Eventful Lives Podcast

#120. Oli Mason: Owning a Festival With Bear Grylls

January 11, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 128 MB

After 14 years in the Royal Marines, Oli Mason found himself going from throwing beer festivals in a town hall, to creating a fully formed family festival with none other than Bear Grylls. Through a load of hard graft, and a little bit of naivety, Oli managed to secure a six figure sponsorship deal in year one, and the Gone Wild Festival was born. The story of the festival is filled with huge challenges, big mistakes and massive wins. It’s a fantastic example of the risks and rewards o...

#120. Founder: Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls - Oli Mason

January 11, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 128 MB

After 14 years in the Royal Marines, Oli Mason found himself going from throwing beer festivals in a town hall, to creating a fully formed family festival with none other than Bear Grylls. Through a load of hard graft, and a little bit of naivety, Oli managed to secure a six figure sponsorship deal in year one, and the Gone Wild Festival was born. The story of the festival is filled with huge challenges, big mistakes and massive wins. It’s a fantastic example of the risks and rewards o...

#120. Ex Commando Owning a Festival with Bear Grylls - Oli Mason

January 11, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 128 MB

After 14 years in the Royal Marines, Oli Mason found himself going from throwing beer festivals in a town hall, to creating a fully formed family festival with none other than Bear Grylls. Through a load of hard graft, and a little bit of naivety, Oli managed to secure a six figure sponsorship deal in year one, and the Gone Wild Festival was born. The story of the festival is filled with huge challenges, big mistakes and massive wins. It’s a fantastic example of the risks and rewards o...

#120. Bear Grylss & Ex Commando Owning a Festival - Oli Mason

January 11, 2023 05:20 - 1 hour - 128 MB

After 14 years in the Royal Marines, Oli Mason found himself going from throwing beer festivals in a town hall, to creating a fully formed family festival with none other than Bear Grylls. Through a load of hard graft, and a little bit of naivety, Oli managed to secure a six figure sponsorship deal in year one, and the Gone Wild Festival was born. The story of the festival is filled with huge challenges, big mistakes and massive wins. It’s a fantastic example of the risks and rewards o...

#119. London Gang Boss & Armed Robbery - Lewis Clark

January 04, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

As part of the South London gang, G-street, Lewis Clark became a formidable drug dealer and armed robber from a young age. He experienced gang wars, stabbings, and even shootings. Following the same path of his Dad, Lewis found himself bouncing from youth offenders institutes to notorious prisons such as Belmarsh. In 2014 he was imprisoned for a violent armed robbery, with none other than his own father as a co-defendant. Lewis is now adapting to the world outside of the prison walls, re...

#119. London Gang Boss & Armed Robber - Lewis Clark

January 04, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

As part of the South London gang, G-street, Lewis Clark became a formidable drug dealer and armed robber from a young age. He experienced gang wars, stabbings, and even shootings. Following the same path of his Dad, Lewis found himself bouncing from youth offenders institutes to notorious prisons such as Belmarsh. In 2014 he was imprisoned for a violent armed robbery, with none other than his own father as a co-defendant. Lewis is now adapting to the world outside of the prison walls, re...

#119. Lewis Clark: London Gang Boss & Postcode Wars

January 04, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

As part of the South London gang, G-street, Lewis Clark became a formidable drug dealer and armed robber from a young age. He experienced gang wars, stabbings, and even shootings. Following the same path of his Dad, Lewis found himself bouncing from youth offenders institutes to notorious prisons such as Belmarsh. In 2014 he was imprisoned for a violent armed robbery, with none other than his own father as a co-defendant. Lewis is now adapting to the world outside of the prison walls, re...

#119. I Robbed Banks with my Dad - Lewis Clark

January 04, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

As part of the South London gang, G-street, Lewis Clark became a formidable drug dealer and armed robber from a young age. He experienced gang wars, stabbings, and even shootings. Following the same path of his Dad, Lewis found himself bouncing from youth offenders institutes to notorious prisons such as Belmarsh. In 2014 he was imprisoned for a violent armed robbery, with none other than his own father as a co-defendant. Lewis is now adapting to the world outside of the prison walls, re...

#119. Bank Robberies with my Dad - Lewis Clark

January 04, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

As part of the South London gang, G-street, Lewis Clark became a formidable drug dealer and armed robber from a young age. He experienced gang wars, stabbings, and even shootings. Following the same path of his Dad, Lewis found himself bouncing from youth offenders institutes to notorious prisons such as Belmarsh. In 2014 he was imprisoned for a violent armed robbery, with none other than his own father as a co-defendant. Lewis is now adapting to the world outside of the prison walls, re...

