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Trial By WineEpisode 164 NeighboursAs Barry Crocker intoned, good neighbours become good friends. Which may be true, but not in this collection of neighbours from hell, brought to you by Clarky.
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2024-12-1551 minTrial By WineEpisode 99 Port Hedland TragedyClarky tells the story of Margaret Hawke who murdered her three children in Port Hedland and the social context of this tragedy. Trigger warning, this is a very sad story.
2023-09-1759 minTrial By WineEpisode 98 Liz Carmichael and the DaleSwanny brings us the story of Liz Carmichael and the car con of the century. A woman who was either a pioneer or a pirate, working in a mans world.
2023-09-101h 24Trial By WineEpisode 97 Crimes in SpaceClarky tells the jury the story of the first possible space crime. Astronauts, lesbians, data privacy breaches and a twist in the tale - the story of Summer Worden and Anne McClain has it all.
2023-09-031h 11Trial By WineEpisode 96 Cryptid crimes volume 1Schmidty educates the team on cryptozoology and does a deep dive into the crimes of Bigfoot, or as they are known in Australia, the Yowie. Are they reclusive, gentle hominids as yet undiscovered, the missing link, or violent Yahoos with giant genitalia? You decide...
2023-08-271h 02Trial By WineEpisode 95 Tynong TroublersClarky keeps the Aussie stories rolling with the unsolved mystery of the Tynong/Frankston murders. We hate a mystery!
2023-08-2050 minTrial By WineEpisode 94 The J ShowSwanny introduces us to Joleen Cummings, the cosmetologist who disappeared from her work in May 2018, and the twisted tale of jealousy, J names and a very suspicious shopping list.
2023-08-1359 minTrial By WineEpisode 93 Mary and RoxanneSchmidty pulls the Band-Aid off fast in this story of Mary Vincent and Roxanne Hayes, the victims of Laurence Singleton. This is a bittersweet story of survival and murder that changed Californian law.
2023-08-061h 11Trial By WineEpisode 92 Woman HaterClarky keeps it local with the story of the Frankston Serial Killer Paul Denyer who hated women and stalked and killed them....and then wanted to become one.
2023-07-301h 21Trial By WineEpisode 91 Bad MummySchmidty heads back to ol' Blighty with this story of Britain's worst mother Karen Matthews, and her bid to get dart and booze money that went awry.
2023-07-231h 13Trial By WineEpisode 90 Andrea and ShaySwanny steers clear of serial killers, but still tells the shocking story of Andrea Del Vesco, her slutpup Shay Panda, and the question over those critical 6 minutes.
2023-07-161h 17Trial By WineEpisode 89 Red Ripper Part 2Here we go again! Clarky reaches the climax of the story of Andrei Chikatilo, the Red Ripper of Rostov, much to the relief of the Trial By Wine Jury.
2023-07-091h 22Trial By WineEpisode 88 Red Ripper part 1Clarky tells the harrowing story of one of the most prolific and brutal serial killers the Trial by Wine Jury had never heard of. Strap in for the story of Andrei Chikatilo - part one. Trigger warning, this is a graphic episode.
2023-07-021h 50Trial By WineEpisode 87 Period DramaLizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother 40 whacks - or did she? Schmidty fires up the timey winey machine for the infamous Lizzie Borden case and takes Clarky and Swanny on a ride back to the Victorian era, Massachusetts style.
2023-06-251h 10Trial By WineEpisode 86 Little PhilSwanny tells the light-hearted caper of Little Phil, aka Philippe Petit, the French artist who had a dream and took New York by storm.
2023-06-181h 27Trial By WineEpisode 85 What a load of old sh*tHoarder stories galore in this episode! Clarky tells the sad tale of the Collyer brothers, who filled their lives and house with so much stuff that it lead to a tragic outcome and Schmidty joins in with some real life tales of hoarding - big shout out to Fat Shaz!
2023-06-111h 16Trial By WineEpisode 84 Scam scumSchmidty brings us a nice little cleansing (no murder) story of romance scammers stealing a lot more than hearts around the world.
