I Was Actually There
Episodes
Presents — Unravel: Huntsman
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC's biggest investigative true crime podcast Unravel has just dropped their new season, Huntsman, and it's already rocketing up the podcast cha...
INTRODUCING — The Weather That Changed Us
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is a wild continent with some of the most intense weather on the planet. From massive bushfires to severe cyclones and devastating flooding...
Port Arthur massacre 1996 | Craig Harwood
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the gunman responsible for the Port Arthur massacre staged a siege in the final hours of the incident, he was believed to have taken hostages. C...
Boxing Day tsunami 2004 | Rebekah Giles
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebekah Giles and her boyfriend were enjoying a last-minute Christmas holiday in Thailand when the deadliest tsunami in recorded history struck. Rebe...
Nicky Winmar's stand against racism 1993 | Gilbert McAdam
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former AFL star Gilbert McAdam recalls an incendiary game of footy that was a turning point in the code's history. After the final whistle Gilbert's ...
The Beatles' Adelaide visit 1964 | John Law
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beatles were the brightest part of John Law's young teenage life. At 14, he became a rebel in stovepipe pants — a true fan who did his bit to b...
Woomera Detention Centre breakout 2002 | Izzy Brown
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When face-to-face with asylum seekers pleading for help, possible arrest was the least of Izzy Brown's concerns. Izzy was among a crowd of protesters...
Beaconsfield Mine rescue 2006 | Todd Russell
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Russell spent 14 days trapped one kilometre underground with his co-worker Brant Webb after a mine collapse. Until the last minute, they were ne...
INTRODUCING: I Was Actually There
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gripping stories told by people who witnessed history first-hand.Hear what it was like to be a police sniper tasked with handling the gunman at the P...