In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with former boxer Dominic Negus, a man whose life has taken him from the intensity of the ring to a far more personal battle outside of it.

Dominic opens up about his boxing career, the highs and lows of life in and out of the sport, and the moments that shaped him long after the gloves came off. He speaks honestly about identity, pressure, and what happens when the spotlight fades and you are left to face yourself.

Along the way, Dominic also talks about his books, including What About Me?, discussing why he decided to write about his life and what he learned from reflecting on his journey. Nothing is dressed up or sugar-coated. This is a straight-talking conversation about mistakes, resilience, and finding a way forward.

A powerful and honest discussion about life after boxing, personal accountability, and adapting when the fight changes.

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In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we welcome back Stuart Reid for his third appearance on the podcast, returning for a deeper, no-holds-barred conversation in this long-awaited Part 3.

Stuart goes further into his story this time, talking in detail about his book and offering a raw account of his years inside the prison system. He reflects on how the justice system treated him, the realities of long stretches behind bars, and the moments that stayed with him long after release.

The conversation moves through stark and often shocking prison stories, including an account of Tommy Robinson being beaten up by fellow inmates, as well as encounters and experiences involving some of the most well-known names to pass through the system, including Colin Gunn, Gary Nelson, the Gee family, and Dale Cregan.

As with Stuart’s previous appearances, nothing is sugar-coated. This is an unfiltered look at prison life, power, survival, and the long shadow the system can cast over a person’s life, told by someone who lived it and is still dealing with the consequences today.

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In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with former detective and senior police officer David Johnston, a man who spent decades on the front line of Britain’s most serious and disturbing crimes.

Rising through the ranks to become Head of CID and Homicide, David takes us inside a world most people only glimpse through headlines. From murder investigations and organised crime to the internal politics of policing, he speaks candidly about what really goes on behind closed doors — the pressure, the compromises, and the moments that never leave you.

This is not TV-police fiction. It’s real policing, real cases, and real consequences. David opens up about leadership at the highest level, the toll the job takes on family and mental health, and how modern policing has changed — and in some ways, hasn’t.

A rare, no-nonsense conversation with someone who’s seen the system from the inside and isn’t afraid to tell it straight.

What do you think?

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In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with British boxing champion Denzel Bentley for a raw and honest conversation about life, choices, and the thin line between two very different futures.

Denzel speaks openly about growing up surrounded by influences that could easily have led him down a path into crime, and how boxing became the thing that pulled him away from it. Without the sport, he’s clear that his life could have looked very different.

He reflects on friends he grew up with who didn’t find that same outlet, some now serving prison sentences, others who never made it out at all. The conversation doesn’t shy away from the reality of knife and gun violence, and the lasting impact it has had on the people and communities around him.

We also talk about his journey in boxing, becoming a three-time British champion and winning the WBO world title, as well as what it’s been like being promoted by renowned promoter Frank Warren and operating at the highest level of the sport.

This is a no-nonsense discussion about discipline, survival, and how one decision can change the course of a life.

Let us know what you think in the comments. Did boxing save Denzel from the wrong path, or was it always in him to rise above it?

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In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we sit down with actor, writer and Newcastle native Steve Wraith for a raw and honest conversation about crime, culture, and the myths surrounding Britain’s most infamous gangsters.

We talk openly about The Krays, questioning whether they’ve been misunderstood, mythologised, or deliberately glamorised, and we explore how organised crime is often remembered very differently from how it was actually lived.

We also dive into Newcastle’s underworld, the realities behind the stories, and the gap between on-screen portrayals and real life. With experience as both a writer and an actor, Steve gives us a unique insight into how crime narratives are created, sold, and consumed.

This is a no-nonsense discussion about reputation, reality, and the lasting impact of Britain’s criminal past.

Let us know what you think in the comments, were The Krays misunderstood, or do they deserve their legacy?

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Nick Reynolds joins Terry Stone for one of the wildest episodes of The Terry Stone Connection to date.

Nick is the son of Great Train Robber Bruce Reynolds. He opens up about a childhood spent on the run, growing up as Britain’s most wanted man’s son, and what life was really like behind the headlines.

