Episodes

  • S2 Ep17: Former Gangster Who Worked For The Krays Opens Up On His Life

    S2 Ep17: Former Gangster Who Worked For The Krays Opens Up On His Life
    Jul 19 2023
    In this episode we sat down with Chris Lambrianou, former gangster, who worked with the Kray twins and was involved in the murder of notorious East End gangster Jack "The Hat" McVitie.

    Chris told us about his childhood, his way into crime, what it was like to deal with the Krays and how the prison has completely transformed his childhood to life.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.

    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Extraordinary Lives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/minuteswith and get on your way to being your best self.

    Thanks to Chris for taking part!
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S2 Ep16: London "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney Tells His Life Story

    S2 Ep16: London "Celebrity Gangster" Dave Courtney Tells His Life Story
    Jul 12 2023
    Dave Courtney has many titles - he has been a doorman in London's finest nightclubs, he became known as "celebrity gangster" after carrying out security for the Krays at their funeral and has been involved in some criminal activity. Dave shared with us his incredible life story and where he is now.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.

    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Thanks to Dave for taking part!
    You can follow him here:
    https://www.facebook.com/david.courtney.9003
    https://instagram.com/davidcourtneyobe
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S2 Ep15: Ex Guantanamo Prisoner: Torture And Abuse Inside The World's Most Notorious Jail

    S2 Ep15: Ex Guantanamo Prisoner: Torture And Abuse Inside The World's Most Notorious Jail
    Jul 5 2023
    Ruhal Ahmed was detained without trial by the US government in the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. He told us about the abuse and torture he experienced, and how he was eventually flown back to the UK in 2004 and released the next day without charges.
    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor.
    Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
    Thanks to Ruhal for taking part!
    Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2 Ep14: Drug Mule: How I Survived Venezuela's Deadliest Prison

    S2 Ep14: Drug Mule: How I Survived Venezuela's Deadliest Prison
    Jun 28 2023
    Natalie Welsh was caught at Venezuelan airport in 2001 smuggling £300,000 worth of cocaine out of the country - together with her four-year-old daughter. Natalie shares a story of how she got to that point in her life, how she found out she was facing 10 years in one of the deadliest prisons in South America and her incredible escape back to the UK.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.

    Thanks to Natalie for taking part!
    You can buy her book and find out more about her story here:
    ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/bT0KzB4⁠
    ⁠https://instagram.com/nataliew3lsh⁠
    ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-from-Venezuelas-Deadliest-Prison/dp/B08NC7BB81/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5HAAI9Q2GQO4&keywords=natalie+welsh&qid=1687870471&sprefix=natalie+welsh%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1⁠

    Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • S2 Ep13: Art Forger: I Can Fake Any Famous Painting

    S2 Ep13: Art Forger: I Can Fake Any Famous Painting
    Jun 21 2023
    Art Forger Max Brandrett has spent most of his life forging famous paintings. He shared stories about his childhood, explained how he got into forgery and what techniques he used to age paintings, as well how he now creates Banksy replicas.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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    50 mins
  • S2 Ep12: Porn Star On The Secrets And Struggles Of The Adult Industry

    S2 Ep12: Porn Star On The Secrets And Struggles Of The Adult Industry
    Jun 14 2023
    Danny D, the UK's leading male porn star, told us about finding his way into the adult industry, his first shoots, living with more than average sized penis and what advice he would give to anyone thinking of getting into the industry.

    This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S2 Ep11: Cult Survivor: Born & Raised In An International Cult

    S2 Ep11: Cult Survivor: Born & Raised In An International Cult
    Jun 7 2023
    Natacha Tormey told us about her life growing up inside 'The Children of God' cult (now known under the name ‘The Family International’). She explains how she was sexually abused, made to live in a compound with strict rules and taught to fear the outside world.

    Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing.

    We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • S2 Ep10: $10,000 A Day Dominatrix On The Most Popular Kinks

    S2 Ep10: $10,000 A Day Dominatrix On The Most Popular Kinks
    May 31 2023
    $10,000 a day dominatrix Eva Oh talks us through her life as a high-end dominatrix.

    Eva Oh describes her journey - from working in brothels as a masseuse to escort work and finally the world of domination. We’ll hear about the most popular kinks requested by her clients, the situations that have made her feel unsafe and what kind of people can afford her extreme price point.

    Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing.

    We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
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    1 hr and 14 mins