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🎬 WASTEMAN is out now in cinemas.In this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Jack — a former prison leaver who’s now working alongside Lionsgate after turning his life completely around #wastemanJack opens up about going to prison at 16, the mindset that kept pulling him back, and the moment “reality hit” and he realised he needed to change. We talk about what prison is actually like in the UK, how the system fails young people, the pressure of social media and “image”, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when you come out with nothing.Jack also breaks down how Switchback helped him get opportunities most people would never see — including meeting MPs and being involved in making prison scenes feel authentic for Wasteman.This one’s real, honest, and important. If you’re on the wrong path — or you know someone who is — listen closely.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

He was 16 when he first went to prison.By his 20s, he was surrounded by armed police, counter-terror units, snipers… and arrested for TWO attempted murders.In this explosive episode of The Blue Tick Show, Andrew tells his full story — from growing up in Mitcham to Isle of Sheppey, from young offenders to some of the most chaotic prisons in the UK.He opens up about: • Being arrested at gunpoint by 40–50 armed officers • A sniper pointing directly at him • Getting accused of two attempted murders • Claims of having “zero DNA, zero gunshot residue, zero firearm” • Being hit with a £188,000 Proceeds of Crime order • Prison before 18 • The reality of UK jail vs young offenders • Police surveillance, armed raids & bail conditions • How he’s now rebuilding his life with a security & lie detector businessIs he the unluckiest man alive?Or is there more to the story?You decide.This episode dives deep into crime, prison psychology, police tactics, the UK justice system, and what it really takes to rebuild after multiple sentences.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised.⸻Chapters:00:00 – Arrested for Two Attempted Murders02:29 – First Prison Sentence at 1611:25 – “Worst Prison I’ve Ever Been In”18:51 – Armed Counterterror Police Raid26:43 – “You Have No Evidence?”37:52 – 4.5 Year Drug Sentence39:36 – £188,000 Proceeds of Crime Order42:21 – Life After Prison⸻If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you:👍 Like💬 Comment your thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered storiesFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

This episode is different.Shoaib built an AI platform that can predict court outcomes and help people understand what sentence they’re really facing — before they even step into court. But the reason he built it… is personal.At 4 years old, Shoaib moved to the UK… and then his dad was sentenced for attempted murder.Fast forward: he’s now deep in criminal law and launching Charged AI — a legal tech tool designed to give people clarity, confidence, and access to vetted law firms in seconds.We talk:How Charged AI works (anonymous inputs, sentencing guidelines, legal aid checks)The biggest mistake people make when they Google “what sentence will I get?”Why Shoaib says this isn’t replacing lawyers — it’s powering peopleThe moment his mum’s cancer diagnosis changed his lifeFaith, purpose, and the mindset that kept him from going underIf you’ve ever been in a situation where you feel lost, confused, or scared — this conversation is for you.Charged AI is live: (link goes here)👇 Comment “CHARGED” if you want us to drop the link + how to use it.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro00:31 – What Charged AI does00:49 – How it predicts outcomes (anonymous + guidelines)02:43 – Shoaib’s background (born in Pakistan / moved UK)03:03 – Dad sentenced for attempted murder11:30 – “Did that put you on this path?”12:44 – The case that sparked Charged AI15:13 – Launch date + 5-year vision17:32 – Mum’s cancer + the moment everything changed20:06 – The story that’ll change your mindset31:15 – What success really means35:44 – 5-year plan + message to the youth38:56 – OutroSubscribe for more real conversations on crime, redemption, mindset, money, and purpose.#BlueTickShow #ChargedAI #TrueStory #UKPodcast #CrimePodcastFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

Head to https://betterhelp.com/bluetick for 10% off your first month of therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Make your mental health and growth a positive focus this year.He did FOUR YEARS in prison for a robbery he swears he never committed.In this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Sona to unpack one of the most controversial stories we’ve ever had on the podcast.Sona breaks down what prison life was really like, how his case was built on text messages, phone numbers, and CCTV, and why he believes the justice system got it wrong. From being shown the ropes on his first day inside, to allegedly being accused over messages that were about GTA, not a robbery — this conversation gets uncomfortable, intense, and brutally honest.Mikey presses hard with the questions everyone at home is thinking:👉 “You don’t go prison for four years if you didn’t do it… so what really happened?”But this isn’t just a prison story.Sona opens up about: • Losing four years of his life behind bars • His daughter being born at 23 weeks premature • Coming home from prison and making three songs in one day • Rebuilding his music career from scratch • And the “trump card” that could take his career global — involving Ed SheeranThis episode dives deep into prison politics, loyalty, music, family, injustice, and redemption, with moments that will make you question everything you think you know about the system.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised – this episode contains real stories, strong language, and uncomfortable truths.👇 Watch till the end — the final reveal changes everything.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

