60 Minutes - Extra Minutes
Go behind the scenes of Australia’s leading current affairs program every Monday, with exclusive details, in-depth analysis and personal stories from 60 Minutes’ award-winning team of journalists. To watch this podcast search for 60 Minutes Extra Minutes in YouTube or on 9Now.
Episodes
Unpacking the “tradwife” trend sweeping the internet
Amelia Adams and producer Sammi Taylor take a behind-the-scenes look at their investigation into the controversial "tradwife" phenomenon. They unpack the reality behind the perfectly curated social media trend, discuss the feminist backlash, and reveal what it was like interviewing the modern men desperately searching for traditional wives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brain rot as a result of over-reliance on screens
Adam Hegarty and Laura Sparkes discuss the lasting effects of brain rot and the mental decline in teenagers and young adults who have grown up surrounded by screens. Internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams has been studying the effects of excessive screen time on a developing brain, and he is one of many experts sounding the alarm on the increasing number of young people
The tiny killer that Aussies need to know about when they wander into the bush
Adam Hegarty and Anne Worthington discuss the dangerous parasite that is wreaking havoc across bushland on the east coast of Australia. The Eastern Paralysis Tick is responsible for thousands of Australians falling ill, with a growing number of individuals unaware that they may be affected by MMA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico fortress: the perfect hideaway for his heinous crimes
Tara Brown and Sammi Taylor discuss the reopening of the investigation into Zorro Ranch, thousands of acres of desert land formerly owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Because of its isolation and vastness, what happened in the New Mexico fortress remains unknown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The controversial Clavicular interview that got the whole world talking
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback after 60 Minutes’ looksmaxxing interview with Clavicular spreads like wildfire online. Also speaking publicly for the first time, Adam reacts to his newfound fame as the internet’s latest “favourite person”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lizard Island hike: What it's really like to climb up the remote tropical island
What’s the day climb up Lizard Island really like? Tara Brown and Lisa Brown retrace the same gruelling hike the Coral Adventurer passengers took in October 2025 when 81-year-old Suzanne Rees was left to die on the trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looksmaxxing, PSL scale, Chad rankings, and other ways young men rate their looks
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the new phenomenon targeting young men online - looksmaxxing. Having witnessed the controversial bone-smashing first hand, and talking to prominent and most followed figures in this internet subculture, they raise a very pressing concern about the content young, impressionable men are exposed to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most inspiring story of resilience after deadly volcano disaster
Sarah Abo and Natalie Clancy discuss one of the most moving stories aired on 60 Minutes - the story of Stephanie Browitt, a young woman who survived the devastating 2019 eruption of White Island volcano in New Zealand but lost her father and sister who were with her on the hike. Six years on, healing from severe burns, Stephanie, along with her mother Marie, are living to tell the tale, detailing
Direct responses from top CCP diplomat on China's most controversial topics
Amelia Adams and Anne Worthington discuss the program's rare media interview with Xiao Qian, China's top diplomat to Australia. On Lunary New Year this year, the 60 Minutes team was invited inside the Chinese embassy where, along with getting a tour of the grounds, Amelia discussed some of the most pressing global issues with the ambassador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The genius tech bro building AI-powered weapons of mass destruction
Adam Hegarty and Laura Sparkes discuss the alarming warfare already being deployed in active wars around the world that utilise high tech and artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Follow the money": How Jeffrey Epstein became filthy rich
Amelia Adams and Tara Brown discuss what's been uncovered in the Epstein files so far - names of the richest and most powerful people, embarrassing and potentially criminal behaviour involving the dead paedophile, and making sense of the millions of information exposed in the documents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parents vs State: Who knows better when it comes to raising children?
Amelia Adams and Natalie Clancy discuss the Australian family drama unfolding in a sleepy Italian town that has public opinion split in half: is the extreme, off-the-grid lifestyle damaging for children?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bondi terror reflections: When heroism and bravery triumphed over pure evil
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington discuss and reflect on the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary acts of bravery in the midst of Australia's worst terror attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the Epstein Files led to the first police arrest of a royal in 350 years
Dimity Clancey and Tara Brown discuss the latest developments in the Epstein Files saga, with incredible scenes out of England where the King's brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by local police, held in custody for 12 hours while raids at his home were conducted, and then released under investigation. The former duke is the first royal to have been held in police custody in more than
The perpetual mystery of the disappearance of Scientology’s high priestess
Tara Brown and Stefanie Sgroi read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' 2019 investigation into Scientology. The program has followed the stories, controversies and mysteries surrounding this church for decades, and to this day there is one question people continue to ask: Where is Shelly Miscavige, the Church of Scientology's high priestess and wife of leader David Miscavige?See omnystudio.com/listener
Forgotten women of an historical Big Pharma scandal
Tara Brown and Laura Sparkes read view feedback on 60 Minutes' program about the double tragedy some women have had to endure their whole lives as a result of a "miracle drug" they were forced to take when they were young, unwed and pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Australia's social media ban actually effective in protecting children?
