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The life of a criminal from early beginnings to life on the right side of the law. We take a deep dive into true crime stories and real prison experiences.

Aaron Frisby - Gillis English

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    • May 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Bay Street Bridge Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 22:05


    Finally, the story we have all been waiting  for...and  moreSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Decriminalize and Supply

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 38:48


    With British Columbia losing more than 150 people a month to the opioid overdose crisis, we ask Gillis whether decriminalizing possession of opioids and the government supplying opioids, due to the current toxicity of the current supply, if these options would help and save lives.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Sunny Days after Suboxone

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 55:13


    We are baaaack. This episode includes updates on Gillis and his battle through Suboxone. If you know someone struggling with addiction, give this one a listen for a lot more understanding.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Lifeguard App

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 12:57


    We chat about a new app that is designed to stop people dying from overdoses. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Brother and Sister

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 76:28


    The story of Gillis's brother and sister, an incident that changed everyones life from that point forward.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Birthday Cake

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 85:49


    Gangs, Guns, Pimps and loud music.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 92:36


    #BLMSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Cheesecake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 74:18


    Gillis stops his detox and tells us about his rehab, how he got stuck on a garbage can and fight nights in prison, just to name a few stories in this jam packed episodeSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Kentucky Fried Seagull

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later May 26, 2020 89:38


    Gillis's record setting time in the hole, what landed him down there on numerous occasions and why he did some of these acts. KFC, one massive slap and thuds heard through the prison. Just a few stories included in this great chat.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Stuck in a bus stop

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2020 49:09


    How Covid-19 would spread in a prison, get a first hand account of Victoria's tent city and more stories about just how deep Gillis's addiction problems on the streets of Victoria went and his prospective on how we can help those in dark times.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Pizza Day Riot Act

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2020 47:08 Transcription Available


    How the riot Drumheller riot ends, Gillis is read the riot act and do snitches really get stitches? Oh and Gillis gets stabbed and he tells us how to make a weapon in prison! What more could you ask for?Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    RIOT

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2020 28:40 Transcription Available


    Part One of Riot is about the Drumheller Federal Institution riot of January 2, 1997. Three and half hours of madness that Gillis was a part of from start to finish.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    You better not pass me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 81:58 Transcription Available


    More drugs stories from in and out of prison, some interesting characters and a general Q and A with Gillis about life in prison.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Mudfish Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 86:27 Transcription Available


    How do they get drugs in to prison? Find out in this episode!Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Don't mess with the pizza guy - Calgary Crime Spree

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 82:46 Transcription Available


    A four month crime spree in Calgary lands Gillis with a 15 year prison sentence.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Mom

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 89:14 Transcription Available


    We deep dive into one of Gillis's most influential figures in his life, his Mom. Its a story of battles. Battles with addiction, battles with child services and battles with life.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

    Dad

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 74:01 Transcription Available


    In this episode we are talking to Gillis about his Dad and how the short time he knew him, shaped the rest of his life.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/plainenglishpodcast)

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