Podcasts about chopper read

Jim Jefferies is a stand up comedian, podcaster and actor. His tenth special “Two Limb Policy” is streaming now on Netflix.  Jim returns to the show to talk about the fragile friendship between Australia and America, the legend of “Chopper” Read, and how meeting his disabled fans inspired his new special.  Jim Jefferies: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies/  ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ  Shady Rays: Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code THEO for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Rocket Money: Go to http://rocketmoney.com/theo to cancel your unwanted subscriptions. Armra: Go to http://tryarmra.com/THEO or enter THEO to get 15% off your first order. Better Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/theo to get 10% off your first month. Perplexity AI: Ask anything at https://pplx.ai/theo and download their new web browser Comet at https://comet.perplexity.ai/ ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Send mail to: This Past Weekend 1906 Glen Echo Rd PO Box #159359 Nashville, TN 37215 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/  Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Mark Dapin. Dapin is a veteran true crime writer, with a career including a stint as editor of the lad mag Ralph - but also as a columnist for Good Weekend. He has spent many, many hours with infamous hardened criminals, and now - for a story in the current issue of Good Weekend - has flipped sides to see through the eyes of aspiring police officers. Dapin - an irreverent but incisive and insightful writer - joins us today for a chat about that piece, but also the wild popularity of the true crime genre more generally, touching on his own encounters with the likes of hit man Chopper Read, and con man Jack Karlson (of “succulent Chinese meal” fame). And hosting this conversation - about kidnappers and murderers, and the darkness in us all - is Good Weekend acting editor Greg Callaghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTERVIEW: Chopper Read coming to Dunedin Saturday by Mario Girardet and Sam Soppet on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

Our insane conclusion. Hold onto your ears. Meet your new absurd nightmare: the exquisitely violent, brutally dishonest, poop inducing, ear slashing, toe hacking Australian madman, the infamous outlaw and prison gang overlord Mark Brandon Read AKA Chopper. What does he chop? What doesn't he chop? It's almost impossible to keep track of which crimes he commits in prison and which crimes he commits out of prison and it's pretty much a philosophical dark hole to truly answer the question of how many people he's killed. Especially if you ask him. Anyways, if you're new to the show, this a great example of what Muriel's Murders is all about. If you've been around for a while, this one should feel like a warm embrace. Many apologies to you either way. Part 2 of 2.Full video on YouTube.Support our show and unlock tons of exclusive episodes on Patreon or Spotify.Hit us up on YouTube.Hit us up on Instagram.Hit us up on TikTok.Subscribe to our Free Substack to get new episodes emailed to you directly.Feel free to buy us a beer, or coffee, or pizza, or anything. Many thanks!Researched, written and hosted by Muriel.Produced and co-hosted by Nick.Info: www.murielsmurders.com

Meet your new absurd nightmare: the exquisitely violent, brutally dishonest, poop inducing, ear slashing, toe hacking Australian madman, the infamous outlaw and prison gang overlord Mark Brandon Read AKA Chopper. What does he chop? What doesn't he chop? It's almost impossible to keep track of which crimes he commits in prison and which crimes he commits out of prison and it's pretty much a philosophical dark hole to truly answer the question of how many people he's killed. Especially if you ask him. Anyways, if you're new to the show, this a great example of what Muriel's Murders is all about. If you've been around for a while, this one should feel like a warm embrace. Many apologies to you either way.Full video up on YouTube.Immediate access to Part 2 on Patreon or Spotify.TikTokInstagramSubstackBeerwww.murielsmurders.com/support