Adam Hegarty and Anne Worthington read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about Australia's social media ban - a month into the implementation of the world-first law affecting people under 16 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pill testing and other controversial measures in the war on drugs
Dimity Clancey and Serge Negus read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about nitazenes - a Chinese-made class of synthetic opioid reportedly 10 to 20 times more potent than fentanyl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why did David Beckham cheat on Posh Spice?: The million-dollar question
Dimity Clancey and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about Rebecca Loos' allegations that she had an affair with football superstar David Beckham 20 years ago resurfacing after Beckham's Netflix documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden's lesser-known grandchild
Amelia Adams and Natalie Clancy read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about Navy Joan Biden, the grandchild of former US President Joe Biden who, up until 2020 when a paternity test confirmed Hunter Biden as the father, remained a secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The parenting practice that sent the internet into meltdown
Amelia Adams and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about gender creative parenting - the polarising parenting style where children are raised without an assigned gender, allowing them - when they are ready - to choose for themselves whether they identify as he/him, she/her, they/them or other combinations in the wide gender spectrum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
Enduring costs for children surviving domestic violence
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about how children survivors of domestic violence have been forgotten by the system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are Tesla self-driving cars prone to hacking?
Amelia Adams and Toni Ambrogetti read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised cars, which has just rolled out on Australian roads this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People are falling in love with AI bots: The reality of tech advancement
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor read viewer feedback on 60 Minutes' program about the growing trend of people falling in love with AI bots, highlighting the tragic story of Sewell Setzer and his experience on Character.AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the last of the troubled military helicopters
Andrew Probyn and Anne Worthington discuss everything that went wrong with Taipan military helicopter that was introduced to Australia's Defence fleet in 2007, replacing the old Black Hawks and Sea Kings, but has been plagued by safety issues, culminating in the catastrophic crash during an exercise in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confusion with laws on e-bikes increasing risk of injury and deaths on roads
Amelia Adams and Nichola Younger discuss the growing safety risks around e-bikes on our roads. For their 60 Minutes story, they spoke to transport experts, law enforcers, emergency responders and grieving families who have serious concerns as the contentious mode of transport explodes in popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering Virginia: the Epstein accuser who took down Prince Andrew
Tara Brown and Laura Sparkes discuss the legacy of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent figures to stand up against Jeffrey Epstein and his network of powerful people. Tara has followed Virginia's story since 2019, and is one of the few journalists to have the privilege of getting to know her. Virginia took her own life in April 2025. Soon after, her revealing memoir was released.See
What happened to the Air India flight that killed all but one onboard
Dimity Clancey and Natalie Clancy discuss their months-long investigation into the devastating plane crash of Air India flight 171, which killed 241 onboard but saw one passenger walk away alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The profound feeling of the rare chance to connect with nature
Adam Hegarty and Serge Negus discuss the extra challenges and the profound reward that come with filming animals in their natural habitat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killings in a sleepy beachside town
Adam Hegarty and Serge Negus discuss the baffling story of the Alva Beach killings, where a police officer is questioning his own investigation, following the violent deaths of two men at a beach party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tracking down a suspected murder mastermind in India
Dimity Clancey and Natalie Clancy bring you this Extra Minutes episode from Southern India, where they tracked down Arun Govindaraju, who is the main person of interest in the murder of his wife, Prabha, in Sydney 10 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kids on Ozempic: The dilemma with food, body image, self esteem and happiness
Adam Hegarty and Amelia Adams discuss the shocking reality of young people taking weight loss injections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the embassy moments before Iran envoy's expulsion | Extra Minutes
Andrew Probyn and Sheree Gibson discuss sitting down with Iran's ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi before he was ordered to leave his post and declared persona-non-grata by the Albanese government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heartbreak after losing entire life savings from retirement fund collapse
Adam Hegarty and Sheree Gibson discuss the collapse of previously-linked but now-collapsed super funds, First Guardian and Shield, that left thousands of hardworking Australians without any money to retire on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What has gone wrong with the childcare system?
