Talk of Shame

In episode #53, Barry-John spoke to former DEA agent, Robert Mazur who was part of the most successful undercover operation in the Drug Enforcement Administration's history when they infiltrated the deadliest drug cartel on the planet, The Medellin Cartel, which was spearheaded by Pablo Escobar.

Robert's career was immortalised firstly in his best selling book which was then made into a movie of the same name, The Infiltrator which Hollywood A-lister Bryan Cranston starred as Robert.

In this fascinating podcast Robert speaks openly about his time spent as an undercover agent and the very real dangers that this presented. Robert also provides some very honest answers on his relationships with cartel members and how this affected him when bringing them to justice.

Another topic covered is the dynamic of the drug trade today and relationships between the cartels in Colombia and Mexico as well as the street gangs in the US.

Check out Robert's website here: https://www.robertmazur.com/

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In this episode Barry-John talks to convicted drug dealer turned author Niko Vorobyov about how got into dealing drugs which resulted in him getting stabbed. Niko then talks about how he ended up in prison after getting caught with MDMA and cocaine for supply in London, England. All of this lead to Niko writing the fantastic book, Dope World.

In this thought provoking podcast Niko reminisces on the first time that he took drugs while Barry-John discusses his first experience with magic mushrooms which had hilarious consequences.

Another topic on the menu is the ongoing debate regarding the legalisation of drugs the pros and cons are thrashed out?

Having illegal drugs leads to people being made criminals and Barry-John and Niko discuss whether this contributes to the racial unrest that the world has experienced in 2020.

Niko tells the story of how he travelled to the Sinaloa Province in Mexico and stayed in El Chapo Guzman's brothers house.

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In episode #51 Barry-John speak's to Ed Calderon who spent over a decade working in the field of counter narcotics, organised crime investigation and public safety on the vicious blood stained and cartel infested streets of Mexico.

Ed is a security expert who has shared his expertise with law enforcement groups throughout the world including the FBI, the US Marshals as well as military units such as the US Navy Seals, Indonesian Kapaska, Mexican GAFE and intelligence and special forces groups throughout the world.

In this podcast Ed talks about the state of politics and and criminality in Mexico as well as China's potential involvement in a state sponsored drug program involving the Triads, the Chinese Government, the Mexican government and the Mexican cartels to import fentanyl and methamphetamine to the Mexico with a final destination on the US streets.

The topics of drug legalisation is also discussed as well as the relationships that have forged over the years between the Colombian Cartels and the Mexican Cartels.

This is a podcast not to be missed.

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In this really fun and open podcast, Barry-John speaks to former 2 x Heisman Trophy winner and Miami Dolphins legend Ricky Williams.

Ricky talks about what he has learned from going from being one of the best college footballers of all time to being drafted in the NFL. He also talks in depth about his multiple suspensions for marijuana and that time he disappeared off the face of the planet when even those closes to him doubted his sanity.

Another topic that Ricky and Barry-John discussed was the crazy year that was 2020 and the George Floyd murder and Black Lives Matter movement. Ricky speaks openly about the racism that he has personally encountered living in the United States  as well as the hopes that he has for future American society.

Another topic in this action packed podcast was CTE brain injury and some of the things that Ricky has witnessed from playing in the NFL.

Ricky Williams has just released his brand new podcast called 'Curious Questions'  which can be found below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-curious-questions/id1550722014?i=1000506590695

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In episode #48, Barry-John speaks to the highly regarded Animal Rights activist  and founder of https://weanimalsmedia.org/, from Canada called Jo-Anne McArthur about the needless suffering and cruelty that animals endure throughout the world at the hands of humans whether it be in the name of research, food or clothing.

Jo-Anne McArthur travels the world and she powerfully documents this needless suffering and animal abuse to raise awareness.

She talks to me about some stories that she has encountered on her journey as well as bonds that she has built along the way. 

With the nature of Jo-Anne's work she has been exposed to some incredible hurt and pain and she opens up about the personal emotional impact that this has had in her life as she suffers with PTSD.

Check out We Animal's website: https://weanimalsmedia.org/

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Buy the incredible book called Hidden:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Animals-Anthropocene-Jo-Anne-McArthur/dp/1590566386

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In episode #47 of Talk of Shame Podcast, Barry-John spoke to a remarkably brave and inspirational woman called Lynsey Bennett.

Lynsey (32) has been failed by the Irish health system. She is a mother of two young daughters who are her world. She had multiple smear tests which were misread and this denied her an early diagnosis and a better chance of survival. This has resulted in Lynsey being diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer with a short life expectancy.

This is Lynsey's story.

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In this weeks episode Barry-John spoke to work world renowned MILF Porn Star Alexis Fawx about all things in the adult entertainment industry.

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the world and the porn industry is no different and Alexis talks about the challenges and opportunities that have  presented themselves due to Covid-19.

Alexis talks about how her early career in the military lead her to a lucrative career in the adult film industry and how she loves her job.

Alexis Fawx is not just a pretty face and also speaks about how she has used her platform to nurture her entrepreneurial  skills to launch her own coffee company https://highafcoffee.com/ as well as her own podcast.

Another topic covered was  #MeToo the movement and Alexis's experience in the porn industry.

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In the first episode of 2021, Barry-John speaks with one of the world's top criminologists, Christopher Berry-Dee.  Christopher specialises in serial homicide and has corresponded  with and sat face to face with some of the most evil serial killers to have walked the planet.

Christopher tell us what it is like to interview evil and the psychological warfare that takes place when speaking to these monsters when the stakes can be as high as solving a cold case and providing a family with much sought after closure they have been craving.

In this open discussion, we discuss monsters like Ted Bundy, Arthur Shawcross, John Wayne Gacy, Henry Lee Lucas and other predatory serial killers and what makes them tick.

This podcast is not for the faint at heart and listener discretion is advised.

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In this latest episode of Talk of Shame Podcast, Barry-John speaks to the brilliant English / American author Toby Muse about his brand new book 'Kilo'.

Kilo is a book that gives the reader an insight like no other to the REAL world of the cocaine trade and covers every step of the ladder in detailed real life stories.

Barry-John & Toby have a fascinating discussion about the roots of the narcotics trade in Colombia and who the main players are today as well as the fundamental difference between the cartels in the 80's to todays cartels.

The podcast covers several graphic and disturbing stories about the greed, brutality and violence that comes with cocaine.

You can find Toby Muse here:  https://www.instagram.com/tobysmuse/

You can buy Toby's book, Kilo here: https://www.omahonys.ie/kilo-life-and-death-inside-the-secret-world-of-the-cocaine-cartels-p-10462497.html

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