2023-06-041h 07Trial By WineEpisode 83 Jodi AriasSchmidty brings the intriguing case of Jodi Arias, a young, pretty and seemingly innocent woman who found herself at the centre of a media storm when her ex boyfriend Travis Alexander was found brutally murdered.
2023-05-282h 06Trial By WineEpisode 82 Toys and ToolsSwanny delves into the depraved worlds of the Toybox killer and the Toolbox killers - trigger warnings abound.
2023-05-211h 23Trial By WineEpisode 81 Donkey ShooterHere's the story of Andy Albury, Australia's Hannibal Lecter - allegedly. Clarky tells the story of Andy and his gruesome deeds, but the jury is out on whether Albury deserves that moniker, when really he's a Donkey Shooter.
2023-05-141h 10Trial By WineEpisode 80 Wedding SpecialThe day after the hens do, the Trial by Wine crew finally record together, with special guest voice talents from Somerset and Wales. Schmidty tells the tale of Penny and David Jackson and the bubble and squeak that lead to murder.
2023-05-071h 07Trial By WineEpisode 79 Cruise Crimes vol 4Clarky finishes off his month of cruise crimes with two stories that will horrify you. Schmidty resolutely ignores all his dire warnings (as per usual).
2023-04-301h 05Trial By WineEpisode 78 Cult kidsThis is the story of Larry Ray and the kids from Sarah Lawrence College who fell under his spell. Fry pans, one room apartments and sex trafficking were not on the syllabus, yet somehow these kids fell victim to Ray and his ill intent.
2023-04-231h 28Trial By WineEpisode 77 Cruise Crimes vol 3Clarky continues his cruise crimes series, with this Mediterranean murder. When your ex husband tries to patch things up with you and organises a cruise, be afraid. Be very afraid! Especially if his name is Lonnie Kocontes.
2023-04-1654 minTrial By WineEpisode 76 Submariner MayhemSwanny tells the story of Peter Madsen, Danish entrepreneur, genius and cold blooded killer.
2023-04-091h 24Trial By WineEpisode 75 Cruise Crimes Vol 2Clarky brings more horror on the high seas, with the story of Dianne Brimble, whose holiday of a lifetime tragically became her last.
2023-04-021h 20Trial By WineEpisode 74 Dead horse RoadSchmidty draws some parallels between the boys in the valley and Dr Charles Scudder and Joey Odom, two off gridders from the 70's who found tragedy, instead of peace, in their country retreat.
2023-03-261h 13Trial By WineEpisode 73 Tony does TuliaWhile Swanny is away, it's Tony's debut as host, covering the story of Tulia - known as the home of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in recent memory, and Tom Coleman, the man who made it all possible.
2023-03-191h 22Trial By WineEpisode 72 Nanny KillersSwanny harks back to the late naughties in London, with this story of obsession for Mr Boyzone. Sabrina Kouider and Sam Medouni spiral out of control, culminating in a bonfire and a bbq.
2023-03-121h 29Trial By WineEpisode 71 Cruise Crimes with ClarkyClarky prepares for his upcoming cruise with tales from the high seas. Find out what a magic pipe is and more!
2023-03-051h 03Trial By WineEpisode 70 WiggersOMG - Clarky really hits this one out the park, terrifying Swanny with the tale of Tracy Wigginton (aka Wiggers), who committed a barbaric and entirely unnecessary crime. Which Wiggers was it though? Start the tape boys and I'll tell you what really happened.
2023-02-2658 minTrial By WineEpisode 69 Naughty NannieSchmidty lightens the mood with the story of Nannie Doss, the naughtiest nanny to ever high tail it round Alabama. This is a tale of Arsenic and old lace, and numerous people who wished they'd never met the Giggling Granny.
2023-02-191h 06Trial By WineEpisode 68 Corowa KillersClarky darkens the mood considerably, telling the story of this local cold case and the horrific death of Bronwynne Richardson, a local beauty queen.
2023-02-121h 11Trial By WineEpisode 67 Jolly JosephWe return to God's own country, in Schmidty's story of cyanide or cholesterol with the case of Jolly Joseph. Cursed or killer?
