Rotten Apple

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Rotten Apple

They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so many years? From Tasmania and beyond, this podcast series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities and what happens to the whistleblowers who refuse to look the other way. This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

Episodes

  1. 1 | The Thin Blue Line

    EPISODE 1

    1 | The Thin Blue Line

    Paul Reynolds is a larger than life, beloved figure that passed away suddenly in 2018. He was everybody’s mate and a decorated police officer. But he was living a double life few knew about. But who did know? And what did they do to protect the public from the highest-ranking cop in a small town in north-west Tasmania? If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  2. 2 | Run

    EPISODE 2

    2 | Run

    This is athletics - a beloved national sport that has shaped Aussie childhoods for decades. But what happens when the place where kids are supposed to feel safe and encouraged, becomes a hunting ground for an alleged sex offender? Coach Scott Goldsmith lifts the lid on what happened when he blew the whistle after a series of disturbing events unfolded at his local track. If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  3. 3 | "His Boy"

    EPISODE 3

    3 | "His Boy"

    Prolific paedophile Paul Goldsmith offended for decades, unchecked by police, until determined victim-survivor and whistleblower Steve Fisher set up a hotline for tips. Fisher takes us inside the investigation that brought down Tasmania’s worst paedophile and reveals his first-hand account of life inside a thriving Anglican child-sex ring … including how he finally escaped. If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  4. 4 | The Magic Circle

    EPISODE 4

    4 | The Magic Circle

    In Hobart in the 80s, 90s and noughties, rumors were rife that a certain group of businessmen and clergy were up to no good. When the cops came knocking, one offender promised to sing like a canary and implicate a whole lot of people. Who were they?  If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. 5 | A Boy Named Kevin

    EPISODE 5

    5 | A Boy Named Kevin

    If you say the name of certain people in Tasmania, you’ll get a knowing look and a hushed voice. This businessman is one of them. He and a set of 90s mates ran inner-city Hobart and they had a system. They would take children from foster homes for ‘treats’ and put them back.  One is Kevin - another is Gareth - both are dead. The men who had them weren’t official carers, but they apparently had a bible in hand. Did they gain access through the church - or their sparkling reputations? If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  6. 6 | The Club

    EPISODE 6

    6 | The Club

    Azra is a victim survivor who alleges she was physically and sexually abused as a tiny child in 1980s Tasmania. One of her alleged offenders was a cop. Since 2000, 22 Tasmania police officers have been accused of similar offences. Did the culture of the force play a role? If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  7. 7 | A Question of Principal

    EPISODE 7

    7 | A Question of Principal

    In the 1960s, police who wanted to look into sex crimes were considered a bit odd and certainly weren’t encouraged. But when a pair of cops looked into Hobart’s top school, they pulled a thread that would take decades to unravel. The question is, why were so many predators in one place. If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  8. 8 | I See You

    EPISODE 8

    8 | I See You

    At the turn of the millennium, the internet was still a new frontier for Australian families. There are laws to punish those who exploit online connections to target children - but did you know how they were first tested?  This episode, we meet Jemima and hear about the events that have shaped her life. Then, we come to conclusions: what did we learn and what does it all mean? If you have any tips, info or just want to say hi to Camille, email us -  [email protected] Bravehearts provides child sexual abuse counselling, they can contacted on - 1800 272 831 Laurel House for sexual assault support in Tasmania - 1800 697 877 Help is available through LifeLine on 13 11 14 This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  9. Introducing - Rotten Apple

    12 JUN

    Introducing - Rotten Apple

    They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable . The Apple Isle is reeling from revelations of high profile men who abused children, and recent revelations have raised as many questions as answers. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so many years? From Tasmania and beyond, this series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities and what happens to the people who refuse to look the other way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
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They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so many years? From Tasmania and beyond, this podcast series reveals the conditions these bad apples need to thrive across communities and what happens to the whistleblowers who refuse to look the other way. This podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi and Amelia Saw.

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