#118. Simon Jeffries: SAS Selection - The Truth

December 28, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 104 MB

After 8 years and three tours as a special forces soldier, Simon Jeffries bagged himself a well paid job in the city. He had seemingly made the transition from battlefield to boardroom very successfully. But he felt trapped in this new life cycle, and wanted to break out of the comfort bubble. Simon shares his stories of the gruelling SAS selection, his life at war, and finding a new purpose in coaching others. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall I...

#118. SAS Legend Tells Truth - Simon Jefferies

December 28, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 104 MB

After 8 years and three tours as a special forces soldier, Simon Jeffries bagged himself a well paid job in the city. He had seemingly made the transition from battlefield to boardroom very successfully. But he felt trapped in this new life cycle, and wanted to break out of the comfort bubble. Simon shares his stories of the gruelling SAS selection, his life at war, and finding a new purpose in coaching others. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall I...

#118. SAS Legend Talks Through Gruelling Selection in the Jungle - Simon Jefferies

December 28, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 104 MB

After 8 years and three tours as a special forces soldier, Simon Jefferies bagged himself a well paid job in the city. He had seemingly made the transition from battlefield to boardroom very successfully. But he felt trapped in this new life cycle, and wanted to break out of the comfort bubble. Simon shares his stories of the gruelling SAS selection, his life at war, and finding a new purpose in coaching others. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall ...

#118. SAS Legend: Gruelling Selection in Jungle - Simon Jefferies

December 28, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 104 MB

After 8 years and three tours as a special forces soldier, Simon Jefferies bagged himself a well paid job in the city. He had seemingly made the transition from battlefield to boardroom very successfully. But he felt trapped in this new life cycle, and wanted to break out of the comfort bubble. Simon shares his stories of the gruelling SAS selection, his life at war, and finding a new purpose in coaching others. Website: DodgeWoodall.com TikTok: @DodgeWoodall YouTube: Dodge Woodall ...

#117. Paul Mort: Cocaine Led Me To Brink of Suicide

December 21, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 95 MB

In 2014 Paul Mort found himself standing on the edge of a cliff, as a self confessed overweight, depressed, coke addict, ready to end it all because of the emptiness he felt inside. He had a wife, 2 kids, a hugely successful business, and appeared to have it all. But he was masking his inner darkness with humour, booze and drugs. Paul’s wife managed to talk him down that day, and he was then faced with the reality of pulling himself out of the pit through self-reflection, therapy, and har...

#117. How to Break the Cycle of Booze & Drugs - Paul Mort

December 21, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 95 MB

In 2014 Paul Mort found himself standing on the edge of a cliff, as a self confessed overweight, depressed, coke addict, ready to end it all because of the emptiness he felt inside. He had a wife, 2 kids, a hugely successful business, and appeared to have it all. But he was masking his inner darkness with humour, booze and drugs. Paul’s wife managed to talk him down that day, and he was then faced with the reality of pulling himself out of the pit through self-reflection, therapy and hard...

#117. Helping Thousands of Men Prevent Suicide - Paul Mort

December 21, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 95 MB

In 2014 Paul Mort found himself standing on the edge of a cliff, as a self confessed overweight, depressed, coke addict, ready to end it all because of the emptiness he felt inside. He had a wife, 2 kids, a hugely successful business, and appeared to have it all. But he was masking his inner darkness with humour, booze and drugs. Paul’s wife managed to talk him down that day, and he was then faced with the reality of pulling himself out of the pit through self-reflection, therapy, and har...

#117. Cocaine Led Me To Brink of Suicide - Paul Mort

December 21, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 95 MB

In 2014 Paul Mort found himself standing on the edge of a cliff, as a self confessed overweight, depressed, coke addict, ready to end it all because of the emptiness he felt inside. He had a wife, 2 kids, a hugely successful business, and appeared to have it all. But he was masking his inner darkness with humour, booze and drugs. Paul’s wife managed to talk him down that day, and he was then faced with the reality of pulling himself out of the pit through self-reflection, therapy, and har...

#117. Breaking the Cycle of Booze & Drugs - Paul Mort

December 21, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 95 MB

In 2014 Paul Mort found himself standing on the edge of a cliff, as a self confessed overweight, depressed, coke addict, ready to end it all because of the emptiness he felt inside. He had a wife, 2 kids, a hugely successful business, and appeared to have it all. But he was masking his inner darkness with humour, booze and drugs. Paul’s wife managed to talk him down that day, and he was then faced with the reality of pulling himself out of the pit through self-reflection, therapy and hard...

