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The Felon Show

English, Investigative journalism, 1 season, 103 episodes, 2 days, 18 hours, 29 minutes
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Interviews with ex cons, gang members, gang leaders, youth mentors, mental health advocates etc. From across Australia and New Zealand who have inspiring tales of redemption and overcoming the odds.
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Sydney deportee Dee "The Lad" from Campbelltown

Daniel Ahsin shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a child, he pursued a career in Rugby League, being contracted to the West Tigers at the age of `17. After his father died in a bar fight, his life spiralled out of control eventually landing in prison at 23 with a 12 years prison sentence. After being deported he changed his life for the better and became a born again christian, he is now a youth worker employed with the grace foundation.
2/10/202439 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ex Mobster Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa

Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa, South Auckland shares his story of redemption. He grew up around criminal activity, drugs and violence, but also excelled in rugby league. Eventually he found himself addicted to drugs and in and out of prison. After serving his most recent prison sentence he has now been out for 3 years. He shares the struggles of changing this life for the better, and how it it has not been an easy journey.
2/10/202432 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ex gang member turned rapper | Over a decade behind bars

George Ngaau AKA BLSD one shares his inspiring story of redemption. After growing up amongst crime and gangs he found himself in prison serving 12 years for serious offences. During that time he turned his life around and is now a well known christian rapper spreading a message of peace and love.
11/30/202328 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ex Bandidos president Australia

Ex bandidos president Horton shares his story of redemption. After growing up amongst the struggle and gangs of Opotiki, he eventually migrated to Australia 20 years ago. In that that time he joined the Bandidos where he rose through the ranks to become president of a chapter in Western Australia. He has now left that life behind and advises the youth not to make the same mistakes he did. He now runs a food truck with his family called the Hangi Hut in Bunbury, where he is bringing together the local community.
11/23/202335 minutes, 11 seconds
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Former Rebels MC president Dave Martin | Ex Navy marine

Former Rebels president Dave Martin shares his story of redemption. After joining the navy at 26 years old, he found his passion. Unfortunately though because of his violent tendencies he found himself in a notorious military prison. After leaving the navy and joining the Rebels MC he rose through the ranks to become president of his own chapter in Queensland. After the notorious VLAD laws were put in place Dave decided to leave the club life behind. He is now living his best life, and is doing his best to put his past behind him.
11/20/202348 minutes, 49 seconds
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Gang girl - Former meth cook Lee

Lee Bell shares her story of redemption. After being adopted and losing her adopted mother she led a rebellious life that led to crime, gangs, addiction and cooking meth. She now volunteers at a faith based rehab "Arapohue retreat" where they heal addiction through the power of the gospel.
11/18/202328 minutes, 10 seconds
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Rapper 2 Keen fresh out of prison

2 keen is a rapper who has recently been deported from Australia. He shares his story after being able to reflect on his life during his time of incarceration.
11/14/202324 minutes, 3 seconds
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Family violence conference - Safe man Safe family

This weekend I attended a family violence conference with over 150 men from around New Zealand. Phil Paikea, Vic Tamati and the safe man safe family team are an organisation that travels New Zealand spreading hope and awareness about family and sexual violence. This is a collection of interviews of various people who attended the conference. The full video is on my YouTube channel : "The Fresh Start w/ Dave" SafeMan SafeFamily Fundamental #safemansafefamily SMSF is a lifestyle choice to UNCOVER (violence, abuse, trauma), DISCOVER (why it happened and how to heal), and RECOVER (through learning, practicing, failing, trying, achieving, reflecting, and resting). This is a self-led lifelong journey owned by and accountable first and foremost to oneself. Email: info@safemansafefamily.org.nz
10/18/202331 minutes, 17 seconds
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Breanna Muriwai - An unsolved disappearance

Breanna Muriwai disappeared on August 28, 2022 under suspicous circumstances. Her mother Jasmin Gray shares her story and that of her daughter. The heart aches, the trials, and the tribulations. Jasmin believes the people Breanna was last seen with know more than they are leading on, and is hard pressed to uncover the truth of New Zealand's underworld.
10/16/202338 minutes, 50 seconds
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2 ex gang leaders unite for change in their community

Regan and James, 2 former gang leaders share their stories of redemption. Both were born and bred on the east coast of New Zealand. They have been through a life of violence and crime, and are now looking to restore the communities they once terrorized. Give their page on FB a follow "Hauora35"
10/12/202344 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ex Career criminal Peter Lyndon James | Shalom house

Peter Lyndon James is the founder of Australia's largest rehab "shalom house." He himself is a former career criminal and drug addict who spent the better half of 26 years behind bars. After spending most of his youth and adulthood in prison he realised his life needed a change. He now helps other men and women do the same.
9/25/202339 minutes, 56 seconds
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Former Child Street Worker - Tommy

