
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

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I have been enjoying all the podcasts put out by you both. I love the companionable chatter between you both too. Living in South Africa I’m a bit in the dark with some of the cases you discuss but soon understand and enjoy and I’m over the moon when I have heard about cases like the mushroom killer or the student killer and then listen to your take on them. Thank you dr Xanthe and Tim. Kindest greetings from Howick-Midlands- Kwa Zulu Natal-South Africa 🇿🇦 🤗
Love this podcast. Don’t know why others are complaining about the sound, no issues at all here! Lovely presenters, I listen to this every week
I really enjoy the seamless banter between Tim and Xanthe as they provide fascinating insight into the mind of the criminals.
A very enjoyable and informative podcast on a variety of aspects of criminality. The sound quality is poor at times, it is as if Tim is participating from another room. Xanthe and Tim combine well.
Please fix Xanthe’s sound….. it is really hard to listen to…
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This expert-led podcast offers a deep dive into the psychological components that underpin notorious criminal cases while analyzing current events in true crime. The hosts use their backgrounds as a forensic scientist and criminal psychologist to unpack the motives behind some of the most shocking crimes, engaging with a variety of guest experts and survivors who contribute additional insights. Each episode focuses not only on the details of the crimes but also on the broader implications for society, the justice system, and ongoing discussions about criminal behavior and prevention strategies.
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Motive & Method launched 3 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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