Imagine this! You’re at a race track in Tijuana. The Mexican cartel’s watching you. If your horse wins, you win a million dollars. 

But that money belongs to the cartel that owns the racetrack. Even if you get your money, you have to get back across the boarder without being shot.

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Mark Paul — author of The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told. 

This isn’t your average tale of high stakes and lucky breaks. It’s a wild ride through the 1988 Kentucky Derby, international drug lords, FBI agents, and one very fast filly called Winning Colours.

If you like true stories that sound too insane to be true… you’re in for a treat.

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Eve Wiley is the product of fertility fraud…

When her parents struggled to with infertility, they selected an anonymous sperm donor. However, it would be later revealed that their fertility doctor had been leaving the room, producing his own sperm sample and inseminating into Eve’s mother.

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Bill Edgar, known as the Coffin Confessor, shares his unique experiences of crashing funerals and delivering messages from the deceased. He discusses the evolution of his career, personal reflections on death, and the emotional weight of his role. Bill also touches on his past, including his struggles and confrontations with the church regarding abuse, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in his work. In this conversation, the Coffin Confessor shares his unique experiences dealing with death, social media influencers, and the complexities of human relationships. He discusses the facade of social media, the emotional weight of delivering messages from the deceased, and the moral dilemmas surrounding revenge and truth. The conversation also touches on the unexpected kindness found in business rivalries and the poignant moments of delivering gifts from the afterlife.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Coffin Confessor

02:04 The Evolution of a Unique Career

04:08 Experiences Beyond the Coffin

06:01 Personal Reflections on Death and Burial

09:52 Delivering Ashes and Final Wishes

12:05 Navigating Emotions in a Unique Role

17:46 Confronting the Past and Seeking Justice

20:00 Confessions and Redemption

25:51 Cultural Sensitivity in Funerals

28:39 The Dance with the Deceased

30:01 The Illusion of Social Media Influencers

34:10 The Role of the Coffin Confessor

36:25 Revenge and Its Consequences

39:06 Delivering Messages of Truth

42:29 The Weight of Last Laughs

43:24 Confronting the Past

46:32 Business Beyond the Grave

50:03 Delivering Gifts from the Afterlife

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In this gripping conversation, Jeff Struecker, a former US Army Ranger, recounts his harrowing experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, a mission that would later inspire the film 'Black Hawk Down.' He shares the weight of decision-making in combat, the chaos of navigating a war-torn city, and the profound sense of duty that drove him and his men to risk their lives for one another. Struecker reflects on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by soldiers in battle, the importance of leadership, and the defining moments that shape a person's character in the face of overwhelming odds. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on their experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, discussing themes of courage, responsibility, and the psychological impact of war. He shares personal stories of heroism, the chaos of battle, and the heavy burden of decision-making under fire. Struecker emphasizes the importance of camaraderie among soldiers and the lasting effects of combat on their lives. They also highlight their current mission to support and mentor future warriors.

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00:00 The Weight of Decisions in Combat

02:06 Navigating Chaos: The Battle of Mogadishu

08:33 The Mission: A Surgical Strike

12:27 The Unexpected Turn of Events

18:29 The Fight for Survival

22:52 Defining Moments: Choices in Crisis

24:31 Leadership in the Face of Fear

25:54 Courage in the Face of Fear

27:21 Navigating Chaos: The Battle for the Crash Site

29:19 Ambush and the Fight for Survival

31:39 The Heavy Burden of Responsibility

32:39 Heroism in the Face of Overwhelming Odds

34:03 Processing the Aftermath of War

36:11 Decision-Making Under Fire

38:22 The Heart of a Warrior

41:02 The Aftermath: Returning to Base

43:10 Honoring the Fallen

45:11 Lessons from Mogadishu

46:40 The Long-Term Impact of War

48:59 Life After Service: A New Mission

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As a police officer in the Met, Matt Calveley has seen some of the worst crime scenes, crash scenes and just general horror scenes imaginable.

Amongst the stories he’s about to share are also a few light hearted tales to lighten the mood, but be prepared – this episode contains some graphic content.

Before we get into a massive thank you to AG1, who have been helping to make the podcast happen this year.

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Vicky Silverthorn is a professional organiser and best selling author.

Her book, “Start with your sock drawer” was featured on Oprah and before that she was a PA to British pop star Lilly Allen.

You’re going to hear how she got started and then how you easily declutter your life to make yourself more productive.

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When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Kiwi reporter Charlotte Bellis made headlines around the world.

At the Taliban’s first press conference in Kabul it was Bellis, a blonde haired, blue eyed westerner who brazenly questioned the organisations leaders on women’s rights.

Fast forward to a year later, it was the Taliban that would offer her assistance when the New Zealand government wouldn’t let her into her own country. 

Social Media

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@andyroweshow - Instagram

Sponsors

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Aron D’Souza is the President of the Enhanced Games. A new version of the Olympics that will allow performance enhancing drugs.

D’Souza also led the litagtion against Gawker Media involving the wrestler Hulk Hogan, which resulted in one of the largest invasion of privacy judgement in history.

You’re about to hear how he plans to disrupt the concept of sport as we know it.

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KC Campbell's Distinguished Flying Cross w/Valor Citation reads:

Captain Kim N. Campbell distinguished herself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as an A/OA-10 fighter pilot, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 332d Expeditionary Operations Group, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing at Ahmed Al Jabar Air Base, Kuwait on 7 April 2003. On that date, at North Baghdad Bridge, Iraq, flying as Yard 06, Captain Campbell's professional skill and airmanship directly contributed to the successful close air support of ground forces from the 3d Infantry Division and recovery of an A-10 with heavy battle damage. While ingressing her original target area, Captain Campbell was diverted to a troops-in-contact situation where enemy forces had positioned themselves within 400 meters of the advancing friendly forces and were successfully preventing the lead elements of the 3d Infantry Division from crossing the North Baghdad Bridge. Unable to eliminate the enemy without severe losses, the ground forward air controller had requested immediate close air support. After a quick situation update and target area study, Captain Campbell expertly employed 2.75 inch high explosive rockets on the enemy position that had been threatening the advancing forces, scoring a direct hit and silencing the opposition. During her recovery from the weapons delivery pass, a surface-to-air missile impacted the tail of Captain Campbell's aircraft. Immediately taking corrective action, she isolated the hydraulic systems and placed the A-10 into the manual reversion flight control mode of flight and prepared for the long and tenuous return flight to Kuwait. Captain Campbell's aviation prowess and coolness under pressure directly contributed to the successful completion of the critical mission and recovery of a valuable combat aircraft. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Captain Campbell reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

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James Cosmo is British Acting royalty and has a story for almost every occasion.

From playing the old battler Campbell in Braveheart, Lord Commander Mormont in Game of Thrones, Father Christmas in Nania, and even a fighter pilot in Battle of Briton, he’s done it all!

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