#116. UK's Leading Cyber Security Expert Hacks My Phone - Jake Moore

December 14, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Cybersecurity is fast becoming one of the hottest and most critical topics on the global security stage. But what can we do to protect ourselves? Jake Moore worked in the police force for 14 years investigating computer crime in the High Tech Digital Forensics Unit and helped investigate 100s of crimes ranging from fraud to murder. He was then asked to head up a Home Office scheme, advising the likes of Vodafone, The Bank Of England and Facebook on cyber threats and preventative measures. ...

#116. Jake Moore: Cyber Security Expert Hacks My Phone!

December 14, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Cybersecurity is fast becoming one of the hottest and most critical topics on the global security stage. But what can we do to protect ourselves? Jake Moore worked in the police force for 14 years investigating computer crime in the High Tech Digital Forensics Unit and helped investigate 100s of crimes ranging from fraud to murder. He was then asked to head up a Home Office scheme, advising the likes of Vodafone, The Bank Of England and Facebook on cyber threats and preventative measures. ...

#116. Cyber Security Expert Hacks My Phone - Jake Moore

December 14, 2022 05:02 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Cybersecurity is fast becoming one of the hottest and most critical topics on the global security stage. But what can we do to protect ourselves? Jake Moore worked in the police force for 14 years investigating computer crime in the High Tech Digital Forensics Unit and helped investigate 100s of crimes ranging from fraud to murder. He was then asked to head up a Home Office scheme, advising the likes of Vodafone, The Bank Of England and Facebook on cyber threats and preventative measures. ...

#115. Two Self-Made Entrepreneurs Talk Business & Marketing - Michaela Wain

December 07, 2022 05:28 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB

Michaela Wain entered the Apprentice already a very successful, self-made business woman. She didn’t need the money: she was looking for mentorship from Lord Sugar, and a bit of fun on reality TV. From a tough upbringing and a life-changing traumatic event, she’d forged her own way in the male dominated construction industry, and smashed down barriers along the way. Michaela has proven that mental resilience, hard work, and determination can help you overcome crippling adversity. We...

#115. TV Star to Millionaire Entrepreneur - Michaela Wain

December 07, 2022 05:28 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault and may not be suitable for some listeners. Michaela Wain entered the Apprentice already a very successful, self-made business woman. She didn’t need the money: she was looking for mentorship from Lord Sugar, and a bit of fun on reality TV. From a tough upbringing and a life-changing traumatic event, she’d forged her own way in the male dominated construction industry, and smashed down barriers along the way. Michae...

#115. Michaela Wain: From Rags To Riches & Lord Sugar

December 07, 2022 05:28 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault and may not be suitable for some listeners. Michaela Wain entered the Apprentice already a very successful, self-made business woman. She didn’t need the money: she was looking for mentorship from Lord Sugar, and a bit of fun on reality TV. From a tough upbringing and a life-changing traumatic event, she’d forged her own way in the male dominated construction industry, and smashed down barriers along the way. Michae...

#115. Apprentice Star To Multi Millionaire - Michaela Wain

December 07, 2022 05:28 - 1 hour - 1.51 GB

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault and may not be suitable for some listeners. Michaela Wain entered the Apprentice already a very successful, self-made business woman. She didn’t need the money: she was looking for mentorship from Lord Sugar, and a bit of fun on reality TV. From a tough upbringing and a life-changing traumatic event, she’d forged her own way in the male dominated construction industry, and smashed down barriers along the way. Michae...

#114. Shaun Attwood: British Ecstasy Kingpin Facing 200 Years in Arizona Jail

November 30, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 2 GB

How does a young lad from Widnes go from the stocks trade to the drugs trade, mixing with mexican cartels, the mafia, and neo nazis in one of the toughest prisons in the US? That’s where Shaun Attwood found himself after becoming a kingpin and building a drug trafficking empire from Arizona. Sentenced to 9 and a half years, Shaun was incarcerated with some of the most dangerous inmates imaginable, but by using alliances, quick whits, and his English accent, he came out the other end to tel...

#114. British Ecstasy Kingpin Faces 200 Years in US Prison - Shaun Attwood

November 30, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 2 GB

How does a young lad from Widnes go from the stocks trade to the drugs trade, mixing with mexican cartels, the mafia, and neo nazis in one of the toughest prisons in the US? That’s where Shaun Attwood found himself after becoming a kingpin and building a drug trafficking empire from Arizona. Sentenced to 9 and a half years, Shaun was incarcerated with some of the most dangerous inmates imaginable, but by using alliances, quick whits, and his English accent, he came out the other end to tel...

