Talk of Shame

In this episode Barry-John talks to convicted drug dealer turned author Niko Vorobyov about how got into dealing drugs which resulted in him getting stabbed. Niko then talks about how he ended up in prison after getting caught with MDMA and cocaine for supply in London, England. All of this lead to Niko writing the fantastic book, Dope World.

In this thought provoking podcast Niko reminisces on the first time that he took drugs whil...

In episode #51 Barry-John speak's to Ed Calderon who spent over a decade working in the field of counter narcotics, organised crime investigation and public safety on the vicious blood stained and cartel infested streets of Mexico.

Ed is a security expert who has shared his expertise with law enforcement groups throughout the world including the FBI, the US Marshals as well as military units such as the US Navy Seals, Indonesian...

In this really fun and open podcast, Barry-John speaks to former 2 x Heisman Trophy winner and Miami Dolphins legend Ricky Williams.

Ricky talks about what he has learned from going from being one of the best college footballers of all time to being drafted in the NFL. He also talks in depth about his multiple suspensions for marijuana and that time he disappeared off the face of the planet when even those closes to him doubted his ...

In episode #48, Barry-John speaks to the highly regarded Animal Rights activist  and founder of https://weanimalsmedia.org/, from Canada called Jo-Anne McArthur about the needless suffering and cruelty that animals endure throughout the world at the hands of humans whether it be in the name of research, food or clothing.

Jo-Anne McArthur travels the world and she powerfully documents this needless suffering and animal abuse to raise...

In episode #47 of Talk of Shame Podcast, Barry-John spoke to a remarkably brave and inspirational woman called Lynsey Bennett.

Lynsey (32) has been failed by the Irish health system. She is a mother of two young daughters who are her world. She had multiple smear tests which were misread and this denied her an early diagnosis and a better chance of survival. This has resulted in Lynsey being diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer wi...

In this weeks episode Barry-John spoke to work world renowned MILF Porn Star Alexis Fawx about all things in the adult entertainment industry.

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the world and the porn industry is no different and Alexis talks about the challenges and opportunities that have  presented themselves due to Covid-19.

Alexis talks about how her early career in the military lead her to a lucrative career in the adult film...

In the first episode of 2021, Barry-John speaks with one of the world's top criminologists, Christopher Berry-Dee.  Christopher specialises in serial homicide and has corresponded  with and sat face to face with some of the most evil serial killers to have walked the planet.

Christopher tell us what it is like to interview evil and the psychological warfare that takes place when speaking to these monsters when the stakes can be ...

In this latest episode of Talk of Shame Podcast, Barry-John speaks to the brilliant English / American author Toby Muse about his brand new book 'Kilo'.

Kilo is a book that gives the reader an insight like no other to the REAL world of the cocaine trade and covers every step of the ladder in detailed real life stories.

Barry-John & Toby have a fascinating discussion about the roots of the narcotics trade in Colombia and w...

In episode #43 of Talk of Shame Podcast, Barry-John speaks with WWE legend and Hall of Famer, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts about his abusive and troublesome upbringing and some of his most famous moments in wrestling.

Jake opens up about how he was sexually abused by his mother and finding out later in life that his father was sexually abused by his father. 

The wrestling legend's life has been littered with tragedy, abuse a...

In episode #42, Barry-John speaks with former FBI agent and child abduction specialist Jeffrey Rinek about his illustrious career in law enforcement. 

Jeffrey talks about the rewarding parts of the job but also how the job takes an emotional toll on its agents, so much so that Jeffrey actually has attempted suicide twice.

Jeffrey also speaks about obtaining the confession from the Yosemite Serial Killer, Cary Steynar.

I would highly r...

This week Barry-John speaks to combat sports royalty in Renzo Gracie about growing up fighting for his families honour  both on the streets and in the ring / cage in Brazil & internationally.

Renzo also talks about the upcoming UFC 254 main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov -vs- Justin Gaethje where he picks his winner.

The MMA pioneer also discusses Conor McGregor -vs- Dustin Poirier 2 which takes place in January as well as Co...

In this episode Barry-John speaks with reformed Neo Nazi Bryon Widner about his time in the extremely violent white supremacist underworld where he committed some disturbingly violent crimes including slicing off a homeless Native American mans ear in order to earn his stripes.

Bryon accumulated racist & Nazi tattoos which covered his face and neck as a badge of honour to his fellow gang members and a warning to his enemies.

Bryo...

In this weeks episode Barry-John speaks to WWE Hall of Famer, Diamond Dallas Page about his wrestling career, DDP Yoga and the good, the bad and the ugly of the wrestling industry.

DDP talk about helping his close friends Jake 'The Snake' Roberts and Scott Hall (Razor Ramon) to overcome their physical and addiction issues with his amazing DDP Yoga which ultimately led both men to sobriety and physical improvements that have ...

In this special episode Barry-John is joined by British TV presenter & adventurer Charley Boorman who speaks about his brand new series with Ewan McGregor 'The Long Way Up' which has just been released on Apple TV.

In The Long Way Up Charley and Ewan travel from the southernmost tip of Argentina, Tierra Del Fuego, all the way up through South America and on in to Central America and finishing up in Los Angeles. That'...

In this tragic but captivating episode Barry-John speaks with Huwe Burton from the Bronx in New York.

On January 3rd, 1989 when Huwe was just 16 years of age, he came home from school to find that his mother had been brutally murdered.  After calling the police Huwe was catapulted from being a grieving son to being the prime suspect.

He was then sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for which he served 20 years.  Huwe was completel...

In episode #36 of Talk of Shame Podcast Barry-John speaks to Australian sex positive writer and journalist Nadia Bokody about all things sex.

Nadia dispels the myth that women don't have the same sex drive as men while also tackling the problem of slut shaming women in society.

During this hour long discussion Nadia and Barry-John discuss casual sex, overcoming stigmas and stereotypes and empowering men and particularly women in ...

In part 2 of this podcast Barry-John speaks with international Drug Trafficker Pieter Tritton about how he escalated from being a small time student dealer to becoming an international drugs trafficker.

Pieter found himself dealing in huge amounts of cocaine while rubbing shoulders with some of the UK's most feared and respected criminals before traveling to South America where he was doing business with some of South America...

In part 1 of this podcast Barry-John speaks with international Drug Trafficker Pieter Tritton about how he escalated from being a small time student dealer to becoming an international drugs trafficker.

Pieter found himself dealing in huge amounts of cocaine while rubbing shoulders with some of the UK's most feared and respected criminals before traveling to South America where he was doing business with some of South America...

In this weeks episode Barry-John speaks with the beautiful US Porn Star Silvia Saige.

This interview is definitely NOT for the prudish and discusses the porn industry in depth with everything from STD's, sexual assault and being negatively stereotyped due to her chosen profession. Nothing is off the table.

Silvia speaks about how she transitioned in to the porn industry at the age of 28  after having a career in the medical world...