The Teacher's Trial, published by The Australian, is a news serial hosted by Hedley Thomas that follows the trial of Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette Dawson. The show has 45 episodes on a weekly-series cadence, typically around 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Serialised Australian true crime from The Australian's investigative team, with a loyal following
- Published by The Australian, with host Hedley Thomas leading a serious investigative serial
- Rated 4.7 on Apple Podcasts from 232 ratings, with 45 episodes since May 2022
- Listeners follow long-form trial coverage, a context suited to considered brand messaging
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, investigative reporting, bonus updates
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Australian
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website carries an advertise-with-us page for The Australian, which is the publisher's own advertising.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover a murder trial (e.g. 'The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn’t buy her husband’s story'), so violence is flagged as medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theteacherstrial.com.au/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1623945753 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/2fb3740d-3436-44a… |
Benchmark score: 7 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn’t buy her husband’s story | 2026-09-13 | 17 min |
| From The Front: The first kiss Chris Dawson says proves his innocence | 2025-03-31 | 14 min |
| From The Front: Chris Dawson is staying in jail | 2024-06-13 | 18 min |
| Listen to episode 1 of BRONWYN | 2024-05-31 | 1 h 12 min |
| From The Front: Hedley Thomas’ new cold case podcast, 'Bronwyn' | 2024-05-24 | 21 min |
| From The Front: The Teacher's Appeal | 2024-05-13 | 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 36 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.
About The Teacher's Trial
The Teacher's Trial is a news serial published by The Australian and hosted by Hedley Thomas. It follows the trial of Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette Dawson, drawing on the journalists' ongoing coverage. The feed lists 45 episodes released on a weekly-series cadence, with a median episode length of about 35 minutes.
The show is rated 4.7 on Apple Podcasts from 232 ratings. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly Australian adults aged 35 and over. The feed shows no sponsors, and the website's advertising page belongs to the publisher itself.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits brands seeking serious, long-form Australian audiences, such as financial services or subscription news products. Source: the RSS feed, theteacherstrial.com.au, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Teacher's Trial can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Teacher's Trial
How much does The Teacher's Trial charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the package and placement.
What is The Teacher's Trial about?
The Teacher's Trial is a news serial from The Australian, hosted by Hedley Thomas. It follows the trial of Chris Dawson, accused of murdering his wife Lynette Dawson.
How do I contact The Teacher's Trial about sponsoring an episode?
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