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Sweet Bobby

Sweet Bobby

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfisher.

Listen to the full six-part series, and bonus episodes today. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.

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Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?

Introducing...What's Wrong With Democracy?


By the end of this year, countries making up half the world?s population will have held elections. But not all of them will have been free and fair. In ?What?s Wrong with Democracy?? Professor Ben Ansell of Oxford University will, with the help of academics, journalists, activists and writers, figure out whether democracy is working and how best to preserve democratic freedoms, equality and rights. 


What?s Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by The Open Society Foundations. 


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Host: Professor Ben Ansell

Producers: Katie Gunning and Ada Barume

Editor: Jasper Corbett

Original artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O?Neil


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2024-09-05
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Introducing...Who Trolled Amber?

Introducing..Who Trolled Amber?


What comes to mind when you think of Amber Heard? Liar? Survivor? Narcissist? Millions of us watched the celebrity trial of the century, Depp v Heard, in 2022. Amber Heard lost and Johnny Depp was vindicated. But what if Amber was actually the victim of an organised trolling campaign? What if the online hate against her was manufactured?


Alexi Mostrous, the reporter who brought you Sweet Bobby and Hoaxed, investigates what happened to Amber and who might have been responsible. It?s a story about how our own thoughts and opinions can be moulded without us even realising.


The first two episodes of Who Trolled Amber are available now, with further episodes released each week. To listen to the whole series become a Tortoise member or subscribe to Tortoise+.


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Reporter and host: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Editor: David Taylor

Narrative editor: Gary Marshall

Additional reporting: Katie Riley 

Sound design: Karla Patella 

Artwork: Jon Hill & Oscar Ingham


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2024-02-27
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Motive | Ep 6

In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat?s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


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2023-09-04
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(In)justice | Ep 5

After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn?t what she?s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


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2023-09-04
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Dark triads | Ep 4

Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi?s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries to unravel the catfisher's motivation.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


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2023-09-04
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Confession | Ep 3

Bobby is now closer than ever ? and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After being pushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him ? and discovers the truth...

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


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If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


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2023-09-04
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Witness protection | Ep 2

Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer ? with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. 

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


To find out more about Tortoise:



Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists



Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content



Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more



If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


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2023-09-04
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Sliding doors | Ep 1

Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she?s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close? and she?s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


To find out more about Tortoise:



Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists



Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content



Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more



If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-09-04
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Introducing: Sweet Bobby

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.

All 6 episodes are available to listen now.


To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.


To find out more about Tortoise:



Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists



Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for early access and ad-free content



Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more


Host and reporter: Alexi Mostrous

Producer: Gary Marshall

Assistant producer and reporter: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Basia Cummings

Sound design: Karla Patella

Artwork: Jon Hill


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-08-23
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