2023-02-051h 03Trial By WineEpisode 66 Criminal PeanutsSwanny brings us the unreal story of the Sun Gym Gang, which tells the cautionary tale of what happens when you mix steroids and a belief in fitness with a desperate need to have more of everything.
2023-01-291h 14Trial By WineEpisode 65 Dirty DrewClarky, working his way through the Petersons of crime, brings us the story of Drew Peterson and his very unfortunate wives. We hope Stacey is found and her family can have some closure.
2023-01-2252 minTrial By WineEpisode 64 Edmund KemperSchmidty follows up Swanny's Bacon, Tomato and Kale episode with the story of Edmund Kemper, the Co-ed Killer, and his 10 victims.
2023-01-151h 25Trial By WineEpisode 63 Barry Nummer RaderWell, Swanny brings her A game, telling the story of Denis Rader AKA BTK and yet somehow manages to have the team in hysterics, even though this is a particularly dark and brutal case.
2023-01-081h 36Trial By WineEpisode 62 Media Circus or MurderClarky puzzles the jury with no evidence, lots of opinions and a trial by media that continues to now. Hear the story of Laci Peterson and her unborn son Connor - did Scott Peterson kill his wife and child, or is there much more to the story?
2023-01-011h 51Trial By WineEpisode 61 Christmas CarnageThe Jury wish you all a happy holiday season with this story about Christmas Crime. Schmidty tells the gruesome story of Ronald Gene Simmons and the carnage that took place in Arkansas in 1987. Maybe leave this one till Boxing Day.
2022-12-2557 minTrial By WineEpisode 60 Ming the MingerHere is the story of Mary and Elizabeth Stauffer and Jason Wilkman, who were minding their own business when Ming Sen Shiue abducted them. Swanny horrifies the team as she unravels the ordeal that Mary and her daughter suffered at the hands of a predator, and the murder of Jason, an innocent bystander.
2022-12-181h 10Trial By WineEpisode 59 Seventh time’s a charmClarky shocks the jury with the tragic story of Zarah Baker, whose short life was plagued with illness and abuse. Did her step mother Elisa kill her and was her father Adam a pathalogical numnut?
2022-12-111h 15Trial By WineEpisode 58 Literary MonsterClarky brings us the story of Jack Unterweger, a killer across continents who charmed the Literati into thinking that literal reform and moral reform were literally the same thing.
2022-12-041h 03Trial By WineEpisode 57 Lottery and liesSchmidty delves into the sad story of Abraham Shakespeare, a man who had a little, then a lot, then nothing. Would you tell anyone if you won the lottery?
2022-11-271h 50Trial By WineEpisode 56 Mortician MurdererIn this story, Swanny delves into the murder of Marjorie Nugent by her musical theatre loving companion Bernie Tiede and highlights the risks involved when Austin Liberals campaign for justice.
2022-11-201h 16Trial By WineEpisode 55 Natural WeaponIf you have a fear of snakes, this one is not for you! Schmidty takes the team to Kerala for an exotic murder in God's Own Country. Hear how Suraj Kumar plotted to murder his wife Uthra and created a legal precedence in the process.
2022-11-131h 13Trial By WineEpisode 54 Elisa Lam and the Cecil HotelClarky hangs the jury in this frankly weird story of Elisa Lam and the events that lead to her tragic death. What really happened to Elisa and did the dark history of the Cecil Hotel have anything to do with it?
2022-11-0659 minTrial By WineEpisode 53 Ships that Kill in the NightWhen is a love triangle, not a love triangle? When Liz Golyar is in the mix. Swanny tells the sad tale of the disappearance of Cari Farver at the hands of her love rival.
2022-10-301h 03Trial By WineEpisode 52 SwindonNightsSchmidy takes a trip down memory lane back in the Wild West of England in this story of the murders of Becky Godwin and Sian O'Callaghan and the lingering questions about their killer Christopher Halliwell.
