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“Found you through your interview on the Australian True Crime podcast. Expecting an interesting podcast about an avoidable tragedy & crime.”
b3853r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/22
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“Captivating, informative and moving podcast about a very tragic event in Australia’s history. I absolutely would recommend listening to this podcast.”
Charissa H via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/26/22
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“An excellent series. Very well done.”
Andy Dowling via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/22
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“Without a doubt the most moving and respectful podcast I have listened to. Instead of focussing on the perpetrator, all of the care and attention went to those impacted by this terrible tragedy. A true show of a community coming together and what happens when we act from a place of love. Well...”Read full review »
Nicki_King via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/19/21
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“Really enjoyed listening to this podcast and have recommended to others, loved hearing people’s in person stories.”
Tammi-d via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/23/21
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“Really incredible and emotional.
Well put together.
Thinking of all the people affected by this tragedy.”
Freofan13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/06/21
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“But heartbreaking. On episode 5, want to listen but don’t if you see what I mean. Put together really well, one of the most memorable podcasts I’ve listed to and I’ve listened to 100’s.
Can’t imagine surviving something so horrendous.
These stories need to be told though. Heartbreaking for...”Read full review »
mrs single via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/21
“Living in Sydney NSW, I had some vague recollections of this tragedy without ever really knowing the detail.
Having moved to QLD in 2013, I have passed through Childers many, many times and whenever doing so have in my mind recalled the event, still without ever really knowing much detail but...”Read full review »
Adam Lawrance via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/02/21
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“Beautifully done. Told through the voices of the victims and those affected by this tragedy.
Riveting.”
casper0510 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/18/21
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“Really good podcast (I always feel weird saying that when it’s about such horrible events) However, this podcast is so much more than that. It’s very victim oriented, many of the individuals there that night give their first hand accounts whilst remaining sensitive to the families involved. It is...”Read full review »
Ethnat Bird via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/21
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“Such a tragic event, so many young lives altered. You’ve told the story so well Paul. Thank you for bringing light to this 20 years on, it was a hard podcast to put down. Next time I’m passing through Childers I’ll be sure to stop in.”
meg the mooster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/30/20
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“What an emotional story but told so well. This is a fantastic tribute to all who perished and survived this awful tragedy. Such a hard story to tell but done brilliantly. Definitely recommend a listen.”
396Sar via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/13/20
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“The most emotional pod I’ve listened to 😢
Very hard to listen to the stories but it will make you think about things in a different way. Great work!”
BecMac79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/07/20
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“Here to show my support and thank Paul and team for creating such a respectful, well researched and informative podcast. I was 17 when the Backpacker fire occurred and at the time living in Central Queensland, this tragedy felt pretty close to home. I listened to this podcast on a recent road...”Read full review »
serm24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/16/20
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“I was both in admiration and heartbroken to listen to this moving and professional podcast. Well done Paul Cochrane and peace to those who live on with this memory. Childers, what an amazing community you are x”
CollyMc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/05/20
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“This is a great podcast for all the right reasons. The focus is on the survivors, victims, families & Childers community instead of on the perpetrator. The story is told respectfully and fully. Thank you.”
Mikrisgray via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/27/20
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“Thank you all for sharing your stories. May you all find peace. Amazingly brave.”
lisabaker76 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/03/20
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“Great narration, very respectful to the victims, overall just done properly. I hope I can go to the memorial one of these days.”
Paolshots via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/01/20
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“This has been a weekend listen full of emotion, especially tears, but also immense pride.
As an aside, I was born in Childers and had moved to Canada. On a trip back home I was given the ‘Palace Story’ to take back with me. A booklet that had been put together a few years after the fire.
Not...”Read full review »
Hometown Girl. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/13/20
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“Heartbreaking but so compelling to keep listening.”
Jiggymacc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/20
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“Thoroughly enjoyed the Podcast.
Well researched and execution was perfect. Well played guys!”
AJRaymond via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/03/20
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“Heartbreaking yet powerfully written, hearing from everyone first hand made this podcast. A must listen. My heart goes out to all x”
Sus100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/30/20
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“Important podcast to listen to. Amazingly well done”
9958577584 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/15/20
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“The whole story is harrowing. Thanks Paul. I’m not far in but you’ve done a splendid empathetic job in the retelling. Darrens song is wonderful. I’m a week away from driving through Childers on a road trip with my dog and we will definitely stop and say g’day as we go. I realise how fragile life...”Read full review »
MaTeMaHi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/15/20
“This was so well done, it was covered really respectfully and you can tell how cathartic it was for people to share their story.
This made me cry, smile and feel anger. This could have been any of us.