Former street worker Tommy Raki shares his remarkable story. After being abused in state care multiple times he ran away to K road, the red light district of Auckland. Not long after he was engaging in street work to survive and found himself immersed in the Auckland night life. After years of violence, drugs and abuse he's now managed to find happiness, and encourages many of his former street worker friends to do the same.
9/19/202334 minutes, 18 seconds
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Former Bikie and body builder | Zoltan Banyai

Zoltan Banyai, former body builder and bikie Vice President, shares his story of redemption. After ending up in prison when one of his shops was fire bombed, he slowly realised things need to change. After getting out of prison he got baptised and has since renounced his old life and is looking forward to a brighter future for him and his family.
7/24/202349 minutes, 25 seconds
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Life in South Sudan | Monys story

Mony Mathew Ater shares his heartbreaking story of being deported back to South Sudan, a place where everyday life is a struggle. After serving time in Australia he was sent back to South Sudan, a country he had never stepped foot in. He now lives day to day not knowing what will happen tomorrow, he has almost died multiple times from disease and famine. If you would like to help or if you know any organisations that can help, you can contact Mony on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South.Sudan.666 Email: pantherwithin@gmail.com Mobile: +254 735 723501
7/22/202320 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ex Transgender woman interview - Walt

Walt Heyer shares his incredible testimony of the struggles and abuses he endured in his youth, which he believes led him to identify as a transgender woman. He now travels the world with his wife sharing his testimony. Check out his website: sexchangeregrets.com
7/1/202327 minutes, 55 seconds
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Franny Loco | Sydney prison gang O.C

Francis Loto, the founder of notorious Sydney prison gang OC shares his story of redemption. After a life of abuse, drugs and crime, and after serving his last prison sentence he decided to change his life for the better and be a positive role model for the many youth that look up to him.
6/12/202341 minutes, 38 seconds
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Merks one | Rapper from Melton talks prison and music

Merks One is a rapper from Melton, Victoria in Australia. He shares about his troubled upbringing, jail time, and his career in music.
6/5/202319 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ex Proud Boy and Finks MC member Jazza 66 Searby

Jarred “Jaz” Searby is the former leader of the proud boys, an organisation the media has dubbed a racist right wing terrorist organisation. Jaz denies the allegations of rascism and gives his side of the story Jaz is no longer affiliated to the group and now performs under the rap name Jazza 66. He has already released multiple hits.
5/15/202318 minutes, 38 seconds
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Gang girl - Matildas story

Matilda Kahotea shares her inspiring story of growing up amongst crime, gangs and abuse here in New Zealand. After a life of drug dealing and violence she realised she needed to break the cycle. She is now the CEO and founder of Nga Kete Wananga Solutions where they help rehabilitate men and women.
5/9/202333 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sex trafficking survivor interview - Gloria

Gloria Masters' shares her heartbreaking experience. Gloria was born into a household that embraced sex trafficking, so her father used her for financial gain. She endured unimaginable suffering from his abuse for 16 years until the day she escaped. Contact her on Social Media: https://gloriamasters.com
5/3/202333 minutes, 33 seconds
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Abuse in Marae - Dirty tohunga (healers)

Brenda shares her story of surviving a Maori "self-improvement programme" endorsed by Te Unga Waka marae in Auckland. The programme is run by social workers who claim to be "tohunga." The Maori equivalent to a healer or witch doctor. After being abused and treated like a slave by the tohunga she escaped and now wants to help those still being abused.
4/30/202340 minutes, 17 seconds
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Gang girl - Kimi from Darkside

Kimi from Pukekohe, south Auckland shares her story of redemption. After years of abuse, gangs and drug addiction, she was eventually sent to prison for a range of crimes. She is now out and doing her best to give back and help others heal. She is currently on tik Tok under @teamgheeghee_captain https://www.tiktok.com/@teamgheeghee_captain where she has over 30k followers.
4/27/202321 minutes, 56 seconds
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Unmasking freemasonry - Dr Selwyn Stevens

Dr Selwyn Stevens is a leading expert on all things freemasonry, and is also a best selling author. His works include Unmasking freemasonry, Signs and Symbols, and unmasking Mormanism. All of his books can be found on this website and also the schedule for his upcoming tour: https://jubileeresources.org/collections
4/24/202349 minutes, 56 seconds
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Australia true crime - Ronald Isherwood

