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Peter Coleman Media & Press Appearances
Peter Coleman is a satirical nonfiction author with a background in cultural commentary. His sardonic take on everything from petty crime to economic inequality to ancient Sumerian witchcraft make him a favourite guest for podcasts, literary festivals, and panel discussions across Australia.
Whether he’s discussing the wisdom of wine-tasting, or the immoral hedonism of billionaires, Peter brings a unique perspective that amuses and intrigues.
This archive of select media is intended for journalists, publicists, and curious readers. If you’d like to book Peter for an upcoming media opportunity or speaking engagement, head over to the contact page.
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Peter Coleman’s growing media presence reflects his ability to speak on multiple topics with humour, wit and insight. As media interest continues to build around his books, fans and journalists can expect even more memorable appearances, including podcasts, literary panels, and live interviews. Stay tuned …
'There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.'
Book Review / The AU Review
Featured Peter Coleman Media
If you’ve been an Australian for more than about five minutes, you know some of the wild things we can get up to – legal and illegal.
It’s the latter that Australia’s Most Bizarre Crimes author Dr Peter Coleman takes a deep-dive into – the weirdest and wackiest crimes that Aussies have committed over the years, with a few of some of our strangest laws to boot. Full of wit and arguably educational, it could only be called a delight.
Peter Coleman and Matt Fowles’ friendship began in university lecture halls and has become a lifelong story of mateship.
With Matt now a renowned winemaker in Victoria, and Peter working as a consultant after completing his PhD, the pandemic provided the perfect opportunity to share the story of their friendship in Weekends with Matt.
Australian True Crime / Podcast
Dr. Peter Coleman's book "Australia's Most Bizarre Crimes" is actually a pretty compassionate look at the mistakes made by people who've decided to attempt to commit a crime.
Today’s guest on Word for Word with host Lisa Daniel is Peter Coleman. Pete has a PhD in cultural studies from Monash University, where he tutored in Eastern religion and philosophy