This week Alice Tovey joins us to tell us the story of one of Australia's most notorious criminal identities, Mark "Chopper" Read. This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 11:01 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr.ee/dogoonpodCheck out Alice Tovey's tour: https://www.alicetovey.com/ Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations is bringing you a summer treat — a collection of Sarah's most memorable guests through out the years. Tony spent three decades in and out of jail for property crimes and safecracking. When he joined an unusual club inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his life.Tony Bull grew up across the road from Hobart's Risdon Prison.As child he started running with a crowd of boys who stole money for the woodman and the milkman from people's front doorsteps.In late primary school he found himself in trouble with the law for the first time.He was 17 when he first went to jail, in Queensland's Boggo Road after a car chase with the police in Cairns.A year later, he was back in Tasmania, and inside Risdon Prison for the first time.It was a scary experience because he'd heard so many unsettling sounds coming from inside the prison walls when he was a child.In his 20s, Tony joined the Spartan Debating Club inside the jail. The prisoners, including Chopper Read, often debated teams from outside the jail, and their families were sometimes allowed in to watch the debates.Learning to debate changed how Tony used his voice. He eventually became yard boss, a conduit between the prisoners and the Superintendent.Some years later he was out of jail and working on a fishing boat called the 'Diana' when he had a pre-dawn epiphany far out at sea.He realised it was finally time for him to break the cycle of crime and incarceration in his own life.Tony worked incredibly hard to unlearn some of his old habits which had previously led him straight back into jail.Today he lives in his own unit with his beloved dog Princess and runs a home maintenance business.This episode of Conversations contains discussion around prison, jail, incarceration, youth detention, youth crime, burglary, break and enter, safe cracking, criminals, inmates, Hobart, Risdon Prison, Tasmania, Queensland, Cairns, Brisbane, police, corrections, debating, inmate reform, prison reform, Chopper Reid, family relationships, fishing, boating, Salvation army, rehabilitation, crime prevention, fishing trawlers, crime and punishment, safecracker, lighthouse, swimming, ocean swimming, The Diana, living alone, relationships.

They're violent and scary, some of them are madmen and others are convicted killers, but the gangsters who control organised crime syndicates in Melbourne are mostly just stupid, according to veteran crime reporter John Silvester