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We deep dive into the Great Train Robbery. What went right. What went wrong. How they got caught. And what happened to Nick when his father was finally sent down.

Nick also talks candidly about the Royal Family. He served alongside Prince Andrew in the Falklands and shares stories that raise more than a few eyebrows.

Then there’s the music. Nick is a founding member of Alabama 3, the band behind the iconic Sopranos theme. He tells the real story of how it happened, how it ended up on one of the biggest TV shows ever made, and how much money it actually earned.

Funny. Honest. Unfiltered.

This is The Terry Stone Connection at its best.

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Kerry Katona is a name everyone knows… but how many people actually know her story?

In this reaction and deep-dive episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we unpack the strange, chaotic and often unbelievable rise and fall of Kerry Katona. From chart-topping success and tabloid fame to public breakdowns, controversy and relentless media scrutiny, this is a story full of extreme highs and devastating lows.

We look beyond the headlines to explore how fame, money, pressure and addiction collided, and ask the uncomfortable questions many people still argue about today. Was Kerry a victim of the machine, a product of her own choices, or something far more complicated?

This video breaks down the moments that defined her career, the scandals that followed, and the resilience that has kept her name in the public eye for decades.

Watch the full breakdown, then let us know what you think.

Did the media destroy her? Did fame come too fast?

Or is this one of the most misunderstood celebrity stories of our time?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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James Corden was once one of the most successful and recognisable British entertainers in the world. From beloved sitcom star to Hollywood talk-show host, his rise looked unstoppable. So how did it all unravel?

In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of James Corden’s career. We explore the huge highs of Gavin & Stacey, his mainstream success in the UK, and the moment he crossed over to global fame in America.

But we also examine the turning points that shifted public opinion. From growing backlash and awkward on-screen moments to the infamous restaurant controversy that reignited long-standing rumours about his behaviour behind the scenes, this video breaks down how his reputation began to take real damage.

This isn’t a hit piece. It’s an honest look at how success, power and perception can collide, and how quickly public favour can turn.

Was James Corden misunderstood? Did fame change him? Or did the mask simply slip?

Listen to the full breakdown and decide for yourself.

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Brian Harvey was one of the biggest pop stars in the country. Sold-out arenas, chart-topping hits, screaming fans and global fame. Then, almost overnight, it all disappeared.

In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into the rise and fall of East 17 front man Brian Harvey. From boyhood stardom and 90s pop domination to public controversies, industry fallout and deeply personal struggles, this is a career that spiralled in front of the world.

We explore the extreme highs of fame, the pressure of sudden success, and the moments where everything began to unravel. From infamous interviews and headline-making incidents to the tragic events that followed, this video examines how quickly public favour can turn and how unforgiving the music industry can be once you fall out of line.

Was Brian Harvey responsible for his own downfall? Or was he chewed up and discarded by the system, let down by bandmates and an industry that offered no safety net?Now living far from the spotlight, lonely, lost and broke, Brian’s story raises uncomfortable questions about fame, mental health and what happens to child stars when the music stops.

Listen to the full breakdown and decide for yourself.

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Winning the lottery is supposed to be the ultimate dream. Unlimited money, total freedom, a life without worry. But for many, it became the beginning of a nightmare.

In this episode of The Terry Stone Connection, we take a deep dive into what really happens after the win, when the cameras fade, the headlines dry up and reality sets in. This is the dark truth behind life changing money.

We break down the real life stories of lottery winners including Lee Ryan, Michael Carroll, Callie Rogers, Ryan Magee, Martyn & Kay Tott, Rachel Kennedy, Margaret Loughrey, and Adrian & Gillian Bayford, exploring the extreme highs, the reckless spending, the pressure from friends and family, and the devastating lows that followed.

From overnight fame and excess to addiction, isolation, broken relationships and financial ruin, these stories expose how fast everything can spiral when money arrives without warning or protection.

Were they unlucky, unprepared, or simply human? Does winning the lottery actually make life better, or does it amplify everything that was already there?

Listen to the full deep dive and tell us what you think.

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