In this bonus episode of Stop the Killing, Sarah shares why she felt compelled to release this previously recorded Thanksgiving episode today — after waking to the devastating news of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.

Early reports indicate two gunmen — a father and son — opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Amid the terror, a civilian, Ahmed Al Ahmed, intervened and wrestled the gun from one of the attackers, an extraordinary act of bravery that undoubtedly saved lives. His courage, and the countless other acts of heroism that day, deserve to be remembered alongside the victims of this horrific event.

Following Sarah’s reflection on Bondi Beach, Katherine Schweit walks listeners through the recent headlines across the United States — a stark reminder of the rise in everyday gun violence: shootings in parking lots, malls, tree-lighting ceremonies, restaurants, and road-rage encounters. These are not the mass-casualty attacks that dominate front-page news, but the far more frequent, unpredictable shootings that end lives and shatter families daily.

Katherine breaks down:

 * Why “every neighbourhood” is now potentially vulnerable

 * How small disputes escalate into gunfire

 * Why situational awareness is essential

 * The dangers of anger and firearms in the same moment

 * The toll of stress and the holiday season on suicide by firearm

 * How we can all be part of the solution this holiday season

This episode is a reminder that civilians can make a difference, heroes walk among us, and awareness — combined with empathy, grace, and responsible gun ownership — can save lives.

To the victims and families affected in Bondi Beach, and to all impacted by gun violence everywhere: our hearts go out to you.



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S6 B1 When Civilians Save Lives: Bondi Beach, Holiday Headlines & Why Awareness Matters

That moment when belief and doubt finally collide.

In this episode, Sarah traces the fallout after IntSAR’s internal mutiny. With trust eroded and questions mounting, key members begin to step away, revealing just how far-reaching the promises of Admiral Peter Cowell had become.

From Thailand to Fiji, and across encrypted messages and recorded calls, The BADmiral follows the final unraveling of a story that started with hope, purpose, and uniforms — and ended in silence, debt, and disillusionment.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · manipulation · trust · veterans · deception · emotional control · power and purpose





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 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

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S2 | E10 — CUTTING THE LINES

The tide turns.

In this episode, Sarah follows the unraveling of IntSAR from the inside out. As members begin to compare notes, stories collide, loyalties shift, and those once closest to Admiral Peter Cowell start to ask the questions they’d long avoided.

Through verified WhatsApp messages, testimony, and recorded conversations, The BADmiral pieces together how the so-called “Admiralty” fractured — revealing a pattern of emotional manipulation, financial confusion, and eroding trust. This is the moment the crew begins to steer their own course.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · manipulation · trust · power dynamics · veterans · whistleblowers · human psychology





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 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

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S2 | E9 — TURN STARBOARD FOR MUTINY

Loyalty can hold a crew together — until it doesn’t.

In this episode, Sarah uncovers what happens when insiders within IntSAR begin to quietly question the leadership and promises that first inspired them. Through private recordings, WhatsApp messages, and first-hand testimony, the story turns inward: a mutiny not of ships and sailors, but of trust and truth.

As one key figure steps forward to speak, Sarah pieces together how belief begins to break — and how manipulation can keep even the sharpest minds anchored in place.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · manipulation · whistleblowing · loyalty · group psychology · veterans · trust





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 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

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S2 | E8 — THE SILENT MUTINY

When secrets start to surface, even the strongest alliances can begin to crack.

In this episode, Sarah turns her focus to those inside IntSAR who began to question what they’d signed up for. Private messages, quiet conversations, and shifting loyalties reveal a turning tide — one where silence is no longer sustainable.

Through first-hand testimony and verified correspondence, The BADmiral explores how doubt spreads within a tight-knit group and what happens when speaking out means risking everything. This is the moment the currents begin to change.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · whistleblowers · loyalty · communication · manipulation · trust · group dynamics





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 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

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S2 | E7 — LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS

A ship without a captain can drift — but what happens when someone new quietly takes the helm?