2022-10-231h 38Trial By WineEpisode 51 The WatcherSchmidy tells a buyer beware story of real estate jealousy that had the Broaduss family terrorised. Who was The Watcher and what was their problem?
2022-10-161h 22Trial By WineEpisode 50 Modern Day JocastaSwanny takes us back to the 50's and a story of mother's love that's gone a little too far. Ma Duncan refuses to cut the cord to her son Frank with disastrous consequences.
2022-10-091h 20Trial By WineEpisode 49 Unmaking a murdererSchmidty brings a listener recommendation to the jury that shocks them into silence. The death of Pravin Varughese and subsequent miscarriage of justice is a harrowing story of a mothers fighte for justice. Thank you Lovely for your support.
2022-10-022h 23Trial By WineEpisode 48 Slenderman StabbingSwanny is back and to celebrate Clarky tells the tale of the Slenderman Stabbing. Was it another case of folie a deux, or more aligned to Mean Girls?
2022-09-2559 minTrial By WineEpisode 47 Hero to VillainSchmidty takes the Real life Superhero thing further with the story of Pheonix Jones, a real life Super Hero who fell from grace.
2022-09-181h 18Trial By WineEpisode 46 Vandals and Super heroesWhile Swanny is away, Clarky entertains the jury with some saucy stories from Oxygen.com discovering a whole new species of human - real life super heroes!
2022-09-111h 10Trial By WineEpisode 45 Ladbible editWith Swanny away, Clarky and Schmidty (with the help of Woowey and Tone) keep the home fires burning with this selection of weird and wonderful news - mostly brought to us by our favourite source - Ladbible
2022-09-041h 01Trial By WineEpisode 44 Non secretor madnessSwanny introduces the concept of a non-secretor to the team and tells the story of the tragic murder of Angela Samota, where suspects abound, but only the determination of Angela's best friend Sheila brought the killer to justice.
2022-08-281h 28Trial By WineEpisode 43 Lee Wuornos and FriendsSchmidty introduces the team to the complex and at times tragic case of Aileen Wuornos - not the first female serial killer.
2022-08-211h 53Trial By WineEpisode 42 Child or ChuckyClarky's telling of the Natalia Barnett case leaves the team with more questions than answers...and a lot of laughs along the way.
2022-08-1450 minTrial By WineEpisode 41 COVID cover storyWhat kind of idiot would use COVID to cover up a murder? Schmidty answers this in the story of David and Gretchen Anthony.
2022-08-071h 03Trial By WineEpisode 40 The Curious Case of Kellie LaneSwanny tells the tale of Kellie Lane, set against a backdrop of Sydney's sport and beach culture. What happened to baby Tegan?
2022-07-311h 19Trial By WineEpisode 39 A teaspoon of sickClarky brings to light a story from Antwerp Victoria, where Joan Vollmer was exorcised to death in 1993 in a truly shocking Australian story.
2022-07-241h 15Trial By WineEpisode 38 Sedatives and SiriSchmidty brings the Widow of Walcha to trial, where Natasha Darcy's prolific internet searching lead to her arrest.
2022-07-171h 03Trial By WineEpisode 37 Suite of SillySwanny brings suite of silly stories from the UK (thank you Channel 4) and our favourite - Florida. From phallus reconstruction to a VET who loves animals too much.
2022-07-101h 08Trial By WineEpisode 36 Virtual Shit got RealClarky dives into crimes of passion, culminating in the bizarre story of Tall Hot Blonde and Marine Sniper - how a virtual romance can go very bad.
2022-07-031h 25Trial By WineEpisode 35 Blackmail MolesSchmidty reveals the insidious nature of blackmail with three stories from across the globe all featuring blackmailing moles.
2022-06-261h 07Trial By WineEpisode 34 Not a cureJoin the team as Swanny tells the story of Jaycee Dugard, kidnapped when walking to her school bus stop and the monsters who stole her childhood.
2022-06-191h 32Trial By WineEpisode 33 Risk taking BankersThe team are joined by Risky Sour, who provides some much needed gravitas and actual expertise on Clarky's story of the Westpac Scandal.