Spudman (@spudarmy) went from selling jacket potatoes on a market stall in Tamworth to becoming a TikTok sensation with over 4.2 million followers, millions more across platforms, and people flying from Singapore just for one spud! In this raw Blue Tick Show interview with Mikey, the original Spudman opens up about his incredible journey: kidney failure at 25, three failed transplants, life on nightly dialysis for 15+ years, building a viral street food empire, turning down million-pound franchise deals, spending £200k+ on the world’s best potato trailer, and why he still wears shorts in freezing weather with his iconic pink mohawk.This is more than a food story—it’s about resilience, staying humble, refusing to franchise, helping the homeless one free jacket potato at a time, and turning a simple spud into a global phenomenon. If you love viral creators, street food entrepreneurs, or inspiring comeback stories, this episode will blow your mind.🔥 Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & How Spudman Started Selling Potatoes at 1801:00 - The Nickname Origin & Bringing Jacket Potatoes Back via Social Media03:00 - TikTok Blow-Up: From Awful Videos to Half a Million Views Overnight04:00 - Queues Around the Block & People Traveling the World for a Spud07:00 - Childhood, Being a “Fat Kid,” Dyslexia & Why School Wasn’t for Him09:00 - Kidney Failure at 25, Energy Drinks, Festivals & Business Halved Overnight10:30 - Three Failed Transplants & Accepting Dialysis as His New Normal12:00 - Post-Covid Pivot: Selling Everything & Going All-In on Social Media13:00 - The Legendary Free Potato Day That Shut Down the Town15:00 - Record £23,000 Day & Festival Life18:00 - “Beef” with Other Spud Brands & Why He Won’t Franchise20:00 - Pink Mohawk Origin Story & Why His Wife Hates It25:00 - Fame, Selfies, & Kidney Patient Stories from Followers27:00 - Daily Dialysis Routine: Home Machine, Fistula Thrill & Fluid Restrictions30:00 - £200,000 Custom Trailer Build & Monster Truck Dreams35:00 - Turning Down Million-Pound Franchise Offers & Brand Deals40:00 - Net Worth Talk: Would He Sell for £7-10 Million?45:00 - Vision for the Future & Advice: Stay Humble & Enjoy the JourneyIf you enjoyed this, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more raw creator interviews, and drop a comment: What’s your dream jacket potato topping? 👇Follow Spudman:TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@spudarmyInstagram → Search @spudarmy(Full links in bio/comments if needed)#Spudman #JacketPotato #TikTokFamous #ViralCreator #StreetFood #DialysisWarrior #KidneyFailureStory #EntrepreneurJourney #BlueTickShow #MikeyPodcast #SpudArmy #TamworthFoodFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

In this powerful episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Irish Glenn — widely known as Blinking — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about trauma, loss, redemption, and purpose.Glenn opens up about being labelled “the worst kid in school,” growing up without a father, and going down the wrong path at a young age. He speaks honestly about making fast money, taking drugs, and losing himself after the devastating loss of his first son — a moment that changed his life forever.From hitting rock bottom to becoming a father again, Glenn explains how he rebuilt his life, found discipline, and developed an obsession with growth. He also dives deep into his controversial belief in numerology, claiming it predicts key moments in his life “to the date,” and how it now guides his decisions, mindset, and future goals.We also break down Glenn’s journey with Blinking, how he went from buying jewellery to becoming a key figure in scaling the brand, and why he’s now stepping into a new chapter focused on building his own legacy.This episode covers real pain, real mistakes, spiritual growth, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the mindset needed to turn your life around when everything feels lost.🎧 Watch till the end for Glenn’s fight predictions, his views on legacy, and what he truly wants to be remembered for.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

This is one of the realest conversations ever filmed on The Blue Tick Show.In this episode, Mikey sits down with Jem to unpack a story that almost broke him — being isolated in Dubai, facing the real possibility of prison, carrying survivor’s guilt, and losing everything he thought would save him.What starts as a legal nightmare quickly turns into a conversation about faith, resilience, loneliness, money, ego, and God.Jem opens up about: • Being alone in a foreign country with no family support • Fighting for his freedom while burning through hundreds of thousands in legal fees • Why he believes it was only him and God that got him through • Survivor’s guilt after a fatal accident • Returning to the UK mentally broken — and how he rebuilt his life • Why success, money, and image mean nothing without inner peaceThis episode goes deeper than headlines or social media clips.It’s about what happens after the cameras turn off — when you’re left alone with your thoughts.Mikey also reflects honestly on: • Forgetting faith at the top and remembering God at rock bottom • Ego, money, materialism, and the cost of success • Why God breaks you repeatedly until you finally listenThis is not a motivational talk.This is a raw, uncomfortable truth most people will never say publicly.If you’ve ever: • Felt alone despite having people around you • Lost everything and questioned why • Struggled with guilt, faith, or purpose • Wondered why life keeps testing youThis episode will hit different.⸻🎧 Watch until the end — Jem’s message to the youth is one everyone needs to hear.👇 Subscribe to The Blue Tick Show for more raw, unfiltered conversations.👍 Like the video if it made you think💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Turn notifications on — Part 2 is comingHas your car broken down ? get in touch with https://www.instagram.com/monacomotorgroup/?hl=en-gbFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

