Adam Shand Joins Podshape Network with New Podcast “Real Crime with Adam Shand”

Podshape, one of Australia’s leading independent podcast network, is proud to announce that award-winning crime journalist Adam Shand is launching his brand-new series, Real Crime with Adam Shand, exclusively. The first episode will premiere on 2nd June 2025, with new episodes dropping every Monday.

Investigative journalist Adam Shand takes listeners into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia’s biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers and victims who lived them. In Real Crime with Adam Shand, listeners will embark on a deep-dive into Australia’s most gripping current crime stories and cold cases, told through Adam’s renowned storytelling and extensive on-the-ground experience. Each episode combines exclusive interviews with victims, investigators and insiders, alongside in-depth analysis and context. From unsolved mysteries to high-profile trials, Adam brings clarity, compassion and his trademark investigative rigor to the mic.

Adam Shand, Host: “I’m really excited to collaborate with Podshape to deliver a podcast series Real Crime with Adam Shand that will focus on my long term casework and new crime stories. I look forward to bringing an eclectic set of characters and stories to the series that will deliver original content and analysis of breaking stories. I will be bringing my extensive network of contacts from both sides of the law with fresh perspectives to our listeners.”

Adam Shand is one of Australia’s most experienced journalists, authors and podcasters. In his 40-year career, Adam has covered the full breadth of human experience. A veteran of war and conflicts in the Melbourne underworld, Africa and the outlaw bikie worlds, Adam goes where other journalists fear to tread. He has employed his skills of empathy, curiosity and scepticism to find his way into the biggest stories of the past half century.

Jay Walkerden, Co-Founder, Podshape: “Adam is one of the country’s preeminent crime journalists. His track record of breaking stories and his genuine empathy for victims make him the perfect fit for Podshape. Real Crime with Adam Shand will set a new benchmark for investigative audio storytelling in Australia.”

About Adam Shand

Adam Shand is an award-winning Australian crime reporter, author and television presenter with over 25 years of experience covering everything from organised crime to missing-person investigations. His previous books include Underbelly: The Gangland War and The Hotham Street Murders.

About Podshape

Podshape is one of Australia’s premier independent podcast network, specialising in compelling audio storytelling across true crime, investigative journalism, lifestyle and branded content. Home to hit series such as My Sister the Murderer, Our Little Edey and The Missing Matter, Podshape partners with top talent and brands to deliver high-quality, audience-driven podcasts.