Thank you”
Ginny467 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/20
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“I am only about halfway through the podcasts- and I am having a hard time taking a break from the emotionally moving and gut wrenching tales told by Paul. I had not heard of this tragedy living in the USA, but now, it is one I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers to the survivors and all...”Read full review »
lat1014 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/20
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“What a well told and executed story.. being a fellow Aussie I knew about the fire but this was such an in-depth personal view I had tears listening. I drive through Childers all the time, next time the Palace memorial is on the do list!”
jussniccc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/01/20
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“One of the most thoroughly produced, haunting podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The commitment to the telling the stories of each victim, as well as the survivors, is an incredible tribute to what they endured. And the illustration of how the community came together to support them is an important...”Read full review »
TayPatt82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/20
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“Honestly I never review podcasts, but I had to for this one, as it is honestly one of the best ones I have listened to. Paul Corchane is amazing in his story telling of this horrific tragedy. Thank you for telling this story for the for 15 young lives that were lost. Highly recommend a listen.”
RosyOlive9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/20
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“I don’t think there was one episode I listened to where I didn’t have tears in my eyes. I never knew the full story of Childers - thanks for bringing it to light so incredibly.”
Kel1619 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/26/20
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“Wow what an amazing documentary. I was hooked right from the start. You can feel the grief and terror the whole way through. I’ve just finished listening and am definitely going to make a road trip up to see the memorial. Childers sounds like a remarkable town. Rest In Peace Palace 15 🖤 Really...”Read full review »
Alysha Nuske via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/22/20
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“I honestly didn’t know a whole lot about the Childers fire...I was too young then to take much notice. I’m so glad I was able to hear this podcast from start to finish. The stories told were a great tribute to the lives lost and also the survivors.
Well produced and put together, it was easy to...”Read full review »
Tempo_Mitch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/19/20
“Fantastic podcast. So personal, so informational, so real. Excellently produced, presented & narrated. Finished it feeling a connection to everyone effect by the fire.”
Yorkshir3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/20
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“I never comment on these but what a wonderful job you have here with this podcast. To all the people that you interviewed this would have been so hard for you to still talk about but thank you. If I ever drive near Childers I will definitely stop and pay my respects, so many lives taken too early xx”
Rusandmel1970 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/17/20
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“A quality piece of Journalism. Thank you a Paul Cochrane.”
mccanndo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/20
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“Well done Paul, and all involved. One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Episodes Memorial and Farewell were particularly heart wrenching. The podcast as a whole is extremely engaging and very well written and presented. Thank you for sharing the stories of the survivors, those who lost...”Read full review »
Buggirlz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/20
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. Respectful, informative and well put together. Very highly recommended.”
vicracer via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/20
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“Thank you so much for this podcast. It is a heartfelt tribute to those that died on that terrible night and also the survivors. Childers sounds like an amazing town. I have been moved and enjoyed every episode. Thank you ❤️”
Kim2402 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/20
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“Thanks for presenting this podcast in such a wonderful respectful way.
Truly brilliant journalism. So moving.”
cactusmikko via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/20
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“The very last episode is the perfect summation of this amazing, heartbreaking and deeply touching podcast. Must listen.”
jkat9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/20
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“I love that we learnt about all the humans and how they were affected. The focus on the people and not the crime was a refreshing change. I remember The Childers fire happening but news stories never tell you the details. So beautifully told.”
kirrily73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/20
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“I just finished listening to this podcast. The last episode gave me goosebumps. Not being from Queensland I only have vague memories of hearing about the fire all those years ago on the news during my teenage years. I’m so glad that I now got to hear this story presented in the way it was....”Read full review »
dRYasabone via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/20
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“Well done Paul. Thank you for telling the story of Childers in such a respectful way. I’ve recommended your podcast to many people.”
TLB_MAMA via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/20
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“This pod tells an important , bittersweet tale of youth, adventure, loss, grief, generosity, and remembrance. The 15 lost backpackers are lovingly remembered here. Their stories and the stories of good people in a small town who rose to the moment is moving. It celebrates decency!”
COJoeBro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/20
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“Paul, you have done an amazing podcast.
Thank you for reminding us about the bravery, sharing the raw emotion of the survivors, the family’s & the Childers community!
I drove past the hostel years before the tragedy, & remember it’s facade.
I’ve not been past since, but with your podcast...”Read full review »
listener2074 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/20
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“As a young adult (born 1993) I had little knowledge about the tragedy and the crime; upon completion I felt I had to leave a review. This podcast has given a voice to the town, victims, families, survivors and first responders. It is incredibly moving yet still respectful to all those involved....”Read full review »
SavG93 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/20
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“Such a terrible tragedy, a very well produced podcast, I found it hard to put down. Thank you for sharing with us.”
Chuppachup0 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/20
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“Few times I had tears listening . Well done, you really have done a great job with this.”
Theweddingphotographer via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/20
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“Favourite episode yet. What a gentle soul you are Neil. Fantastic podcast!”
77✨77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/07/20
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