*Chris Bowen's $63m mistake. *Chopper Read's son in jail. *New laws for online dating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Chris Bowen's $63m mistake. *Chopper Read's son in jail. *New laws for online dating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Chris Bowen's $63m mistake. *Chopper Read's son in jail. *New laws for online dating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, the latest developments in the conflict between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran and why a broader war in the Middle East could be coming. The government has organised flights out of Lebanon for Aussies. The son of Chopper Read was thrown in jail today. Donald Trump's bid to stay out of jail took a twist, with the evidence in his trial for attempting to overturn an election defeat being unsealed by a judge. And a big show of support for the RBA. Visit thenightly.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals, was known for his violent past and larger-than-life persona. He was involved in organized crime, including stints as a debt collector, hitman, and underworld enforcer, throughout the 1970s and 80s. Despite his criminal activities, Read became a controversial figure in Australian media, gaining notoriety for his bestselling books that chronicled his criminal exploits.While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Mark "Chopper" Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals, was known for his violent past and larger-than-life persona. He was involved in organized crime, including stints as a debt collector, hitman, and underworld enforcer, throughout the 1970s and 80s. Despite his criminal activities, Read became a controversial figure in Australian media, gaining notoriety for his bestselling books that chronicled his criminal exploits.While his tales were often exaggerated or self-aggrandized, Read's life offered a glimpse into the dark underworld of Australia's crime scene. His candid recounting of his life led to interviews, public appearances, and even a 2000 film, Chopper, where he was portrayed by actor Eric Bana. Read's stories and charisma fascinated many, but his violent legacy also sparked debate on whether criminals should be celebrated in popular culture.Join Holly & Matthew as they wader through the legacy of Chopper Read, trying to sort fact from fiction, and discuss the morality of venerating a criminal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Two of Australia's most loved, celebrated and revered writers are up for a chat. David Williamson is an icon of Australian theatre, film and television, with a body of work the envy of all. From The Club to Don's Party to Gallipoli, David's words have been an integral part of our lives. Our other guest Andrew Rule is no slouch either with dozens of best selling books in the true crime arena. Andrew has brought the stories of Chopper Read and the Underbelly crew to the world through his writing and more recently a very successful podcast series.        All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence. The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and those of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAY'S SHOW: GUEST: Professional scam artist Boxy's Big Night Fifi, Fev & Nick's CA$Hfessional Fev's footy game in Tassie COVID confessions Did you get a prenup? Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Franklin appeared this morning as Chopper.....it was loose! Plus, Dan has a new game, "Bird or the Bloke". And, the sordid Trump v Stormy Daniels revelations...yikes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 19 mins for Chopper! This week Josie tells Mel all about the ridiculous life of Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read.  Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram  Produced by DM Podcasts   EPISODE RESOURCES: The Guardian, 2013: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/09/mark-chopper-read-obituary Sydney Morning Herald by Andrew Rule, 2010: https://www.smh.com.au/national/in-a-gang-started-by-choppers-christmas-sausages-20100420-srrp.html  Herald Sun article by staff writers, 2013: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/the-life-times-and-crimes-of-notorious-celebrity-crook-mark-8216chopper8217-read/news-story/6eff9b560e70e82dd599eaed4bea662d  Article by Adam Shand: The Overcoat War or Who Hid The Sausage? https://adamsh.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/the-overcoat-war-or-who-hid-the-sausage/  The Age by John Silvester, 2012: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/trotter-v-chopper-day-of-judgment-20121130-2am3m.html  The Herald Sun by Anthony Dowlsey and Mark Buttler, 202: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts/chopper-v-gangitano-inside-a-vicious-underworld-rivalry/news-story/27bdd395e0aea83077c36009a32244e9  Daily Telegraph by Nui Te Koha, 2008: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/chopper-read-doesnt-deserve-transplant/news-story/87a66b354e73f72965c3ab8ace8236d7  Nine News by Erin Tennant, 2013: https://www.9news.com.au/national/chopper-s-murder-confessions-fairy-tales/e30f9d36-e664-4602-84ed-0b183bec92fd#:~:text=Read%20made%20the%20admissions%20in,Sidney%20Michael%20Collins%20in%202002.  New York Times by Matt Siegel, 2013: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/world/asia/chopper-read-australias-brand-name-for-ferocity-is-softened-by-illness.html?_r=0  Acclaim Magazine by Andrew Montell:: https://www.acclaimmag.com/culture/from-vaults-chopper-read/  Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, episode aired June 4 2007 Chopper: From the Inside by Mark “Chopper” ReadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Heath Franklin came into the studio as his alter ego Chopper Read as his new show hits the Fringe Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Valentine's Day so Clairsy & Lisa wanted to know about fate brought you together. Comedian Heath Franklin joined Clairsy & Lisa in the studio as Chopper Read to plug his new Fringe Festival show. In The Shaw Report, huge news if you're a fan of Gavin & Stacey plus the reason Adele almost got Lady Gaga's role in A Star Is Born. Clairsy & Lisa had a bizarre chat about INXS and roman numerals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Australian rapscallion victimized countless members of the Down Under underworld at will. He's admitted to robberies, burglaries, beatings, and murders, yet somehow manages to keep an air of whimsy about him. Check out the Lil Stinkers Xmas album available now at OnPercs.com. It features 10 serial killer-themed song parodies of Xmas classics. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in. Thank you for making this fun. We appreciate you guys. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82

Writer and journalist James Phelps takes you inside the bluestone walls and medieval-looking turrets of Australia's most infamous jail

