Former undercover police officer Neil Woods joins me for an incredible conversation about his years infiltrating dangerous drug gangs. We discuss how he became an undercover officer, the closest he came to being caught, the psychological toll of living a double life, why he believes the war on drugs has failed, and what needs to change.

00:00 Intro

00:53 How he got into police work

06:33 Did he learn on the fly ?

09:55 What makes a good undercover cop

12:49 Did he alter-ego follow him home

16:54 Liking the people he lied to

21:12 Did he have to take drugs ?

25:40 When he got caught

32:17 Did he always work alone

33:16 Are people fundamentally good

37:06 How do drug gangs work

39:00 The UK's war on drugs

43:02 What is Neil's goal right now

47:50 A question he wished I asked him

49:58 Quickfire questions

Eddie Jones joins Rallen’s Rant to discuss Japan’s famous 2015 win over South Africa, his favourite victory, the toughest player he’s coached, World Cup regrets, lessons from Jake White, coaching attack, and the impact of social media on modern players.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Eddie's view on success

01:58 Working with Jake White

04:45 Working with assistant coaches

09:21 Watching your leaders closely

12:06 Coaching the modern generation

15:10 Coaching individuals more than the team

19:19 Does a players' age play a role

20:29 Impact of social media

22:31 Japan at the World Cup

25:43 The week of South Africa game

28:10 What went wrong in 2019 Final

31:26 His best coaching performance

34:50 Eddie's idea on attacking play

38:50 Is creating excellence tougher than preserving it ?

40:40 Quickfire questions

Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player who plays for Brive. He also has played over 100 times for England and has represented the British & Irish Lions. In this episode we talk about his career, what coaches had lasting impressions on him, why he's returning to England and the craziest thing he's seen on a rugby pitch.

00:00 Intro
03:05 Life in France
05:35 Becoming a Pro Rugby Player
09:45 What his England coaches taught him
15:00 Eddie Jones' impact
19:45 World Cup Final
24:35 Different types of teams
27:10 The art of the Lineout
31:20 Courtney's return to England
36:40 England's current side
39:32 Courtney's legacy
40:40 Quickfire Questions