TFS Podcast The felon show
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- True Crime
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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.
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Sydney deportee from Bankstown | Nova Lopala "Freedmfit"
Nova Lopala shares his inspiring story of redemption, overcoming the struggles of deportation and gang life to running his own online fitness business where he trains people from all over the world not only physically but mentally as well.
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Ex Tongan gangster from South Auckland | Howard Cocker
Howard Cocker shares his story of running havoc on the streets of south Auckland to becoming a humble servant of Christ.
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Ex Tongan gang member sentenced to life at 16 | Petani Faavae
Petani shares his inspirational story of redemption. After a hard upbringing on Panama Road, he found himself escaping is harsh upbringing by joining the local street gang.
At the age of 16 he was sentenced to life in prison for murder, not long after that he was also charged with a murder behind bars.
After years behind bars he realised things needed to change and had an encounter with God. He started opening up and participating in treatment programmes.
After being granted parole after almost 14 years. he has now been out of prison for 4 years and co directs One Eighty Turn charitable trust. An organisation dedicated to mentoring at risk youth, so they do not make the same mistakes he did.
If you would like to contact Petani feel free to email: pfaavae@outlook.com -
Sydney deportee Dee "The Lad" from Campbelltown
Daniel Ahsin shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a child, he pursued a career in Rugby League, being contracted to the West Tigers at the age of `17.
After his father died in a bar fight, his life spiralled out of control eventually landing in prison at 23 with a 12 years prison sentence.
After being deported he changed his life for the better and became a born again christian, he is now a youth worker employed with the grace foundation. -
Ex Mobster Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa
Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa, South Auckland shares his story of redemption. He grew up around criminal activity, drugs and violence, but also excelled in rugby league. Eventually he found himself addicted to drugs and in and out of prison.
After serving his most recent prison sentence he has now been out for 3 years. He shares the struggles of changing this life for the better, and how it it has not been an easy journey. -
Ex gang member turned rapper | Over a decade behind bars
George Ngaau AKA BLSD one shares his inspiring story of redemption. After growing up amongst crime and gangs he found himself in prison serving 12 years for serious offences.
During that time he turned his life around and is now a well known christian rapper spreading a message of peace and love.
Customer Reviews
So raw and honest
Seriously love how honest and real this podcast is ! This is the uneditorialised version of true crime podcasts !
Navy Chik
I noticed you didn’t mention who Walt hetero is employed by to talk about his so called regret
Becoming an evangelical Christian and dedicating your life to causing harm , Disappointing
Excellent
This has fast become my favourite podcast