news.com.au contributor Nelson Groom takes us deep inside Australia’s hidden vampire subculture — real people who actually consume human blood. In this episode, he shares what it was like meeting them, why they do it, and how they navigate life in the shadows.

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Katrina Gorry is one of the Matildas’ most beloved players, known for her fierce midfield presence and unshakable composure on the ball. But in her new memoir, she reveals the battles that unfolded off the pitch: an eating disorder, struggles with homophobia, and moments of deep personal pain. In this raw and moving conversation, Katrina reflects on her incredible highs and devastating lows.

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Why do we say “cat got your tongue” or “get cold feet”? In this episode, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of idioms with Mark Gwynn from the Australian National University. He’s a language expert who unpacks the surprising — and often hilarious — origins of popular sayings.

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The Prince of Wales made a very telling joke during an army base visit and amid his ongoing rift with his brother, Prince Harry.

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He’s young, fast, and he’s dominating Formula 1. In this episode, news.com.au’s Matt Sullivan joins us to unpack Oscar Piastri’s meteoric rise, from go-karts to Grand Prix podiums. How much does he really earn? What’s he like behind the scenes? And why do insiders call him the "quiet assassin"?

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In this episode, we delve into the unsettling new chapter of Umar Patek — the convicted Bali bomber now running a coffee business in Indonesia. Once part of the deadly 2002 attacks that killed 202 people, Patek claims he's reformed. But is his new venture a sign of redemption or a tone-deaf rebrand? We also hear a chilling first-hand account from an Australian woman who survived the bombing.

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In this episode, news.com.au’s Mary Madigan unpacks the jaw-dropping world of messy celebrity divorces. From Hugh Jackman’s unexpected split to Karl Stefanovic’s separation, we dive into the drama, the rumours, and the real-life fallout behind the glossy tabloid covers.

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When Australian journalist Cheng Lei disappeared from Chinese state television in 2020, the world was left guessing what had happened to her. For nearly three years, she was held in a Beijing detention centre—cut off from her children, denied sunlight, and accused of leaking state secrets. In this interview, Cheng Lei speaks for the first time about the psychological toll of her imprisonment, the moments that nearly broke her, and the strength it took to hold on.

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