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Join renegade drag queen Vicky Vox for the interview show with a twist - she uses tarot and hot-takes to answer guests' questions about their own lives. Or at least that’s the plan. Tune in for fabulous pop culture, moments of shame, and the fringiest of conspiracy theories - we’re a safe space for Alien abductees. Vicky wants to hear about people turning their difference into their greatest strength – like she did with drag. Striking the balance between meaningful discussion and wild night ...
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The Missing Australia

True Crime Australia

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Someone, somewhere, knows something. Almost 38,000 missing people are reported to police every year in Australia; that’s one every 14 minutes. Some do not return home. For their families, it’s a never-ending nightmare. For police, the search for answers can sometimes last for decades. The Missing Australia exists to change this. Presented by former police officer Meni Caroutas, it aims to break new ground on these cold cases – because there’s always someone out there who knows what happened ...
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Listen to episode 1 of our new series inside the global cocaine industry - where profits are counted up in millions and losses measured out in murders. This worldwide investigation from The Times, Sunday Times and NewsCorp Australia, reveals how the drug business works like any multi-billion dollar corporation. Cocaine Inc. is hosted by Fiona Hamil…
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Confronting claims are made about the abduction of two children, Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au Click here to read Kirstie Gordon's parents first in-depth interview …
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A detective wishes things could have been different in the case of 12-year-old Rhianna Barreau To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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An unidentified man last seen catching a train in suburban Melbourne has left unanswered questions If this episode raises any issues for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au S…
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Joining the search for Warren Meyer, who disappeared while hiking in the Victorian High Country To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mother-of-five Lorrin Whitehead was last seen at a shopping centre in Geelong and her children do not believe she ran away To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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New witnesses come forward with new evidence about the disappearance of 16-year-old Gordana Kotevski To unlock bonus content from The Missing, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Season 3 of The Missing Australia launches on the 25 February for subscribers to Crime X+. Series host Meni Caroutas has news of breakthroughs in cases that featured in Season 2. Subscribe to Crime X+ to get the episodes two weeks early and ad-free. For more on these cases go to themissingaustralia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Introducing series two of The Missing Australia. Some things are going to be different - there's a new look and sound, as the series is now a True Crime Australia production - but the most important thing hasn't changed. Meni is still trying to uncover new information about old missing persons cases. Because the truth is someone, somewhere knows so…
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Two years ago Detective Inspector Glen Brown established the NSW Police Missing Persons Registry, revolutionising the way police investigate missing persons cases. I speak to Glen about the stunning success of the Registry, and how police are now not only finding people who disappear faster, but also saving the lives of people who are vulnerable by…
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You have seen my face on a poster, and heard my name. I am a mother, a father, a brother or sister, someone's dearly loved relative and friend. We are nearly 3,000 of us. We are missing, and we must be found. Please Don't Forget Us. Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better in series 2 (f…
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A man reports to police that his wife has gone missing. 17 days later her crumpled body is discovered inside a bag buried in a popular suburban park. As police follow every lead to catch her killer, they stumble upon a shocking and gruesome find. Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better …
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Bill Roach was a loving son and brother who disappeared suddenly in 1993. Police are convinced the outgoing university student was murdered, and a large team of forensic experts and police divers descend on the remote farmhouse where Bill lived to search for his remains. Police discover a potential crime scene inside the farmhouse. Follow the polic…
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Mother of four Joanne Butterfield disappeared from far North Queensland in June, 1998, after visiting a friend. Three days later personal property belonging to Joanne including the dress she was wearing when she was last seen alive, was found near a railway track 150 kilometers away. This month Police renewed an appeal for information into Joanne's…
