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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.

The felon show


    • Feb 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 119 EPISODES


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    Former 16 year old stripper | Shania's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 40:31


    Shania shares her incredible story of redemption. At the age of 6 she was abused, leaving her lost, confused, and angry at the world.Going to a strip club at 16 with a fake ID, she started working there, entering the dark world of "the industry."After a long battle with meth addiction, she finally found God and life has never been the same since.

    Black Power MG Brother H | Third generation Black power member

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 37:26


    Brother H shares his testimony of overcoming poverty and crime to becoming a positive role model in his community. He is a third generation member of the black power and is leading the way, making positive changes within his gang and in his town of Whakatane.

    My testimony - The virgin gangsta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 39:48


    My Testimony is the perfect example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. My struggle with crime, gangs, prison, erectile dysfunction and virginity.

    Sydney Deportee Mark Talanoa from East Auckland G.I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 36:21


    Mark Talanoa shares his incredible story of redemption. Originally from Glen Innes he moved to Sydney as a teenager to chase his dreams of being in the NRL. He eventually joined a bikie gang, after which he was incarcerated. Since being deported from Australia he now works with the youth.

    Ex Hells Angels Nomad enforcer Feleti Hema

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 39:38


    Feleti Hema sharing his inspiring story of going from feared Hells Angels enforcer to youth worker, helping the nations most at risk.

    Ex Neighbourhood crip "Zoo" | Growing up in NZ most notorious cult - CENTREPOINT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 59:46


    Zahn Simeon shares his inspiring story of redemption and growing up in New Zealand's most notorious cult - CENTREPOINT

    Ex Rebels MC national president Jay Hepi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 35:45


    Jay Hepi shares his inspiring true story. After being taken from his family into state care, he climbed to the top of the gang world , becoming a champion kickboxer and university student in the process. After a battle with drug addiction he made a drastic change. He is now working with youth and the Nga Puhi iwi to make the far north a better place for all.

    Ex armed robber LJ Torrie | Mum convicted of murder at 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 35:53


    LJ torrie shares his incredible story. After witnessing his mother unalive someone at the age of 5, his mum went to prison. LJ spent the majority of the rest of his life in and out of prison and institutions.After serving his last prison sentence he has now done the inner healing he always needed and has studied to become a personal trainer, starting his own business Pushing Weight NZ.

    Former Bikie Sergeant at arms from Mt Druitt | Ben Salgado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 38:00


    Ben grew up in Mt Druitt western Sydney. After joining a notorious Bikie gang and rising through the ranks , he found himself sitting in prison charged with large commercial supply. After his father died he changed his life and wanted to honour his dads memory. He is now a personal trainer and has his own company Bennys Fit secrets.

    Ex Black power member Ripper | Mt Eden prison fight club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 39:58


    Rihari "ripper" Yukich shares his inspiring story of growing up amongst crime and poverty. He went viral after the Mt Eden prison fight club videos surfaced on the internet, in which he fights 5 people one after the other to earn his patch as a gang member. He has now found the Lord and is giving back to the community.

    Former Comanchero boss Jay Malkoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 44:23


    Jay Malkoun shares his story of growing up on the rough streets of Melbourne. After serving 10 years in the notorious Pentridge prison he rose to prominance in the Australian underworld, becoming the state president of the Comancheros MC. After surviving a car bomb explosion, he has now turned his life around and written a book "The Consultant."

    Gang girl - Born into gang life - Dannys story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 37:26


    Danny shares her inspiring story of redemption, growing up entrenched in gang culture, and finding God.

    REUPLOADED Hells Angels enforcer "Snake" | Youngest member Worldwide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 33:38


    Nekewhenua "Snakey" Wirihana shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a youth to escape the gang infested streets of Hastings. He went on to become the youngest member of the Hells Angels worldwide, receiving his patch at only 20 years old. After being deported he is now deep involved in Te ao Maori, and has reconnected to his roots, his culture, and his land.

