Out Of The Ordinary

Out Of The Ordinary

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.

Episodes

December 10, 2024 6 mins

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.

Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.

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

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An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.

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 i...

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October 7, 2024 2 mins

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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September 3, 2024 3 mins

In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere.

Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts.

The first episode drops Monday, 16th September.

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August 8, 2024 6 mins

"Who's to Blame" takes you into the heartbreaking story of Emma Lovell and her husband Lee. Emma was killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022.
Lee tells us about the events leading up to that terrible night and explores the impact on their family and the community around them.
The podcast goes beyond the headlines to tackle the bigger issue of youth crime. We sit down with the people who know it best -offenders, ps...

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May 28, 2024 2 mins

Welcome to "My Sister the Murderer," a gripping true crime podcast that tells the chilling story of Brittney Dwyer, who killed her grandad in cold blood. This isn't just another crime story—it's a family's story, told by Brittney’s brother Ryan
Each episode delves into the events leading up to the tragic day, the aftermath, and the profound impact on their family’s darkest moments and the secrets that get revealed as the story u...

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April 2, 2024 3 mins

A new episode in the case of a missing woman Katie O'Shea's is coming to this feed on Monday, April 8th, 2024. 

Catch up now with the first 5 episodes available now 

 

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March 26, 2024 2 mins

Got a story that could give us the Chills? 

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"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.". Hosted with a vibe that's equal ...

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December 7, 2023 2 mins

Robert Dickie went missing from his farm just outside of Dubbo, NSW, in 2016.

Bob's family always believed something bad happened to him, and then in April 2020, a woman was arrested for his murder.

Almost 4 years later, after an 8-week trial and revelations that shocked the family,the judge delivers his verdict.

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October 1, 2023 12 mins

In this final short episode, months after Brandon’s death, lawyers for his estate rush to court to stop the estate losing millions of dollars in assets 

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September 17, 2023 25 mins

Digging deeper into some of Brandon's wild and unproven allegations about financial impropriety connected us with a Canadian journalist who had done his own investigation into alleged violations of Canada’s anti-money-laundering act.
In this episode, we find out more.

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September 10, 2023 21 mins

In late January 2019, Brandon was alone at home, posting to social media; it would be his final ever post.
Hear the events, including the court case, that led up to that tragic night.

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September 4, 2023 21 mins

After going on multiple tirades on Instagram, Brandon tries to fire more Deceim employees, but this time it backfires, and he is fired from his own company.

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August 28, 2023 31 mins

In this episode, Brandon starts his social media tirade, before the end of the episode, he fires key staff, sacks brands, and offends customers as his world starts to unravel.

*Content warning**

This podcast covers mental health and a mental health breakdown. Listener discretion is advised.

If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, please contact one of the following support groups

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August 21, 2023 21 mins

In this first episode meet Brandon Truaxe, the founder of a company who was far from ordinary.

**Content warning**

This podcast covers mental health and a mental health breakdown. Listener discretion is advised.

If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, please contact one of the following support groups

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August 6, 2023 2 mins

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 distu...

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