Discover
That's ACA
That's ACA
Author: A Current Affair
Subscribed: 11Played: 31Subscribe
Share
Description
That's ACA is a weekly podcast taking you behind the scenes of Australia's favourite current affairs show 'A Current Affair'.
Join reporters Steve Marshall and Lizzie Pearl as they dissect stories, share their own experiences and talk to our reporters about their weird and wonderful stories Aussies Love.
Instagram: @acurrentaffair9
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acurrentaffair9
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ACurrentAffair9/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ACurrentAffair9
Website: nine.com.au/aca
30 Episodes
Reverse
Can you be cancelled twice?That's the question former radio host Marty Sheargold is asking as he steps back into the spotlight following his spectacular cancellation. Steve and ACA Chief of Staff John Redman sit down to unpack the extended interview with Marty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the spiritual school that claims to channel Princess Diana and Jesus, plus their pyramid where Zootor has visited from out of space. Plus Linda was sold a lemon - and since the dealer doesn't want to do anything about it, she thought she'd give them some great advertising.And the dirty diners, leaving behind some armpit hair to get a free meal... yup you heard it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking on the bookies- in a landmark case, Kym's taking on a betting giant for her accountants gambling addiction, does she have a case?Plus the biggest split in Australian media- everyone's got an opinion on Kyle and Jackie O.And the neighbourhood playing chicken, where no one is backing down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Current Affair host and Nine news presenter Deb Knight joins us.She talks to us about one of her latest stories- about the first prisoner in NSW to access Voluntary assisted dying. But his victims, one being his daughter, were never contacted, then the cruel blow.Plus she keeps up with the Glachan Quads and catches up with the family as they hit the terrible twos.And how she nearly became an ACA story on a recent cruiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When you dig a hole of lies, it eventually catches up with you. And by it we mean A Current Affair.Plus the mystery behind the disappearing concrete blocks- a masterclass in story telling.And Lizzie meets Ben, a Winter Paralympian who is an inspiration to us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever wondered what’s under the Prime Minister’s Christmas tree? Well, you’ve come to the right place… As Steve and Lizzie see off the year, the whole team at ACA wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. See you in 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You don’t know ACA unless you know Leila McKinnon. From her time reporting overseas to her viral interview with Corey Worthington. Leila’s seen it all and always has a crazy story to tell. She’s holding down the fort over summer, so we take a walk down memory lane with her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taxes… They're a universal chore. While most of us anticipate a small rebate after a year's hard work, the people at the center of this investigation found their reality was dramatically different. We talk to Queensland reporter Dan Nolan about his deep dive exposing the ruthless tactics the ATO uses against its targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A difficult conversation which needs to be had. We chat with Queensland reporter Davina Smith about how she brought Giaan Ramsay and her family's heart breaking story to your screens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An accused mastermind behind Australia's largest Ponzi scheme, a botched inside job, one very loud choir and freedom with a Scottish twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lizzie talks to the former pastor claiming to make millinos 'landlording' subletting rental properties on Airbnb- so is it genius or unethical?Plus we get to go behind the scenes of Delta's Christmas Special.The collective outrage over the Bureau of Meteorology's new website.And Lizzie saves a possum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when the show's on the road?Lizzie and Steve have both gotten the call up- but they weren't first pick.Plus the couple, swindling families in the outback, they come into town but leave owing locals money.And he's the footy star turned literary heart-throb- trading his boots for the outback where he can be his authentic self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No one knows A Current Affair quite like Marty King. He's been there for the big news events, and he's spun a couple of great yarns over the years. And there's no assignment he loves more than Melbourne Cup Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She's always been candid - but never more so than now. Ally Langdon sits down with media icon Ita Buttrose to talk about sex as an older person, her new life in a wheelchair, her rollercoaster time at the ABC and her new book 'Unapologetically Ita'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes it’s not always a good idea to accept an ACA interview… For Monique, she found out the hard way. The heist that’s straight from the Pink Panther playbook. Plus Captain underpants shafted, but look who’s laughing now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane was only going out for a dart and the next thing he knows he's being run over by a food delivery driver. Plus the social media scandal that rocked a community - one mum's alleged crime against her baby girl for likes, follows and sympathy. And Kerry's had enough, his neighbours are driving him batshit crazy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's it like sitting a metre away from a triple murderer?Our reporter Sam Cucchiara covered one of the biggest and most high profile murder trials in Australia- Erin Patterson's mushroom murders. He was also the only one to talk to her in the early aftermath before she was arrested. Plus his encounter with an angry neighbour and their hose on his first day of the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We put the feelers out to see what you wanted to know about ACA. From best interviews, the cul-de-sac of creeps to why we turn off the comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave is one brave man - and he didn't care he was only in his tighty whities when he ran out to help his neighbour, but then the law turned on him. Plus a beloved lollipop lady fights to save her job. And thanks to your help a shelter is saved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She's a rebel with a cause. Sister Angela Mary Doyle - thenun, who defied the government to help treat AIDS patients in the 1980's. It's just one of the many reasons she is so loved as she turns 100.As Ally Langdon found out, this sister is still as passionate as she is witty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




