The felon show

TFS Podcast

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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The felon show

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True Crime

Podcast website

anchor.fm

Latest episode

May 25, 2026

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Episodes

Former Bikie Sergeant at arms from Mt Druitt | Ben Salgado 21.09.2024

Ben grew up in Mt Druitt western Sydney. After joining a notorious Bikie gang and rising through the ranks , he found himself sitting in prison charged with large commercial supply. After his father died he changed his life and wanted to honour his dads memory. He is now a personal trainer and has his own company Bennys Fit secrets.

Ex Black power member Ripper | Mt Eden prison fight club 21.09.2024

Rihari "ripper" Yukich shares his inspiring story of growing up amongst crime and poverty. He went viral after the Mt Eden prison fight club videos surfaced on the internet, in which he fights 5 people one after the other to earn his patch as a gang member. He has now found the Lord and is giving back to the community.

Former Comanchero boss Jay Malkoun 03.09.2024

Jay Malkoun shares his story of growing up on the rough streets of Melbourne. After serving 10 years in the notorious Pentridge prison he rose to prominance in the Australian underworld, becoming the state president of the Comancheros MC. After surviving a car bomb explosion, he has now turned his life around and written a book "The Consultant."

Gang girl - Born into gang life - Dannys story 29.08.2024

Danny shares her inspiring story of redemption, growing up entrenched in gang culture, and finding God.

REUPLOADED Hells Angels enforcer "Snake" | Youngest member Worldwide 09.05.2024

Nekewhenua "Snakey" Wirihana shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a youth to escape the gang infested streets of Hastings. He went on to become the youngest member of the Hells Angels worldwide, receiving his patch at only 20 years old. After being deported he is now deep involved in Te ao Maori, and has reconnected to his roots, his culture, and his lan...

Ex Mobster from Wairoa Waka Tither 30.04.2024

Ex Mobster Waka Tither shares his incredible story of overcoming, poverty, crime, gangs and prison. To becoming a humble servant of Christ. Theme music by The Plowman - Blind : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzvVArM2e8

Sydney deportee from Bankstown | Nova Lopala "Freedmfit" 08.04.2024

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.

Ex Tongan gangster from South Auckland | Howard Cocker 17.03.2024

Howard Cocker shares his story of running havoc on the streets of south Auckland to becoming a humble servant of Christ.

Ex Tongan gang member sentenced to life at 16 | Petani Faavae 08.03.2024

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 st...

Sydney deportee Dee "The Lad" from Campbelltown 10.02.2024

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 a...

Ex Mobster Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa 10.02.2024

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 n...

Ex gang member turned rapper | Over a decade behind bars 30.11.2023

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.

Former Rebels MC president Dave Martin | Ex Navy marine 20.11.2023

Former Rebels president Dave Martin shares his story of redemption. After joining the navy at 26 years old, he found his passion. Unfortunately though because of his violent tendencies he found himself in a notorious military prison. After leaving the navy and joining the Rebels MC he rose through the ranks to become president of his own chapter in Queensland. After the notorious VLAD laws were pu...

Gang girl - Former meth cook Lee 18.11.2023

Lee Bell shares her story of redemption. After being adopted and losing her adopted mother she led a rebellious life that led to crime, gangs, addiction and cooking meth. She now volunteers at a faith based rehab "Arapohue retreat" where they heal addiction through the power of the gospel.

Rapper 2 Keen fresh out of prison 14.11.2023

2 keen is a rapper who has recently been deported from Australia. He shares his story after being able to reflect on his life during his time of incarceration.

Family violence conference - Safe man Safe family 18.10.2023

This weekend I attended a family violence conference with over 150 men from around New Zealand. Phil Paikea, Vic Tamati and the safe man safe family team are an organisation that travels New Zealand spreading hope and awareness about family and sexual violence. This is a collection of interviews of various people who attended the conference. The full video is on my YouTube channel : "The Fres...

Breanna Muriwai - An unsolved disappearance 16.10.2023

Breanna Muriwai disappeared on August 28, 2022 under suspicous circumstances. Her mother Jasmin Gray shares her story and that of her daughter. The heart aches, the trials, and the tribulations. Jasmin believes the people Breanna was last seen with know more than they are leading on, and is hard pressed to uncover the truth of New Zealand's underworld.

2 ex gang leaders unite for change in their community 12.10.2023

Regan and James, 2 former gang leaders share their stories of redemption. Both were born and bred on the east coast of New Zealand. They have been through a life of violence and crime, and are now looking to restore the communities they once terrorized. Give their page on FB a follow "Hauora35"

Ex Career criminal Peter Lyndon James | Shalom house 25.09.2023

Peter Lyndon James is the founder of Australia's largest rehab "shalom house." He himself is a former career criminal and drug addict who spent the better half of 26 years behind bars. After spending most of his youth and adulthood in prison he realised his life needed a change. He now helps other men and women do the same.

Former Child Street Worker - Tommy 19.09.2023

Former street worker Tommy Raki shares his remarkable story. After being abused in state care multiple times he ran away to K road, the red light district of Auckland. Not long after he was engaging in street work to survive and found himself immersed in the Auckland night life. After years of violence, drugs and abuse he's now managed to find happiness, and encourages many of his former stree...

Former Bikie and body builder | Zoltan Banyai 24.07.2023

Zoltan Banyai, former body builder and bikie Vice President, shares his story of redemption. After ending up in prison when one of his shops was fire bombed, he slowly realised things need to change. After getting out of prison he got baptised and has since renounced his old life and is looking forward to a brighter future for him and his family.

Life in South Sudan | Monys story 22.07.2023

Mony Mathew Ater shares his heartbreaking story of being deported back to South Sudan, a place where everyday life is a struggle. After serving time in Australia he was sent back to South Sudan, a country he had never stepped foot in. He now lives day to day not knowing what will happen tomorrow, he has almost died multiple times from disease and famine. If you would like to help or if you know an...

Ex Transgender woman interview - Walt 01.07.2023

Walt Heyer shares his incredible testimony of the struggles and abuses he endured in his youth, which he believes led him to identify as a transgender woman. He now travels the world with his wife sharing his testimony. Check out his website: sexchangeregrets.com

Franny Loco | Sydney prison gang O.C 12.06.2023

Francis Loto, the founder of notorious Sydney prison gang OC shares his story of redemption. After a life of abuse, drugs and crime, and after serving his last prison sentence he decided to change his life for the better and be a positive role model for the many youth that look up to him.

Gang girl - Matildas story 09.05.2023

Matilda Kahotea shares her inspiring story of growing up amongst crime, gangs and abuse here in New Zealand. After a life of drug dealing and violence she realised she needed to break the cycle. She is now the CEO and founder of Nga Kete Wananga Solutions where they help rehabilitate men and women.

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