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In Episode 18, “A Faceless Man. A Missing Tourist”, we crack not one but two long-term missing persons cases. Learn how a call from a listener, helped shed light on the unsolved cases that have baffled police for nearly 20 years. Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better in series 2 (from…
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We have seen images of missing people on posters and on tv. We feel sad, but we have no idea of the heartbreak and trauma suffered by the families left behind. In this episode Meni explores this unresolved grief, through the eyes of the family of murdered schoolboy, Daniel Morcombe. Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few ye…
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Finishing up season one of Doing Great, we have long time friend, queen and legend, Ongina. You know her from RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 and season 5 of AllStars. "If people knew even a little of what happens backstage, they wouldn't like it." Tune in for a joyous kiki and the bittersweet end to a fabulous year of Doing Great. Vicky and Clementine…
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Steven Goldsmith appeared to have the perfect life. A close loving family, a fantastic circle of friends and a great job, but one night he went missing after withdrawing money from an ATM. The disappearance of the 28 year old left his family and friends devastated, and the police baffled. Steven's parents David and Leslie have never stopped searchi…
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"Look how strong you are now that you're vulnerable!" In a daring attempt to provide you lovely listeners with interesting content in this, the second week of 2021, we've completely turned the tables and flipped the script to give you a full episode of Vicky being read. And who is doing the reading? Alex The Medium is a spiritual advisor and psychi…
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All the way from their couches to you, The Doughboys' Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger join Vicky to chat everything from sleep habits to LeBron James. Are you afraid of ghosts? Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis?! Do you think Santa is sexy?!? Tune in for why Vicky likes European McDonald's and how Marie Kondo is the best. The Doing Great with …
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You probably know Shea Coulee as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race AllStars season 5, but we'd like to introduce a whole new side of this queen. Have you ever seen an 8ft tall tomato plant? Shea grew one! These two chat crazy dreams and climbing the property ladder in addition to a whole slew of shenanigananery.…
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Today's guest is 29% more jazzed after speaking with Vicky and so can you! Podcaster, actor and comedian, Kevin T. Porter is here to tell you that "you need to have gas in your own tank." Meanwhile Vicky's advice for the day is "you need to fill up your own bucket in order to empty it." Take from that what you will and remember that quarantine is n…
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"This is sarcasm! I'm making a joke!" Joining us all the way from somewhere else is the legendary Pandora Boxx! This episode dives into spirituality and what it means to receive that love. Tune in as Vicky catches up with her close friend and RuPaul's Drag Race All Star queen and all the shenanigananery that ensues.…
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Christine Redford was a friend to everyone, who devoted her life to helping others. A grief counsellor and Salvation army volunteer, Christine was dearly loved by her family and friends. One day she walked out of her flat and vanished forever. Her disappearance in 1998 has baffled police and bewildered those close to her, who now fear the worst. Pl…
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All the way from over there and by over there we mean London - Vinegar Strokes is here to butter your biscuit (the British kind obviously). As Miss Vox would have you know, "contrary to popular opinion 2020 could have been a lot worse." It's times like these that you've got to put your hair in a high pony and say to yourself "My Little Pony is B A …
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Detective Inspector Glen Brown heads the NSW Police Missing Person's Registry, which has revolutionised the way police investigate missing persons cases. Since it's inception the registry has solved 30 long term missing persons cases. I talk to Glen about the new technologies and processes being used to find people who disappear. Please note: this …
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Just so you know, "it is Little Shop of Horrors up in here." Peppermint may be one of the most talented qwans of all time, but she can't keep a plant alive to save her life. "Not everybody is supposed to do everything!" Tune in to Peppermint’s new album A Girl Like Me, Letters to My Lovers on any and all streaming platforms.…
