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Thanks Host and Anna! Congrats on the 100 million downloads!
The post cast is doing extreamly well, you must be so proud! Keep up the wonderful work.
Thank you Sam
Thank you all so much for joining in the AMA and thank you all for your support.
Of the cases you've covered, which has stuck with you the most?
Snowtown as far as disturbing details. But all of the unsolved ones as well. Pafticuarly those where we have had contact with family members.
He has done several podcasts to promote his book but also shares some great stories of his career
Have you thought of doing interviews? People such as Ron Iddles?
We havent no. Not a bad idea though.
Yeah great books. I've ready many of them more then once. No worries Gillian. Always a pleasure to run these AMA's.
FYI I have just finished showing my old lady how to listen to podcasts. I gave her two suggestions to subscribe and listen to, casefile and conversations lol
Nice work! Thanks for recommending us.
Nope i didn't and duly noted and respected :)
Thank you :)
I hesitate to ask, but can you say what industry you're usually in? I imagine you're a journo..? Sorry if too personal!! I just wonder because the quality of work is so good.
Sorry Cathryn, I won't answer anything related to me personally. Sorry. I mentioned that back in the very first few AMA's. But I understand not everyone would have seen those.
I think that one of the great things about this podcast, as with other shared mass comms, is the sense of boundary-less community it fosters around the world, between like minded people. So releasing them earlier, while a privilege, would seem to contradict the community of listeners... if that makes sense. I like it all as is, but incorporating video bonuses online would be the logical next step for me.
Good point Cathryn.
Still around if there are anymore questions.
I've never read any Michael Connelly, I might even download one of his now. Thanks, for the recommendation, Host and thanks for chatting with us.
I like it. Will definitely start thinking about this. Can't guarantee it would be anything great, but I like the idea. Good stuff.
What about some behind the scenes bonuses? i.e. How you prep for the podcast, recording etc. obviously not including the narration! ;)
I second that idea!
I've thought about that with other podcasts releasing episodes early. For me that wouldn't really have additional value, I think I'd sooner be sad about already having heard the podcast when it airs for everyone, then happy about being able to snipe it a few days earlier
Thank you :) I have been curious about that for a while, lol.
No worries. Hopefully I'll be able to keep a straight face and play dumb of it ever happens :)
Have you considered doing an epiaode on the Washington DC sniper murders?
Yep. It is on our list of potentials.
Casefile team member Anna is also around if you have any questions for her. We are currently discussing ways to improve the Patreon experience. One request from a lot of you has been early release on episodes for Patreon supporters. Any other ideas out there?
I'm happy as it is. I figure the contribution is to help you do what you do. And you all do it so well.
Hi Host :) Has anyone recognised you when you've been going about your day to day activities from hearing your voice? No worries if you don't want to answer this one!
Great question!!
Are there anymore mini update episodes coming any time soon?
No unfortunately. We are monitoring a few cases. Claremont. And Family Law Court Murders. Even today's episode On Simone Strobel. Others as well. But nothing in the immediate future.
Doesn't sound like we will be covering that one then!
I couldn't watch the video, I think I'd have PTSD if I did, going by the description of it!!!
Haha I so agree! Watching it didn't even come across my mind, I do like my sleep
Yeah there was one just last week, that dude was/is sick
I listened to Luka magnotta on another podcast, it was so disturbing but fascinating at the same time
Yes so did I. I was very disturbing. I battled with my conscious wether to watch the video or not.
What most think these days
Yeah I was pretty young when it happened. So I don't really remember the debates and controversy side of things. But Andrew has nailed it with what most hunk these days.
Port Arthur led to dramatic changes in gun laws in Australia. Do most Australians think that should be obvious, or is it still controversial? Here in the USA, it seems that would be impossible to ever happen.
It was controversial at the time but 20 years later I think most Australians agree that is was a good move
Yeah but it would be unique
How cool would it be to do some live shows! You would have to wear a balaclava or something to hide your identity though
Haha. Yeah. Or a really good make up job. Would be a bit awkward. Sillohute behind a screen or something. Who knows.
Hi Host, and greetings from the UK; it's a pleasure to be speaking with you. Thank you for the immense amount of hard work you and your team do in making each Casefile episode; I love listening to them. The EARONS editions were incredible to say the least; how that guy hasn't been caught yet is astonishing. Do you have any British cases upcoming?
Thank you Steve. Thanks for joining. Always a pleasure to speak to our Patreon supporters. We do have a British one coming up in the next 3-6 weeks. Not sure off the top of my head exactly when it will drop. But one is being worked on. Agree. Can only pray he is caught one day. Or at least identified for closure if he is dead.
Hi Host, congratulations on another big milestone and continuing to do such a great job. I found today's case really fascinating. I'd never heard of it either.
Thank you Gillian.
What state is the podcast produced in?
An Australian one :) Can't give too much away.
Would it be possible to utilise a chat app to accommodate the AMA's in the future?
What do you have in mind?
I enjoyed the format of the Donna Wheeler episode hat was set up as a whodunit with three suspects. Any chance you will do more cases like that?
Yeah definitely. If we find the appropriate cases.
Exciting! I thought today's was going to Milat, so was pleasantly surprised. If that's a thing.
Yeah we saw on social a lot of people picked Milat. So you were alone there.
Clue?
Any clues will give it away.
Netherlands checking in. Just want to compliment and thank you for all your hard work, you create a uniquely fantastic podcast me and some of my friends look forward to each week :)
Thank you very much Monny. Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Netherlands - a few years ago now. Great spot.
Casefile is by far my fav crime podcast 🙌🏽🙌🏽 but what's your suggestions for other like minded podcasts out there to fill in my drive time between casefile episodes?
Thank you Daniel. I don't actually listen to any true crime podcasts myself. But I'm sure plenty of others will be able to help you out. The podcast I listen too. Are Hardcore History. Joe Rogan. And Jocko podcast. Plus Rugby league related podcasts. My favourite sport.
In your opinion do you think Mr Cruel really abducted Carmen or was it a drug related payback?
Mr Cruel.
Hi Host, cracking job. Loving the difference between the long series intensive style vs the one offs like today. I recall you saying in the beginning that it began due to time off work, but, are you back and working full time now? That would be quite challenging.
Thank you Cathryn. Yes been back full time since about May last year. It's definitely challenging. But also rewarding. Very fortunate to have such an awesome team. Wouldn't be possible without them.
Once there is more information regarding the Karen Ristevski case I hope that you consider covering it...
For sure. Very possible we could.
Unreasonable? Unrealistic?
At this stage yes. Unfortunately. Would rather keep the quality as high as we possibly can over quantity.
Any chance of 2 episodes per week?
Doubtful given the amount of research and work involved. But should never say never.
If there could be one unsolved case, either covered by Casefile or not, that could be solved tomorrow what would you choose?
I couldn't possibly choose. All of the ones we have covered.
Thank you Arnolphe
I Should probably come up with something better then host! But for now I guess it is.
Where do you join us from
Is "Host" your official podcast name now?
Hello Anastasia.
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