Ronald Isherwood grew up in the slums of Fitzroy, Melbourne. His father was a member of the notorious painters and dockers union. From a life time of crime, addiction, lavish living, and prison, Ron's seen it all. He has served time in Pentridge prison, Melbourne. Grafton prison in Sydney, and also in Queensland jails. He is a now a recovery, transformation coach snd the director of https://www.thetruthaboutaddiction.com.au He is about to release a book on his life later this year. Get in contact with Ron on FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064766356470 Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPT_9a-rTzYIRFJwIcC_x1A Theme music: The Plowman: Steady marching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yrMWEojOZg
4/12/202333 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ariki Rigby - Unsolved murder in Hastings

Anahera Rigby shares her heart-wrenching testimony along with that of her sister Ariki. Ariki Rigby was found in a burnt out car in Havelock North. The killers have still not been found.
4/3/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 40 seconds
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Gang girl = Angels story

Angel Taylor shares her story of growing up amidst crime and gangs on the streets of Rotorua. After years of abuse, drugs, and crime, she was on her way to prison. By the grace of God she was eventually able to overcome her traumas and addictions and after a few ups and downs has landed on her feet and wants to share her story of healing.
4/1/202343 minutes, 31 seconds
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Gang member sentenced to life = Dukes story

Duke shares his testimony of being a Mongrel Mob member. After being sentenced to life in prison, he and other members starting making changes for the better whilst incarcerated. He is still a member today and is helping other members find healing and redemption.
3/30/202330 minutes, 18 seconds
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One of Tasmania's most violent inmates - Caine Robert Richardson

Caine Richardson shares his story of redemption. After spending most of his youth locked up in the notorious Ashley youth detention centre, he was subject to physical and sexual abuse. Which shaped his violent behaviour throughout his years in detention and prison. After 2 police sieges in his late twenties he realised something had to change. He now works in the spaces of rehabilitation and is making up for his past mistakes.
3/29/202344 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ex King Cobra gang member - Fete Taito

Former state ward and gang member Fete Taito shares his story of growing up in the boys homes suffering abuse and trauma. Then graduating from borstals to prison and becoming involved with the notorious NZ gang, the King Cobras.   He currently is working with the royal commission inquiry into abuse in state care committee here in New Zealand.
3/5/202345 minutes, 2 seconds
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Former Black Power president Phil Paikea

Matua Phil Paikia is a former president and founding member of the black power gang in Whangerei. After years of violence and drugs he decided his life needed to change.  He is now with safe man safe family, along with Vic Tamati. A organisation teaching the nation of New Zealand that family violence is not okay.  
2/27/202333 minutes, 29 seconds
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From Recon Sniper to bikie underworld

After being sentenced to 7 years for dealing commercial quantities of cocaine, Andrew Geldert realised his life needed to change. From a violent upbringing, Drew joined the army out of high school and excelled in the field. After coming home he became a nominee for an outlaw motorcycle club, which came to a head when he was shot twice in a nightclub. After leaving prison he has found redemption and is now a coach, mentor, and holistic wellness practitioner.
2/8/202341 minutes, 10 seconds
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Charged with murder at 14 years old in Sydney

After a drug house robbery gone wrong, Dean found himself at the age of 14 sitting inside Long Bay prison in New South Whales. He grew up on the tough streets of inner city Sydney,  and had already spent a lot of time in boys homes.  After spending many years in and out of prisons across Australia, he ended up in rehab where he decided things needed to change, and he eventually gave his life to the Lord.  He is now a successful business man and has written a book about his life called "King hit."  Get the book here: https://www.kinghitbook.com
2/7/202342 minutes, 36 seconds
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Gang girl: Dating a gang hitman

Kayla is the daughter of a gang president. She dated a gang hitman where she was constantly abused and hospitalised 38 times in one year. She has sold large quantities of meth, been held hostage, and escaped death more than once.  She has now found peace and given her life to God, and is on her path to finding redemption, this is her story.
2/1/202339 minutes, 48 seconds
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The wild side: Dating a meth cook

Sitting in prison on a raft of charges including kidnapping, guns, drugs and counterfeiting was very different to what Janet had imagined for her life.  Excerpt from Janet Balcombe's book, "The Wild Side."  Janet shares his story of going from a country girl, too dating one of the largest meth cooks in New Zealand.
1/29/202339 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ex-dealer & deportee Myles Gibbons

Interview with my good mate Myles Gibbons. We discuss our time in prison together, and what led to his incarceration including selling firearms and drugs to an undercover police officer.   After coming back to New Zealand he has changed his life for the better, now working in the corporate world, and encourages others not to make the same mistakes he did.
1/26/202338 minutes, 10 seconds
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Melbourne Graffiti history | KSA crew Armed

Interview with Melbourne graffiti writer and co-founder of the KSA graffiti crew @armedksa one of the pioneers of Melbourne graffiti culture. He shares his story of growing up in Dandenong. From boys homes he eventually landed in the notorious Pentridge prison. Graffiti saved him and he still paints to this day.
1/19/202337 minutes, 35 seconds
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Melbourne prison break | Supermax at 16

