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Today’s guest is ex prison officer Paul Albertsen.  Paul worked for 15 years at HMP Forest Bank rising through the ranks to a position of trust where he was swayed by a culture of greed that ended with him serving time on the other side of the door.  Having paid his price to society Paul is now ready to move forwards with his life and enjoy time with his son who he adoresToday’s episode was a very enlightening and honest discussion on how we are all one mistake away from altering the course of our lives but importantly it was a lesson in mental strengthhttps://twitter.com/paulsteenalbo?s=11

Today’s guest is qualified Ufologist and comedian Ste HarrisSte talks us through his relationship with alcohol which was exasperated by his time entertaining the troops from Afghanistan after a hard tour.  He’s burnt a few bridges during his drinking yet happily has mended and built much stronger ones in sobriety

We are joined today by John as he talks us through being “wanted” in America, travelling the fat reaches of the globe and blagging people he’s a Scouser from the Wirral 🤣John had some tough times as a kid which affected him in his adult years, resulting in him looking in the bathroom mirror one night, seconds away from carrying out his plan to die he heard, a voice........

A remarkable story of one mans journey from homelessness to family man with his own talk show!  Dean sits down with the lads to talk us through his incredible journey, a true lesson in how to never give up

We are joined today by physiotherapist and Owner of "Treatment table" Jamie Fullerton who agreed to talk us through the road to recovery people face with injuries but also the hidden injuries some of us (including himself) endure privately.  From helping Davey with a disruptive injury (No not his back ) to reminiscing with Farris as his mum was a physiotherapist at Sandfield Park.  Hope you all enjoyhttps://www.thetreatmenttable.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_treatment_table/https://www.facebook.com/thetreatmenttablenorthwest

Joining Davey on this episode are Kev the Mind Shaman and Jimmy Smith to talk about how their paths all crossed over the past few years, how meditation plays a big part in their lives and how Jimmys past was shaping his future until he took control

Today we are joined by DJ/Producer Sie AustinHe will be talking us through his journey of living to excess and the pitfalls nightlife can inflict on usGoing from drinking daily to an incredible weight loss transformation Truly inspirational guy

Today we are joined by Jon Murphy & Mark Bryne to talk about the efficacy and morality of social media rumours and their effects on each of us

Today we are joined by author David McCluskey as he promotes his new book, the horror novel “Crack” He walks us through his writing process and how one of his other novels has been picked up to become a screenplay He touches on his time attempting stand up comedy and was a great laugh to talk too

After hearing Davey’s story of reconnecting with his Father our guest James Kane felt the urge to reach out after being shocked how eerily similar their experiences wereHe talks us through the very complex dynamic of his father leaving the family home and moving into his new families house, over the road.......

For this episode we are joined by comedian Sam Serrano who identifies as a gender fluid person.  Sam expertly held our hands throughout the conversation 🤣 and was a wonderful guest Sam talks to us about dealing with Meningitis from a young ageTheir great attitude to internet trollsGrowing up without any real information to understand who they were and how that could be very trying at timesAnd choosing a podcast studio over a girlfriend 🤣

After seeing the proliferation of conspiracy theories online during the pandemic we invited Joe Samui on to let us know in his own words why he believes this has been a “Plandemic”Although we didn’t agree on everything Joe was very chilled and respectful and had us in bits talking about flying round Liverpool with his £500 scanner accosting 5G installers and robbing their equipment 🤣We talkFlat earthThe link between autism and vaccinesCovid And 5GPlus Joes experience with psychedelics in his mums living room 🤣Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Rape/Sexual AssaultJoin hosts Davey and Farris as they are joined by Comedian Alex StringerAlex gives us her insight around the #MeToo movement in UK comedy clubs & theatresShe also talks to us about her addictions and subsequent journey to sobriety She bravely brings the discussion of rape into the open instead of it hiding insidiously in the shadowsAnd tries to teach a pair of cavemen about sexuality 🤣Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.ukMessage from our guestRASA https://www.rasamerseyside.orgRape Crisis https://rapecrisis.org.ukhttps://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/minimarathon20?fbclid=IwAR1UD_B8oDbpqXIc99_MX9Ley8vhQBzJTe8ljgiGiqZlX2SwlcNeJQJ7w5I The JustGiving page for the comedy eventSurvivor’s Trusthttps://www.thesurvivorstrust.orgIf you need help with your drinking or another addiction, there is help available: We Are With You (formerly Addaction)https://www.wearewithyou.org.ukAAhttps://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukAction on Addictionhttps://www.actiononaddiction.org.ukhttps://metro.co.uk/2017/08/29/we-need-to-talk-about-alcoholism-and-depression-6886457/Wrote under a pseudonym as didn’t feel that confident with being open at the time.‘Queer Ear’ is a podcast about all things queer, on Apple etc but made by Roundhouse.Rory Boyle, Alex’s best mate, appeared on the podcast #queeraf talking about his experience. Paper Cup Project Liverpool @papercupprojectlivIf you want to come/donate and help with the homeless, message me. FB Alex Stringer comedian@alexstringer5 on instagram and twitterHair by @hairby_lauram

In this episode we revisit the time Davey almost died after stealing his grandads rum with the guy who saved him John JenkinsAfter some funny reminiscing of schoolboy Kirkby fuckery Farris is left screaming out in disbelief as John begins to tell the lads about the debauchery during his Navy shore leave and a life changing event whilst at seaTowards the end John begins to unpack his issues attached to this incident when we ran out of time.  John will be coming back to finish his story and tell us all the “Turkish Jail” story 👀 as soon as possibleEnjoyHosted byFarris HowardDavey AshFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

After what feels like forever the guys are back in the same room and back in business.Since our last go the world has gone crazy, Covid-19, Lockdowns, BLM... you name it, it's happened. In our come back episode we try and condense what happened to us while we were away. Sit back, grab yourself either a warm drink or a strong alcoholic beverage and let us fill your ears with our random ramblings.Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshLuke NorrisColin McCormackFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

Appearing from behind the scenes and joining the guys this episode is the fourth member of the FMSJ team (and also their peacekeeper) Colin.Recorded just before the lock down came into effect, this episode we are lightening the mood and going all in on our favourite conspiracy theories. Was 9-11 an inside job? Is 5G going to cook us all in our homes? Michael Jackson, accident or deliberate? Did Aliens help build the pyramids and much much more (oh and don't worry, Covid-19 gets a special mention in there too)Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshLuke NorrisColin McCormackFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

Joining the FMSJ gang this episode is Sonia, who shares her stories about being a female taxi driver and the differences gender can bring to the journey.  Also how her complicated childhood created the path she is on now, the benefits of spirituality in her life and her feelings towards everything from Alder Hey Mob Mentality to breastfeeding...enjoy!Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshLuke NorrisFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

Episode 3 - Daddy Day CareWhy do people book the most ridiculous seats in the cinema? Why did Farris almost get battered in The Sunrise? And the roller coaster story of Davey's dad?Press play and find out

Farris takes the reigns as we discuss drug use and abuse, Luke's hatred for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and Farrs venture into Liverpool to speak to the homeless.Hosted byFarris HowardDavey AshLuke NorrisFind us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FMSJPodcastEmail the show at fmsjpodcast@gmail.com Visit our Website @ fullmetalstraightjacket.co.uk

Pilot episodeDavey and Farris entered the studio unscripted to just throw a few things out there to start setting up the foundations for this new podcast. We start by hearing about how Farris’s life was changed in a big big way as a young child