For more than a century, Australia's infamous Pentridge Prison was an ominous presence just 30 minutes away from Melbourne's CBD. A place of murder and mayhem, it was home to Victoria's worst criminals. Everyone from Ned Kelly and Chopper Read, to mass murderers Julian Knight and Craig Minogue. Pentridge officially closed in 1997 after decades of controversy. Over the years, everybody in Victoria had an understanding that Pentridge was a bad place, and the criminals who spent time inside can attest to that. They describe it as hell.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Guest: James Phelps, author of Australia's Most Infamous Jail: Inside the walls of Pentridge Prison Host: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Scott Stronach GET IN TOUCH: Check out our TikTok here. Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au   If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Phelps reveals who really cut off Chopper Read's ear, you tell us your extreme drunk purchases and Mal Meninga joins usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, in a bumper revisit special, have we found the cricketer whose career was most unfairly influenced by accountants? Bring your MBAs. The birth of a legendary franchise, before franchises existed. The greatest prison escape stories from regional Victoria. And have we also found the best cricket photograph of all time? You decide, on Story Time. Your Nerd Pledge revisits this week: 7.60 - Richard Jansz-Moore 2.90 - Richard Jansz-Moore 210.15 - Rob O'Neill 3.67 - Stephen Baxter 4.20 - Ramaswamy 4.31 - Michael Fallon 2.25 - Jonathan Brand 3.62 - Tim Unwin 2.01 - Richard Jones 11.40 - Chris Dobbins 2.07 - Greg Upon Thames Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Sign up to learn about all the Lord's Taverners projects at bit.ly/tavssignup Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please die responsibly ☠️ Get 3 MONTHS free life insurance with DeadHappy by using the code MURDER at checkout. Chopper Read's life and crimes form a captivating and highly disturbing narrative in the criminal underworld of Australia that remains just as prominent now, almost a decade after his death. Chopper's early life was riddled with violence and criminal tendencies, which would be a trend that evolved with him throughout his life. As he grew older, he became deeply entrenched in the criminal world, engaging in acts of violence, extortion, and drug trafficking. He gained a fearsome reputation as a standover man and enforcer - instilling fear in his rivals and associates alike - earning particular notoriety due to whispered rumours regarding blowtorches, bolt-cutters and the removal of various body parts... Follow our socials: @couldmurderapod Written & Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscarts Produced by Dan Lambert at Boston Sound | @bstnsnd Additional research and timelines written by Chloe Markey **Please kindly give the show a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find us in your ears at the moment. It helps us so, so much and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks for your support. Until next time!**

Fast rising comedian Ray O'Leary and Chopper Read impersonator Heath Franklin try to make sense of all these big butts on the beach.  In every episode of Picture Discuss two comedians try and work out the context behind weird pictures Merrick Watts has found on the internet.  Can Ray and Heath tell us why there is a Naked Sack Race is happening?  To see the pictures click here or check out the Picture Discuss Instagram   (Photo by Dean Martin Photography / Newspix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step into the dark and dangerous world of Mark 'Chopper' Read, the notorious Australian criminal. From prison violence to shocking acts, witness the true story of a captivating and unpredictable outlaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly destroying his life with drugs, Chopper Read finds a new manager, Andrew Parisi, and plots a course for his revival including books, documentaries and a TV deal for a tell-all interview weeks before his death. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotty & Ruttsy unpacked Spag Bol, Dinners in Flats, Powdered Beer, Karens 2.0, Aussie Cardboard Drones in Ukraine, Overdue library books, Elle McFeast's Chopper Read interview, Orca's killing sharks, Narco-tourism, Garages for sale, Magician's abused on ships & Poor Harry who now wants an apology.

You've heard about people ‘reinventing themselves' but did you ever wonder how it was actually done?Libbi Gorr is a multi-award winning radio and tv broadcaster who as the satirical character Elle McFeast became the first woman in Australia to helm her own national night-time variety show Elle McFeast Live.When a clearly drunk notorious hitman Chopper Read staggered on stage to be interviewed, and proceeded to laugh while joking about killing a man by putting him in a cement mixer - fair to say the shit hit the fan.The absolute rocket that was Elle McFeast was riding into the heights of career success took a very unexpected turn.Her show which had been commissioned for 32 episodes ran only 16, and well before social media cancel culture was invented, the manufactured media outrage around the moment essentially ended Elle McFeast - sending Libbi to seek cover, where she put things back together to reemerge anew.It was an enormously high-profile moment, one which she talks about with her show Bold Conversations, happening at The Malthouse theatre in Melbourne this Thursday - and we touch on as well during our chat on this episode.Tickets for live shows are here:SydneyMelbourneStay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckle up because our tangents this week are all crime related. Chopper Read, The Melbourne Mob and the Idaho Murders, all opinions no facts.

