Tonksy Media Podcast

Braiden Tonks
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Welcome to the Tonksy Media Podcast! Hosted by Braiden Tonks—a former criminal and recovering drug addict who turned his life around after being released from incarseration in 2021. This podcast dives deep into the lives of fascinating individuals with incredible stories to tell. From tales of triumph and redemption to stories of courage and resilience, the Tonksy Media Podcast covers it all. Each episode offers a unique perspective on life's challenges and the strength it takes to overcome them. 🎥 Catch the full episodes on YouTube: 👉 https://youtube.com/@tonksymediaproductions?si=D

  1. Aug 4

    My Daughter Was Abducted to Japan | Dan White | Tonksy Media Podcast S3 E3

    Dan White's story is one of the most heartbreaking conversations we've ever had on the Tonksy Media Podcast. In 2022, Dan's young daughter, Yui, was taken to Japan by her mother. What was meant to be a short trip became every parent's worst nightmare. Nearly four years later, Dan still hasn't been able to hold his little girl. With no shared custody laws in Japan, every avenue he's pursued has left him further from the daughter he loves more than life itself. This isn't a story with a happy ending. This is the reality of parental alienation, international child abduction, and a father who refuses to stop fighting. If this episode moved you, please share it. You never know who might need to hear this story, or who has the power to help create change. If you're experiencing parental alienation, know that you're not alone. 👇 Let us know your thoughts respectfully in the comments. 👍 Like this video. 📺 Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered conversations. 🔔 Turn notifications on so you never miss an episode. Follow Tonksy ⬇️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonksymediapodcast?igsh=MTBuNmE1a3ZqM2JsNA== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19C7e6MkMt/ Follow Dan ⬇️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwhite242?igsh=dDZqcTlobzZ6Z203 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fsxrm3coV/ #ParentalAlienation #internationalchildabduction #DanWhite #TonksyMedia

    My Daughter Was Abducted to Japan | Dan White | Tonksy Media Podcast S3 E3

  2. Jul 28

    She Lost Her Mum to Addiction. Then Opioids Took Over | Tayla Gray | Tonksy Media Podcast S3 E2

    Some stories aren't easy to tell. This is one of them. In Episode 2 of Season 3, Tayla Gray opens up like never before. Growing up surrounded by addiction. Losing her mum to liver failure. A father who spent most of her childhood behind bars. Losing family members to addiction and suicide. Falling into alcohol, then opioids. Hospital. Recovery. Redemption. This isn't a story about perfection. It's a story about surviving what was meant to destroy you. If this conversation helps just one person ask for help, then it was worth sharing. ⚠️ Viewer discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions surrounding: • Addiction • Mental health • Suicide • Trauma • Family violence • Recovery If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone. 🎙️ Tonksy Media Podcast Real Talk. Real Life. Real Growth. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: • Like this video • Leave a comment • Subscribe to the channel • Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode from Season 3. 🔗Links: TONKSY INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/tonksymediapodcast?igsh=MTBuNmE1a3ZqM2JsNA== FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Th5VELMib/ TAYLA INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/soulfit_bytayla?igsh=MXR5aGhjeTdjcWExMQ== FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/share/19SP4DMAuM/ #TonksyMediaPodcast #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth

    She Lost Her Mum to Addiction. Then Opioids Took Over | Tayla Gray | Tonksy Media Podcast S3 E2

  3. Jul 28

    I Threw the Fan Out the Window & Hoped It Would End | Sammy Jones | Tonksy Media Podcast | S3 E1

    Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3 of the Tonksy Media Podcast. This isn't your typical life story. In this episode, we discuss addiction, prison, violence, trauma, mental health, fatherhood, redemption, purpose, and the moment Sammy Jones made the decision to end his life. But this isn't a story about giving up... It's a story about rebuilding a life from the ground up. Sammy opens up like never before, sharing the battles that nearly destroyed him, the lessons he learnt in the darkest moments, and the reason he's now helping others fight their own demons through Unbreakable Spirit. This conversation is raw. It's emotional. It's confronting. And it has the potential to change lives. If this episode helps you, inspires you, or reminds you that you're not alone, please Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to hear it. 🎙️ TONKSY MEDIA PODCAST Real Conversations. Real Struggles. Real Redemption. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions surrounding mental health, suicide, addiction, trauma, prison, violence, and alcohol and drug use. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. 🇦🇺 Australia – Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au Follow Tonksy: Instagram: @tonksymediapodcast Facebook: Braiden Tonks TikTok: @tonksymediaproductions Follow Sammy: Instagram: @unbreakablementor Facebook: Sammy Jones Tiktok: @unbreakablementor Thanks for watching. #tonksymediapodcast #sammyjones #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #addictionrecovery #redemption #podcast #unbreakablespirit #suicideprevention #recoveryjourney #australianpodcast #season3

    I Threw the Fan Out the Window & Hoped It Would End | Sammy Jones | Tonksy Media Podcast | S3 E1

