The Sting

The Sting

By PodshapeTrue Crime
Download on the App Store

The Sting episodes

  • Introducing Badge Of Betrayal

    He was a senior cop. A coach. A mentor. A familiar face in Tasmania. But when officers arrived at Paul Reynolds’ door with a search warrant, the truth began to crack open exposing decades of grooming, suspicion, and warnings buried deep inside the system meant to stop him.

    Badge of Betrayal peels back the layers of a case Tasmania Police quietly walked away from after Reynolds’ sudden death. What emerges is a disturbing pattern: young boys targeted through sport, car meets, and friendship; colleagues who raised concerns and were shut down; and a network of silence that stretched far beyond one man.

    A current serving high ranking police officer comes forward to tell us everything he knows, a friend who was groomed by Reynolds talks, we speak with victim survivors, whistleblowers and uncover emails and files notes that leave breadcrumbs that ask more questions.

    From the creators of Our Little Edey, this is a forensic investigation into one of Tasmania’s most unsettling police scandals and the uncomfortable question at its core:

    If the badge is supposed to protect us… what happens when it protects the predator instead

    Episode 1 drops Monday 24th November, with weekly episodes or you can subscribe for advanced and add free episodes on Apple Podcasts .

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  • Introducing -Moore To The Story

    18-year-old Kane Moore went to a party with mates in Townsville in 2023.

    The next morning, his sister found him dead in a park.

    Police and the coroner say it was a horrible accident. His family wants to know what happened to their Kano—and they believe someone knows something.

    Is there Moore To The Story?

    Listen to the first two episodes ad-free on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions from Monday, September 8.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  • Introducing - A New Podcast To Help You Sleep

    Thanks for supporting our podcasts!

    As a special treat, I’d love to share the first episode of a new podcast we’ve been working on.

    We know many listeners use true crime to fall asleep, and while we get why, we wanted to offer you a less unsettling way to drift off.

    The show is called Silent Secrets — a bedtime podcast for curious minds. It’s designed to help you slowly drift into sleep, letting go of the day’s worries and exploring the quiet wonders of the world.

    Thank you for taking the time to listen to the first episode on The Mary Celeste. New episodes will drop every Monday in the Silent Secrets feed. We’d love it if you could follow and rate the show on your favourite podcast platform.

    If you have any feedback, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

    Jay and the team at Podshape

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  • Introducing - The Missing Matter

    Just when you thought the story was over, the questions only deepen. Hosted by Sally Leydon - Marion’s daughter and the voice you know from The Lady Vanishes - The Missing Matter picks up the trail after the March 2024 coronial findings. With over 22 million downloads behind it, this fan-funded follow-up launches on its own new feed, ready to chart a fresh journey into the unknown.

    Join Sally and her investigative team as they:

    • Revisit key locations from Australia to Europe, chasing every lead
    • Deploy scent-tracking dogs in the hunt for Marion’s final resting place
    • Travel worldwide—from Japan and London to Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and Lille
    • Reflect on the coronial findings, the excitement of live events, and the planning stages of an epic research trip

    Subscribe now at Apple Podcast subscription for the show early and ad free from Monday May 12th.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  • Introducing The Sydney Siege

    Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.

    Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.

    Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed.

    In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on.

    This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  • Introducing - Poisoned

    An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.

    Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.

    The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. 

    I

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  • Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters

    Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  • Introducing - Deep Fake

    In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere.

    Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts.

    The first episode drops Monday, 16th September.

    ** AI voices have been used extensively in this podcast.** 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  • Introducing - Who's to Blame?

    "Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.
    Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.
    The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, psychologists, program leaders, and police - to get real about what's driving these young people to commit such shocking acts and what can be done to stop it from happening again. and ask the question, Who's to blame? 

    Episode one is out Monday, August 26th 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  • Introducing My Sister The Murderer

    Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney’s brother Ryan
    Each episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact on their family’s darkest moments and the secrets that get revealed as the story unfolds. 
    This is a raw, real, and deeply personal account of a tragedy that changed their lives forever.
    Coming to apple podcast subscriptions from Monday June 10th. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

About The Sting

From the publisher's feed

Listen as undercover detective Colin Mclaren infiltrates the Australian mafia for 37 months. Eventually bringing them down and stopping mafia from drug conspiracies, murders and mayhem. Colin takes you inside the life of an undercover cop who’s sole purpose is to find the bomber of the National Crime Authority building in Adelaide, which killed police officer Geoffrey Bowen and changed Australia's innocence forever. Mclaren takes us through the journey that eventually bought justice for his murdered colleague and friend and ultimately resulted in the greatest Australian mafia Sting of all time.

More shows like The Sting

Casefile True Crime by Casefile Presents

Casefile True Crime

37,604 Listeners

Australian True Crime by Bravecasting

Australian True Crime

1,231 Listeners

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule by True Crime Australia

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

398 Listeners

True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts

True Crime Conversations

525 Listeners

The Disappearance of Des by Podshape

The Disappearance of Des

46 Listeners

What happened to Zac? by Podshape

What happened to Zac?

41 Listeners

I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin by News.com.au

I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

543 Listeners

My Dad and Son are missing by Podshape

My Dad and Son are missing

36 Listeners

MISSING OR MURDERED by Podshape

MISSING OR MURDERED

5 Listeners

Little lost girls by Podshape

Little lost girls

22 Listeners

Dad's Gone by Podshape

Dad's Gone

21 Listeners

The Sydney Siege by Podshape

The Sydney Siege

13 Listeners

Shandee's Story by The Australian

Shandee's Story

256 Listeners

Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story by Podshape

Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story

108 Listeners

Secrets We Keep by LiSTNR

Secrets We Keep

76 Listeners

Catching Dad's Killer by Podshape

Catching Dad's Killer

10 Listeners

On Trial Australia by Tapt Media

On Trial Australia

25 Listeners

The Case Of by ABC Australia

The Case Of

245 Listeners

Motive & Method by Tapt Media

Motive & Method

84 Listeners

The Ultimate Sacrifice by Tapt Media

The Ultimate Sacrifice

16 Listeners

Out Of The Ordinary by Podshape

Out Of The Ordinary

8 Listeners

12 Minute True Crime by Podshape

12 Minute True Crime

0 Listeners

Who's To Blame? by Podshape

Who's To Blame?

3 Listeners

Deep Fake by Podshape

Deep Fake

0 Listeners

Menendez Vs Monsters by Podshape

Menendez Vs Monsters

0 Listeners

Poisoned by Podshape

Poisoned

7 Listeners

Real Crime with Adam Shand by Podshape

Real Crime with Adam Shand

49 Listeners

AI CRIME TIME by FICTION

AI CRIME TIME

0 Listeners

Out from the Cold: Searching for Elaine by Happy Tuesday Productions

Out from the Cold: Searching for Elaine

6 Listeners

Alva Beach: Death At The Door by Tapt Media

Alva Beach: Death At The Door

24 Listeners

Badge of Betrayal by Podshape

Badge of Betrayal

25 Listeners