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I Was Actually There
Gripping stories told by people who witnessed history first-hand. Hear what it was like to be a police sniper tasked with handling the gunman at the Port Arthur massacre; how it felt to be a teenager seeing The Beatles during their record-breaking 1964 Adelaide visit; and how one man survived being trapped 1km underground for 14 days, after the Beaconsfield mine collapse.
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4.7 stars from 170 ratings
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“Loved this podcast. The storytelling from the interviewees is excellent and really draws you in to the topic. I really hope there will be a season 2! Would be such a shame to discontinue the podcast.”
Misskellixx via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/18/24
A fascinating listen
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“Such an excellent podcast series, I binged the whole thing in a day. Fascinating stories we’ve heard about, but with a personal twist. Can’t wait for season 2.”
KJohnsForbes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/24
Emotional rollercoaster of a show!!
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“Have loved all the episodes so far, I’ve just sobbed my way through Todd Russel’s story.
No one will forget sitting by the TV waiting for the news they had been released and then that iconic moment when they walked out of that elevator.
Can’t wait to see what else this podcast brings us.”
Loopykat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/24
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