From getting stabbed just weeks before filming, to serving five years in prison for GBH, to building a cult music fanbase after release — this is one of the realest stories ever told on The Blue Tick Show.In this episode, Mikey Melin sits down with Armour, a masked East London rapper who opens up about his full journey — from becoming a dad at 15, to falling into street life, to surviving prison, and rebuilding his life through music.Armour doesn’t hold back.He reveals:• How a single nightclub moment led to a five-year sentence• What really happens inside prison• The underground economy that runs behind bars• Why he hid behind a mask• How he lost years of his daughter’s life• And how he’s now using music to build something legitThis isn’t a scripted interview.This is a raw confession from a man who lived it.If you want to understand how fast life can flip — and what it takes to come back from the darkest places — this episode will stay with you.🎧 About The Blue Tick ShowThe Blue Tick Show is a long-form podcast hosted by Mikey Melin, featuring untold stories from people who’ve lived extreme lives — prison, street culture, trauma, success, failure, and redemption.We don’t do fake motivation.We tell the truth.🎵 Listen to ArmourHas your car broken down ? get in touch with https://www.instagram.com/monacomotorgroup/?hl=en-gb🎧 Stream Excuse My Mess by Armour👉 Links in the description💬 Join the conversationWhat part of Armour’s story hit you the hardest?Comment below 👇And if you want more real, unfiltered stories, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

What happens when you make £200,000 a week, live the ultimate lifestyle — supercars, yachts, Rolexes, designer clothes — and then lose everything?In this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Anthony, who opens up about the brutal truth behind addiction, money, and success.Anthony went from building multi-million-pound businesses to living in the back of a van, battling cocaine addiction, gambling, prison, depression, and eventually losing his son — a moment that changed his life forever.This isn’t a motivational fairy tale.This is a raw, uncensored conversation about:The dark side of moneyThe lies we’re sold about successAddiction nobody sees comingPrison, suicide, and redemptionAnd what actually saved his lifeIf you think money fixes everything — watch this first.🎙️ ABOUT THE BLUE TICK SHOWThe Blue Tick Show brings you real stories from real people — no filters, no fake motivation, no Instagram lies.If you care about:Real conversationsUntold storiesTruth over hypeLessons you won’t hear anywhere elseYou’re in the right place.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes👉 Like & comment if this story hit you👉 Links to Anthony’s coaching & socials are in the descriptionHas your car broken down ? get in touch with https://www.instagram.com/monacomotorgroup/?hl=en-gbFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

He went from sleeping on London buses at 14… to getting kidnapped at 15, jumping in stolen cars, living in bandos, running lines, getting raided, carrying samurai swords, surviving county lines violence, and serving over five years in prison across multiple sentences……and somehow flipped all of that into becoming a respected chef, restaurant leader, Dubai project head, and now the proud founder of his own premium burger brand, Bundle.This is not a “gang story.”This is not glorification.This is a real conversation about pain, survival, trauma, bad choices, harsh consequences, and redemption.On this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Sina opens up like never before. From strict upbringing, no stability at home, violence in the streets, losing structure, dealing with fear, ego, bad influences and wrong decisions… to eventually finding discipline, purpose and a future inside a prison kitchen program that completely changed his mindset and life direction.You’ll hear the raw truth about London street life, what really happens when you think it’s “just money and vibes,” how fast life can turn, how fear and pride trap young men, and how one opportunity can completely restructure your whole future if you humble yourself and take it.And then comes the biggest plot twist…From prison to peeling onions in a bakery, grafting unpaid just to stay out of trouble, to working in restaurants, earning trust, becoming team leader, helping launch a £7M+ Battersea restaurant, flying to Dubai to open another huge site… and now launching his OWN burger brand, rooted in culture, community, love and second chances.This episode is emotional.It’s inspiring.It’s important.And it’s exactly the type of story the younger generation needs to hear.⸻🔥 What this podcast covers:• London streets, gang life & reality vs perception• Homelessness, sleeping on buses & survival• Kidnapping, fear, danger & life-changing moments• Police chases, crashes, raids & jail life• Mental battles, loneliness & trauma• Prison growth, rehab, mentors & learning discipline• Discovering passion for cooking & hospitality• Working in major restaurants & leadership journeys• Opening a site in Dubai• Building BUNDLE – a premium burger brand born from the culture• Advice to young people on the roads today⸻🎯 Who should watch this:• Young people currently involved in street life• Anyone who thinks “there’s no way out”• People who’ve been to prison and want a second chance• Parents who want to understand what their kids face• Entrepreneurs, grinders, dreamers and hustlers• Anyone who loves powerful, real-life transformation stories⸻💬 Drop a comment if:• This story motivated you• You’re going through something similar• You believe stories like this NEED to be heard• You respect Sina for turning his life around⸻If this episode inspired you, like the video, drop a comment, and subscribe so YouTube pushes this to more people who need it.🔔 Subscribe to The Blue Tick Show for REAL stories, REAL people, and REAL conversations.📲 Follow Sina & support Bundle – bringing premium burgers to the culture.Has your car broken down ? get in touch with https://www.instagram.com/monacomotorgroup/?hl=en-gbFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at [email protected] Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin