34 episodes

We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

Extraordinary Lives LADbible Group

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 108 Ratings

We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Former Gangster Who Worked For The Krays Opens Up On His Life

    Former Gangster Who Worked For The Krays Opens Up On His Life

    In this episode we sat down with Chris Lambrianou, former gangster, who worked with the Kray twins and was involved in the murder of notorious East End gangster Jack "The Hat" McVitie.

    Chris told us about his childhood, his way into crime, what it was like to deal with the Krays and how the prison has completely transformed his childhood to life.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.

    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Extraordinary Lives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/minuteswith and get on your way to being your best self.

    Thanks to Chris for taking part!

    • 1 hr 13 min
    London "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney Tells His Life Story

    London "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney Tells His Life Story

    Dave Courtney has many titles - he has been a doorman in London's finest nightclubs, he became known as "celebrity gangster" after carrying out security for the Krays at their funeral and has been involved in some criminal activity. Dave shared with us his incredible life story and where he is now. 

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. 

    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Thanks to Dave for taking part! 
    You can follow him here:
    https://www.facebook.com/david.courtney.9003
    https://instagram.com/davidcourtneyobe

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ex Guantanamo Prisoner: Torture And Abuse Inside The World's Most Notorious Jail

    Ex Guantanamo Prisoner: Torture And Abuse Inside The World's Most Notorious Jail

    Ruhal Ahmed was detained without trial by the US government in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. He told us about the abuse and torture he experienced, and how he was eventually flown back to the UK in 2004 and released the next day without charges. 
    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. 
    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives. 
    Thanks to Ruhal for taking part! 
    Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Drug Mule: How I Survived Venezuela's Deadliest Prison

    Drug Mule: How I Survived Venezuela's Deadliest Prison

    Natalie Welsh was caught at Venezuelan airport in 2001 smuggling £300,000 worth of cocaine out of the country - together with her four-year-old daughter. Natalie shares a story of how she got to that point in her life, how she found out she was facing 10 years in one of the deadliest prisons in South America and her incredible escape back to the UK. 

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Thanks to Natalie for taking part! 
    You can buy her book and find out more about her story here: 
    ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/bT0KzB4⁠
    ⁠https://instagram.com/nataliew3lsh⁠
    ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-from-Venezuelas-Deadliest-Prison/dp/B08NC7BB81/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5HAAI9Q2GQO4&keywords=natalie+welsh&qid=1687870471&sprefix=natalie+welsh%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1⁠

    Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones 

    • 1 hr 42 min
    Art Forger: I Can Fake Any Famous Painting

    Art Forger: I Can Fake Any Famous Painting

    Art Forger Max Brandrett has spent most of his life forging famous paintings. He shared stories about his childhood, explained how he got into forgery and what techniques he used to age paintings, as well how he now creates Banksy replicas.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    • 49 min
    Porn Star On The Secrets And Struggles Of The Adult Industry

    Porn Star On The Secrets And Struggles Of The Adult Industry

    Danny D, the UK's leading male porn star, told us about finding his way into the adult industry, his first shoots, living with more than average sized penis and what advice he would give to anyone thinking of getting into the industry.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
108 Ratings

108 Ratings

Doobie85 ,

Excellent podcast

I really hope you make more. They are so interesting and well produced

&@59 ,

Eva Oh what a bore!

Very articulate woman but my gosh what a bore. Why did she even agree to the interview when she wasn’t willing to say much at all. You had to work quite hard to get anything out of her.

SLH Stace ,

Brilliant listen!

I’m always waiting for the next one ..

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