  4. Jan 7

    METAL MULISHA TO ROCK BOTTOM | SCUMMY'S STORY | Colin "Scummy" Morrison | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E20

    This is it. The final episode of Season 2 of the Tonksy Media Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with one of the true originals — Colin “Scummy” Morrison, a founding member of Metal Mulisha and a pioneer of freestyle motocross as we know it. But this story isn’t just about dirt bikes, fame, and chaos. This is the full, unfiltered journey. We go right back to Scummy’s childhood — 👉 life before bikes 👉 before the fame 👉 before the adrenaline 👉 before the demons We talk about the rise of freestyle motocross, the Metal Mulisha era, the parties, the money, the spotlight — and how quickly it all spiralled. For over a decade, Scummy battled a brutal drug addiction that nearly cost him everything. His health. His freedom. His life. And then came the moment that changed everything. This episode is about hitting rock bottom, owning your mistakes, and finding the strength to rebuild your life from nothing. No sugar-coating. No b******t. Just raw truth. If you’ve ever struggled… If you’ve ever fallen… If you’ve ever thought it was too late… This one is for you. Thank you to everyone who has supported Season 2 — your messages, your shares, your loyalty mean more than you know. Season 3 is coming back bigger, louder, and more real than ever. If this episode resonates with you, please: 👉 Like 👉 Comment 👉 Subscribe 👉 Share it with someone who needs to hear it LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCJY7xrg2/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colin_scummy_morrison?igsh=MWk4c3htaGtyMWYzdQ== Much love, Tonksy

    METAL MULISHA TO ROCK BOTTOM | SCUMMY'S STORY | Colin "Scummy" Morrison | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E20

  5. Jan 7

    FROM A SOLDIER TO A BROKEN FATHER | PURCY'S STORY | Jared Purcell | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E19

    In this episode, I sit down with Jared Purcell — better known as Purcy, the creator and host of the Broken Fathers Podcast. But before the world knew him as the voice for struggling dads, Purcy was something else entirely… He was a soldier. A man who served this country with honour. A man who deployed multiple times into environments most people couldn’t stomach for a single day. A man who carried the weight of duty, discipline, and sacrifice on his shoulders. When he retired from service, he found something he never expected: Love. Real, raw, head-over-heels forever kind of love. He built a life. He became a father. He held his baby girl in his arms and felt something deeper than any battlefield could ever give him. And then… everything was ripped away. Purcy found himself thrown into the darkest war he had ever faced — the family law system. Tens of thousands of dollars. Years of stress, emotional torture, and heartache. Courtrooms, affidavits, accusations, manipulation… All for one simple, human thing: The right to be a dad. And just when he thought he was finally getting somewhere, the unthinkable happened — his daughter and her mother skipped the country. No warning. No goodbye. No closure. Just gone. This episode is more than a conversation. It is a heartbreaking, inspiring, gut-wrenching journey into what it truly means to fight for your child. It’s a story of resilience, devastation, redemption, and a man who refused to break — even when life tried to snap him in half. If you are a parent… If you have ever felt powerless… If you have ever been pushed to the edge by the system… If you’ve ever loved someone so much it hurt… This story will stay with you long after the episode ends. Subscribe. Turn on notifications. And prepare yourself — this one hits like a sledgehammer. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1AUtYRwat3/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/broken.fathers.podcast?igsh=MTAzdGZsZnl6emY4OQ==

    FROM A SOLDIER TO A BROKEN FATHER | PURCY'S STORY | Jared Purcell | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E19

  6. 09/23/2025

    ADDICTION, PRISON & THE RAW TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES | GetClean | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E18

    This week on the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Klayten aka GetClean for one of the most raw, unfiltered, and powerful conversations we’ve ever had. We dive deep into Klayten’s chaotic childhood, where he was using drugs intravenously by the age of 12, bouncing between boys’ homes, foster care, welfare, and eventually adult prison. His life spiraled out of control — but this episode uncovers the truth behind the headlines. We also tackle the infamous internet trend surrounding his recent relationship breakdown, a situation riddled with false allegations that blew up across social media. Just one week after filming this episode, Klayten was locked up again, making this a raw and real account before everything changed. This is an episode you do not want to miss — one filled with truth, redemption, and resilience. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/19HVUSQMmJ/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getcleanofficialpage?igsh=OHJocHp5dTg0cnMx Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@getcleanofficial?_t=ZS-8zl54k2Ok0m&_r=1 #TonksyMediaPodcast #GetClean #KlaytenStory #AddictionRecovery #FromPrisonToPurpose #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #DrugAddiction #BreakingFree #RedemptionStory #SecondChances #RealLifeStories #UnfilteredConversations #PrisonToPodcast #BoysHomeToPrison #OvercomingAdversity #LifeAfterPrison #RiseAbove #NoMoreChains #SurvivorStory #AddictionAwareness #RawAndReal #TruthBehindTheHeadlines #DontMissThis #PowerfulPodcast

    ADDICTION, PRISON & THE RAW TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES | GetClean | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E18

  7. 09/02/2025

    FROM WINNING AUSTRALIAN IDOL TO THE DEPTH OF ADDICTION | Kate DeAraugo | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E17

    From the spotlight to the shadows… and back again. 🎤✨ In this week’s episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with former Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo (@katedearaugo_official) for one of the most raw and powerful conversations I’ve ever had. Kate skyrocketed to fame after being crowned Australian Idol, but behind the bright lights came a battle with addiction, crime, and self-destruction. Her journey spiraled into some of her darkest days — but that’s not where her story ends. Today, Kate is 7.5 years clean, a devoted mother of two, and a strong advocate for recovery and mental health. Her comeback is living proof that hitting rock bottom isn’t the end — it can be the start of something greater. This episode is about resilience, redemption, and the unshakable power of choosing to fight back. Whether you’ve faced addiction yourself, supported someone through it, or just need inspiration to push through your own battles — Kate’s story will hit home. 👉 Make sure to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help spread these powerful stories further. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ Website - www.katedearaugo.com.au Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katedearaugo_official?igsh=MWtsdjQxMmo0b3Bydw== Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1PLcvs1q8Q/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katedearaugo?_t=ZS-8zKz2b4D5BH&_r=1 #tonksymediapodcast #katedearaugo #australianidolwinner #redemptionjourney #addictionawareness #7andahalfyearsclean #mentalhealthmatters #fromrockbottom #riseandredeem #healingispossible #breakingthestigma #rawconversations #truthandredemption #powerfulstories #motherhoodstrong #overcomeaddiction #lifeafteridols #faithandstrength #recoveryjourney #comebackstory #realandraw #dontgiveup #podcastinterview #australianidol #resilience

    FROM WINNING AUSTRALIAN IDOL TO THE DEPTH OF ADDICTION | Kate DeAraugo | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E17

  8. 08/24/2025

    LOVE, MUSIC & REDEMPTION | Aidan & Grace Herbaut | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E16

    In this episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with two incredible people whose story is as real and inspiring as it gets – Aidan and Grace Herbaut. Aidan’s journey is one of pain, survival, and transformation. From growing up surrounded by addiction and chaos, to years lost in drugs, he hit a point where he knew his life had to change. Through faith, music, and resilience, he rebuilt himself from the ground up. Along that journey, he crossed paths with Grace – an independent artist with a powerful voice and a mission of her own. What began as friendship grew into love, and together they’ve turned their struggles into songs of hope and healing. In this episode, we dive into: 🎵 Aidan’s rise from addiction to redemption through music and storytelling. 💡 Grace’s unique journey as both a solo artist and as part of their duo. ❤️ The way love and faith became their anchor through the darkest times. 🌍 Their mission to inspire others by turning pain into purpose. This is one of those conversations that will move you, challenge you, and remind you that no matter your past, you have the power to create a better future. 👉 Don’t miss this one – hit play, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and let their story light a fire in you. LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️ AIDAN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bautofficial?igsh=ZW5ob2x6YjVzZmZ0 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbaut?_t=ZS-8z8JtQp0zeq&_r=1 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CAHlRE75LRUgyCNq68AeB?si=rUoDr1jKTXye0dACXfli8g GRACE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graceluisa?igsh=MTcyb3BhOW9rbzQ4bQ== Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@graceluisa?_t=ZS-8z8JuV2iApc&_r=1 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TsDR2lgk4Nd9Zt5kw2gtD?si=WQb4JKmdRVuRXcJcmR6owA #TonksyMediaPodcast #AidanHerbaut #GraceHerbaut #tonksymediapodcast #aidanherbaut #graceherbaut #podcastseason2 #redemptionstory #musicjourney #frompaintonpurpose #addictionrecovery #faithandmusic #powerfulstories #rawandreal #independentartist #duoartists #musicandlove #turningpoint #lifeafteraddiction #inspiringjourneys #hopeandhealing #resilienceandfaith #musicwithmeaning #artiststorytelling #truthandpurpose #inspirationdaily #newepisodealert #mustlisten

    LOVE, MUSIC & REDEMPTION | Aidan & Grace Herbaut | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E16
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Welcome to the Tonksy Media Podcast! Hosted by Braiden Tonks—a former criminal and recovering drug addict who turned his life around after being released from incarseration in 2021. This podcast dives deep into the lives of fascinating individuals with incredible stories to tell. From tales of triumph and redemption to stories of courage and resilience, the Tonksy Media Podcast covers it all. Each episode offers a unique perspective on life's challenges and the strength it takes to overcome them. 🎥 Catch the full episodes on YouTube: 👉 https://youtube.com/@tonksymediaproductions?si=D

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  • Creator
    Braiden Tonks
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Braiden Tonks
  • Show Website
    Tonksy Media Podcast

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