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Interviews with ex cons, gang members, gang leaders, youth mentors, mental health advocates etc. From across Australia and New Zealand who have inspiring tales of redemption and overcoming the odds.... more
FAQs about TFS Podcast:How many episodes does TFS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.
September 11, 2022Former Sydney Vietnamese gangsterTony Hoang shares his story of going from a heroin dealer and drug addict to a preacher and minister for Potters house. Tony grew up in Cabramatta around drugs and gangs. First incarcerated at 13 and buying his first handgun at 14, he then went on to dealing heroin. After a heroin overdose and near death experience at 21, he decided things needed to change and found God, he has never looked back since....more40minPlay
September 04, 2022Tongan man sentenced to life | 17 years behind barsSimon Latu shares his story of redemption. Growing up in east Auckland with a christian family , he unfortunately fell into a life of crime. After returning from Australia in the early 2000's he landed in prison where he was sentenced to life imprisonment. After serving almost 18 years, he was granted parole and has founded, alongside another former inmate Petani Fa’avae, a youth service provider called “New leaf,”where they advise the youth not to make the same mistakes they did....more40minPlay
August 28, 2022Former NRL star turned drug dealer | Victory house rehabChris Nahi is a former NRL player originally from Beach haven, Auckland. He shares his story of going from being an NRL star to drug dealer and addict. After numerous prison sentences he was deported was Australia to New Zealand. Since his return he has started a rehabilitation programme called Victory house, a faith based rehab. If you would like to reach out to them, hit this link : https://www.victoryhouse.com.au...more39minPlay
August 21, 2022Former Comanchero boss Vince FocarelliFormer Australian underworld figure Vince Focarelli shares his story of growing up in Adelaide. He formed his own street gang as a teenager, then escalated to working with organised crime syndicates. He eventually climbed the ranks to become the state president of the Comancheros in south Australia. He is now in Malaysia and has left that life of crime behind, and is doing his best to benefit the community through his faith....more45minPlay
August 14, 2022Rapper from Mangere South Auckland | Timani "the plowman" TaupauThe brother Timani from Mangere, south Auckland, shares his story of finding the Lord and now expressing his faith through music....more29minPlay
August 07, 2022Former bikie president Matty "the Jedi" FloydMatty is the owner of pinky's gym in WA. He's doing a lot of positive things, mentoring the youth and keeping kids off the street. He shares his story of redemption, growing up in the streets hustling to joining a motorcycle club, to serving time in prison for assaulting a registered police informant and convicted pedophile....more43minPlay
July 31, 2022Sydney Deportee | NZ and AUS prisons: whats the differenceThe bro Richy shares his story of trying to go straight after being locked up across Australia in NSW, WA and NCT. He was deported to New Zealand where he has also served time. He speaks on some of the struggles of Rehabilitation and the difference between the prison systems he's been in....more30minPlay
July 27, 2022Mt eden prison at 16 | NZ most prolific burglar | Abuse in state careAllan Adams is labelled by the media as the most prolific burglerer in the countries history, with over 400 convictions. His story is a heartbreaking tale of abuse, and neglect inside state care. Which led to him to being kept in over 5 boys home institutions across NZ, then being imprisoned in the notorious Mt eden mens prison at only 16 years of age.WARNING: If you know rapist VIVIAN MOULE, BEWARE! He was also not charged by police because he is considered a pillar of the community and during his time at Beck house he was married to the Napier police chiefs daughter....more38minPlay
July 24, 2022Stormtroopers outlaws president | Kolonel KlinkTe Kai Po Ahuriri shares his story of going from drug dealing and gangs, to now giving back to the community through numerous outreach programmes for homeless and drug addiction....more34minPlay
July 17, 2022Sydney OG from Campbelltown | Ara ki te whanauJohn Ropiha shares his story of moving to Australia whe he was only 6 months old. After a life of crime he was deported from the only country he has ever known. He is now running a programme called Arakete whanau, providing wrap around services ro accomodate 501s and also people coming out of corrections in the far north....more40minPlay
FAQs about TFS Podcast:How many episodes does TFS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.