In this episode of The Clink, Brent Simpson sits down with Haze “The Huntsman” — a warrior in and out of the ring. From a tough upbringing and early fatherhood to navigating setbacks, broken hands and building his gym from scratch, Haze shares the grit, grind and growth that’s defined his journey. A proud Māori-Australian, fighter, father, and mentor, Haze opens up about bare knuckle boxing, mental health, cultural pride and the fight to be a better man.

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Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Vale Russell Manser.

Sam Troth walked the length of New Zealand to raise awareness for survivors of sexual abuse — but the media stayed silent. Sam shares what really happened behind the scenes: the pain, the isolation, and the everyday people who kept him going.

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In part two of Brent’s conversation with Chris Booth, the focus shifts from the past to the present — and the mission. Chris opens up about the current state of crime in the UK, the trap facing today’s youth and how he’s using his story to break the cycle. From near-death moments to real-time redemption, this is a brutally honest look at life beyond the chaos and the responsibility to do better.

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Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Steve Harris.

In this snippet from our full chat with Steve Harris, we hear the raw truth behind a life spent in the most intense front-line jobs — prison officer, dog squad, firefighter. Steve opens up about trauma, PTSD, addiction, and the emotional cost of always being the tough guy. 

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In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with Chris Booth — a former UK prisoner whose life has taken more twists than most could survive. From council estates and chaotic jail stints to deep reflections on addiction, family and violence, Chris shares the truth behind the headlines. Nothing is off-limits in this first episode, as he lays bare the realities of crime, brotherhood and the road that almost killed him.

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Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Vale Russell Manser.

Brent has known Russell for 25 years. Russell and his Voice of a Survivor charity helped thousands of people who were victims of institutional abuse. 

We pay our respects to Russell and his family in this episode by hearing about his journey of redemption from season 1 

RIP Brother. 

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In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with veteran crime journalist Adam Shand for a deep dive into the gritty realities of outlaw motorcycle clubs, media bias and the changing face of crime in Australia. With 30 years on the crime beat, Adam shares untold stories from inside clubhouses to High Court challenges and reflects on the complex humanity behind the headlines. 

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In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with Watene "Wa" Watene—founder of The Amend Movement and a man who has turned pain into purpose. From surviving childhood abuse and the violence of gang culture in New Zealand, to transforming his life through deep self-work, Wa shares a raw and honest account of his journey.

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Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Jayden Sheridan 

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In this continuation episode of The Clink, Mat Steinwede opens up about his journey from the party-fueled chaos of Oxford Street to the criminal underworld, drug addiction, and life on the run.

In part two, Mat opens up about the emotional weight of raising his kids, the devastating loss of his son Logan, and how he’s built a life of purpose, discipline, and redemption from the ashes.

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