Episodes
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we bring you a tale of a man saved by his pet dog. Dane and Lucy speak with Canadian novelist and journalist Claire Cameron who tells us the story of her husband Dave’s lucky escape after a ski run went horribly wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy chat with self-proclaimed Britain’s Number 1 Art Forger Max Brandrett, who copied hundreds of works of artists from Caravaggio to Banksy. No originality? Or just talented? What do you reckon? Plus, we share with you the list of highest paid actors in Hollywood for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From crime scene clean ups to helping hoarders out of a hole Stacey Forsyth’s cleaning business never knows what call they are going to receive next. Plus how would you celebrate your 105th birthday? Hilda had a rave at her care home and was the first on the dance floor. Dane and Lucy dig around the facts of the stolen golden toilet worth a whopping £4.8 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It all began with Lucy reading about The Doomsday Clock over the weekend.It led us to check what kids in the 1980s thought what life would be like in the year 2000. And it went on to more conversations about the future…Plus, we started to bid goodbyes to Skype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy meet the man who has the largest collection of US memorabilia - from political buttons to building the replica of the Oval Office in his house - Ron Wade from Texas has them all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy take you back to the 1930s and delve deep into the life of one of the 20th century’s most notorious and mysterious killers. Author and journalist Laurie Notaro tells us the story of Winnie Ruth Judd and why she decided to write a book about her crimes.Plus, we look back at the life of the Roberta Flack, the voice of Killing me softly…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, there’s Michael Jackson on the way; biopics are becoming more popular these days. Dane and Lucy speak with senior film critic Garry Maddox about the most memorable ones and why some aren’t too powerful for the audience.Plus, listen to the story of a theft victim’s unusual proposition to his robbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy take you back to 2009 during a hijacking of a US container ship while en route to Kenya. There's been mixed comments about the leadership on board. Is Captain Phillips a hero or was he reckless? Plus, we tell you about the mugging incident that led to a global ad campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Almost everyone has this certain relationship with AI, be it as help on email, texts and so on. But what if it becomes deeper than that?Some get involved with AI and robots for friendship and some for partnership. Dane and Lucy get the take of AI tech expert Lydia Kostopolous. And did you know there are countries that will pay you to relocate to their cities?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An annual sheep hunt in Canada turned into a nightmare for Jeremy Evans in 2017 when he was attacked by a female grizzly bear. He tells Dane and Lucy the blow-by-blow account of what happened that day and the lessons he learned from the incident. Plus, have you ever bought something that didn’t live up to your standards? Felt like you’ve been duped? Check this winter wonderland that you probably won't want to visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An unidentified serial killer murdered victims in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960s. Has the case been solved?Find out on Dane and Lucy's interview with Tom Voigt, the man who's often said to be one of the world's leading experts on the Zodiac Killer mystery. Plus, have you ever done something to make your own life easier, even if it's a bit of a naughty shortcut? A CEO reportedly did just that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy speak with 62-year-old mountaineer Dan Wenker who survived after falling into an ice moat in 2022. He was hiking down from the Grand Teton in Wyoming with his friend Jim, when he slid and dropped sixty feet, landing on a small three-foot ledge under the ground. Plus, YouTube just turned 20! We take a look back at its history and the videos that won’t leave your memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your partner, kids or celebrating SAD (that's Singles Awareness Day), The Debrief is here giving you information on how this all began, together with spending stats and some love songs that you’d like or not like to associate with this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chess boxing, Tunarama, Hobbyhorsing to name a few… and today on our Throwback Thursday, Dane and Lucy take you back to 1974 on the World Diddling Championship. Can’t figure out what it is? Clue: Lucy gives you a wonderful renditionPlus, find out why a man who's been on sick leave for 15 years is still suing his employer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you lost a family pet? What did you do with it? Would you ever consider having it stuffed/ preserved? Our guest today has one of the most uncommon jobs in the world. Amber Maykut is one of the US’ leading taxidermists and she joins Dane and Lucy to talk about her unique career and why stuffed raccoons dressed as cowboys have become her most popular item. Plus, we talk Ed Sheeran and why you still buy that burger even if it seems out of your budget!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Debrief speak with former police, private investigator and journalist Mark Williams-Thomas about his career and the high-profile cases he’s handled, including that of Madeleine McCann. Does he think she will still be found after nearly 18 years since disappearing in Portugal? Plus, who do you think will be the next James Bond? Dane and Lucy shares a guide list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy speak with ‘The Good Nurse’ herself, Amy Loughren, who became hugely instrumental in capturing and putting behind bars one if not the America’s biggest serial killer. Amy details her first impression of former nurse Charlie Cullen, to the time that she convinced him to confess his murders. Plus, Dane educates us on the history of the very famous Super Bowl half time show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facebook just turned 21 years old this week so we look back on how it all started – from Mark Zuckerberg’s uni days to FB having 3 billion monthly active users. Dane and Lucy list your most beloved social media platforms, lots of which aren’t active anymore, but still bring back good memories. Plus, we talk food too after a mayor in Croatia has been detained on suspicion of buying 1.5 tonnes of a famous local sausage with public money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British entrepreneur and content creator Simon Squibb joins Dane and Lucy on The Debrief just a month after he won $1 million in the UAE's One Billion Award. He tells us the story of how he’s made this far from being a homeless teen. Plus, get your tissues ready… you’ll meet the loveliest 92-year-old crooner here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy speak with journalist and author of The Devil Behind The Badge, Rick Jervis. He tells the story of how four women were brutally murdered over the span of 12 days in Laredo, Texas in 2018. The scarier part is nobody suspected the serial killer… but why? Plus, what’s Joe Biden up to now after his presidency?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're used to seeing tennis players in the limelight and wonder how much they're earning and what perks they get for their status. But what if you're not in the absolute top? Dane and Lucy speak with Marina Yudanov who made it roughly to the top 500 players in 2019. She takes us to her experiences from rushing and jumping into a train in Japan to worrying if she could catch her flight. Plus, Know It All, Mastercard, dozer, 2 watt... we get your entries for hilarious workplace nicknames! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish funnyman and musician Garron Noone treated Dane and Lucy to a visit, chatting the best of Irish culture and what makes a good disgusting food review. (Rule #1: meat pies don’t belong on sandwiches.) Dane schools Lucy on the law of “ancient light” and the most insane laws from around the world. Plus, clairvoyant Clinton Baptiste popped into the studio to give his predictions for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When life all feels a bit bland, why not shake things up and row across an ocean - or two? That's exactly what Michelle Lee did, soon rowing solo, unassisted across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Dane and Lucy caught up with the adventurer on The Debrief. They also chatted about the best and worst nicknames for one's significant other (Lucy gave hers away). Plus they had a new update on the story of James Howells, who accidentally sent 8000 bitcoin to the rubbish dump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dane and Lucy are introducing to you the song called Prisencolinensinainciusol (can’t read it properly? well, we can’t too!) by Italian singer Adriano Celentano. Try to uncover the lyrics!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.