Best Raphael Rowe Podcasts (2024)

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Drug Lord to Celebrated Artist - Stephen Mee 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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The fascinating life of former drug lord Stephen Mee really is what dramatised movies try to replicate. Originally from Northern Manchester, Stephen faced many challenges throughout his upbringing, including personal loss and family struggles. Despite discovering his artistic talent early on, he also became involved in a life of crime. It culminate…

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Criminal - Angela Kirwin 1:01:01

5M ago1:01:01

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Angela Kirwin spent over a decade working in some of the most notorious prisons in Britain, where she documented her experiences and the stories of the men she met in her book "Criminal." On this podcast Angela told me the current prison system is failing the most vulnerable members of our society, as she discovered while working inside prisons. Sh…

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Celebrity Reputation Risk - James Modley 1:11:13

5M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

In today's world, where news travels quickly and public scrutiny is constant, safeguarding a celebrity's image is no easy task. Even minor missteps can have a significant impact on their reputation, particularly with the rise of social media. Therefore, it's essential to have a skilled and experienced legal representative who can handle reputation …

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Student Accused of Rape That Never Happened - Liam Allan 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

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The collapsed trial of Liam Allan reveals a widespread problem in the legal system, which criminal defence lawyers have been warning about for some time. Liam was accused of rape and sexual assault, but his defense was that any sexual contact between himself and his former girlfriend was consensual. The Prosecution's case relied heavily on the ex g…

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The Mastermind Behind Two Notorious Manhunts - Colin Sutton 33:24

6M ago33:24

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Colin Sutton, a former police detective, is celebrated for his instrumental role in the capture of two of the UK's most notorious criminals. Levy Bellfield, a serial killer, and Delroy Grant, a serial rapist, were both caught thanks to his exceptional efforts. The BAFTA-nominated ITV drama "Manhunt" was inspired by the successful investigations led…

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Captive in Iran's Evin Prison - Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

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Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a British-Australian academic, endured 804 days as a rebellious hostage of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) while being accused of being an agent for Mossad, MI6, or a spy for Australia. She was imprisoned in the infamous Evin prison, where she was kept in isolation from the outside world and subjected to rele…

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The UK's "Post Office Scandal" - Jo Hamilton 58:53

6M ago58:53

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For the past twenty years, the UK has been grappling with the aftermath of the notorious "Post Office scandal," which has affected countless innocent individuals. In 2000, the Horizon IT system was introduced to modernise the Post Office network, but its rollout led to a barrage of wrongful convictions for fraud, theft, and false accounting. Despit…

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Thief, prisoner, Solider, Priest - Paul Cowley 1:00:10

7M ago1:00:10

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Paul Cowley's youth was marked by explosive arguments and aggression, due to his parents being alcoholics. He eventually became homeless and turned to crime, After serving in the army, which failed to provide him with the direction and purpose he craved and the subsequent death of his parents, Paul's quest for meaning led him to an extraordinary en…

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Unfair Conviction to Criminal Justice Advocate - Amanda Knox 48:54

7M ago48:54

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Amanda Knox, a journalist and public speaker, is best known for her wrongful conviction in the murder case of Meredith Kercher. Alongside her ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, Knox was accused of the crime and sentenced to 26 and 25 years in prison, respectively. After four years behind bars, the Italian court acquitted them in 2011. However, Knox …

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From Petty Criminal to Drug Runner - Frank Stedman 58:46

7M ago58:46

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Frank Stedman, a lad from Essex was arrested at Heathrow Airport on a flight back from Thailand having fled there to escape capture for his involvement in organised crime. Driven by his greed for money, Frank became a runner for an organised drug trafficking gang. He transported and delivered large sums of money and kilos of drugs across the countr…

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Rethink. Rehumanise. Reintegrate. - Jamie Hunt & Raphael Rowe 58:08

8M ago58:08

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By Raphael Rowe

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From Life Imprisonment to Yoga Instructor - Noel Moran 1:05:17

8M ago1:05:17

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By Raphael Rowe

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Former Drug Addicted Lawyer’s Redemption - Nicole Obrigavitch 1:13:59

8M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Nicole's once-promising career as a lawyer was eclipsed by her drug addiction, which led her down a dark path. As a result, she engaged in dishonest billing practices, took cash payments from clients, and even showed up to court under the influence of drugs. Consequently, she was disbarred by the Law Society of British Columbia, and her life spiral…

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Unlocking Potential from a Troubled Past - Gethin Jones 1:02:17