In this episode, Sarah investigates how IntSAR evolved through three distinct lifespans: its founding as a small charitable company, its transformation under Peter Cowell’s leadership, and its sleek modern relaunch years later. Each version carries the same crest, motto, and mission — but behind the surface lies a changing cast of characters and unanswered questions.

From archived websites and corporate filings to interviews with those once involved, The BADmiral explores how legitimacy can be borrowed, how old structures can hide new intentions, and how the line between purpose and pretense can blur at sea.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · organisational history · veterans · leadership · identity · legitimacy · humanitarian aid





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🎙️ Explore our other shows:

 * Stop the Killing [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489] — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit

 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine.





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S2 | E6 — THE PARASITE IN THE HULL

The deeper Sarah investigates, the more versions of Admiral Peter Cowell she uncovers. Online profiles, official-looking biographies, and a growing trail of uniforms and honours paint a picture that keeps shifting with every click.

In this episode, Sarah traces how Cowell’s public image evolved — from early job titles to later claims of international rank — and examines the psychology behind reinvention. How does a story take hold, and why do so many accomplished people accept it at face value?

As new evidence emerges from emails, websites, and interviews, Sarah starts to see how credibility can be built one carefully placed detail at a time.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · identity · credibility · veterans · leadership · belief · trust · true story





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🎙️ Explore our other shows:

 * Stop the Killing [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489] — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit

 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine.





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S2 | E5 — THE TALENTED MR COWELL

⚓️ S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTH

The deeper Sarah dives, the murkier the waters become.In this episode, she begins piecing together IntSAR’s shifting history — from early company records to its modern-day reincarnation — uncovering documents that raise questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what might have been imagined.

As veterans and former insiders recount their experiences, one thing becomes clear: truth can be slippery when wrapped in uniforms, titles, and purpose. With every new discovery, Sarah edges closer to understanding how an organisation claiming to save lives could leave so many people adrift.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to explore how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · veterans · trust · leadership · humanitarian aid · organisational truth · public interest





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Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including:

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🎙️ Explore our other shows:

 * Stop the Killing [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489] — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit

 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling true stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine.





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S2 | E4 — TORPEDOING THE TRUTH

⚓️ S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLY

A letter marked For Your Eyes Only lands in Sarah’s inbox — and with it, a deeper look into the promises, paperwork, and personalities surrounding IntSAR, the International Sea Air Rescue Service.

This episode uncovers the inner workings of a supposed global humanitarian organisation that aimed to unite nations under one rescue command. But as Sarah follows the trail of official-looking documents, job offers, and private messages, she begins to question: where do the facts end, and the fiction begin?

Through conversations with insiders and veterans who believed in IntSAR’s mission, The BADmiral continues to explore how good people can get swept up in big visions — and why it’s so difficult to spot red flags when you’re already invested.

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to understand how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · veterans · leadership · belief · humanitarian aid · trust · power dynamics





All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conmunity-podcast/id1516505977] | Join on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/conmunity]

Follow @conmunitypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/conmunitypodcast] on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and ongoing developments.

Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including:

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 * 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available)

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The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.

🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com [https://sarahferrismedia.com/]

🎙️ Explore our other shows:

 * Stop the Killing [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489] — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit

 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling real stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine.

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S2 | E3 — YOUR EYES ONLY

S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZON

A uniform, a hangar, and a promise that sounds almost too ambitious to be true.As Sarah continues to investigate IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service and its self-described leader Admiral Peter Cowell, two retired detectives share their first-hand encounter — a meeting that left more questions than answers.

From Bathurst to Fiji and Canberra, plans for global rescue fleets and billion-dollar budgets collide with shifting stories and unanswered emails. Were these simply bureaucratic hiccups, or early signs that something wasn’t as it seemed?

Peter Cowell was contacted for comment during the production of this series. At the time of publication, no response has been received.

All accounts and opinions in this series are those of the participants, based on their own experiences. Allegations are always attributed to their sources. The story is told in the public interest to examine how trust, belief, and ambition can intertwine.

