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Out Of The Ordinary

Out Of The Ordinary

Written by: Podshape
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You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies.

This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius.

Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm’s house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company.

Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto.

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    Introducing The Sydney Siege
    Dec 10 2024

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    Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed.

    In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on.

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    6 mins
  • Introducing - Poisoned

    Introducing - Poisoned
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    Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.

    The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.

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    2 mins
  • Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters

    Introducing - Menendez Vs. Monsters
    Oct 8 2024

    Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.

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    2 mins
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