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington discuss the systemic problems parents of young children face when they leave their kids in the hands of childcare providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump, Epstein files, and the conspiracy theory haunting the White House
Amelia Adams and Adam Hegarty discuss why the “Epstein Files” is hitting Donald Trump’s base differently from other controversies the US President has emerged from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journey over land, air and sea to the promised land of precious rare earth minerals
Tara Brown and Laura Sparkes travelled halfway across the globe to Greenland to discover the precious rare earth minerals at the centre of escalating tensions between Donald Trump, China and Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Outback true crime: How a search for gold ended in a murder
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington discuss their Australian outback investigation into the confounding murder and disappearance of gold prospector Bruce Schuler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Andrew Tate’s “cult” that breeds toxic masculinity among young boys
Christine Ahern talks to documentary filmmaker Jamie Tahsin, who had witnessed the inner workings of Andrew Tate’s sphere of influence first hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grave warning for tourists’ safety in Bali
Amelia Adams and Natalie Clancy discuss the avoidable tragedy of the Sea Dragon 2, the tourist boat that capsized in Bali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retro speed dating becoming the antidote to dating app horrors
Amelia Adams and Christine Ahern discuss the toothlessness of law enforcement to make dating apps safer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where is Melania? Understanding America’s most mysterious First Lady
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington discuss the enigma that is Melania Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hunt for answers over the suspicious stabbing death in a luxury Fiji resort
Christine Ahern and Laura Sparkes discuss the suspicious stabbing of Jason Rigby, a resort manager in a Fiji resort whose death was initially ruled as suicide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The unspoken pharmaceutical scandal: unwed, shamed and forced to take a damning pill
Tara Brown and Laura Sparkes discuss the shameful mid-20th-century practice of forcing unwed mothers to give up their child for adoption, then being made to take carcinogenic drugs to dry up their breast milk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is still talked about 18 years on
Tara Brown and Nichola Younger discuss the brave woman who might unlock the mystery of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China’s shrewd strategy to expand and establish its empire in the Pacific
Amelia Adams and Serge Negus discuss China’s growing influence in the Pacific.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Diddy trial: Baby oil, astroglide and all the sordid details of the Wild King Nights revealed
Christine Ahern and Sammi Taylor discuss the long-held secrets that finally came to the surface because of the Diddy trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happened to Audrey Griffin, and why it shouldn't have happened
Dimity Clancey and Natalie Clancy discuss the shocking murder of young Central Coast woman Audrey Griffin, and the frustrating ordeal her family endured during the investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tragedy, triumph and the seismic shift in politics for one electorate
Tara Brown and Laura Sparkes discuss the change of power in the Federal seat of Dickson following last week's election. The David versus Goliath fight saw the once-mighty leader of the Opposition not only lose government, but also the faith of his own electorate, giving way to new blood with a different perspective on politics. Welcome to Parliament, Ali France.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Love and marriage with an AI bot: is this the future?