Tony spent three decades in and out of jail. Inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he joined a debating club with Chopper Read, and found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his life (R)

Tony spent three decades in and out of jail. Inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he joined a debating club with Chopper Read, and found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his life (R)

At 17 years of age, Glenn Broome was jailed for armed robbery and found the strangest of confidents to help him get off the crime bus that he had found himself on and onto the straight and narrow - Chopper Read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 17 years of age, Glenn Broome was jailed for armed robbery and found the strangest of confidents to help him get off the crime bus that he had found himself on and onto the straight and narrow - Chopper Read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

173 - This one has been a long time coming, especially for our Aussie friends of the show. Now the bad news is that this doest seem to be streamable or rentable anywhere in the US currently, but I will say that this episode is safe from spoilers if you haven't seen the movie (it's not a very plot driven film) - so come along as we unpack the Mark 'Chopper' Read, the metamorphosis of Eric Bana and question whether Carlos Santana was the DJ Khaled of the early 2000s.Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here

We chat to legendary Aussie journalist, author and true crime podcaster, John Silvester about his work writing and talking about the seedy underbelly of Melbourne's organised crime scene, and how he got a Christmas card from Chopper Read. A Nova PodcastPodcast Produced & Edited By Andy ZitoExecutive Producer: Jack CharlesSenior Producer: Brodie PummeroyAssistant Producer: Tom Casamento
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This week sees a new development in the case against murderer Sef Gonzalez, the spammers sue the spammed in a landmark case and Elizabeth Smart is kidnapped from her home in Utah. Interest rates are on the ride in Australia, The South Koreans draw the ire of the Italians when they knock them out of the Fifa World Cup and Serena Williams beats her sister in France. Will Young butchers a Doors classic, Avril releases her debut album, R Kelly gets arrested for the first time and Natalie Imbruglia returns home to stand by her man. Jack Ryan and Jason Bourne have their day at the box office, The Wire and Crank Yankers make their TV debut and Chopper Read tries his hand at being a children's author. Plus loads more! Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

Tony spent three decades in and out of jail for property crimes and safecracking. When he joined an unusual club inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his lifeTony Bull grew up across the road from Hobart's Risdon Prison.As child he started running with a crowd of boys who stole money for the woodman and the milkman from people's front doorsteps.In late primary school he found himself in trouble with the law for the first time.He was 17 when he first went to jail, in Queensland's Boggo Road after a car chase with the police in Cairns.A year later, he was back in Tasmania, and inside Risdon Prison for the first time.It was a scary experience because he'd heard so many unsettling sounds coming from inside the prison walls when he was a child.In his 20s, Tony joined the Spartan Debating Club inside the jail. The prisoners, including Chopper Read, often debated teams from outside the jail, and their families were sometimes allowed in to watch the debates.Learning to debate changed how Tony used his voice. He eventually became yard boss, a conduit between the prisoners and the Superintendent.Some years later he was out of jail and working on a fishing boat called the 'Diana' when he had a pre-dawn epiphany far out at sea.He realised it was finally time for him to break the cycle of crime and incarceration in his own life.Tony worked incredibly hard to unlearn some of his old habits which had previously led him straight back into jail.Today he lives in his own unit with his beloved dog Princess and runs a home maintenance business.Further informationLearn about the Salvation Army's Beyond the Wire programTo binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Tony spent three decades in and out of jail for property crimes and safecracking. When he joined an unusual club inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his life