Jason shares his story of growing up in a violent home, which led to spending most of his youth incarcerated.   After escaping from Parkville youth Justice centre, which made national headlines, he was moved to adult prison at only 16.  After being released from prison in 2014 he has never returned. After battling drug addiction, depression and attempted suicide, he is now in the best shape of his life. This is his story.
1/12/202333 minutes, 45 seconds
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Over 40 years spent behind bars | Mangu Kaha OG

Michael Huna Te Pou shares his story of redemption.  A patched member of Mangu Kaha Aotearoa, he has spent 40 years of his life behind bars. From boys homes to prison he has seen it all.  He is now with the Grace foundation in Auckland and looking forward to his new life in recovery.
1/8/202330 minutes, 32 seconds
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Wikse 210 | Sydney city OG searcher

Cesar Nino AKA Wikse 210 is originally from Colombia, but as a child was adopted by an Australian family.  After spending a total of 17 years inside the NSW prison system, he has now changed his life for the better.  “This interview is dedicated to my son J Niṉo and Grandson Mason… 🙏🏽💯🙏🏽”  WIKSE
12/20/202238 minutes, 13 seconds
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Aboriginal from NSW | Goulburn prison Koori yard

Dane Simms shares his story of redemption. Dane grew up on a Koori mission in New South Whales where unfortunately he landed into a life of crime.  In and out of prison since he was 12 years old, he has spent almost 10 years inside Goulburn prison, one of the toughest jails in Australia.  After serving his last sentence, he is now committed to making a better future for his wife and children. 
12/14/202235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Former Nomads Vice President

Trent Reeves shares his story of redemption, and how he became the Vice President for the Nomads motorcycle club in Perth, Western Australia.
12/6/202231 minutes, 12 seconds
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Sydney 501 "Tongan Misi" at Christmas "hell" Island

Misi is currently being housed in Australia's notorious Christmas "Hell" Island. He shares his story of redemption, and what led him to becoming a drug addict and armed robber, before changing his life in prison.
12/3/202230 minutes, 53 seconds
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Muslim and Mongrel Mob Rogue member

This is the story of Maui, a sovereign being who has been able to turn his life around and start making some positive changes.  Originally from Manurewa, and as a youth being involved in sports. He then found himself involved with drugs and gangs. He eventually went to prison, and joined the Rogue chapter of the Mongrel mob.  He has now found his calling in life with his faith, and being registered with the Hapu Tangata Whenua Suveran Authority.
11/5/202233 minutes, 39 seconds
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Former Hells Angels enforcer Australia | youngest member worldwide

Neke "Snakey" Wirihana shares his story of redemption. He moved to Australia with his family as a youth to escape the gangs in his native Hawkes Bay.  In 2014 Neke was the youngest Hells Angels to receive his patch in the world. In 2016 he was deported to New Zealand after serving his last prison sentence.  He is now a christian, and involved with Te ao Maori, and is keen to educate the youth about not making the same bad choices he did.
10/18/202235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Sydney double shooting | Joshua Smart

Joshua Smart from Glebe, Sydney, shares his story of growing up in the streets mongst crime and gangs.  In 2014 he was shot outside his home along with his father, who miraculously survived a bullet wound to the head.   He is out of jail now and advises others not to take the path of crime and prison.
10/11/202218 minutes, 22 seconds
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Sonny Fatupaito Mongrel Mob Kingdom president

Interview with Mongrel Mob Kingdom president Sonny Fatupaito.
10/2/202229 minutes, 7 seconds
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Romper Stomper part 2 | Skinhead prison gang

Andrew Martin jumps on the show for a much requested part 2. He shares his story of spending a total of over 27 years inside prisons across Australia.  He was co-offenders with Dane Sweetman and a member of a neo-nazi gang, of which the movie romper stompers is based on.
9/25/202235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Former Mongrel Mob president David Letele

Dave Letele Sr, one of the founders of grace foundation New Zealand, shares his story of redemption.  He was made a ward of the state at 10, became a patched member of the mongrel mob at 15, then Auckland president at 19.  After being sentenced to 10 years for armed robbery, he leaves the gang, and eventually finds God, and the grace foundation begins.   A one of a kind organisation in New Zealand that caters for women, children, gang members, drug addicts etc and showing them the goodness of God.
9/18/202241 minutes, 15 seconds
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Former Sydney Vietnamese gangster

Tony Hoang shares his story of going from a heroin dealer and drug addict to a preacher and minister for Potters house.  Tony grew up in Cabramatta around drugs and gangs. First incarcerated at 13 and buying his first handgun at 14, he then went on to dealing heroin.  After a heroin overdose and near death experience at 21, he decided things needed to change and found God, he has never looked back since.
9/11/202239 minutes, 1 second
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Tongan man sentenced to life | 17 years behind bars