8M ago1:02:17

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As a child, Gethin Jones was highly sensitive and struggled with feelings of being lost and overwhelmed. He didn't know how to deal with his emotions and resorted to negative behavior. Eventually, he became uncontrollable and was taken away from his family and placed in the care system. This experience sent him spiraling down a path of self-destruc…

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The Sun Also Rises - Gina Jones 52:18

8M ago52:18

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The film, The Sun Also Rises, due out later this year, portrays the life of Raye, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, as she struggles to escape the cycle of violence and its effects on those around her. With Gina Jones in the lead role, it is a story of strength and resilience, both on and off the set. Despite losing part of her hearing an…

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Bank Robber - Domingo Reed 1:16:30

9M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Reed Domingo is a charming man with an unbelievable story. Struggling to pay for the expensive costs of American IVF treatments, he found himself in debt to the tune of $250,000. When the situation became unbearable, Reed turned to bank robbery as a last resort, even going so far as to carry cyanide capsules in case he was ever caught. Having worke…

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ADHD and PTSD no longer define me - Jermaine Pennant 55:48

9M ago55:48

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Jermaine Pennant is a former professional football player known for his on-field prowess and off-field controversies. After being signed for £2 million by Arsenal at age 15, he went on to play for prestigious clubs like Leeds, Arsenal and Liverpool. However, his troubled personal life, including alcohol problems and run-ins with the law, soon overs…

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Killer to Entrepreneur: The Power of Transformation - Quan Huynh 59:27

10M ago59:27

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It may seem unlikely, but many successful entrepreneurs have come from difficult backgrounds and turned their lives around. With the right mindset, perseverance, and willingness to learn new skills, anyone can transform their life and create a successful business. Take the story of Quan Huynh, for example. In 1999, he shot and killed another man in…

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Multi Millionaire Former Sugar Daddy finds love on his own dating website: Brandon Wade 1:09:53

11M ago1:09:53

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Brandon Wade, a wealthy entrepreneur, says he was searching for love in all the wrong places, relying on his wealth to attract partners. He believed love was only for those without money until he met Dana, his fourth wife and true love. They met through his own dating website, Seeking.com in 2020. Before meeting Dana, Brandon had dated sugar babies…

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Overcoming Gambling Addiction – Bianca Colclough 1:06:22

11M ago1:06:22

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Bianca Colclough's Empowering Journey: From Gambling Addiction to Creating a Supportive Community for Women Bianca Colclough, the founder of This Girl community, has opened up about her own struggles with gambling addiction. Despite being unknown to many close to her, this addiction stemmed from years of sexual abuse by a family member and dealing …

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Killing Kittens – Emma Sayle 1:00:43

11M ago1:00:43

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Empowering women in the boardroom and bedroom is what Emma Sayle, also known as the Queen Kitten, is all about. In 2005, she founded her company with the intention of empowering women both in the boardroom and bedroom. Her wild experiences in Ibiza inspired her to create a safe space for singletons and couples alike to explore and embrace their sex…

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Football, Racism and Me – Anton Ferdinand 1:09:20

11M ago1:09:20

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Anton Ferdinand, a well-known footballer who played for West Ham United and is the younger brother of former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand, became involved in one of the most significant racial cases in football history involving former Chelsea captain, John Terry. After speaking out about the incident, Anton faced severe backlash and only…

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Hitman or Innocent? - Kevin Lane 1:02:36

12M ago1:02:36

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Kevin Lane has been called a gangster, a hitman, and a killer. He was given a life sentence for a hitman murder committed in 1994. He spent 20 years in prison. He has always claimed that he was not the perpetrator of the crime, but his conviction has never been reversed. In his book 'Fitted Up and Fighting Back,' he documents his case and continues…

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£32 Million Drug Import Conspiracy – Leiona Townsend 1:20:36

12M ago1:20:36

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Our guest this week on Second Chance is Leiona Townsend, whose vibrant personality shines through as she shares her experiences with us. Leiona provides her unique perspective on the Heathrow Drug gang scandal, in which baggage handlers smuggled £32 million worth of cocaine into the UK. It's clear that her past does not define her, and she is now a…

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Every Racing Driver has Fear – Tom Gaymor 1:08:28

1y ago1:08:28

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Tom Gaymor: An Extraordinary Man in Motorsport and Beyond Tom's journey to success has been far from easy. Despite experiencing a career-ending injury that left him with a broken back, he persevered and fought back to the sport he loves. He has since shared his passion for Motorsport with the world through his exceptional broadcasting and commentat…

