Richard Baker is one of Australia’s most creative, engaging and groundbreaking investigative journalists. A five-time Walkley Award winner and Australian Journalist of the Year in 2017, Richard has broken stories of international significance, sparking prosecutions and leading to legislative reform. When it comes to audio, Richard has created, written and narrated six true crime narrative podcasts which have been enjoyed by millions and recognised with awards at home and abroad. These include Phoebe’s Fall, Wrong Skin, The Last Voyage of the Pong Su and The Confession during his career at Melbourne’s The Age newspaper. Since launching his own company, Southern Ocean Media in 2022, Richard has released two series, Baghdad Nights and Pray Harder, in partnership with LiSTNR. A third podcast with LiSNTR is in production. He is also working on screen projects with BBC Studios, Dreamchaser, Fremantle and CJZ.