    Ex Mobster from Wairoa Waka Tither

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 44:57


    Ex Mobster Waka Tither shares his incredible story of overcoming, poverty, crime, gangs and prison. To becoming a humble servant of Christ. Theme music by The Plowman - Blind : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzvVArM2e8

    Sydney deportee from Bankstown | Nova Lopala "Freedmfit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 41:32


    Nova Lopala shares his inspiring story of redemption, overcoming the struggles of deportation and gang life to running his own online fitness business where he trains people from all over the world not only physically but mentally as well.

    Ex Tongan gangster from South Auckland | Howard Cocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 29:11


    Howard Cocker shares his story of running havoc on the streets of south Auckland to becoming a humble servant of Christ.

    Ex Tongan gang member sentenced to life at 16 | Petani Faavae

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 43:49


    Petani shares his inspirational story of redemption. After a hard upbringing on Panama Road, he found himself escaping is harsh upbringing by joining the local street gang. At the age of 16 he was sentenced to life in prison for murder, not long after that he was also charged with a murder behind bars. After years behind bars he realised things needed to change and had an encounter with God. He started opening up and participating in treatment programmes. After being granted parole after almost 14 years. he has now been out of prison for 4 years and co directs One Eighty Turn charitable trust. An organisation dedicated to mentoring at risk youth, so they do not make the same mistakes he did. If you would like to contact Petani feel free to email: pfaavae@outlook.com

    Sydney deportee Dee "The Lad" from Campbelltown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 39:56


    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.

    Ex Mobster Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 32:43


    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.

    Ex gang member turned rapper | Over a decade behind bars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 28:04


    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.

    Former Rebels MC president Dave Martin | Ex Navy marine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 48:49


    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.

    Gang girl - Former meth cook Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 28:10


    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.

    Rapper 2 Keen fresh out of prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 24:03


    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.

    Family violence conference - Safe man Safe family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 31:17


    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

    Breanna Muriwai - An unsolved disappearance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 38:50


    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.

    2 ex gang leaders unite for change in their community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 44:54


    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"

    Ex Career criminal Peter Lyndon James | Shalom house

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 39:56


    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.

    Former Child Street Worker - Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 34:18


    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.

    Former Bikie and body builder | Zoltan Banyai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 49:25


    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.

    Life in South Sudan | Monys story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 20:24


    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

    Ex Transgender woman interview - Walt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 27:55


    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

    Franny Loco | Sydney prison gang O.C

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 41:38


    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.

    Merks one | Rapper from Melton talks prison and music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 19:53


    Merks One is a rapper from Melton, Victoria in Australia. He shares about his troubled upbringing, jail time, and his career in music.

    Ex Proud Boy and Finks MC member Jazza 66 Searby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 18:38


    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.

    Gang girl - Matildas story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 33:37


    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.

    Sex trafficking survivor interview - Gloria

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 33:33


    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

    Abuse in Marae - Dirty tohunga (healers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 40:17


    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.

    Gang girl - Kimi from Darkside

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 21:56


    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.

    Unmasking freemasonry - Dr Selwyn Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 49:56


    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

    Australia true crime - Ronald Isherwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 33:07


    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

    Ariki Rigby - Unsolved murder in Hastings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 69:40


    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.

    Gang girl = Angels story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 43:31


    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.

    Gang member sentenced to life = Dukes story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 30:18


    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.

    One of Tasmania's most violent inmates - Caine Robert Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 44:45


    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.

    Ex King Cobra gang member - Fete Taito

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 45:02


    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.

    Former Black Power president Phil Paikea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 33:29


    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.  

    From Recon Sniper to bikie underworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 41:10


    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.

    Charged with murder at 14 years old in Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 42:36


    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

    Gang girl: Dating a gang hitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 39:48


    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.

    The wild side: Dating a meth cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 39:28


    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.

    Ex-dealer & deportee Myles Gibbons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 38:10


    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.

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