Simon Latu shares his story of redemption. Growing up in east Auckland with a christian family , he unfortunately fell into a life of crime.  After returning from Australia in the early 2000's he landed in prison where he was sentenced to life imprisonment.   After serving almost 18 years, he was granted parole and has founded, alongside another former inmate Petani Fa’avae, a youth service provider called “New leaf,”where they advise the youth not to make the same mistakes they did.
9/4/202239 minutes, 22 seconds
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Former NRL star turned drug dealer | Victory house rehab

Chris Nahi is a former NRL player originally from Beach haven, Auckland.   He shares his story of going from being an NRL star to drug dealer and addict. After numerous prison sentences he was deported was Australia to New Zealand.  Since his return he has started a rehabilitation programme called Victory house, a faith based rehab. If you would like to reach out to them, hit this link : https://www.victoryhouse.com.au
8/28/202238 minutes, 46 seconds
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Former Comanchero boss Vince Focarelli

Former Australian underworld figure Vince Focarelli shares his story of growing up in Adelaide.   He formed his own street gang as a teenager, then escalated to working with organised crime syndicates. He eventually climbed the ranks to become the state president of the Comancheros in south Australia.  He is now in Malaysia and has left that life of crime behind, and is doing his best to benefit the community through his faith.
8/21/202244 minutes, 51 seconds
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Rapper from Mangere South Auckland | Timani "the plowman" Taupau

The brother Timani from Mangere, south Auckland, shares his story of finding the Lord and now expressing his faith through music.
8/14/202228 minutes, 58 seconds
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Former bikie president Matty "the Jedi" Floyd

Matty is the owner of pinky's gym in WA. He's doing a lot of positive things, mentoring the youth and keeping kids off the street.  He shares his story of redemption, growing up in the streets hustling to joining a motorcycle club, to serving time in prison for assaulting a registered police informant and convicted pedophile.
8/7/202242 minutes, 11 seconds
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Sydney Deportee | NZ and AUS prisons: whats the difference

The bro Richy shares his story of trying to go straight after being locked up across Australia in NSW, WA and NCT.  He was deported to New Zealand where he has also served time. He speaks on some of the struggles of Rehabilitation and the difference between the prison systems he's been in.
7/31/202229 minutes, 23 seconds
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Mt eden prison at 16 | NZ most prolific burglar | Abuse in state care

Allan Adams is labelled by the media as the most prolific burglerer in the countries history, with over 400 convictions.  His story is a heartbreaking tale of abuse, and neglect inside state care. Which led to him to being kept in over 5 boys home institutions across NZ, then being imprisoned in the notorious Mt eden mens prison at only 16 years of age. WARNING: If you know rapist VIVIAN MOULE, BEWARE! He was also not charged by police because he is considered a pillar of the community and during his time at Beck house he was married to the Napier police chiefs daughter.
7/27/202237 minutes, 57 seconds
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Stormtroopers outlaws president | Kolonel Klink

Te Kai Po Ahuriri shares his story of going from drug dealing and gangs, to now giving back to the community through numerous outreach programmes for homeless and drug addiction.
7/24/202233 minutes, 24 seconds
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Sydney OG from Campbelltown | Ara ki te whanau

John Ropiha shares his story of moving to Australia whe he was only 6 months old.   After a life of crime he was deported from the only country he has ever known.   He is now running a programme called Arakete whanau, providing wrap around services ro accomodate 501s and also people coming out of corrections in the far north.
7/17/202239 minutes, 12 seconds
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16 years for drugs smuggling | Maroubra Sydney

Wayne Cleveland shares his story of growing up in Maroubra, Sydney, an area made infamous by the Bra Boys movie.  He went from big wave surfing across the world, to being sentenced to 16 years for smuggling drugs into Australia.
7/10/202234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Former Rebels MC Perth Lee Tepuia | Box on boxing Blenheim

The brother Lee shares his story of being deported from Australia with zero criminal convictions and the struggles of being a 501 in NZ.  He now owns a gym called Box on boxing Blenheim, an area with a very high suicide rate, mentoring youth and raising their self confidence through fitness.
7/3/202237 minutes, 36 seconds
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Big Roccs from Otara | Colourway records

Auckland youth worker Rocky shares his story of growing up in Otara, south Auckland, and becoming a rap artist with the infamous Colourway records.
6/26/202225 minutes, 25 seconds
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Graham Abo Henry | Notorious Sydney underworld enforcer

Sydney underworld enforcer Graham "Abo" Henry gives his most in depth interview, giving insight into the corrupt world of organised crime in Sydney.
6/20/20221 hour, 1 minute
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Royal Navy turned Sydney Debt collector | New Zealander of the year