2022-06-121h 39Trial By WineEpisode 32 Crimes against CraftSchmidty grosses the team out with the macabre story of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield who filled late nights in Wisconsin with some bizarre hobbies
2022-06-051h 30Trial By WineEpisode 31 Salad bowl in the FridgeSwanny takes us on a road trip to the salad bowl of America where Laren Sims and Sara Dutra (Karma Sutra) cross Weekend at Bernie's and Thelma and Louise in a wild story that proves real life is stranger than fiction.
2022-05-291h 48Trial By WineEpisode 30 Death by TextClarky tells the story of Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy, where antidepressants and text messages combined with tragic consequences.
2022-05-221h 25Trial By WineEpisode 29 Brazil nutsSchmidty tells the story of three fascinating Brazilians (Jorge Negromonte and co) and their penchant for long pig in our first fan requested story - thanks Kitty Kat!
2022-05-151h 52Trial By WineEpisode 28 Vegan on the RunSwanny covers the classic story of boy meets girl, boy gaslights girl, girl loses everything set against the backdrop of Sarma Melngailis' vegan crusade.
2022-05-082h 18Trial By WineEpisode 27 Sylvia’s RevengeClarky tells the harrowing story of Sylvia Likens, an innocent girl bullied and tortured to death by a community lead by a villain who looks an awful lot like a caricature of evil.
2022-05-012h 03Trial By WineEpisode 26 Sacramental BleachSchmidty goes back to Florida and throws in a dose of COVID-19 in this story of how President Trump prescribed bleach to an unsuspecting populace.
2022-04-241h 37Trial By WineEpisode 25 Munchausen MisfitsClarky delves into the story of Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose in this story of illness. The Trial by Wine team debate who was ill and how as it isn't as clear as it may seem.
2022-04-171h 53Trial By WineEpisode 24 No clowns hereSwanny backs up Clown Passions and horrifies the Trial by Wine crew with a deeper dive into the John Wayne Gacy case.
2022-04-101h 55Trial By WineEpisode 23 Catalogue of ConsSchmidty lightens things up a bit and in honour of April fools, takes us back in the Timey-Winey machine to the roaring '20's in this story of the King of Conmen, Victor Lustig (or at least that was one of his names), a man who made fooling people an art form.
2022-04-031h 23Trial By WineEpisode 22 Camouflaged justiceClarky, Schmidty and Swanny are joined by a special guest, Regina Lawless who gives us her professional view on the case of McKinley "Mac" Phipps Jr. Reggie brings her wealth of experience in legal process to educate the TBW crew and we were honoured to have her join the jury!
2022-03-272h 12Trial By WineEpisode 21 Clown PassionsSwanny tells the story of the man behind the makeup, providing the background to one of America’s most prolific serial killers, John Wayne Gacy and why clowns just don’t do it for her.
2022-03-202h 21Trial By WineEpisode 20 Waiting for SatanSchmidty takes us back in time to Switzerland 1794 with the story of Margaretta Peter, the woman who thought she was Christ, in this story of religious fanaticism and whack-a-mole.
2022-03-131h 40Trial By WineEpisode 19 The Werewolf and the poetClarky horrifies the team with the shocking story of the Richardson family murders and Swanny discovers her talent for slam duck poetry.
2022-03-062h 10Trial By WineEpisode 18 Diabolical DeviantSwanny takes the team on a trip to Springfield Illinois where nuclear plant engineer Mark Winger killed his wife Donnah and alleged attacker and thanks to the investigation lead by a Chief Wiggan wannabe, very nearly got away with it.
2022-02-271h 47Trial By WineEpisode 17 Crash test dummiesSchmidty tells the story of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, the Swedish twins who ran havoc on the M6 and more.
2022-02-201h 34Trial By WineEpisode 16 Battered SavWho doesn't love a battered Saveloy? Well, us now. Clarky tells the story of Sada Abe and her extraordinary love life.
2022-02-131h 24Trial By WineEpisode 15 Beware Bee SliceSwanny delves into the world of body modification and the team are amazed at the kind of work you can get at a tattoo shop on the Central Coast.