🔎 Themes: investigative journalism · veterans · trust · belief · leadership · humanitarian aid · true story





All episodes of The BADmiral are available now — stream them ad-free and with bonus content:🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conmunity-podcast/id1516505977] | Join on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/conmunity]

Follow @conmunitypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/conmunitypodcast] on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and ongoing developments.

Subscribers also get access to exclusive seasons & bonus content including:

 * 🎙️ The Tonka Trilogy – bonus season to Conning the Con

 * 💰 Klooghless – The Long Con – full series ad-free + video extras (where available)

📺 Subscribe on YouTube for videos from all Sarah Ferris Media podcasts → YouTube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@SarahFerrisMedia]





The BADmiral is Season 2 of CONmunity Podcast (from Sarah Ferris Media) — an independent investigative true-story series exploring trust, belief, and the fine line between ambition and illusion.

🌐 SarahFerrisMedia.com [https://sarahferrismedia.com/]

🎙️ Explore our other shows:

 * Stop the Killing [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stop-the-killing/id1585146489] — with former FBI agent Katherine Schweit

 * Watching Two Detectives [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watching-two-detectives/id1740792484] — true crime told by those who solved it

 * Guilty Greenie — sustainability without the guilt trip

 * Klooghless – The Long Con [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/klooghless/id1619809463] — an award-winning investigation into New Zealand’s largest financial deception

 * The Bravery Academy — stories of courage and resilience

✳️ Now part of CONmunity Podcast (formerly Conning the Con) — from Sarah Ferris Media, telling real stories that explore how belief and ambition intertwine.

🧭 LISTEN NEXT🌊 ABOUT CONMUNITY PODCAST




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S2 | E2 — RED FLAGS ON THE HORIZON

STOP THE KILLING - A deep dive into the case files of former head of the FBI’s
Active Shooter program Katherine Schweit with Co-Host Sarah Ferris. This US-UK
dynamite true crime podcast duo reveal the insider’s story of what happened and
what went wrong at some of the world's worst mass shootings, empowering
listeners along the way. Not a fear and scary facts conversation, and no
politics. Sarah and Kate prove true crime is not just for criminals as they
provide a bit of a reality check on just how much power each of us has to stop
the killing.

Stop the Killing

INTRODUCING KLOOGHLESS - The Long CON
Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very
special kind of stain….. on humanity.
Barry Kloogh stole over $15 million from 81 victims in a web of deceit that he
started spinning over four decades earlier. 
Join Producer of the Award winning Conning the CON Podcast, Sarah Ferris, as she
unravels the story of Barry Kloogh, rapist of retirements and robber of dreams
with the insight of Victims, Journalists and Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Sohom
Das. 
You’ll be left wondering just how long should you wait before you trust
someone…..a week? a month? …………..40 years? 

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Klooghless

It was a relationship that was going just the way Andrew Thomson planned...
right up until the point, Emma discovered his real identity. WOULD YOU HIT
RECORD....?

Conning the Con

Welcome to The Guilty Greenie
Join hosts Cait Bagby, seasoned sustainability writer and storyteller and Sarah
Ferris true crime podcaster and a very green around the gills greenie - (read
“Cait’s guinea pig!”)

Ever feel that if you’re not living in a cave, hand spinning the wool from your
hand reared, yet free ranging llamas you’re pooping all over this glorious
planet. Then you're not alone!
We want to get real for a minute and focus on what we can achieve because we
have no intention of moving into a cave, we sure as hell can't spin any wool……
but we probably wouldn't say no to a few llamas! 
We are tired of perfectionism in trying to live more sustainably. So we're here
to chat about our own guilt, share our own journeys and just add a bit of levity
in our attempts and fails to be more eco friendly.
And it’s fair to say that the failures will often outweigh the successes. We are
going to share our own journeys, the good, the bad, and probably the laughable
as well. 
If you, like Sarah, don’t know your carbon footprint from your tennis elbow but
know you can do better for this gorgeous planet that we are crapping all over
then you have met your tribe!  
And stay tuned for Cait’s challenge of the week, will it end in sunshine and
rainbows or be a damp catastrophic wash out?

Sarah Ferris

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