Owen Pomana shares his story of redemption. Raised in the Hawkes bay he went on to join the Royal Navy.   Through a series of unfortunate events he found himself debt collecting for notorious gangsters in Sydney.  He was eventually incarcerated and served time in Sydney and Queensland institutions before being deported back to New Zealand.  He is now a man of the Lord, and is currently travelling across Europe as part of an non government organisation.
6/13/202238 minutes, 13 seconds
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Former Pentridge prison inmate | Author of "Coming clean"

Leonard Ottone is the founder and CEO of Vicdor living centre and author of "Coming clean," a book about his life of crime and heroin addiction.  Going through youth detention, then on to Pentridge prison, where he spent a large part of his adult life.  http://www.leonardottone.com
6/5/202235 minutes, 24 seconds
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Temm Dogg | Official MOB music | Mongrel Mob Rotorua

Temm Dogg from Rotorua and patched member of the Mongrel Mob shares his story of prison, drugs, and finding redemption in his music.
5/29/202227 minutes, 39 seconds
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501 class action against Aus government | Felipa Payne

https://route501advocacy.org Felipa Payne and her team are launching a class action against the Australian government in regards to the 501 immigration act, the unlawful deportation of Australians out of their own country. And the horrendous conditions inside the detention centres.
5/22/202229 minutes, 37 seconds
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Former drug dealer Gazz from Melton VIC | @TikTokGarry

Gary Wright shares his story of redemption. From dealing drugs and controlling the trade with his crew in Melton, to serving multiple prison sentences.  He now has over 30k followers on tiktok, where he shares his testimony, and encourages the youth not to make the same mistakes he did.
5/15/202239 minutes, 43 seconds
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Merchy from Sydney | Goulburn prison | Bloodline Aiga

Rapper Merchy from Newtown, Sydney has recently been released from prison.
5/8/202225 minutes, 59 seconds
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Sydney 501 deportee from East Auckland | Mark Talanoa

Mark shares his story of redemption. Going from bikie gangs and drugs, to inspiring and speaking his truth to audiences around New Zealand.
5/2/202238 minutes, 38 seconds
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Former Bandidos Melbourne Sgt-at-arms Johnny "2 guns" Walker

Johnny walker shares his story of growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne.  He went from being a professional boxer to Sergeant-at-arms for the Bandidos in Melbourne.   After spending almost 8 years behind bars, he now has left the club and looking forward to starting his life.
4/25/202245 minutes, 2 seconds
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Silverwater jail escape NSW | Drug rehab worker Danny Shannon

Danny Shannon shares his story of growing up in Cabramatta, Sydney.  He lived a life of crime, addiction and prison, which eventually led to him escaping from Silverwater prison.  He is now a drug and rehabilitation worker at a rehab in Sydney. And has also founded an app called encapsulator, which helps clients in the recovery process.   encapsulator.io
4/17/202231 minutes, 39 seconds
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18 years for drug smuggling | Painters and Dockers | Ronald Isherwood

Ronald Isherwood grew up in the slums of Fitzroy, Melbourne. His father was a member of the notorious painters and dockers union. From a life time of crime, addiction, lavish living, and prison, Ron's seen it all.  He has served time in Pentridge prison, Melbourne. Grafton prison in Sydney, and also in Queensland jails.  He is a now a recovery, transformation coach snd the director of thetruthaboutaddiction.com.  This is his story.
4/11/202238 minutes, 45 seconds
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Former Comanchero sgt-at-arms Sosefo Tu'uta Katoa

Former Comanchero SGT-at-arms Sosefo Tu'uta Katoa shares his story of redemption. He also speaks on the horrendous conditions at the infamous Christmas Island detention centre.   Much love to all the boys at Christmas island, and all of the 501s being unrightfully detained across Australia.   HUGE shout out to Filipa Payne for organising this interview.  Filipa Payne founder of Route501 Advocacy and Support Ltd is facilitating a Class  Action Lawsuit against the Australian Government for their removal and deportation regime under s501 & s116 of the Australian Migration Act.
3/25/202235 minutes, 56 seconds
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Cody Matthews | One of Melbournes most violent inmates from Ringwood

My brother Cody Matthews shares his story of redemption.   He grew up on the streets of Ringwood in Melbourne's east. Going from secure welfare, to youth justice, then finally graduating to prison.  He has managed to stay out of prison for over 2 years.
3/20/202238 minutes, 39 seconds
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Aussie prison slang | Words you must know in the pen

Australian prison lingo 
2/25/202219 minutes, 39 seconds
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Nazi prison gang Melbourne | Andrew Martin Kirby | Romper Stomper

Andrew Martin shares his story of spending a total of over 27 years inside prisons across Australia.  He was co-offenders with Dane Sweetman and a member of a neo-nazi gang, of which the movie romper stompers is based on.
2/21/202249 minutes, 39 seconds
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Panel Discussion with The clink, Mark Talanoa, Feleti Hema, Joey Tangaloa, Nikos, and Jeffrey Morgan.

