60 acast.com Sweet Bobby https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new en Tortoise Media Tortoise Media Kirat and Bobby have an unusual relationship. The circumstances of their individual lives mean it’s difficult for them to meet face to face but, despite everything, they end up falling in love.


Their romance might play out online but in many ways it’s a traditional love story. Until Kirat discovers the disturbing truth. 


Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning series about a sophisticated ten year scam that almost destroyed one woman’s life, and the investigation into the catfisher behind it all.


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]]> Kirat and Bobby have an unusual relationship. The circumstances of their individual lives mean it’s difficult for them to meet face to face but, despite everything, they end up falling in love.


Their romance might play out online but in many ways it’s a traditional love story. Until Kirat discovers the disturbing truth. 


Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning series about a sophisticated ten year scam that almost destroyed one woman’s life, and the investigation into the catfisher behind it all.


If you want to listen to more thought-provoking investigations, head to Tortoise Investigates - the home of all our investigative podcasts.



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]]> false Tortoise Media info+64e5c027d3554a001131c921@mg-eu.acast.com 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 sweet-bobby-new serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64e5c027d3554a001131c921/1692778618410-b8dea60077bbe64809de08d1248667a5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new Sweet Bobby Introducing ... The Lab Detective Introducing ... The Lab Detective Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT 40:35 687e35cda2391fe432f80848 false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/introducing-the-lab-detective 687e35cda2391fe432f80848 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 introducing-the-lab-detective trailer Introducing...The Lab Detective


Kathleen Folbigg was known as ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’ - she’d lost all four of her infant children and was convicted for killing them.


Until, after spending decades in jail, a scientist working in a lab uncovered the truth behind the deaths. 


The Lab detective is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, and an investigation into why Kathleen’s story might not be the last.


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Music supervisor: Karla Patella

Sound design: Rowan Bishop

Podcast artwork: Lola Williams

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]]> Introducing...The Lab Detective


Kathleen Folbigg was known as ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’ - she’d lost all four of her infant children and was convicted for killing them.


Until, after spending decades in jail, a scientist working in a lab uncovered the truth behind the deaths. 


The Lab detective is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, and an investigation into why Kathleen’s story might not be the last.


This is episode one of four. You can listen to the entire series today by subscribing to The Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or by downloading the Tortoise app. To listen, search for The Lab Detective wherever you get your podcasts.


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Reporter: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Gary Marshall

Music supervisor: Karla Patella

Sound design: Rowan Bishop

Podcast artwork: Lola Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

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]]> Return to...Sweet Bobby Return to...Sweet Bobby Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:30:00 GMT 1:07 66ffe8c1ee0f87f81d6e3eb2 false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/return-tosweet-bobby 66ffe8c1ee0f87f81d6e3eb2 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 return-tosweet-bobby trailer Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts.


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]]> Three years ago, we released our chart-topping investigative podcast Sweet Bobby. And now, Netflix are releasing the documentary Sweet Bobby on 16th October. Catch up with the original story across all 6 episodes by searching for Sweet Bobby wherever you get your podcasts.


To listen to the exclusive ad-free and bonus episode with Kirat, the woman at the heart of this catfishing story, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or become a Tortoise member.



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]]> Motive Motive Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:06:32 GMT 42:17 64e5c843d3554a0011330b74 false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-6-motive 64e5c843d3554a0011330b74 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-6-motive In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything. full 1 6 In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


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Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


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Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> (In)justice (In)justice Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:05:58 GMT 32:54 64e5c78ca704e30011ef00c3 false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-5-injustice 64e5c78ca704e30011ef00c3 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-5-injustice After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher... full 1 5 After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...

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Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...

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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

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Sound design: Karla Patella

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]]> Dark triads Dark triads Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:04:05 GMT 39:24 64e5c7204f5f500011195eed false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-4-dark-triads 64e5c7204f5f500011195eed 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-4-dark-triads full 1 4 Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.

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Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.

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Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> Confession Confession Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:03:43 GMT 43:05 64e5c69202334c0011caf30b false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-3 64e5c69202334c0011caf30b 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-3 full 1 3 Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...

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Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...

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Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> Witness protection Witness protection Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:02:03 GMT 40:21 64e5c64aa704e30011eed0fc false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-2-witness-protection 64e5c64aa704e30011eed0fc 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-2-witness-protection full 1 2 Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. 

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]]> Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. 

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Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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]]> Sliding doors Sliding doors Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:01:21 GMT 31:02 64e5c5c9d3554a001132ada5 false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/episode-1-sliding-doors 64e5c5c9d3554a001132ada5 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 episode-1-sliding-doors Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions. full 1 1 Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.

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]]> Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.

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]]> Introducing: Sweet Bobby Introducing: Sweet Bobby Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:47:48 GMT 1:21 64e5c4be4f5f5000111909ba false https://shows.acast.com/sweet-bobby-new/episodes/introducing-sweet-bobby 64e5c4be4f5f5000111909ba 64e5c027d3554a001131c921 introducing-sweet-bobby trailer 1 How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.

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]]> How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


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Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill

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