Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: Australia
Instagram: 377 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcasts@taptmedia.com.au
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Host
Dr Xanthe Mallett - Forensic anthropologist, criminologist and media commentator known for analysing criminal cases, forensic evidence and unsolved investigations.
Tim Watson-Munro - Criminal psychologist and commentator specialising in offender psychology, criminal behaviour and the analysis of high-profile cases.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Tasia Haag - Nadine Haag’s Disputed Death, The Family’s Investigation, Evidence They Believe Was Overlooked, And Reform For Families Seeking Answers.
Kylie Vaughan - Janine Vaughan’s Disappearance, Missed Witnesses, Lost Or Destroyed Evidence, CCTV Analysis And The Family’s Calls For Investigative Action.
Adam Vaughan - Janine Vaughan’s Disappearance, Missed Witnesses, Lost Or Destroyed Evidence, CCTV Analysis And The Family’s Calls For Investigative Action.
Dr Josh McConkey - Postpartum Psychosis, Criminal Responsibility, Medical Evidence, Warning Signs, Medication And The Lindsay Clancy Case.
Recent Topics
Episodes
You Asked, We Answered: Serial Killers, Psychopaths & Bizarre Murder Methods
October 13, 2026
In our first ever Q & A episode Tim and Xanthe are answering your questions about the inside world of true crime, forensics and criminal psychology.From the top personality traits of psychopaths, to why most serial killers are men, to the psychology behind mothers who murder. In this very special episode learn more about your favourite true crime hosts and the cases that have stuck with them.GOT A QUESTION FOR US? Drop your questions in the comments below or message us on Instagram f...
How To Rob A Bank: The Thief & The Agent Who Caught Him
October 06, 2026
They were on opposite sides of the law - one robbing banks, the other hunting him. In this extraordinary interview, bank robber Steven Meyers and former FBI agent Shawn Johnson sit down with Tim & Xanthe to share their side of the case and the chase. In 1990s Seattle, Meyers was part of a crew that pulled off 19 bank heists alongside the elusive mastermind known as “Hollywood”. Johnson spent four years tracking them, analysing their every move and eventually settin...
Did An Innocent Man Hang? The Execution Australia Tried to Stop
September 29, 2026
Was an innocent man sent to the gallows in Australia’s most infamous - and final - execution?On February 3, 1967, Ronald Ryan was hanged for the murder of a prison guard during a chaotic escape from Melbourne’s Pentridge Prison - an execution that shocked the nation and would ultimately help bring an end to capital punishment across Australia. Just over a year earlier, Ryan had escaped Pentridge, triggering a 19-day manhunt. After his capture, he was convicted of murder and senten...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Motive & Method?
Motive & Method is hosted by Dr Xanthe Mallett and Tim Watson-Munro. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@taptmedia.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Motive & Method?
The publicly listed email for Motive & Method: podcasts@taptmedia.com.au.
How many listeners does Motive & Method have?
Podseeker estimates Motive & Method reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Motive & Method?
Motive & Method typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct involvement in a major or unresolved criminal case, investigative or forensic expertise, criminal psychology or medical expertise, or established experience advocating for victims and criminal justice reform. Common among recent guests: Professional expertise in forensic, psychological, medical or investigative fields; Firsthand experience as a victim survivor, family member or case advocate; Evidence given to a parliamentary inquiry or involvement in criminal justice reform. Recent guests include Tasia Haag, Kylie Vaughan, and Adam Vaughan.
How hard is it to get booked on Motive & Method?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Motive & Method cover?
Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Psychology, Unsolved Cases, Forensic Investigation, and Victim Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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