Todays episode is a livestream discussion with the host of the clink, Brent Simpson. Mark Talanoa, a deportee from Sydney. Former Bank robber from Redfern, Jeffrey Morgan. Former Hells Angels enforcer Feleti Hema. Former bikie president Joey Tangaloa. And Nikos, another deportee from Northern Territory. ENJOI
2/6/20222 hours, 17 minutes, 48 seconds
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Mark "Chopper" Read's sister Nicole Sutorius | Melbourne underworld

Nicole is choppers adopted sister. She met him when she was 14 years old and worked at Bojangles night club in St Kilda, Melbourne.
1/23/202236 minutes, 6 seconds
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Getting deported to Sudan | Broadmeadows detention centre

Juma Chol shares his story of spending over 6 years in detention after having his visa revoked in Australia.   He is now stuck as the government refuses to send him to his home country.
1/14/202229 minutes, 14 seconds
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Former Bank robber from Redfern, Jeffrey Morgan

Got my brah Jeffrey Morgan jumping on the felon show!   He talks about growing up in Redfern, Sydney. Going from petty crime to bank robberies and spending 15 years incarcerated in NSW and VIC prisons.  He is now a lifestyle coach and has hosted shows on NITV.
1/6/202239 minutes, 11 seconds
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Prison escape in a helicopter | John Killick

Todays yarn is with hectic bank robber John Killick.   He has spent most of his adult life behind bars, robbed banks across Australia, and has escaped from custody multiple times. Including once from Silverwater Prison in NSW in a helicopter.  He is now a lecturer and author.
12/23/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 14 seconds
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Former Bandidos sergeant-at-arms Brent Simpson

Brent "big Simo" Simpson shares his story of growing up in Sydney amongst violence and alcohol to becoming sergeant at arms for the Bandidos motorcycle club.  He is now the host of "the clink," a podcast aimed at sharing stories of redemption.
12/3/202153 minutes, 8 seconds
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Criminologist Dr Laumua | Polynesian youth crime

Dr Laumua Tunufa'i discusses the overrepresentation of Maori and Pacifica in the youth justice system.
11/28/202130 minutes, 23 seconds
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Bank robber and prison escapee from Mt Druitt

thevoiceofasurvivor.com  Russell Manser is a former bank robber and prison escapee from Mount Druitt.   He shares his story of being sentenced to an infamous boys home at 15, and going to Long bay prison at 16.  Abuses he suffered in these institutions led to a life of Bank robberies, heroin addiction, and a total of over 23 years spent behind bars.  He is now the director of thevoiceofasurvior.com where he helps seek justice for people who have suffered institutional abuse.
11/11/202151 minutes, 55 seconds
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Charlotte unit SUPERMAX Port Phillip prison

Today I speak on my time in Charlotte unit, a high security/ supermax unit located in the bowels of Port Phillip prison.
11/4/202120 minutes, 49 seconds
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Associate professor of Forensic psychology | Swinburne university

Stephanne shares his story of going from bouncing at night clubs, to becoming an associate professor at Swinburne university.  His research looks at culturally and linguistically diverse young people and their involvement in the youth justice system.   He discusses his work at the Parkville youth justice centre, and some of the common threads and background stories of the inmates there. He is also involved with a number of organisations in Melbourne mentoring and guiding at-risk youth.  He also gives advice to any youth workers or groups on the best way to work with young people.  
10/30/202129 minutes, 55 seconds
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Getting deported from Australia | Being a ”501” in New Zealand

Today I talk about getting deported from to New Zealand, why the Australian government started deporting us in the first place, and the crimewave that ensued here as a result.  I also talk about where the 501 name came from.
10/19/202123 minutes, 7 seconds
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NSW/ QLD women's inmate | Charged with trafficking 77 kilos of meth

Sherrie shares her testimony of growing up in the south coast of New south whales. By 28 she is a business owner and married with kids.   After moving to Sydney and getting a divorce things take a turn for the worse as she ends up in an abusive relationship with a drug addict.  With her brother she starts transporting large quantities of drugs from NSW to QLD and making a lot of money. She eventually goes to prison for  discharging firearms in public and trafficking methamphetamine.  She has been out for 6 months now, and is in her second year of bible college, ESHAY!  
10/12/202140 minutes, 44 seconds
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Auckland Youth worker Luke Liederman

