Today I talk about getting deported from to New Zealand, why the Australian government started deporting us in the first place, and the crimewave that ensued here as a result.  I also talk about where the 501 name came from.

Sherrie shares her testimony of growing up in the south coast of New south whales. By 28 she is a business owner and married with kids.   After moving to Sydney and getting a divorce things take a turn for the worse as she ends up in an abusive relationship with a drug addict.  With her brother she starts transporting large quantities of drugs from NSW to QLD and making a lot of money. She eventually goes to prison for  discharging firearms in public and trafficking methamphetamine.  She has been out for 6 months now, and is in her second year of bible college, ESHAY!  

Luke shares his story of humble beginnings in South Africa, where he was found abandoned at birth in a basket. His new family brought him to New Zealand where upon finding out about his origins, turned to drugs, alcohol, and violence to mask the pain.  He now works for Springboard, an alternative education organisation that helps and mentors troubled youth, and shows them another path instead of the gang/ crime culture that is so prominent here in New Zealand.

Dre Skrila shares his story of growing up in Glendene, west Auckland. As a teenager he went from commiting ram-raids and robberies, to slanging drugs, to collecting cash for gangs, which he eventually went to prison for.  He is now a social media influencer, has his own podcast, YouTube channel and clothing line. He's been able to get out of prison and turn negatives into positives!

Roseanne Rofaeel works as a prison chaplain in some of Australia's toughest prisons.   She shares her story of becoming a chaplain , the rewards, and also some of the difficulties she faces.  She is also the founder of Christmas on the streets (COTS) , a charity that looks after men and women experiencing homelessness across Australia and in NZ.

Todays yarn is with Paul O'Sullivan, a correctional officer I met whilst incarcerated at Port Phillip prison in Melbourne.   We discuss the harsh realities of prison life and he shares some of his prison stories, including having his throat sliced by an inmate, and witnessing a brutal murder.

Todays yarn is with Mongrol Mob notorious vice president Puk dog.   He shares his story of growing up in the mean streets of Hastings, amongst crime, gangs, violence and drugs. He also gives insight into the history of the Mongrel mob and the "notorious" chapter, formed inside maximum security prison.  He is now an online coach and is helping his community try and break free of the cycle of prison and gangs.