2022-02-061h 38Trial By WineEpisode 14 Family TiesSchmidty tells a very light touch Golden State Killer story and then goes on to shock the Jury with the story of David Fuller and how both of these monsters were undone in the end.
2022-01-301h 42Trial By WineEpisode 13 Tea Cakes HunIt could be because this is our 13th episode, but this story of superstition, curses and murder will creep you out and make you never want to eat a tea cake again!
2022-01-231h 19Trial By WineEpisode 12 Grotto GropeSwanny tells the story of Dorothy Stratten and the men who destroyed her life. Don't get caught in the Grotto!
2022-01-161h 52Trial By WineEpisode 11 Underwater StoneSchmidty unleashes the first unsolved case on the TBW crew, changing things up a little and getting the team to don their detective hats and scour through the evidence before accusing and sentencing their perps. The story centres around an underwater Stone, Brian Jones and the mystery of his death.
2022-01-021h 38Trial By WineEpisode 10 Certificate III ShamanismClarky proves the adage that in modern times people can have more than three careers with his story of Mona Fandey. Schmidty and Swanny debate whether there is a skills gap for shamanism and what the curriculum of the School of Trial By Wine Certificate III Shamanism would need to cover and whether internships are a good thing.
2021-12-201h 28Trial By WineEpisode 9 Floridian FrolicsSwanny takes us on a ride and a half, exploring Florida's wildlife and more in this eye popping episode about the goings on in Florida on the Trial by Winer's birthdays!
2021-12-131h 20Trial By WineEpisode 8 Pyramid CultSchmidty takes us on a journey of self improvement gone horribly wrong in this story of manipulation and persuasion at an epic level. Clarky and Swanny learn the highs and lows of marketing with a crash course in what makes a house of brands in the story of Nxivm.
2021-12-062h 16Trial By WineEpisode 7 Mediocre ManslaughterClarky tells the tragic story of Marie Joseph and the risks of 240,000 gallons of Midori and milk when mixed with mediocre management. We’re joined by special guests Stuart (pool technician extraordinaire) and Henrietta who provide valuable insights into the case.
2021-11-281h 19Trial By WineEpisode 6 God‘s PurposeSwanny introduces us to the not-so-perfect lives of the Wolfpack where we learn the hazards of home schooling, cougar chasing and reading too much into first testament scripture.
2021-11-211h 45Trial By WineEpisode 5 The Russian Grave RobberSchmidty “lightens the mood” with a macabre (but not murder) story. Follow the twists and turns of the Russian Grave Robber and his bizarre collection of “dolls”. Clarky and Swanny are freaked out and revolted, but stay true to their cause and sentence Anatoly Moskvin to a fate befitting of his crimes….well, sort of.
2021-11-141h 38Trial By WineEpisode 4 Australian Hannibal LecterClarky takes the team on a relentless journey of knives, threats, butchery and horror in his telling of the Katherine Knight story – Australia’s infamous butcher of Aberdeen. Join Schmidty and Swanny as they hear the case with its many twists and turns and seek TBW justice.
2021-11-071h 58Trial By WineEpisode 3 Social Media MurdersSwanny tells the cautionary tale of social media murder, in this fascinating story about Janelle Potter and her obsessive love that lead to death. Schmidty and Clarky hear the case with all the responses befitting the TBW jury and sentence Janelle and her posse to unique (and fictitious) new sentences.
2021-10-311h 16Trial By WineEpisode 2 The Swiss Cheese PervertIf Swiss cheese is your thing, you’ll love this episode. Schmidty takes us on a journey of food fetishism, cheese misuse and the four P’s of marketing. The Swiss Cheese Pervert is tried by our jury and given a new sentence, fitting for a Trial by Wine.
2021-10-251h 00Trial By WineEp 1 The Prosthetic AttackerSchmidty introduces Swanny and Clarky to each other and then they delve into the weird world of prosthetic penises, blindfolds and more. Hear the tale of Kye Fortune, Gayle Newland and her unwitting lover as told by Clarky and then judged and sentenced in our first Trial by Wine.
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