The Mushroom Cook
A Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.
Presented and repoerted by Brooke Grebert-Craig and Laura Placella.
Reporting and presenting for our weekend subscriber-only shows by Anthony Dowsley. Our executive producer is Jordy Atkinson.
The Mushroom Cook is produced, written and edited by Jonty Burton.
For more visit: themushroomcook.com.au
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Episodes
The Trial: Location, location, location
A digital forensics expert spoke to the jury about Erin Patterson’s phone records and revealed that she may have visited the areas where death cap mushrooms had been spotted in the months before the deadly lunch. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed. Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/25•10m 10s
The Trial: Dehydrator debris
Today in the trial of Erin Patterson, a forensic toxicologist has returned to the witness box. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/25•8m 38s
The Trial: Juror booted
In an action-packed day in the trial of Erin Patterson, the presiding judge announced that a jury member had been discharged.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. The Mushroom Cook is a Herald Sun production for True Crime Australia. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/05/25•10m 29s
The Trial: Leftovers under the microscope
A mushroom expert who examined a portion of the beef wellington meal took to the stand today to outline her findings.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty BurtonOur intern is Jasmine Geddes.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/25•12m 5s
The Trial: A class in death caps
Mycologist Dr Tom May took to the witness box today to explain what death cap mushrooms are and where they can be found.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley.CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/25•9m 41s
Bonus episode: Covering The Mushroom Cook
The Mushroom Cook team outlines the job of reporting on the trial. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and more. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/25•11m 58s
The Trial: The son's testimony
Week two of the trial of Erin Patterson ended with testimony from her son. The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes. Jase Geddes provided voice acting for this episode. Subscribers get our bonus Sunday shows with crime reporter Anthony Dowsley. CrimeX subscribers: find this episode in your podcast feed Subscribers to the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser or News regional titles can listen through the App. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/25•9m 36s
The Trial: The daughter's testimony
Among the evidence today from doctors and police, the court heard from Erin Patterson's daughter.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty BurtonGo to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/05/25•11m 39s
The Trial: The doctor's call
The team that first treated the victims of the deadly mushroom meal took the stand today, along with members of the Patterson and Wilkinson families.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton. Our intern is Jasmine Geddes.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for news, features, previous episodes and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/25•12m 20s
The Trial: Survivor speaks
Ian Wilkinson, the only guest that survived the deadly lunch, gave evidence in court, publicly revealing details about the meal for the first time.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.Go to themushroomcook.com.au for latest coverage and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/25•15m 0s
The Trial: True Crime truths
Several of Erin Patterson's online friends took to the stand and detailed her "love" of mushrooms and her reputation as an internet sleuth. For coverage, subscriber episodes and more, go to themushroomcook.com.auThe Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty Burton.Our intern is Jasmine GeddesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/25•9m 17s
The Trial: Communication breakdown
On the last day of the first week of the trial of Erin Patterson, her ex-husband returned to the stand.For more, go to themusroomcook.com.auThe Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty BurtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/25•8m 19s
The Trial: Simon Says
Erin Patterson's ex-husband Simon was the first witness to take to the stand, and he spent the day telling the court about his time with the woman who is now accused of murder. Go to themushroomcook.com.au for more.The Mushroom Cook team is Brooke Grebert-Craig, Laura Placella, Anthony Dowsley, Jordy Atkinson and Jonty BurtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/05/25•10m 43s
The Trial: Terrible tragedy or purposely poisoned?
Today the jury got to hear from both the prosecution and defence as they outlined their cases in the trial of Erin Patterson. For coverage of the trial, podcast episodes and more, go to:themushroomcook.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/25•13m 12s
The Trial: Attempted murder charges dropped
The jury in the trial of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson has been told that three charges of attempted murder have been dropped. For coverage of the trial, podcast episodes and more, go to:themushroomcook.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/25•7m 44s
The Trial: Proceedings begin this week
The town of Morwell is bracing for an influx of visitors as the trial of accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson comes to town this week. For coverage of the trial, podcast episodes and more, go to:themushroomcook.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/25•3m 35s