar,’ about disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson. From the book that inspired the series, to 60 Minutes Australia’s Tara Brown and her interview with the former influencer that resonated around the world. 

Plus a special live performance from a champion Scottish piper, marking ‘International Bagpipe Day’.

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You may not know her name but for sure you already heard her. Susan Bennett is the first voice released on Apple's Siri. For more than 2 years she was in the pockets of millions of iPhone users around the world… and yet she never knew that Apple was putting her there.
Plus, Dane and Lucy speak with the man who quit his corporate job to travel the world and photograph dogs.

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We explore music made purely from vegetable instruments.  Plus, Lucy and Dane talk all things alligators, digging deep into the myths and true stories surrounding the creatures. 

Plus we hear from this year’s winner of the Royal Shrovetide, England’s famous “medieval football game”.

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People sometimes get creative, though technically not legal, to get what they want. It can be for TV subscription, or electricity and WiFi connection. Dane and Lucy share theirs, and you did too!
Plus, find out why a particular chip sells for nearly $90,000.

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