PODCASTERS ON CASE
IT’S the podcast that’s fast becoming a hit, but few may know that some of the minds behind Lost in Larrimah are volunteer university students.
Co-creator and Bond University Senior Teaching Fellow Caroline Graham said her investigative journalism students already had a keen interest in true crime.
“They’ve been primarily working as researchers, helping track down audio grabs, fact-checking and acting as early testers on the episodes themselves,” she said.
“Their drive, enthusiasm and insight make me feel so confident about the future of journalism.
“These students are being credited as researchers on the episodes they’ve worked on.”
The podcast follows the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, one of 12 residents of Larrimah, a small Northern Territory town.
Second-year journalism student Emily Bradfield said her aspirations to broadcasting and passion for true crime made it an amazing opportunity.
“I love storytelling and hearing about people’s stories, so being involved with a podcast like this is a dream come true,” she said.
Lost in Larrimah can be found on iTunes or at theaustralian.com.au/ podcasts