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THE CLINK

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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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  • Danny Shannon
    Danny Shannon

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    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 video journaling app Encapsulator is helping others on their own path to recovery. A raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of change.

    03 Mar 2025 | 48 mins

  • Devyn Hammond Part 2
    Devyn Hammond Part 2

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    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 knowledge in high-stakes environments, the trust placed in individuals within these systems, and the ripple effects of legal troubles on families. 

    24 Feb 2025 | 48 mins

  • Devyn Hammond Part 1
    Devyn Hammond Part 1

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    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 environments, the trust placed in individuals within these systems, and the ripple effects of legal troubles on families. 

    17 Feb 2025 | 52 mins

  • Peter Meyerhoff
    Peter Meyerhoff

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    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. Check out his Podcast and Book here - https://petermeyerhoff.com/ 

    10 Feb 2025 | 77 mins

  • Iggy McGowan Part 2
    Iggy McGowan Part 2

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    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

    03 Feb 2025 | 55 mins

  • Iggy McGowan Part 1
    Iggy McGowan Part 1

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    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.

    27 Jan 2025 | 51 mins

  • SUMMER CLINK: Mel Watson Part 2
    SUMMER CLINK: Mel Watson Part 2

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    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  

    05 Jan 2025 | 43 mins

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

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    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 hear her journey and some of the things she witness as a screw at Long Bay  

    29 Dec 2024 | 43 mins

  • SUMMER CLINK: Ben Salgado
    SUMMER CLINK: Ben Salgado

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    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 

    22 Dec 2024 | 82 mins

  • SUMMER CLINK: Ben Lowe
    SUMMER CLINK: Ben Lowe

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    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.

    15 Dec 2024 | 82 mins

  • Mark "Luuch" Lucchiari Part 2
    Mark "Luuch" Lucchiari Part 2

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    From the heartbreak of losing his father at a young age to surviving a near-fatal skydiving accident, Lucch’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this gripping episode of The Clink, he opens up about transforming tragedy into fuel for living a fearless, purpose-driven life. Lucch shares how embracing vulnerability and confronting past pain helped him build resilience and pursue a lasting legacy. His story is a powerful reminder that life’s challenges can become the foundation for personal growth. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to face your fears and live fully.

    08 Dec 2024 | 43 mins

  • Moments of Redemption: Big Bad Barry Hall
    Moments of Redemption: Big Bad Barry Hall

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    In this moment of Redemption we go way back into the archives to Brent's chat with AF enforcer Barry Hall Head back to earlier seasons of The Clink to hear more stories of redemption

    03 Dec 2024 | 19 mins

  • Mark "Lucch" Lucchiari Part 1
    Mark "Lucch" Lucchiari Part 1

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    From the heartbreak of losing his father at a young age to surviving a near-fatal skydiving accident, Lucch’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this gripping episode of The Clink, he opens up about transforming tragedy into fuel for living a fearless, purpose-driven life. Lucch shares how embracing vulnerability and confronting past pain helped him build resilience and pursue a lasting legacy. His story is a powerful reminder that life’s challenges can become the foundation for personal growth. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to face your fears and live fully.

    02 Dec 2024 | 51 mins

  • Moments of Redemption - Stephen Caine
    Moments of Redemption - Stephen Caine

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    TRIGGER WARNING Stephen Cain has come from gutter to glory. 15 years ago, after spending 20 years in prison for drug and alcohol charges, he was unemployed, living under a bridge in Salisbury and collected 5c cans from rubbish bins for income. Listen to Stephen's powerful story in season 8 of The Clink

    26 Nov 2024 | 10 mins

  • John Killick
    John Killick

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    John Killick, is an Australian criminal and author. He is best known for escaping from Sydney's Silverwater Correctional Complex with his partner by helicopter on 25 March 1999.

    25 Nov 2024 | 75 mins

  • Moments of Redemption - Mahmood Fazal
    Moments of Redemption - Mahmood Fazal

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    From biker gangs to prison, Mahmood Fazal is a Walkley award-winning writer on a mission to advocate for the voices we don’t hear. Hear his 2 part chat with Brent back in Season 2 of the Clink

    19 Nov 2024 | 15 mins

  • Your Questions Answered
    Your Questions Answered

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    In this episode of The Clink, Brent sits down with his producer to go through some of your questions from the The Clink inbox. From how The Clink started to Brent's favourite bike, we cover a fair few bases and go down memory lane.

    18 Nov 2024 | 45 mins

  • Moments of Redemption - Anthony Bucci
    Moments of Redemption - Anthony Bucci

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    Anthony Bucci, aka "The Convicted Vegan," a plant-based playwright and author who spent over 15 years in a US federal prison for a one-day drug conspiracy charge. Listen to his full chat back in season 9

    12 Nov 2024 | 16 mins

  • Carly Electric
    Carly Electric

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    Carly Electric is an entreprenuer across hospitality and horse whilst also working as a "Girlfriend for Hire". In this episode Carly shares how she ended up in the industry, her tips for creating a life outside of the industry and advice that can help you take the plunge and kick off your business ideas

    10 Nov 2024 | 59 mins

  • Moments of Redemption - Scott Keighran
    Moments of Redemption - Scott Keighran

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    In this Moment of Redemption we look back at Brent's chat with Scott Keighran, a former bikie who spent time behind bars. His road to redemption starts in the same way many do, hitting rock bottom. In this chat Brent and Scott talk about his charges, the Australian prison system and the dramatic crimes that put behind bars and tragically lost him a mate.

    05 Nov 2024 | 19 mins

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