Luke shares his story of humble beginnings in South Africa, where he was found abandoned at birth in a basket. His new family brought him to New Zealand where upon finding out about his origins, turned to drugs, alcohol, and violence to mask the pain.  He now works for Springboard, an alternative education organisation that helps and mentors troubled youth, and shows them another path instead of the gang/ crime culture that is so prominent here in New Zealand.
10/5/202137 minutes, 25 seconds
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Acacia unit SUPERMAX H.M.P Barwon

My name is David Obeda and I was deported from Australia to New Zealand in 2018. In Melbourne I was a member and co-founder of a prison gang called G fam. In this episode I detail what its like inside Acacia unit, Barwon prison, located in Melbourne. One of the highest security units in Australia.   
9/28/202126 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ballarat half a million dollar armed robbery gone wrong | Nono Ngaa

Nono shares his story of going from a league player on his way to the NRL, to finding himself deep in the drug game and planning a half million dollar heist on a JD sports bar in Ballarat.   The job was half a million cash but instead, he found himself in prison with a 8 and a half year whack. This is his story of redemption,  He is now a sports coach, youth leader, and active in the Manurewa seventh-day adventist church.
9/16/202138 minutes, 37 seconds
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Port Phillip prison officer Paul O'Sullivan | Melbourne jail exposed

Todays yarn is with Paul O'Sullivan, a correctional officer I met whilst incarcerated at Port Phillip prison in Melbourne.   We discuss the harsh realities of prison life and he shares some of his prison stories, including having his throat sliced by an inmate, and witnessing a brutal murder.
9/9/202138 minutes, 21 seconds
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Mongrel mob notorious vice president Puk Dog

Todays yarn is with Mongrol Mob notorious vice president Puk dog.   He shares his story of growing up in the mean streets of Hastings, amongst crime, gangs, violence and drugs. He also gives insight into the history of the Mongrel mob and the "notorious" chapter, formed inside maximum security prison.  He is now an online coach and is helping his community try and break free of the cycle of prison and gangs.
8/27/202143 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mongols MC Melbourne Sergeant at arms Mahmood Fazal

Today's yarn is with Mahmood Fazal, former Melbourne sergeant at arms for the Mongols MC.   Growing up in Dandenong, over the years he become involved in dealing methamphetamine. After becoming a nominee for the Finks MC, they patched over to the Mongols , a notorious club originating from California.  We talk club politics and the Nike bike scene in Melbourne .   Mahmood is now a journalist for the ABC and vice news, where he has travelled the world and interviewed the likes of ONEFOUR and even the yakuza in Japan.
8/22/202139 minutes, 49 seconds
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Susana Makerita Samuelu | former NSW inmate | 501 deportee

Sana shares her incredible testimony of redemption.  Growing up in south western Sydney. Going through sexual abuse, drug addiction, prison, and then being deported back to NZ she’s been through hell and back.  She now has given her life to God and studies theology in hopes of becoming a prison chaplain.
8/16/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 29 seconds
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Graffiti writer and MC, Thorn from Sydney

Todays ep is with my cuz from sydney, Jurnan Amy Ayerest AKA Thorn,  MC and graffiti artist.  She grew up in Sydneys inner city and became involved in Graffiti and hip hop culture in her youth. She discusses her upbringing and being apart of a graffiti crew. Which led to her living on the streets and being in and out of juvie. Also experiencing domestic violence and being housed in adult mens detention at only 15.  She now owns a production company, last minute productions, and has travelled the world as an MC, and a graffiti artist. Through hardwork and perseverance, she hasn't seen the inside of a cell in decades! ESHAY
8/16/202146 minutes, 28 seconds
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Convicted armed robber from Melbourne James Coriakula

Today's yarn is with my tagane F.J from Melbourne's northern suburbs.   He speaks on his upbringing in Preston and the armed hold ups that landed him in prison.  We also talk prison politics and how the drug game works in the Australian prison system in regards to buprenorphine, or "beup", a highly sort after narcotic that's worth a lot of money on the inside.
8/11/202138 minutes, 33 seconds
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Myles Gibbons 501 melbourne deportee

Interview with my good mate Myles Gibbons. We discuss our time in prison together, what Myles was incarcerated for, and what he is doing now. Including owning his own coffee cart and running a youth programme in Wainuiomata.
8/4/202152 minutes
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Vili Tafokitau from Sydney

Inspirational story of Vili from Sydney, Australia. He speaks on growing up in Sydney and some of the challenges he faced including, drugs, alcohol and bikie gangs.  He also talks about the demons he faced and overcame in the up and down rollercoaster ride of dealing with depression.  He now owns a clothing line along with his wife Nicole called Poly kids where they also advocate for mental health, especially amongst young Polynesians.
8/4/202135 minutes, 25 seconds