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the latest trend in artificial intelligence technology that's left them terrified - AI bots that engage in love, relationships, companionships, and for some, marriage with human beings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gene Hackman: The somber end to the life of a Hollywood titan
Tara Brown and Serge Negus discuss the findings from the police investigation on actor Gene Hackman’s death, and how such a tragic end to one’s life can be prevented.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Troll farms, online hate and showbiz PR: The explosive saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the latest Hollywood feud between It Ends With Us co-stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s next for America’s Proud Boys after Donald Trump’s pardons
Amelia Adams sits down with Michael Fanone, a former police officer who was violently assaulted and nearly killed by the angry mob at the United States Capitol on January 6 2021. He describes the MAGA-fueled Proud Boys as a domestic terrorist organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facebook, China, and exploiting vulnerable teens: An insider’s explosive claims
Dimity Clancey and Hannah Bowers discuss the shocking secrets from inside the world’s biggest social media company, Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard: How a convicted murderer turned into a celebrity
Amelia Adams and Nichola Younger discuss the confounding case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who spent her childhood as the victim of her mother’s Munchausen syndrome by proxy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mohamed Al-Fayed: The monster behind the iconic British institution
Tara Brown and Anne Worthington discuss the harrowing story of women targeted and attacked by notorious business figure Mohamed Al-Fayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside access to the British Royal Family
Dimity Clancey and Natalie Clancy discuss what it's like to cover a story on the Royal Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The meat grinder at the centre of a failed attempt to bomb a commercial flight
Amelia Adams and Laura Sparkes discuss the foiled bombing on an Etihad flight from Australia to Abu Dhabi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The real Belle Gibson and the journalists who spent months untangling her web of lies
Tara Brown discusses her iconic Belle Gibson interview with Sheree Gibson (no relation to Belle!), the 60 Minutes producer who spent months getting to know the cancer con whose story inspired the Netflix drama, Apple Cider Vinegar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Gisele Pelicot’s rape case devastated a small French town
Dimity Clancey and Natalie Clancy travelled to Mazan, a small town in southern France, now stigmatised by the heinous sex crimes of Dominique Pelicot on his wife, Gisele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding answers after the Laos methanol poisoning deaths
Tara Brown and Serge Negus discuss the mass methanol poisoning in Laos that killed six backpackers, including two Melbourne women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything you need to know about the Menendez brothers trial
Tara Brown sits down with American journalist Robert Rand who's been following the Menendez killing since 1989.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Jackson's maid spills stories from Neverland
Liam Bartlett chats with Adrian McManus about everything she says she witnessed while working as a maid for Michael Jackson in Neverland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al Pacino's arrest and growing up in 1960s New York
Karl Stefanovic sits down with Hollywood legend Al Pacino as he looks back on his life growing up in 1960s New York and the brilliant acting career that followed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the supply of the US Navy’s most powerful submarine in jeopardy under Donald Trump?
Amelia Adams and Natalie Clancy discuss whether or not Australia will ever secure the three Virginia Class nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal, now with the new US administration under Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happened inside the Lindt Cafe?
A collective memory of nine hostages retelling the 17-hour terror they endured at the mercy of a gunman on December 15, 2014.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gift or curse? The exclusive group of geniuses who remember everything
Tara Brown and Sammi Taylor discuss the rare group of people with super brains - the power to remember every detailed memory of their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cryonics: The science of resurrecting the dead
Amelia Adams and Laura Sparkes discuss cryonics - the practice of freezing a human body at death in hopes of bringing it back to life in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should Lyle and Erik Menendez be released from prison?
Reporter Tara Brown discusses the possible resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez with producer Serge Negus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prescription vapes, Chinese factories and the impossible effort to ban the bad habit
Eryk Bagshaw and Laura Sparkes discuss the latest development in Australia's push to stop vaping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Election: How did we end up here?
Amelia Adams and Nichola Younger discuss their first-hand experience covering the 2024 United States Presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Domestic violence, hidden homicides and the role a partner plays in suicide
Dimity Clancey and Amelia Adams discuss the deaths of Charli Powell, Molly Wilkes, and the many victims of domestic violence unaccounted for in the already-alarming national crisis. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7. Lifeline: Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au. 1800RESPECT: Call 1800
Sports coach beaten to death in a private school gymnasium
Tara Brown and Hannah Bowers discuss the tragic case of Lilie James, whose death horrified Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kamala Harris' road to the White House
Amelia Adams and Nichola Younger discuss their trip to Berkeley, California, where they met the people who know Kamala Harris the most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gruesome execution of a girl found in a barrel by a riverbank
Dimity Clancey and Anne Worthington discuss what really happened to Charlise Mutten, the nine-year-old stuffed in a barrel after she was brutally killed in thick bushland in Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oceangate Titan sub, human hubris, and the impact on deep sea exploration
Amelia Adams and Hannah Bowers discuss the details revealed at the Oceangate hearings that inevitably led to the deep sea submersible’s implosion en route to the Titanic wreckage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freak offs, raids and 1,000 baby oil bottles behind Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal saga
Adam Hegarty and Sammi Taylor discuss the legal saga surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is modern-day air travel really safe?
Adam Hegarty and veteran pilot Richard Woodward discuss the safety of air travel in the aftermath of Singapore Airlines flight 321 experiencing severe turbulence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The long-lasting damage ignored by military leadership
Nick McKenzie and Serge Negus discuss the shocking brain injuries among our service men and women caused by exposure to heavy weapons and explosives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elle Macpherson and her controversial choice for breast cancer treatment
Tara Brown and medical oncologist Fran Boyle discuss the controversy surrounding Elle Macpherson’s revelation of rejecting conventional medical treatments to cure her cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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