violent times
An Afternoon With the Yakuza: Japan’s Most Notorious Crime Syndicate
A group member reflects on their violent reputation and uncertain future as they face a public relations crisis in Japan.
Australia's Deadliest Soldier Discusses Training to Kill
In this episode of Violent Times, we interview Sgt. Paul Cale about state-sanctioned violence.
Indigenous Australians Are the Most Incarcerated People on Earth
In this episode of Violent Times, we interview Vickie Roach about violence and indigenous incarceration.
From Tintin to AK-47s: A Teenage Tamil Tiger On Revolution And Terror
Listen to our new Podcast with Niromi Di Soyza, who joined the Tamil Tigers at 15.
Box-Cutters and Guns: How The Street Took Over Graffiti
Listen to our Podcast with Nack, about violence and street art.
Our New Podcast Interrogates Australia’s Obsession With Violence
Fear, Romance, Fascination: Across Violent Times we’ll speak to underworld kings, child soldiers, and criminals to explore why humans do brutal things.
Australia's Most Brutal Sadomasochist Turns Pain Into Art
Meet Jilf, the performance artist who creates work out of blood, pain and trauma.
The Ex-Commando Who Reenacts His War on a Paintball Field
“If it’s no use worrying, what’s the point of crying?”
Pink Cocaine, Convertibles, and Versace Ashtrays: a Weekend with a Colombian Cartel
"I got so high I went outside and tried to ride one of his thoroughbreads but almost broke my legs."
Meet the Soldier Who Strangled a Taliban Commander
What it’s like when your job is teaching people how to kill.
Meet the Cop Who Turned One of Australia’s Drug Lords into an Informant
"An informer is like horse manure, it's not very nice to handle but it gives you good results."
Meet Australia's Deadliest Soldier
Paul Cale earned the nickname Killer Commando after strangling a Taliban leader with his bare hands.