Dean Marks joins the pod to share an unfiltered journey from nightclub chaos in Rockhampton to 14 years inside some of Queensland’s toughest prisons. From all-in pub brawls to navigating racial tensions behind bars, Dean opens up about survival, self-discovery, and turning pain into purpose. Raw, powerful, and unexpectedly uplifting — this yarn is one you won’t forget.

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Jarrod Wallace is back with more cracking yarns from his Origin days—this time unpacking what it’s like after the final whistle. From rolling straight into Titans duty with adrenaline still pumping, to wild celebrations that saw Cam Smith still in full kit at 1am, Wallace gives us the raw insight few get to hear.

He talks the pressure of representing Queensland, playing alongside legends like JT and GI, and what Origin means to those lucky enough to wear maroon. This one dives deep into the heart of State of Origin footy—equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and full of pride.

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From Origin heartbreak to hero status, Jarrod Wallace brings a proper yarn for the ages. He takes us behind the scenes of Queensland’s legendary 2017 State of Origin win, sharing everything—from getting the call-up and battling nerves to scoring his first and only Origin try off a Munster miracle ball. We hear about boozy camps, squirrel grips, running off the back fence, and what it's really like lining up alongside Queensland greats like JT, Cam Smith, and Billy Slater.

This one’s raw, hilarious, and packed with footy gold.

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From surviving next to Ted Bundy on Death Row to six wild escape attempts—including hiding in a hole like a hunted animal—John Merritt’s story is one of the most hectic yet. In this yarn, Jack Laurence returns with some of the wildest stories from inside the U.S. prison system: corrupt convictions, inmates running phone rackets, and a man known only as Rat Snake. Buckle up for one hell of a ride through America’s broken justice system—and the minds of the men stuck inside it.

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What starts as a man’s mission to avenge his sister’s near-death turns into one of the wildest prison yarns you’ll ever hear. Jack Laurence returns with the story of Nosakhare “Nosa” Anamanu — who intentionally got himself locked up, escaped, and chased a man across Michigan’s prison system… only to be framed for a completely unrelated murder he didn’t commit. This episode has it all: revenge, gang politics, planted evidence, and a justice system twisted beyond belief. One of the craziest tales yet.

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Jack Laurence is back with one of the most unbelievable true crime stories you’ll ever hear. Temüjin Kensu has been locked up for 38 years—life without parole—for a murder he couldn’t possibly have committed. With nine alibi witnesses, no evidence, and a 400-mile gap between him and the crime scene, his case is as crooked as they come. Jack walks us through the tangled web of corruption, forged theories, and absolute injustice that’s kept an innocent man behind bars since 1986. This yarn will leave you stunned, fired up, and maybe ready to join the push for his freedom.

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Podcast host Jack Laurence is back with one of the craziest stories yet—an inmate who conned the U.S. justice system, sued Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for $100 million, won, and had the paperwork to (seemingly) back it all up. But when Jack starts digging deeper, the story begins to unravel fast. From forged documents and three-way phone calls to feeding answers in real time, this yarn has it all—celebrity drama, courtroom chaos, and prison politics. Absolute madness from start to finish.

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From death row to international fugitives, podcaster Jack Laurence has heard it all—and on this Proper True Yarn, he shares the wildest tales behind One Minute Remaining and Wanted. Jack lifts the lid on America’s broken justice system, cartel hitmen with pet monkeys, and the underground app where fugitives and hackers talk shop. A rollercoaster yarn filled with chaos, crime, and characters you won’t believe are real. This one’s as proper as they come.

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In the final yarn of the series, AFL premiership player Robbie “Bushy” Copeland opens up about the wildest player he played with, the toughest teammates, and the brutal realities of life after footy. From dreams of billion-dollar farms and moose pets to diesel in fishing boats and punch-ups with schoolyard footy critics, this one’s a proper send-off. Packed with raw laughs, old-school honesty, and good bush values—Copeland leaves nothing in the tank (except maybe diesel).

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In this yarn, Robbie Copeland strips back the glitz of AFL glory and shares the brutal reality of footy finances in the early 2000s. From earning just $150 a week while juggling footy and furniture removal, to being offered a big-money move to Richmond and turning it down for loyalty—this episode dives into the less glamorous side of professional sport. Robbie also chats about playing on legends like Judd and Cousins, the physical toll of tagging elite midfielders, and how he ended up toothless and unpaid while lifting premiership cups. A brutally honest, hilarious look behind the curtain of footy fame.

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