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THE CLINK

The Clink is a podcast that deals with real life stories of redemption.  Hosted by Brent Simpson who is a former bikie enforcer who sold illicit drugs before turning his life around and dedicating his life to charity.  Follow us on Instagram @theclinkpodcast

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True Crime

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Latest episode

Apr 22, 2026

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Episodes

Most Downloaded - The Man Who Walked for the Broken - Sam Troth Part 2 30.07.2025

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Vale Russell Manser. Sam Troth walked the length of New Zealand to raise awareness for survivors of sexual abuse — but the media stayed silent. Sam shares what really happened behind the scenes: the pain, the isolation, and the everyday people who kept him going. Se...

Fifteen Years for Six Minutes - Chris Booth (Part 2) 27.07.2025

In part two of Brent’s conversation with Chris Booth, the focus shifts from the past to the present — and the mission. Chris opens up about the current state of crime in the UK, the trap facing today’s youth and how he’s using his story to break the cycle. From near-death moments to real-time redemption, this is a brutally honest look at life beyond the chaos and the respon...

Most Downloaded - From Riot Squads to Firefighting - Steve Harris Part 2 23.07.2025

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Steve Harris. In this snippet from our full chat with Steve Harris, we hear the raw truth behind a life spent in the most intense front-line jobs — prison officer, dog squad, firefighter. Steve opens up about trauma, PTSD, addiction, and the emotional cost of always...

Fifteen Years for Six Minutes - Chris Booth (Part 1) 20.07.2025

In this episode of  The Clink , Brent sits down with Chris Booth — a former UK prisoner whose life has taken more twists than most could survive. From council estates and chaotic jail stints to deep reflections on addiction, family and violence, Chris shares the truth behind the headlines. Nothing is off-limits in this first episode, as he lays bare the realities of crime, brotherhood a...

Most Downloaded - The Flight That Changed Everything - Vale Russell Manser 16.07.2025

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Vale Russell Manser. Brent has known Russell for 25 years. Russell and his Voice of a Survivor charity helped thousands of people who were victims of institutional abuse.  We pay our respects to Russell and his family in this episode by hearing about his journey of r...

The Crime Journalist the Outlaws Let In - Adam Shand 14.07.2025

In this episode of  The Clink , Brent sits down with veteran crime journalist Adam Shand for a deep dive into the gritty realities of outlaw motorcycle clubs, media bias and the changing face of crime in Australia. With 30 years on the crime beat, Adam shares untold stories from inside clubhouses to High Court challenges and reflects on the complex humanity behind the headlines.  See omn...

The Amend Movement: Breaking Cycles with Wa Watene 07.07.2025

In this episode of The Clink , Brent sits down with Watene "Wa" Watene—founder of The Amend Movement and a man who has turned pain into purpose. From surviving childhood abuse and the violence of gang culture in New Zealand, to transforming his life through deep self-work, Wa shares a raw and honest account of his journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most Downloaded - Raised By Rage - Jayden Sheridan 02.07.2025

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Jayden Sheridan  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Chaos to Clarity: The Mat Steinwede Story (Part 2) 30.06.2025

In this continuation episode of The Clink, Mat Steinwede opens up about his journey from the party-fueled chaos of Oxford Street to the criminal underworld, drug addiction, and life on the run. In part two, Mat opens up about the emotional weight of raising his kids, the devastating loss of his son Logan, and how he’s built a life of purpose, discipline, and redemption from the ashes. See om...

Most Downloaded - “The Moment I Knew I Had to Get Out” - Johnny 2 Guns 25.06.2025

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of them with Johnny 2 Guns  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Chaos to Clarity: The Mat Steinwede Story (Part 1) 23.06.2025

In this episode of The Clink, Mat Steinwede opens up about his journey from the party-fueled chaos of Oxford Street to the criminal underworld, drug addiction, and life on the run. He shares the dark moments that nearly destroyed him, and the unlikely lifeline that helped him begin to turn it all around. This is part one of a powerful story of survival, redemption, and the long road to rebuilding....

