Listen to Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost: Dead Man Talking

Listen to Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost: Dead Man Talking

Author: The Australian May 30, 2025 Duration: 43:47

The family of slain gangster Stewart John Regan has been frustrated by an unwillingness on the part of the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit to share information about its investigation into his death. Police say they're reluctant to share important files because they're concerned publicity from podcasts like The Teacher's Pet will compromise their investigation. 

Catch up on Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost now, and subscribe to hear new episodes first at gangstersghost.com.au

The podcast investigates the five-decade mystery of who killed psychopathic pimp and murderer Stewart John ‘The Magician’ Regan at the age of 29. One of Australia’s most notorious gangsters, Regan was gunned down by three assassins in a Marrickville laneway in 1974.

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The Teacher's Pet from The Australian is a gripping investigative podcast that unravels the disappearance of Lyn Dawson from Sydney's northern beaches. Lyn and her husband Chris, a star footballer and popular high school teacher, seemed to have a perfect life - until Lyn vanished and unsettling questions emerged. Across the listen episodes, journalists dig into a story of a devoted wife and mother who suddenly goes missing, a charming husband whose past is not what it seems, and strangely close twin brothers whose lives are tightly entwined. Through interviews, archival material, and relentless reporting, the podcast explores failures in the justice system, cultural blind spots, and the treatment of vulnerable young women. Expect a meticulously reported narrative that blurs the line between true crime, news, and social history, inviting listeners to reconsider what they think they know about love, loyalty, and the pursuit of truth.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 29

The Teacher's Pet
Podcast Episodes
From The Front: Three more years for Chris Dawson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Grey, shrunken and hiding his face, Chris Dawson is sentenced for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. Hedley Thomas joins us. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Au…
The Front:  Inside podcasting with Hedley Thomas and David Murray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey and David Murray reveal how our smash-hit podcasts get made. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Austra…
Episode 16 - Arrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:17
Chris is arrested over the alleged murder of Lyn.
Episode 15 - Digging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:31
Police continue to search for clues.
Episode 14 - Decision Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:14
Police pledge to continue investigating the case.
Episode 13 - The System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:43
The Justice system struggles to find answers to Lyn's disappearance.
Episode 12 - Momentum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:56
Former Cromer High students share their experiences.
Episode 11 - Loyalty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:24
Police ramp up investigations into the case.
Episode 10 - Damaged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:12
Police interviews reveal details about the case.