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Love Island is a Game - Jack Fowler 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

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On Second Chance Podcast Jack opens up about being perceived white, despite his father being black and his mother white. He shares the story of the first time he experienced racism and the offensive comments and remarks made in his presence, by those who did not know he was the son of a black man. His perspective of racism has made Jack determined …

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Second Chance YouTube Channel! 12:05

1y ago12:05

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This week we have a special new announcement for you. Our podcast interviews will now be available on our youtube channel ‘Second Chance Podcast’. Ahead of its launch, myself, Kabir, our videographer, and Kim, our producer at Second Chance, discussed filming our guest interviews and the value it adds to the show. Thank You for listening and I hope …

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Oxford Bullfinch Sex Abuse Ring -Girl 1 39:05

1y ago39:05

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Girl 1 has been given lifelong anonymity and so we can’t reveal her true identity. She was one of a number of victims in the highly publicised Oxford Bullfinch case. She has chosen to share her story now to help other young people who may be in a similar situation. Police and social services let her down more than once and she is still picking up t…

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Rape Lies Destroyed My Life - Jordan Trengove 47:35

1y ago47:35

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Jordan Trengove's life turned upside down after sharing his partying activity on Snapchat, which led to a girl named Ellie joining him and his friends. The post changed his life forever. Ellie, whose real name was Eleanor Williams, made false allegations against Jordan, accusing him of Rape, GBH and other crimes. This led to Jordan's imprisonment, …

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Drug Addict to Entrepreneur - Joseph Kajy 57:05

1y ago57:05

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Joseph Kajy, the host of the "Let's Get Real" podcast, shares his incredible life journey from battling addiction and spending time in prison to becoming a successful entrepreneur and devoted family man. His story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start over and create a better future. Joseph emphasises the importance of embracing …

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Escaping Domestic Abuse - Samantha Billingham 53:08

1y ago53:08

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Samantha Billingham is a survivor of domestic abuse and the founder of SODA. A single parent to a beautiful daughter who has set up her own support group to help others, from being controlled for years to finding the courage to ask for help, she is now putting herself first. A second chance at living her own life! We hear Samantha’s story about rai…

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16 years in prison for crimes he did not commit: Jeffrey Deskovic 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

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After being convicted of the rape and murder of a high school classmate at just 17 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic spent 16 long years in prison. However, DNA testing proved his innocence and led to the conviction of the real culprit, who was already incarcerated for another murder. While this revelation may bring some peace to the victim, Angela Corre…

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Addiction to Advocacy - Morgan Godvin 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Morgan Godvin was addicted to heroin from a young age. To support her habit she sold drugs. The sale of heroin to one of her best friends led to his death and her being imprisoned, in the USA, for 5 years. Her activism and advocacy now centre around reducing the harms associated with drug use, preventing overdose death, and improving access to high…

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Retake 9: Notorious 14:26

1y ago14:26

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In this week’s retake we look at episode 72 - where I share the introduction and epilogue to ‘Notorious’, my autobiography. From being the story, to now telling the story. My own narrative, as many listeners will know, is not just about the dark challenges of injustice and the dehumanisation of what is experienced in prison. It’s a reflection on my…

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Retake 8: Love Locked Down 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

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We revisit episode 50, with Laynara about love locked down. From her hometown in Brazil she fell in love with Aaron, who at the time was behind bars serving a life sentence in the States! She talks about their friendship as pen pals, to love, and her hopes for the future with her now fiancé who she had never met in person. Aaron has also shared his…

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Retake 7: Rethink. Rehumanise. Reintegrate. 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

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In this week’s retake 7 we are going to episode 74 with our head of fundraising, Jamie Hunt. He asks Raphael questions about how from the success of the Netflix series ‘Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons’, the Raphael Rowe Foundation was founded. They talk about why there is a need to improve basic human rights in prisons around the world. To find…

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Retake 6: Confined To Art 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

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Gary Mansfield, ‘The Artful Dodger’ from episode 18 on this week's retake, agreed to transport, what he thought, was fake designer clothes labels, which actually turned out to be 4.2 million worth of class A drugs! He received a 14 year sentence in prison, and behind bars found solace through art. Gary shares with us his cathartic experience in sur…

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Retake 5: ‘Give Yourself a Second Chance’ 12:36

1+ y ago12:36

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In this retake 5 we go back to the beginning, all the way to episode 2, to explore what does Second Chance mean. Lordia Lewis-Spencer, a Lead Psychotherapist from Protea Psychotherapy Practise and Christopher Hickin, Assistant Director from Remedi who provide restorative justice services. Externally we are looking for a Second Chance, but really it…

