Andrew Rule Podcasts: Life and Crimes

True Crime Australia

483 - The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule is an Australian true crime podcast hosted by veteran investigative journalist and author Andrew Rule. Produced in association with True Crime Australia and the Sunday Herald Sun, the series provides an investigative look into the criminal underworld, unsolved mysteries, and historical cases within the Australian landscape. Rule, who is widely recognized for co-authoring the *Underbelly* book series that inspired the television franchise of the same name, utilizes his extensive experience as a crime reporter to provide context and narrative depth to each episode.

The podcast's format primarily consists of long-form interviews and narrative storytelling. Rule frequently converses with a variety of guests, including retired police detectives, forensic specialists, legal experts, and individuals with personal connections to specific criminal events. The subject matter ranges from high-profile organized crime figures and gangland conflicts to lesser-known local mysteries and historical anomalies. Episodes often explore the social and cultural factors contributing to criminal behavior, as well as the specific investigative techniques used by law enforcement to resolve complex cases.

Based in Melbourne, the program frequently focuses on Victorian crime history while also expanding its scope to national stories of significance. As part of the News Corp Australia podcast network, the show integrates reporting from the *Herald Sun* and the *Crime X+* digital platform. Production is handled by Jonty Burton, maintaining a focus on journalistic integrity and detailed research. The series serves as an archival record of Australian crime, blending firsthand accounts with historical research to document the evolution of the nation's justice system and its most notorious figures. Each installment typically lasts between thirty and sixty minutes, released on a consistent schedule to provide analysis of both contemporary developments and historical retrospectives in the field of Australian true crime.

483 - The monsterous teacher and the very brave boy