Spin Justice

**Trigger warning: This episode discusses child abuse, suicide and addiction**

On this episode of Spin Justice, host Hayley sits down with John Wedger, former Met Police detective turned whistleblower, for an unflinching conversation about child protection, institutional cover-up, and what happens to the officers who refuse to look away.

John joined the Met in the early nineties and became a single father of four almost immediately, cycling to work with no money and no sleep.

He moved through uniform, the West End, CID and the River Police before landing in child protection, the one unit nobody wanted and nobody could talk about.

He opens up about tracking offenders along the canals, the drinking that came with carrying it home, the brutal maths of how few victims ever see a conviction, and what it cost him personally when he started speaking publicly about what he had seen.

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On this episode of Spin Justice, host Hayley Owens sits down with ex-police officer Becca Nichols (known online as Becca Off Duty) for a shocking, unfiltered dive into systemic police failure, coercion, and finding success after leaving the force.Joining West Midlands Police at just 18 years old, Becca opens up about being groomed by her 45-year-old sergeant, the toxic control she endured, and how trying to expose his double life led to her own arrest.

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What happens when the biggest fight of your career turns into a physical and mental nightmare?

Hayley is joined by BKFC fighter Connor Tierney for an unfiltered look into the aftermath of his fight with Rico Franco.

Connor opens up about suffering a double broken jaw, experiencing a chaotic 7-hour A&E wait, and hitting rock bottom with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

Connor shares how family, close friends, and getting back into the gym helped him rebuild his life and why his story in the ring isn't over yet.

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In todays gripping episode of The PIK Podcast, Dan is joined by co-host Hayley Owens from SpinJustice as they sit down with Keeley, one of the UK’s most prolific and successful professional shoplifters. Keeley reveals how she managed to steal an millions from high-street stores to fund a relentless drug habit.In this raw and gritty interview, Keeley tells Dan and Hayley exactly how she did it, why she couldn't stop, and what life looks like when you've spent decades as the most wanted person in every shopping centre in the country. No filters. No excuses. Just the truth.🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ubEaat8c3oNEw2j7t4rnjTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_the_pikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_pik_podcast/

Welcome back to another episode of Spin Justice! Today Hayley sits down with former police officer, author and Job’s F***ed podcast host Jay Darkmore for an unfiltered look inside UK policing - from burnout and “stats over sense” culture to why so many good officers are walking away grab a tea and dive into this eye opening conversation.🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5f0byzKI5lUcHyBbfEZEZbApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spin-justice/id1773335128TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCFhAQKmTwp88HUTYM58UOJAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/spin.justice/

In this powerful episode of Spin Justice, Hayley sits down with Sheetal, a former dentist, mother of three, and recovering alcoholic who opens up about her raw and deeply human journey through addiction, denial, and transformation.

From a seemingly perfect life on the outside - career, family, success - to blackouts, secrecy, and hitting rock bottom, Sheetal shares the reality of living with alcoholism, how it tore through her family, and the moment she realised she could no longer run from herself.

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Welcome back to Spin Justice with Hayley Owens, the show where we chat about everything - nothing is off the table (and yes, there’s usually swearing). This week Hayley is joined by Big Rob: 6’8”, 23 stone, beard-for-days and a breakout creator who’s carved a niche on OnlyFans as a straight man making gay-focused content. Hayley and Rob get honest about where the line is and why he won’t cross it, the mental-health whiplash of chasing numbers, collab days that look like full productions, and the strangest custom requests he’s turned down (and why).

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This week on Spin Justice, Hayley sits down with Richy Thrower, ex-Army veteran, podcast host and business owner to talk about the messy, motivating truth of life after service. Richy opens up about identity shifts leaving the military, mental resilience, and how he translated soldiering skills into leadership, sales and systems as a civilian.https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/crack-on-richythrower?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareto🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5f0byzKI5lUcHyBbfEZEZbApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spin-justice/id1773335128TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCFhAQKmTwp88HUTYM58UOJAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/spin.justice/

Welcome back to another episode of Spin Justice! Today Hayley sits down with close protection officer and boxing coach Marc Smith to dig into the real life behind “bodyguard” work and why the job is more boredom than red carpets.

They also get into policing standards, door security culture, mental health in combat sports, Marc’s knife-crime youth work, and unforgettable moments with names like Peter Andre, Michael Caine…and a very elusive Jade Jagger bathroom escape.

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Welcome back to another episode of Spin Justice! Today Hayley sits down with special guest PJ Ellis to talk about life beyond Big Brother, personal branding, walking away from a career in law, and how the loss of his mum inspired him to launch Mommy’s Boy — a space for men to open up about grief and mental health.🎧 Listen to the FULL EPISODE & follow us on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5f0byzKI5lUcHyBbfEZEZbApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spin-justice/id1773335128TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCFhAQKmTwp88HUTYM58UOJAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/spin.justice/