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Retake 4: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless 13:41

1+ y ago13:41

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Lilly is an extraordinary individual who volunteers to help prisoners reintegrate back into society. We revisit episode 73 where Lilly talks with no judgement about helping people to give offenders and ex-offenders a voice. Through studying a law degree and working with the criminal justice charity ‘Sussex Pathways’ she encourages ex-prisoners to s…

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Retake 3: Humanity before Ratings 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

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Jess Impiazzi has had such a full life from Reality TV star (Ex on the Beach/Celebrity Big brother) to now Actress (Keep Calm & Carry On/Override) who is on to bigger and brighter things. Behind the scenes she has come through domestic violence, divorce, mental health challenges, alcoholism, and even suicidal thoughts. She has managed to find in th…

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Retake 2: Sex Engineering 9:31

1+ y ago9:31

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Colin Richards takes a humanistic approach to sex and intimacy and see’s himself as a sex educator and general problem solver of sex and relationship challenges. He helps people transform their relationships and sex lives to become what they want and deserve. By combining knowledge of sexual and relationship psychology with his experience as a sens…

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Retake 1: The Mother Convicted of Killing Her Baby 9:09

1+ y ago9:09

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Cookie, not her real name, as she wanted to protect her true identity, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the death of her 12 week old baby boy. She maintained her innocence throughout the 13 years she was held in prison. She continues to protest her innocence on the outside. Go to Episode 3, Second Chance Podcast, to listen to the full intervi…

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Living With Bipolar - Matthew Allman 1:11:12

1+ y ago1:11:12

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Matthew Allman was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder after an acute episode led to his being sectioned and institutionalised in an asylum, in Barbados. Despite being held in total isolation and being medicated to manage his behaviour, he found a way out. In this interview he talks about how taboo mental illness is in his home country and incidents th…

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Behind the Glamour and Glitz - Emma Guns 1:05:03

1+ y ago1:05:03

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Emma Guns has had some remarkable experiences as a beauty editor and has worked with global brands in beauty, health, and lifestyle. She's mingled with models, TV personalities, and pop stars, attending some of the most coveted red carpet events. But Emma's personal life has been a different story. Beneath her smile and glamorous exterior, Emma has…

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Strong Like Sarah - Sarah Frei 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

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Sarah Frei is an inspirational young woman who had to have both legs amputated above the knee and was left paralyzed after a drunk driver crashed into her car on the night of July 30, 2020. Sarah, just 17 at the time, was on her way home with three friends when the incident happened. She suffered paralysis below the waist, a broken back, injuries t…

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Multi Millionaire to Federal Prisoner - John Lefebvre 1:15:46

1+ y ago1:15:46

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In the late nineties, John Lefebvre was approaching middle age and living out an unpromising legal career in Calgary, Canada. Then he jumped on board a dot-com start-up as a founder of Neteller. As companies fortunes rose along with those of the online gambling industry, the pay-off for Lefebvre and his partners would be astronomical. But it didn’t…

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LGBTQ & Revenge Porn Activist - Chrissy Chambers 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

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Chrissy Chambers was the victim of revenge porn and chose to speak out to prevent others going through the trauma she experienced being publicly exposed on social media. When Chrissy broke off her relationship with an ex boyfriend he became revengeful and induced her with alcohol before secretly filming himself having sex with her. He posted the vi…

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Livingston FC Manager - David Martindale 1:07:25

1+ y ago1:07:25

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David was imprisoned for his part in an organised drug trafficking network. But that’s not what defines him. His self-belief and determination took him from a prison cell to the head coach and manager of Livingston FC, a Scottish premiership football team. His story is testimony to the change in direction a person can take given an opportunity. His…

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Stopping Ex-Prisoners Reoffending - Lilly Waters 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

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Britain’s high reoffending rate costs taxpayers around £15bn a year. Very little of taxpayers money is spent on the important work that volunteers like Lilly do to assist prisoners reintegrate back into society. As a result 60% of released inmates go on to reoffend within a two-year period. Prisons seclude criminals from the rest of society and so …

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Notorious - Biography of Raphael Rowe 16:07

2y ago16:07

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In this episode Raphael reads a couple of extracts from his book Notorious. Inspiring people to think about those they would not normally consider deserving of a Second Chance. Second Chance Podcast Links: Website Buzzsprout Apple Podcast Audible Facebook Donation Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1 Support the show Hosted on Acast.…

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