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Joining us from his hit podcast Behind The Velvet Rope, David Yontef is here for a real chatty Cathy moment. From Real Housewives to the power of podcasts to bring people together, this episode has it all. I bet you didn't know Vicky was this into the Housewives franchise. Buckle up and enjoy!Por Earwolf & Vicky Vox
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Now entering Oh Shit Ville where the one and only Joel Kim Booster is here to tell you that he has a love-hate relationship with his couch. Like many of us during these pandemic times, he would "rather be deep cleaning than watching American Ninja Warrior and sobbing." Don't worry, as Vicky says we've just pressed "pause on the hoe life." Because "…
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'Niamh' Neeve Maye took a gap year before University to go fruit picking in the NSW Riverina area, and then suddenly disappeared. What happened to 18 year old Niamh? Her parents make a heartfelt plea for answers. Please note: this is an older episode of The Missing from a few years ago. The audio quality is better in series 2 (from June 2023), but …
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Podcaster, comedienne, writer and mental health advocate Allison Raskin is here to tell you about the wonders that can happen when you finally ask for help. As Vicky says "you don't know what you don't know until you go oh!" Tune the fuck in and go read Miss Allison's upcoming book.Por Earwolf & Vicky Vox
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Megan Gailey joins Vicky to discuss new marriages in quarantine and the ultimate joy of a purse snack. In the words of Megan herself, "this card makes me feel like I got a gold star at being an adult." From Black Santa to real housewives, this episode has it all. Take our advice and "steal the clementines. take the clementines home."…
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Come tend to your lady garden with the queen of comedy herself, Sasheer Zamata! Sasheer stars in the new Hulu show Woke with Lamorne Morris that is guaranteed to make your September quarantine that little bit better. Tune in for couples therapy, annoying proposals and people with nice teeth. Ways you can help! Ways to help! Hands Up Act! - Sign the…
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**TW for mention of suicide** Author, activist and comedian Gaby Dunn joins the show to talk about everything from queer community to to alienx. From the lack of wigs in stand-up to the fact that everybody in film and television thinks they're a genius, this episode has it all. Have you ever walked through Home Depot looking for things and felt lik…
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French tourist Antoine Herran faked his death 22 years ago, to start a new life in Australia. In Part 2 of this fascinating mystery, I speak to his sister Sophie from France about the devastating impact his decision had on their family. Despite the pain her brother has caused, Sophie still loves Antoine and just want to know that he is alive and we…
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The one and only host of the Savage Lovecast and founder of the It Get's Better Project, Dan Savage is here! Tune in for Dan's conspiracies and his first every tarot reading. Not only does it get better but "it gets better when you do the work for yourself and your community." Ways you can help! Ways to help! Hands Up Act! - Sign the petition Justi…
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It turns out that doing cocaine off a stripper's dick doesn't pay the bills. Here to talk hypnosis and being a late bloomer to adulting, we have Matt McConkey from Homophilia on the show! Speaking of witchcraft, this episode has everything from aliens and housewives to why you should love capricorns. Ways you can help! Ways to help! [blacklivesmatt…
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The one and only Greta Titelman is here to make you take your vitamins on this the day of her goddamn WEDDING. Vicky may be a "professional cross dresser by trade" but Miss Greta is the CEO of Club Worm! Get ready to go down some rabbit holes with these two! Go to @gertiebird on Instagram to congratulate this queen on her nuptials! Ways you can hel…
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It is time to welcome the one and only, legendary, Delta Work into your ear holes this week. "God bless technology but she sure does fuck with us sometimes." Our connection is unstable much like our mental health. If you've ever been let down or disappointed, light some ethically sourced sage from a Native American owned shop and tune the heck in. …
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New new new new new! That's how we feel with Betsy Sodaro on the show! Tune in for embarrassing stories about the times these two have shit their pants. "Sometimes you gotta expel some shit." This episode has everything from living in the moment to pickles. As Vicky says, "it's time to enter full crossdresser mode." Ways you can help! Ways to help!…
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The Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley joins Vicky to talk about relationships, grimey stuff, and serving Paul McCartney eggplant for the rest of your life. Sometimes burning a bridge isn't so bad. Tune in for words of wisdom from two Cancer ladies who aren't afraid to cut someone out. For more Laci, tune in to Scam Goddess on Earwolf. Ways you can …
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