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Motive & Method

Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

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31:46

Corporate Fraudsters & Boardroom Psychopaths | How...

Motive & Method ·

2023/09/21

Following the abrupt departure of now former-CEO Alan Joyce from QANTAS amidst suspected allegations of insider trading, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive into the exploring psychology of corporate fraudsters in high-profile positions within white collar industries.Tim also shares his experience as the psychologist for Alan Bond: an Australian businessman who became infamous for orchestrating one of the country's largest corporate frauds in the 1980s, eventually leading to his conviction and

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24:37

Mysterious Mushroom Deaths at a Dinner Party...

Motive & Method ·

2023/09/14

On this week's episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of three people who died of death cap mushroom poisoning after a dinner party in Victoria.Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:36

Mysterious Mushroom Deaths at a Dinner Party...

Motive & Method ·

2023/09/14

On this week's episode of Motive & Method, Tim and Xanthe investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of three people who died of death cap mushroom poisoning after a dinner party in Victoria. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:14

The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/29

SPECIAL BROADCAST: The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy LetbyOn today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind Lucy Letby, a British nurse who has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others in a neonatal ward in the English city of Chester.Read Xanthe's article on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/access-and-attention-why-serial-killers-like-lucy-letby-often-work-in-healthcare-212105See Tim on

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55:14

The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/29

SPECIAL BROADCAST: The Psychology of Baby Serial Killer Lucy Letby On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind Lucy Letby, a British nurse who has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others in a neonatal ward in the English city of Chester. Read Xanthe's article on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/access-and-attention-why-serial-killers-like-lucy-letby-often-work-in-healthcare-212105 See Tim on

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32:15

Targetting Society’s Most Vulnerable | The Rise of...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/16

On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind who is most vulnerable to being targeted by a cult, the rise of social media as a tool for cult recruitment & how new forms of cults in both political & religious spheres are manifesting around the world and online and casting lasting impacts on some of society’s most vulnerable. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.Motive & Method is an MIK

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33:15

Targetting Society’s Most Vulnerable | The Rise of...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/16

On today’s episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe explore the psychology behind who is most vulnerable to being targeted by a cult, the rise of social media as a tool for cult recruitment & how new forms of cults in both political & religious spheres are manifesting around the world and online and casting lasting impacts on some of society’s most vulnerable. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made

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56:43

Inside Australia’s Dangerous Hippie Cult | Illegal...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/10

Anne Hamilton Byrne was a former yoga instructor who deludedly believed herself to be the reincarnation of Christ. Under her malevolent influence, up to 28 children were subjected to a nightmarish existence. Their hair was bleached and cropped uniformly, while they endured beatings and even were administered LSD.The cult would be later publicly referred to as "The Family" where many of the child victims continue to bear lifelong psychological scars. But what are perplexing motivations that drive

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57:42

Inside Australia’s Dangerous Hippie Cult | Illegal...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/10

Anne Hamilton Byrne was a former yoga instructor who deludedly believed herself to be the reincarnation of Christ. Under her malevolent influence, up to 28 children were subjected to a nightmarish existence. Their hair was bleached and cropped uniformly, while they endured beatings and even were administered LSD. The cult would be later publicly referred to as "The Family" where many of the child victims continue to bear lifelong psychological scars. But what are perplexing motivations that

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27:24

What are the Impacts of Unsolved Murder Cases on...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/02

In this episode, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive to explore the psychological, emotional toll that unsolved homicides play on immediate family members. Following the murder of her father in the early 2000s, Madison Mcghee has spent the better part of the last five years investigating her father’s mysterious death. Does taking matters into your own hand help family members of victims cope & allow them to resolve past traumas or does this come with its own consequences? Who can you turn to when the

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26:24

What are the Impacts of Unsolved Murder Cases on...

Motive & Method ·

2023/08/02

In this episode, Tim & Xanthe take a deep dive to explore the psychological, emotional toll that unsolved homicides play on immediate family members. Following the murder of her father in the early 2000s, Madison Mcghee has spent the better part of the last five years investigating her father’s mysterious death. Does taking matters into your own hand help family members of victims cope & allow them to resolve past traumas or does this come with its own consequences? Who can you turn to when

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53:27

Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/20

Madison Mcghee was only a child when her father was shot in the doorway of her family home but has spent the past five years investigating her father’s cold case and has taken her on an ongoing quest for new evidence to unravel the truth around the mystery of her father’s death. What are the lasting impacts on the family members of unsolved murder cases? Who can you turn to when the justice system fails to investigate a cold case? And what does it mean to take an investigation into your own hands,

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52:28

Investigating my Father’s Cold Case | Madison...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/20

Madison Mcghee was only a child when her father was shot in the doorway of her family home but has spent the past five years investigating her father’s cold case and has taken her on an ongoing quest for new evidence to unravel the truth around the mystery of her father’s death.What are the lasting impacts on the family members of unsolved murder cases?Who can you turn to when the justice system fails to investigate a cold case?And what does it mean to take an investigation into your own hands, when

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28:51

Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/13

This is part two of our conversation with ex-bank robber turned advocate Russell Manser. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe talk to Russell about his experience of institutionalised abuse in boys homes & the prison system and deep dive into his work to alleviate the trauma for other prisoners. Find out more about Russell’s work “The Voice of a Survivor”. Listen to Russell’s podcast “The Stickup”. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on

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27:52

Reduce the Crime Rate, Address the Trauma | Russell...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/13

This is part two of our conversation with ex-bank robber turned advocate Russell Manser. In this episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe talk to Russell about his experience of institutionalised abuse in boys homes & the prison system and deep dive into his work to alleviate the trauma for other prisoners. Find out more about Russell’s work “The Voice of a Survivor”.Listen to Russell’s podcast “The Stickup”.Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method

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63:41

From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/05

Russell Manser is a man who went from stealing cars and robbing banks and spent the better part of his life behind bars in a number of maximum security prisons & boys homes. Today, in his 50s, he is an advocate who helps other prisoners after jail around ongoing issues of institutional sex abuse in prison through his advocacy group “The Voice of a Survivor”. He is also the host of his own podcast “The Stickup” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:41

From Robbing Banks & Stealing Cars to Helping Other...

Motive & Method ·

2023/07/05

Russell Manser is a man who went from stealing cars and robbing banks and spent the better part of his life behind bars in a number of maximum security prisons & boys homes. Today, in his 50s, he is an advocate who helps other prisoners after jail around ongoing issues of institutional sex abuse in prison through his advocacy group “The Voice of a Survivor”. He is also the host of his own podcast “The Stickup” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee

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24:52

Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to Part 2 of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive with Tim & Xanthe.Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are. Today, we deep dive on everything from the role of humour in working in the criminal justice system, coping strategies for dealing with the long term impacts of being a psychologist & more.Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram and DM us.Motive & Method is an MIK

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25:52

Ask an Expert Part 2 | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to Part 2 of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive with Tim & Xanthe. Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are. Today, we deep dive on everything from the role of humour in working in the criminal justice system, coping strategies for dealing with the long term impacts of being a psychologist & more. Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram and DM us. Motive & Method is an MIK Made

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27:02

Ask an Expert | with Tim & Xanthe

Motive & Method ·

2023/06/21

Throughout the last season, you had many questions about our work and who we are - what it means to be a criminal psychologist / criminologist - and that’s what we’ll be doing today. We want to answer all your burning questions in part one of our “Ask an Expert” deep dive.Want to ask Tim & Xanthe a question? Get involved and follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram and DM us.Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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