In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to Michael Dowd. He is considered the most Corrupt Cop In New York’s history. During his career Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of Brooklyn. He was also a criminal associate of the Diaz organisation. When he was eventually caught he was facing life in prison and upon his release a True Crime documentary called The Seven Five was filmed and it detailed Dowd's Life as a Dirty Cop. During this episode we...

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to Ex-Con Artist, Matthew Cox! Matthew is a former mortgage broker and convicted mortgage fraudster. During his time as a con-artist Matthew defrauded banks for roughly 55 million dollars. Due to his crimes Matthew was eventually put on the secret services most wanted list. When he was caught he was facing a sentence of up to 125 years in prison.

In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to Lawrence Sullivan also known as Joker Gang! Lawrence is a controversial social media personality based in Florida. He first went viral after he was arrested and his mug shot was released to the public. In this episode we talk about the meaning behind his face tattoos, multiple arrests, friendship with the Island Boys, childhood and the relationship with his friends and family. He also shared his views on society and American politics.

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to former drug smuggler Tim Mcbride. Tim is a former Marijuana smuggler living on the edge of the Florida Everglades. From 1979 to 1989 he ran Southern waters and the Caribbean with a band of modern day pirates known by locals as Salt Water Cowboys. At a very young age Tim became the boss of an operation that was responsible for smuggling roughly 30 million pounds of Marijuana into America!

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I spoke to explorer, adventurer and public speaker, Davey Du Plessis. Two months into a solo source to sea navigation of the Amazon river Davey was ambushed and shot 4 times within the isolated jungles of Peru. The adventure turned into an intense moment to moment struggle to survive as he made his way, wounded, through the dense jungle, seeking rescue and safety.

In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I talk to Shaninlea about how she became a Quadruple Amputee from Sepsis after being bitten by a Mongoose.   Donate to Shaninlea’s Back A Buddy and help her walk again! - https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion...

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I speak to Erika Bornman. We talk about her experience of being raised in a South African Cult called Kwasizabantu. We also discuss how she adapted to life outside of KSB and MUCH more...   Disclaimer: the statements, views and opinions expressed by and discussed with guests on the Wide Awake Podcast are those of the guests themselves and do not necessarily represent those of the host himself.

In this episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I spoke to ex-gangster, Turner Adams. We talked about life behind bars in one of South Africas most dangerous prisons, Pollsmoor, where he spent over 18 years. We also talked about growing up in the Cape Flats, his tattoos and much more.

In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Wide Awake Podcast we talk about how my parents helped me get through my addiction. From rehab, car accidents and getting arrested. We talk about everything in a truly unfiltered and raw way.