Breaking Down Barriers: The Role of Parole Officers 14.04.2025

Brent sits down with Trishelle to talk about her time in the justice system—starting as a parole officer and now working at a law firm that actually cares about people. They get into the mess of it all: no proper training, heaps of red tape, political stuff getting in the way, and how hard it is for both staff and offenders. Trishelle opens up about burnout, trauma, and the weird stuff parol...

Ivy Sardi 31.03.2025

In this episode of The Clink Brent welcomes Ivy Sardi, a man who has turned his life from being a "Coke-King" to now supplying people with knowledge, health and wellbeing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Go-Getters: Jed and Milo 24.03.2025

In this episode of The Clink, Brent welcomes Jed and Milo, co-founders of their organisation "Go-Getters", helping troubled youth create better opportunities for themselves. They also share their pasts and what led them to the paths they are on today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Donovan: Youth Crime in Townsville 17.03.2025

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Danny Shannon 03.03.2025

Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw  Take the short survey Once trapped in addiction and crime, Danny Shannon spent 17 years battling heroin and ice before turning his life around. Now clean for over a decade, he shares his powerful story on  The Clink , revealing the struggles of his past, the moment that changed everything, and how his vi...

Devyn Hammond Part 2 24.02.2025

Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw  Take the short survey In this episode of The Clink, We hear Part 2 of Brent's chat with Devyn Hammond, who shares her remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Australia and her involvement in a significant fraud case that led to her imprisonment. Devyn Hammond and Brent discuss the complexities of financial knowle...

Devyn Hammond Part 1 17.02.2025

Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw  Take the short survey In this episode of The Clink, Brent welcomes Devyn Hammond, who shares her remarkable journey from Zimbabwe to Australia and her involvement in a significant fraud case that led to her imprisonment. Devyn Hammond and Brent discuss the complexities of financial knowledge in high-stakes en...

Peter Meyerhoff 10.02.2025

Peter’s astonishing journey took him from a near perfect family in an upscale neighborhood, to a serious drug addiction as a teenager, crime, school-suspension, imprisonment, and ultimately, financial success in business. He credits his faith and the love of his family for the strength he needed to break his addiction to drugs and for his stunning transformation from felon to millionaire. Ch...

Iggy McGowan Part 2 03.02.2025

Iggy McGowan is a mindset mentor who provides individuals with the knowledge, principles, and tools they need to regain control of their minds. In Part 2 with pick back up after Iggy shared how his mother saved him from taking his own life Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw  Take the short survey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iggy McGowan Part 1 27.01.2025

Iggy McGowan is a mindset mentor who provides individuals with the knowledge, principles, and tools they need to regain control of their minds. In this chat, he talks about his love for Muay Thai and his battle with suicide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMER CLINK: Mel Watson Part 2 05.01.2025

While the Clink goes on break for the summer, enjoy some classic episodes Mel Watson is a former prison guard who worked the infamous Long Bay. In part 2 we hear her journey and some of the things she witness as a screw at Long Bay Trigger Warning: This episode discusses real stories of childabuse, sexual abuse and suicide. If you need help please call Lifeline 13 11 14   See omnystudio.com/l...

SUMMER CLINK: Mel Watson Part 1 (Trigger Warning) 29.12.2024

While the Clink goes on break for the summer, enjoy some classic episodes Trigger Warning: This episode discusses real stories of childabuse, sexual abuse and suicide. If you need help please call Lifeline 13 11 14 Mel Watson is a former prison guard who worked the infamous Long Bay. She came from a trouble upbringing and is a survivor of multiple abuses from her youth to adulthood. In part 1 we h...

SUMMER CLINK: Ben Salgado 22.12.2024

While the Clink goes on break for the summer, enjoy some classic episodes Ben Salgao has spent some time in some of Australia's worst prisons but now out on parole he is moving on to become a succesful business owner and motivator for people trying to manage their physical and mental health. Check out his work at www.bfitsecrets.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMER CLINK: Ben Lowe 15.12.2024

While the Clink goes on break for the summer, enjoy some classic episodes Ben Lowe is a recovering addict who shares his story of going from a dealer to a user and then to a prisoner. But after multiple run ins and a couple of relapses he turned it around thanks to the birth of his son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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