Tony spent three decades in and out of jail for property crimes and safecracking. When he joined an unusual club inside Hobart's Risdon Prison, he found his voice for the first time. Then a few years ago, on a fishing trawler far out to sea, he began the painful process of changing his life

After decades in prison, Mark Read vows to go straight. He swaps bullets for words, becoming an author, a musician, even having his life story hit the silver screen. But old habits die hard. Read was never far from trouble, bouncing back in and out of jail. For every offense he's convicted of, he's suspected of a dozen more. Some of these he denies outright, some appear as stories in his books. The tales he saves for the end call everything that's come before into question. We already knew he was a bad man – but there's no doubt, his last performance is his most explosive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark “Chopper” Read was one of the most feared criminals in Australia in his day. A man who shocked even fellow criminals with his brutality. He preyed on anyone who earned a dishonest living, serving time in one of the country's toughest prisons for everything from assault to arson. The one thing they never pinned on him was murder, despite him being suspected of as many as nineteen, and acquitted of one. Read was a natural storyteller, and as it turns out, he saved his best stories till last. In a shocking series of confessions on national television just weeks before his death, he opens up old wounds on not one, but four killings. But was this just another of his tales, or has Read pulled the wool over the eyes of Australian police for over forty years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SBSW 15 - True Crime - Luna Park Ghost Train Fire and Chopper Read. This week Sean brings back the mysterious and still unsolved case of the fire that ripped through the Ghost Train at Sydney's Luna Park in 1979 that claimed 7 victims (6 of which were children). Skye discusses the infamous Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read, the conflicting emotions around appreciating the humour and quotes of a convicted murderer. After recently watching the movie Chopper, which launched Eric Bana's international movie career, Skye is well armed with some of the best lines and scenes.

In the grim mood for Halloween, we're joined by the biggest name is True Crime podcasting, stuff it the universe, Adam Shand who tells absolutely shocking stories and find out what else makes him tick. Note, this episode isn't for the faint hearted, so if talk of violence, crime and death doesn't sit well with you, we recommend giving this one a skip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the story of Chopper Read's comeback from near-destruction from drugs. Real Crime investigator Adam Shand reports on how a new manager, Andrew Parisi, plots a course for Chopper's revival including books, documentaries and a stupendous TV deal for a tell-all interview weeks before his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's about damn time we have our first full-blooded Australian movie on the Podcastio. The country is known for its killer moustaches and who better to help us honor those moustaches than the homie David, who is from down under. The Moustachioed Podcastio is the weird uncle of the wonderful PodMoth Media Network. Check out more PodMoth podcasts here: https://podmoth.network/ TW: @PodMothNetwork IG: @PodMoth

You will never find real entrepreneurs doing laps of the motivational speaking circuits and flogging a bunch of online courses to the masses on social media. They are very busy people, with high demands for their time. Which is why you're in for a treat with this episode where we uncover someone who keeps a low profile within the wine and business world. Supplier of wine and trusted beverage consultant to many of the elite rock-stars, actors and celebrities around the world. The likes of Richard Branson, Billy Joel, Benji Madden, Cameron Diaz, Paul Stanley and many more. Andrew Roper is living a very interesting life and a very interesting character. Former business manager for infamous Melbourne gangster, Chopper Read, professional wine reviewer and a very astute businessman. His story is a fascinating one, which is why were needed to unwrap the layers of mystery and find out just how he did it. If you're not into wine, it doesn't matter. We don't use jargon and talk about wine making techniques. We talk about wine in context of business, with loads of personal stories and anecdotes to boot. There are important lessons here regarding the power of the brand, stories, distribution, positioning, partnerships and referral networks. If you read between the lines, you'll discover multiple gems of wisdom throughout this episode. Anyone who's into the world of business, marketing, growth, and wine should easily glean some very important takeaways. I really don't need to sell this episode. Start listening and I'd be surprised if you don't find it fascinating. For all references mentions and trailers go here https://jameshammon.com.au/blogs/the-champagne-strategy-podcast-episode-15-andrew-roper/