Stories from the Suburbs
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -A collection of raw stories from people who grew up facing adversity in the suburbs. You'll hear stories of inspiration, failure and success, crime, addiction and the perils of the underworld. Not always for the faint-hearted.
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Episodes
Alexei Shishin
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBAlexei is a Russian migrant who went through a series of challenges, before becoming an Australian citizen. We discuss life growing up in Russia in the 90’s, becoming a skin head at school, living in share housing with four other families and evading the Russian mob. Alexei found himself in an immigration detention centre in Australia, lost his father to cancer and eventually lost all of his hearing in his left ear. Our conversation is interesting and surprisingly, light-hearted. Support the...
John Raveche
August 10, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBJohn is a self-professed, former Ice addict from Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. From crack pipes to needles, John’s addiction became so strong, that he was stealing from his own family, just to support his habit. His story is heartbreaking, as he describes how he eventually reached sobriety, one brick at a time. You can follow John on Instagram @jraveche Support the show (https://paypal.me/erolsevim)
Peter Apostle
August 03, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBParties, Cocaine and shootings. Peter was the manager of Melbourne's notorious Viper Room nightclub on Chapel St and was held at gunpoint in the famous 2007 shooting that took place there. Peter tells his captivating story of living a life of crime as a party boy, cocaine dealer and father, until it all came to an end by a sophisticated undercover police operation. He is now completely reformed and self-employed as a Dj and 'Fire Safety Guy'. You can contact him at facebook.com/peter.apostle...
Tash Lee
July 27, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBTash is a single mother of two from Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. After having a breakdown this year, she talks about having to endure 20+ years of abuse which started from a young age. This lead to a series of unimaginable domestic violence from several drug and alcohol addicted partners, after she became homeless at 15. Her story is shocking and will leave you stunned. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Support the show (https://paypal.me/erolsevim)
Krystle Moyle
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBKrystle is a model who lost her best friend, battled anxiety, drug addiction, sexual abuse and nearly lost her vision in an episode of serious physical abuse. She discusses her harrowing story and most importantly, the steps she's taken to overcome her trauma. Now she's helping others who have similar stories. Krystle can be reached at facebook.com/krystle.moyle or @live_beautifully_healing on Insta. Support the show (https://paypal.me/erolsevim)
Sinan Bayram (Dark Sin)
July 19, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBFast becoming an internet sensation, Sinan aka (Dark Sin) is a friend of mine and a fellow DJ that I went to school with in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne. He now runs a club event called Tr!p and has built a large community of like-mined people. We talk about Sin's battle with anxiety, depression, drug-use and the challenges he faced coming to terms with his sexuality in a complex environment. Sin's one of the most positive people I know and and his wild experiences with psychedelic...