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The Mushroom Cook

The Mushroom Cook

True Crime Australia

The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal.

Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria.

With the woman who prepared that meal now accused of murder, The Mushroom Cook explores the story so far – and reports on the court hearings as Erin Patterson faces trial.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

The Mushroom Cook will be released on Crime X+ from Friday 29 March.

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The Mushroom Cook - INTRODUCING: Cocaine Inc.

INTRODUCING: Cocaine Inc.

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06/26/24 • 27 min

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 Hamilton, chief reporter at The Times, David Collins, northern editor at The Sunday Times, and Stephen Drill, national correspondent at News Corp Australia.

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The Mushroom Cook - IN COURT: Erin Patterson's trial fast-tracked
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05/07/24 • 14 min

In a major development, Erin Patterson has opted to forgo a key step in the legal process and charge ahead with her case - fast-tracking it straight to the Supreme Court.

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Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has faced court for the first time in five months as she fights to keep her case in Gippsland and parts ways with her high-profile barrister.

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The Mushroom Cook - The Future | 5

The Future | 5

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04/16/24 • 20 min

Erin Patterson has engaged top criminal KC Philip Dunn as she prepares to return to court. He’s one of many key players working behind-the-scenes on the case that gripped the world.

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The Mushroom Cook - The Survivors | 4

The Survivors | 4

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04/13/24 • 20 min

Erin Patterson is also facing several attempted murder charges after one of the lunch attendees miraculously recovered. While her estranged husband also fell ill on several occasions.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

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The Mushroom Cook - The Fallout | 3

The Fallout | 3

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04/09/24 • 23 min

A family’s grief remains at the heart of the mystery that gripped the world - but the fallout of the fatal mushroom meal stretches far beyond the towns of Leongatha and Korumbarra

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

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The Mushroom Cook - The Cook | 2

The Cook | 2

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04/06/24 • 20 min

A former air traffic controller and newsletter editor. A mother. A daughter. Who is the woman who cooked the lethal lunch?

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

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The Mushroom Cook - The Lunch | 1

The Lunch | 1

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04/02/24 • 26 min

Five family members sit down for lunch on a wintry Saturday afternoon in a town in regional Victoria. Hours later, four of them fall ill. Days later, three are dead.

For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

To unlock bonus content from The Mushroom Cook, and listen to episodes early and ad free, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts, or theheraldsun.com.au

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The Mushroom Cook - Introducing: The Mushroom Cook
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03/20/24 • 2 min

The story of a seemingly ordinary family lunch that turned out to be anything but normal.

Follow the journalists piecing together the puzzle of how three people died after sitting down to share a meal in the small Australian town of Leongatha, Victoria.

With the woman who prepared that meal now accused of murder, The Mushroom Cook explores the story so far – and reports on the court hearings as Erin Patterson faces trial.


For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au

The Mushroom Cook will be released on Crime X+ from Friday 29 March

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Mushroom Cook have?

The Mushroom Cook currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does The Mushroom Cook cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Mushroom Cook?

The episode title 'IN COURT: Erin Patterson's trial fast-tracked' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Mushroom Cook?

The average episode length on The Mushroom Cook is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Mushroom Cook released?

Episodes of The Mushroom Cook are typically released every 5 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of The Mushroom Cook?

The first episode of The Mushroom Cook was released on Mar 20, 2024.

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