#114. British Ecstasy Dealer Gets 9 Years in US Prison - Shaun Attwood

November 30, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 2 GB

How does a young lad from Widnes go from the stocks trade to the drugs trade, mixing with mexican cartels, the mafia, and neo nazis in one of the toughest prisons in the US? That’s where Shaun Attwood found himself after becoming a kingpin and building a drug trafficking empire from Arizona. Sentenced to 9 and a half years, Shaun was incarcerated with some of the most dangerous inmates imaginable, but by using alliances, quick whits, and his English accent, he came out the other end to tel...

#114. British Drug Dealer, Mexican Cartels & Mafia - Shaun Attwood

November 30, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 2 GB

How does a young lad from Widnes go from the stocks trade to the drugs trade, mixing with mexican cartels, the mafia, and neo nazis in one of the toughest prisons in the US? That’s where Shaun Attwood found himself after becoming a kingpin and building a drug trafficking empire from Arizona. Sentenced to 9 and a half years, Shaun was incarcerated with some of the most dangerous inmates imaginable, but by using alliances, quick whits, and his English accent, he came out the other end to tel...

#113. Jay Alderton: Mindset, Motivation & a Million Followers

November 23, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB

Jamie Alderton left the army and made an immediate impact in the bodybuilding world. In only his 2nd competition he walked away with the winning title, and just 2 years later he was a WBFF European champion. He has since become one of the UK’s top Body Transformation Coaches, has gone viral on social media, and takes part in some extreme (and weird) challenges. He’s also an author, podcaster and a TikTok star with over a million followers. He has a fascinating story and powerful mindset...

#113. Fitness Model, Social Media Star & Influencer - Jay Alderton

November 23, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB

Jamie Alderton left the army and made an immediate impact in the bodybuilding world. In only his 2nd competition he walked away with the winning title, and just 2 years later he was a WBFF European champion. He has since become one of the UK’s top Body Transformation Coaches, has gone viral on social media, and takes part in some extreme (and weird) challenges. He’s also an author, podcaster and a TikTok star with over a million followers. He has a fascinating story and powerful mindset...

#113. Fitness Entrepreneur Helping Brain, Body & Business- Jay Alderton

November 23, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB

Jamie Alderton left the army and made an immediate impact in the bodybuilding world. In only his 2nd competition he walked away with the winning title, and just 2 years later he was a WBFF European champion. He has since become one of the UK’s top Body Transformation Coaches, has gone viral on social media, and takes part in some extreme (and weird) challenges. He’s also an author, podcaster and a TikTok star with over a million followers. He has a fascinating story and powerful mindset...

#113. British Soldier To Body Building Champion - Jay Alderton

November 23, 2022 05:17 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB

Jamie Alderton left the army and made an immediate impact in the bodybuilding world. In only his 2nd competition he walked away with the winning title, and just 2 years later he was a WBFF European champion. He has since become one of the UK’s top Body Transformation Coaches, has gone viral on social media, and takes part in some extreme (and weird) challenges. He’s also an author, podcaster and a TikTok star with over a million followers. He has a fascinating story and powerful mindset...

#112. The Power of Magic Mushrooms & MDMA - Kristin Gorenflo

November 16, 2022 05:16 - 55 minutes - 1.2 GB

It’s so easy to think that psychedelics are simply party drugs for hippies, and people looking to get high at raves and festivals. But for people like Kristin Gorenflo, psychedelics can be used as a tool in healing sessions for those seeking self-discovery, trauma recovery, or freedom from substance addictions. Kristin is a coach specialising in psychedelic integration and personal journeys, and produced her masters thesis on the use of MDMA for treatment of depression. This is a fasci...

#112. The POWER of Magic Mushrooms, MDMA & Ketamine - Kristin Gorenflo

November 16, 2022 05:16 - 55 minutes - 1.2 GB

It’s so easy to think that psychedelics are simply party drugs for hippies, and people looking to get high at raves and festivals. But for people like Kristin Gorenflo, psychedelics can be used as a tool in healing sessions for those seeking self-discovery, trauma recovery, or freedom from substance addictions. Kristin is a coach specialising in psychedelic integration and personal journeys, and produced her masters thesis on the use of MDMA for treatment of depression. This is a fasci...

