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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


    • Mar 3, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 129 EPISODES


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    Ex Prison gang member Musa Strange from Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 40:19


    Musa Strange is a former prison gang member who rebuilt his life through Islam after facing the harsh realities of the streets and incarceration. His journey began in environments shaped by violence, loyalty, and survival, but everything changed when he took his shahada and committed himself to a new path.

    Lil SIck - Former Inmate | Rapper | Abuse Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 35:37


    Mad Interview with the bro Lil Sick. Lil Sick is a rapper and voice of survival whose life was shaped by chaos from the start, he's spoken openly about being born into addiction, growing up in a large, unstable family, and facing violence and bullying from a young age. His music comes straight from lived experience, turning trauma, anger, and pressure into bars that reflect the reality of coming up with nothing and having to build yourself from scratch.

    Why They Don't Just Leave | A Domestic Abuse Survivor Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 38:57


    Darrylee Antoinette Kahle is a domestic abuse survivor who now uses her voice to help others recognise the signs of control, break cycles of violence, and rebuild their lives. Through sharing her lived experience, she brings awareness to the realities of abuse behind closed doors and offers hope to those who feel trapped in silence. Her story is one of resilience, survival, and reclaiming power.

    "I Was a High-Ranking Bikie… What Prison Really Taught Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 53:27


    He was one of the highest-ranking members of the notorious Finks Motorcycle Club, but prison didn't just break him… it transformed him.In this raw, unfiltered interview, Adam Smith opens up about, the reality of bikie life and brotherhood. The fight in prison that changed everything, what hierarchy and respect really mean behind bars and how he found redemption and purpose after the clubThis isn't glorification. It's a real story from inside organized crime and the lesson that only truth can teach.

    "They Tried to Kill Him 3 Times" | Aboriginal bikie turned mentor Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 57:02


    Shannon Althouse is a former Rebels bikie enforcer who lived through gang violence, prison time, and multiple attempts on his life.Today, he's walked away from that world and dedicates his life to mentoring Aboriginal youth, turning pain into purpose and protecting the next generation from the path he once took.

    "Violent Mafia-like gang dismantled in NSW" | Prince from Sydney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 52:40


    Prince is a former gang-involved man who transformed his life after prison and years in Australia's dark underworld. Through discipline, accountability, and daily growth, he now shares his journey of change and self-mastery, inspiring others to rewrite their stories and build a better future.

    Interview with a Freemason - "Widows Tama"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 47:58


    This is an interview with Michael aka Widows Tama, a Freemason who opens up about the craft, the brotherhood, and what Freemasonry really represents.His insights brought a whole new understanding of the principles, symbolism, and discipline behind the lodge, while dispelling many of the allegations often spoken about the fraternity.A powerful and eye-opening kōrero.

    Former 21 District gang member Malik | Sydney postcode wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 48:00


    Former 21 District member. Real street history, prison, real consequences, and real growth.Malik talks honestly about the drill days, the Sydney postcode wars, time lost, the regrets, and why he decided to move different.

    Former Bikie President Turned Abuse Advocate Jacob Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 43:06


    Jacob Little is a survivor-turned-advocate who co-founded About Time For Justice, an organisation supporting survivors of institutional abuse and systemic harm. After experiencing the justice system firsthand, including youth detention, prison, and abuse, he turned his life around, now studying law and working to help others find healing, justice, and support through lived experience and advocacy.

    Ex - Filipino Dealer Turned Mentor | The "RUNTHATREHAB" story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 43:06


    RunThatRehab is a former Filipino drug dealer who turned his life around after years of addiction and street life. Now in long-term recovery, he shares raw, honest insights about crime, consequences, and rebuilding from rock bottom. Through RunThatRehab, he advocates for discipline, accountability, and real change.

    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.

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