#112. Magic Mushrooms, MDMA & Ketamine to Treat Trauma - Kristin Gorenflo

November 16, 2022 05:16 - 55 minutes - 1.2 GB

It’s so easy to think that psychedelics are simply party drugs for hippies, and people looking to get high at raves and festivals. But for people like Kristin Gorenflo, psychedelics can be used as a tool in healing sessions for those seeking self-discovery, trauma recovery, or freedom from substance addictions. Kristin is a coach specialising in psychedelic integration and personal journeys, and produced her masters thesis on the use of MDMA for treatment of depression. This is a fasci...

#112. Kristin Gorenflo: Using Mushrooms, Ketamine & MDMA to Treat Trauma

November 16, 2022 05:16 - 55 minutes - 1.2 GB

It’s so easy to think that psychedelics are simply party drugs for hippies, and people looking to get high at raves and festivals. But for people like Kristin Gorenflo, psychedelics can be used as a tool in healing sessions for those seeking self-discovery, trauma recovery, or freedom from substance addictions. Kristin is a coach specialising in psychedelic integration and personal journeys, and produced her masters thesis on the use of MDMA for treatment of depression. This is a fasci...

#111. Princess Diana's Bodyguard Reveals Truth - Lee Sansum

November 09, 2022 05:17 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Series 5 of the Netflix Smash Series, The Crown, is released today, and it covers the final years of Princess Diana’s life. As a close protection expert, Lee Sansum was once responsible for guarding Diana as she navigated life outside of the royal family, and the paparazzi continued to hound her. Lee is an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, and was employed by Mohamed Al-Fayed to protect his family. He formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, and it was onl...

#111. Princess Diana's Bodyguard Reveals All - Lee Sansum

November 09, 2022 05:17 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Series 5 of the Netflix Smash Series, The Crown, is released today, and it covers the final years of Princess Diana’s life. As a close protection expert, Lee Sansum was once responsible for guarding Diana as she navigated life outside of the royal family, and the paparazzi continued to hound her. Lee is an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, and was employed by Mohamed Al-Fayed to protect his family. He formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, and it was onl...

#111. Princess Diana's Bodyguard - Lee Sansum

November 09, 2022 05:17 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Series 5 of the Netflix Smash Series, The Crown, is released today, and it covers the final years of Princess Diana’s life. As a close protection expert, Lee Sansum was once responsible for guarding Diana as she navigated life outside of the royal family, and the paparazzi continued to hound her. Lee is an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, and was employed by Mohamed Al-Fayed to protect his family. He formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, and it was onl...

#111. Lee Sansum: Princess Diana's Bodyguard Reveals the Truth

November 09, 2022 05:17 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Series 5 of the Netflix Smash Series, The Crown, is released today, and it covers the final years of Princess Diana’s life. As a close protection expert, Lee Sansum was once responsible for guarding Diana as she navigated life outside of the royal family, and the paparazzi continued to hound her. Lee is an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, and was employed by Mohamed Al-Fayed to protect his family. He formed a close bond with Diana and the young princes, and it was onl...

#110. Janine 'The Machine' Davies: Britain's Toughest Woman

November 02, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Janine Davies is proof that hard times create hard women. Growing up on a tough estate, with an abusive mother and an absent father, Janine had to get street-wise very quickly. She learnt to stick-up for herself, and wasn’t afraid to fight those that crossed the line. That fighting spirit led her to making a name for herself in the ring, becoming British Kickboxing Champion, World Muay Thai Boxing Champion, and later a Powerlifting and Weightlifting Champion. She was also a formidable bo...

#110. Britain's Toughest Woman - Janine ‘The Machine’ Davies

November 02, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Janine Davies is proof that hard times create hard women. Growing up on a tough estate, with an abusive mother and an absent father, Janine had to get street-wise very quickly. She learnt to stick-up for herself, and wasn’t afraid to fight those that crossed the line. That fighting spirit led her to making a name for herself in the ring, becoming British Kickboxing Champion, World Muay Thai Boxing Champion, and later a Powerlifting and Weightlifting Champion. She was also a formidable bo...

#110. Britain's Toughest Female Bouncer - Janine Davies

November 02, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Janine Davies is proof that hard times create hard women. Growing up on a tough estate, with an abusive mother and an absent father, Janine had to get street-wise very quickly. She learnt to stick-up for herself, and wasn’t afraid to fight those that crossed the line. That fighting spirit led her to making a name for herself in the ring, becoming British Kickboxing Champion, World Muay Thai Boxing Champion, and later a Powerlifting and Weightlifting Champion. She was also a formidable bo...